Enterprise Financial (EFSC) executive logs equity awards and tax share withholding
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Enterprise Financial Services Corp executive equity activity: SEVP and Chief Administrative Officer Mark G. Ponder reported multiple equity compensation transactions dated February 10, 2026. He acquired 1,006 shares of common stock upon the exercise of restricted share units at an exercise price of $0 per share. Shares of common stock were then withheld at $59.22 per share to cover tax obligations related to these issuances. He also received new stock awards of 1,651 and 1,329 common shares under the company’s 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. Following these transactions, he directly owned 4,987 common shares, held an additional 1,517 common shares through the company 401(k) plan, 23,726 common shares held jointly with his spouse in a trust, and 200 common shares through a self-directed IRA. He also reported holdings of non-qualified stock options and restricted share units that vest in future periods, generally contingent on continued employment.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,006 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
18 txns
Insider
PONDER MARK G
Role
SEVP, Chief Admin. Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units | 1,006 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,006 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 444 | $59.22 | $26K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,651 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 815 | $59.22 | $48K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,329 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 600 | $59.22 | $36K |
| 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 | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,866 shares (Direct);
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,521 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,517 shares (Indirect, 401(K) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Withholding of stock to satisfy tax withholding obligation on issuance of common stock. The shares of common stock were awarded pursuant to the Company's 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. These securities are represented by units held in a unitized stock fund through the Company's 401(k) Plan. The unitized stock fund consists of cash and common stock in amounts that vary from time to time. 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 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. The RSU vest 100% in the first quarter of 2026, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
FAQ
What insider transactions did EFSC executive Mark G. Ponder report on February 10, 2026?
Mark G. Ponder reported equity compensation activity on February 10, 2026. He exercised 1,006 restricted share units into common stock, had shares withheld to cover taxes, and received additional stock awards under Enterprise Financial Services Corp’s 2018 Stock Incentive Plan.
What new EFSC stock awards did Mark G. Ponder receive under the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan?
Mark G. Ponder received two new grants of Enterprise Financial Services Corp common stock under the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. The awards totaled 1,651 shares and 1,329 shares, each reported at an acquisition price of $0 per share as equity compensation.
What indirect holdings of EFSC stock does Mark G. Ponder report in retirement and trust accounts?
Indirectly, Mark G. Ponder reports 1,517 common shares through a unitized 401(k) plan fund, 23,726 common shares held jointly with his spouse in a trust, and 200 common shares through a self‑directed IRA, in addition to his directly owned Enterprise Financial Services Corp shares.
What derivative EFSC securities and RSUs does Mark G. Ponder continue to hold?
Mark G. Ponder reports holdings of several non‑qualified stock option grants and restricted share units linked to Enterprise Financial Services Corp common stock. These instruments have stated exercise prices or vesting schedules, generally becoming exercisable or vesting in future periods subject to continued employment.