Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) director awarded 646-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHAPMAN WILLIAM KYLE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Commerce Bancshares director William Kyle Chapman received a grant of 646 shares of Common Stock. The award was recorded at a price of $52.22 per share and increased his directly held stake to 10,126 shares, reflecting routine equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider CHAPMAN WILLIAM KYLE

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	646	$52.22	$34K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,126 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 646 shares Grant price: $52.22 per share Shares owned after: 10,126 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 646 shares Common Stock grant on May 29, 2026

Grant price $52.22 per share Reported price for the 646-share award

Shares owned after 10,126 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings post-transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

CHAPMAN WILLIAM KYLE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 WALNUT ST.

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI 64106

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

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

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

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

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	05/29/2026		A		646	A	$52.22	10,126	D

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: Steven A. Brandjord For: William Kyle Chapman	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) report for William Kyle Chapman?

Commerce Bancshares reported that director William Kyle Chapman received a grant of 646 shares of Common Stock. This was characterized as a grant or award transaction, not an open-market purchase or sale, and is typical of equity-based director compensation.

At what price was the 646-share grant to the Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) director recorded?

The 646-share grant to director William Kyle Chapman was recorded at $52.22 per share. This price is used for reporting purposes in the Form 4 and helps indicate the fair value assigned to the equity award on the transaction date.

How many Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) shares does William Kyle Chapman hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant of 646 shares, director William Kyle Chapman directly holds 10,126 shares of Commerce Bancshares Common Stock. The Form 4 shows this updated ownership figure, giving investors a clear view of his current equity stake in the company.

Was the Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows the transaction as a grant or award acquisition coded “A,” not an open-market buy or sell. It reflects compensation in the form of stock rather than a discretionary purchase or sale in the public market by the director.

Does the Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) Form 4 indicate any derivative securities for William Kyle Chapman?

The Form 4 data indicate no derivative securities for William Kyle Chapman in this filing. The transaction involves only non-derivative Common Stock, and the derivative section is empty, suggesting no reportable options or similar instruments in this particular report.