CFO Charles G. Kim adds CBSH shares in Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) equity award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Commerce Bancshares executive Charles G. Kim reported acquiring additional company stock. On 02/03/2026, the Exec. Vice President and CFO received 4,831 shares of Commerce Bancshares common stock at a price of $0 per share, likely reflecting an equity award rather than an open‑market purchase.

After this transaction, he directly holds 92,828 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 54,217 shares through a 401(k) plan. The filing reflects an update to his ownership position rather than a change in company operations or strategy.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KIM CHARLES G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8000 FORSYTH BLVD.

(Street)

CLAYTON MO 63105

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/ [ CBSH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec. Vice President and CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A		4,831	A	$0	92,828	D
Common Stock								54,217	I	401(k)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By: Paul A. Steiner For: Charles G. Kim	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CBSH executive Charles G. Kim report?

Charles G. Kim reported receiving 4,831 shares of Commerce Bancshares common stock. The shares were acquired on 02/03/2026 at a stated price of $0 per share, indicating an equity grant or award rather than a market purchase.

How many CBSH shares does Charles G. Kim own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Charles G. Kim directly owns 92,828 shares of Commerce Bancshares common stock. He also indirectly holds 54,217 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both direct and retirement-plan related ownership stakes.

What role does Charles G. Kim hold at Commerce Bancshares (CBSH)?

Charles G. Kim serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Commerce Bancshares. His Form 4 filing reflects stock acquired in connection with his role as a senior officer, updating required insider ownership disclosures.

Was the CBSH insider stock acquisition by Charles G. Kim a market purchase?

The filing shows 4,831 CBSH shares acquired at a price of $0 per share. This pricing suggests the transaction is likely a stock grant or similar award, rather than an open‑market purchase at prevailing trading prices.

How are Charles G. Kim’s indirect CBSH holdings reported?

The Form 4 lists 54,217 shares of Commerce Bancshares common stock as indirectly owned by Charles G. Kim. These shares are held through a 401(k) plan, indicating ownership via a retirement account rather than directly in his personal brokerage.

What information does this CBSH Form 4 provide to investors?

This Form 4 updates investors on the CBSH CFO’s equity position. It discloses a 4,831‑share award and total direct and indirect holdings, offering transparency into insider ownership but not signaling any change in company operations or financial results.