Enterprise Financial SEVP trades EFSC shares and gifts
Enterprise Financial Services Corp executive Mark G. Ponder reported small stock transactions involving family and personal accounts.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Enterprise Financial Services Corp executive Mark G. Ponder reported small stock transactions involving family and personal accounts. On April 28, 2026, accounts held "By Children" sold 625 shares of Common Stock at $60.90 and 625 shares at $60.20 in open-market sales. On April 27, 2026, he reported bona fide gifts totaling 1,250 and 200 shares of Common Stock from direct holdings and 1,250 shares to a children’s account. After these movements, he continues to report direct holdings of Common Stock, interests through a 401(k) plan and an IRA, plus multiple Restricted Share Units and Non Qualified Stock Options covering several thousand underlying shares with exercise prices between $39.50 and $57.17 expiring between 2031 and 2035.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,250 shares
Net Sell
17 txns
Insider
PONDER MARK G
Role
SEVP, Chief Admin. Officer
Sold
1,250 shs ($76K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 625 | $60.20 | $38K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 625 | $60.90 | $38K |
| Gift | Common Stock | 200 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Gift | Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 — 29,123 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, By Children);
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 25,712 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Share Units — 7,573 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,517 shares (Indirect, 401(K) Plan);
Common Stock — 200 shares (Indirect, Self IRA)
Footnotes (10)
- F1. Price is not applicable to acquisitions or dispositions resulting from bona fide gifts.
- F2. These shares are held jointly with spouse in a Trust.
- F3. 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.
- F4. This option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
- F5. The option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
- F6. 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.
- F7. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
- F8. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
- F9. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2029, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
- F10. 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
Open-market sale 1: 625 shares at $60.90
Open-market sale 2: 625 shares at $60.20
Total shares sold: 1,250 shares
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8 metrics
Open-market sale 1
625 shares at $60.90
Common Stock sold "By Children" on April 28, 2026
Open-market sale 2
625 shares at $60.20
Common Stock sold "By Children" on April 28, 2026
Total shares sold
1,250 shares
Net open-market sales in this Form 4
Total gifted shares
2,700 shares
Common Stock bona fide gifts on April 27, 2026
Direct common holdings
22,276–23,526 shares
Reported after gifts across direct Common Stock lines
Largest option grant
7,460 shares at $39.50
Non Qualified Stock Option expiring February 28, 2034
Recent option grant
3,928 shares at $57.17
Non Qualified Stock Option expiring March 4, 2035
Largest RSU block
3,326 underlying shares
Restricted Share Units tied to EFSC Common Stock
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Restricted Share Units, Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy), unitized stock fund, +2 more
6 terms
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) financial
"security_title": "Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)""
unitized stock fund financial
"represented by units held in a unitized stock fund through the Company's 401(k) Plan"
2018 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"granted pursuant to the Company's 2018 Stock Incentive Plan"
continued employment financial
"subject to continued employment by the reporting person"
Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.
FAQ
What insider transactions did EFSC executive Mark G. Ponder report?
He reported both open-market sales and gifts of EFSC stock. Children’s accounts sold 625 shares at $60.90 and 625 shares at $60.20, while he reported bona fide gifts totaling 2,700 shares of Common Stock across direct and family-related holdings.
What EFSC stock gifts did Mark G. Ponder disclose in this Form 4?
He disclosed bona fide gifts totaling 2,700 EFSC Common shares. The gifts included 1,250 shares from an indirect children’s holding and 1,250 plus 200 shares from direct ownership, all reported at a transaction price of $0.00 per share.
What EFSC equity awards does Mark G. Ponder still hold after these transactions?
He continues to hold Restricted Share Units and stock options tied to EFSC stock. RSUs cover blocks of 3,326, 1,508, 1,314, and 1,425 underlying shares, while Non Qualified Stock Options cover 3,928 to 7,460 underlying shares across several grants.
What are the exercise prices and expirations of Ponder’s EFSC stock options?
His EFSC Non Qualified Stock Options carry exercise prices from $39.50 to $57.17. These options relate to underlying Common Stock and have stated expiration dates ranging from 2031-02-25 through 2035-03-04, according to the derivative holdings summary.
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