Carriage Services (NYSE: CSV) VP reports stock and option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Carriage Services Inc. executive Sam A. Mazzu III, VP, General Counsel and Secretary, filed an initial ownership report showing 7,069 shares of Common Stock held directly. He also holds stock options for 4,500 shares at $34.79 expiring on 02/17/2031, 1,200 shares at $49.48 expiring on 02/23/2032, and 2,610 shares at $24.48 expiring on 02/21/2034. These options were granted under the Carriage Services, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vest in equal annual increments over three to five years.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mazzu Sam A. III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3040 POST OAK BLVD

SUITE #300

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77056

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CARRIAGE SERVICES INC [ CSV ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, GC & Secretary

5. 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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	7,069	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Options	(1)	02/17/2031	Common Stock	4,500	$34.79	D
Stock Options	(2)	02/23/2032	Common Stock	1,200	$49.48	D
Stock Options	(3)	02/21/2034	Common Stock	2,610	$24.48	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock Options granted on 2/17/2021 pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan which will vest in equal increments each year over five years. These options expire on 2/17/2031.

2. Stock Options granted on 2/23/2022 pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan that will vest in equal 20% increments each year over the next five years. These options expire on 2/23/2032.

3. Stock Options granted on 2/21/2024 pursuant to the Carriage Services, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan which will vest in equal increments each year over three years beginning 2/21/2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sam A. Mazzu III	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the Form 3 filing for Carriage Services (CSV) disclose?

The Form 3 filing discloses initial ownership for executive Sam A. Mazzu III at Carriage Services. It reports directly held common stock and several stock option grants, including share amounts, exercise prices, expiration dates, and vesting terms under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

How many Carriage Services (CSV) shares does Sam A. Mazzu III own?

Sam A. Mazzu III directly beneficially owns 7,069 shares of Carriage Services Common Stock. This figure reflects his reported non-derivative holdings as of the Form 3 event date, establishing his baseline equity position as an officer of the company.

What stock options are reported for the Carriage Services (CSV) executive?

The filing shows three option positions: 4,500 shares at $34.79 expiring 02/17/2031, 1,200 shares at $49.48 expiring 02/23/2032, and 2,610 shares at $24.48 expiring 02/21/2034, all relating to Carriage Services Common Stock.

How do the Carriage Services (CSV) stock options for Sam A. Mazzu III vest?

The options granted in 2021 and 2022 vest in equal annual increments over five years. The 2024 grant vests in equal increments over three years beginning 02/21/2025, aligning long-term incentive compensation with continued service at Carriage Services.

Under which plan were the Carriage Services (CSV) options granted?

All reported stock options were granted under the Carriage Services, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, with the disclosed grants vesting over multi-year periods and expiring between 2031 and 2034 if not exercised.

What is Sam A. Mazzu III’s role at Carriage Services (CSV) in this filing?

In this filing, Sam A. Mazzu III is identified as an officer of Carriage Services, serving as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. The Form 3 records his initial beneficial ownership in the company’s common stock and related stock options.