EFSC (EFSC) executive adds shares through 2018 employee stock purchase plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP executive Mark G. Ponder reported acquiring shares through an employee stock purchase plan. As SEVP and Chief Administrative Officer of EFSC, he acquired 462 shares of common stock at $45.94 per share under the 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase period from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in a transaction exempt under Section 16b-3(c).
After this transaction, he holds 7,309 EFSC common shares directly, plus 200 shares in a self-directed IRA, 1,517 shares through the company 401(k) plan, and 22,276 shares held jointly with his spouse in a trust. He also retains multiple equity awards, including restricted share units granted under the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan and non-qualified stock options with exercise prices between $39.50 and $57.17 expiring between 2031 and 2035.
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Insider Trade Summary
13 transactions reported
Mixed
13 txns
Insider
PONDER MARK G
Role
SEVP, Chief Admin. Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock | 462 | $45.94 | $21K |
| holding | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Share Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Share Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Share Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Share Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,309 shares (Direct, null);
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,521 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Share Units — 1,425 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,517 shares (Indirect, 401(K) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person is voluntarily reporting the acquisition of shares of the Issuer's common stock pursuant to the Issuer's 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. This transaction is exempt under Section 16b-3(c). In accordance with the terms of the ESPP, the reported shares were acquired based on 85% of the closing price of the Issuer's common stock on January 2, 2026. These securities are shares of EFSC common stock held through the Company's 401(k) Plan. These shares are held jointly with spouse in a Trust. This option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person. The option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person. The RSU's were granted pursuant to the Company's 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock, subject to adjustment as provided in the Grant Agreement. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2029, subject to continued employment by the reporting person. The RSUs vest over six years in one-third installments on each of February 24, 2024, February 24, 2026, and February 24, 2028. Vesting is subject to continued employment of the reporting person. On each vesting date, for each RSU vesting on such date, the reporting person will receive one share of Common Stock.
Key Figures
ESPP shares acquired: 462 shares
ESPP purchase price: $45.94/share
Direct common shares after: 7,309 shares
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8 metrics
ESPP shares acquired
462 shares
Common Stock acquired for ESPP period Jan 1–Jun 30, 2026
ESPP purchase price
$45.94/share
Closing price basis per ESPP footnote
Direct common shares after
7,309 shares
Direct EFSC common stock holding following ESPP acquisition
Joint trust holdings
22,276 shares
EFSC common stock held jointly with spouse in a trust
401(k) plan shares
1,517 shares
EFSC common stock held through company 401(k) plan
Self IRA shares
200 shares
EFSC common stock held in self IRA
Largest option grant
7,460 options at $39.50
Non Qualified Stock Option, expires Feb 28, 2034
Largest RSU block
3,326 RSUs
Restricted Share Units linked to EFSC common stock
Key Terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Section 16b-3(c), Restricted Share Units, Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy), +1 more
5 terms
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"the acquisition of shares of the Issuer's common stock pursuant to the Issuer's 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Section 16b-3(c) regulatory
"This transaction is exempt under Section 16b-3(c)."
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) ... underlying security title Common Stock"
2018 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"The RSU's were granted pursuant to the Company's 2018 Stock Incentive Plan."
FAQ
What did EFSC executive Mark G. Ponder report in this Form 4?
Mark G. Ponder reported acquiring 462 shares of ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP common stock at $45.94 per share. The shares were purchased through the company’s 2018 Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period January 1 to June 30, 2026, in an exempt transaction.
What indirect EFSC holdings does Mark G. Ponder report in this filing?
He reports 200 shares in a self-directed IRA, 1,517 shares held through the company’s 401(k) plan, and 22,276 shares held jointly with his spouse in a trust. These positions are separate from his directly owned EFSC common shares.
What equity awards in EFSC does Mark G. Ponder retain after the Form 4?
He retains several Restricted Share Units and Non Qualified Stock Options linked to EFSC common stock. These include option grants with exercise prices from $39.50 to $57.17 per share, expiring between 2031 and 2035, plus multiple RSU grants under the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan.