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Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC) SEVP sells 1,250 shares and makes gifts

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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 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 --
Gift Common Stock 1,250 $0.00 --
Gift Common Stock 1,250 $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 — 625 shares (Indirect, By Children); Common Stock — 23,526 shares (Direct, null); Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 4,521 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Share Units — 1,425 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Price is not applicable to acquisitions or dispositions resulting from bona fide gifts. These shares are held jointly with spouse in a Trust. 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. 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.
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
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift"
Restricted Share Units financial
"security_title": "Restricted Share Units""
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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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*
PONDER MARK G

(Last)(First)(Middle)
150 N. MERAMEC

(Street)
CLAYTON MISSOURI 63105

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP [ EFSC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SEVP, Chief Admin. Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/27/2026G200D$0(1)23,526D(2)
Common Stock04/27/2026G1,250D$0(1)22,276D(2)
Common Stock04/27/2026G1,250A$0(1)1,250IBy Children
Common Stock04/28/2026S625D$60.2625IBy Children
Common Stock04/28/2026S625D$60.90IBy Children
Common Stock1,517I401(K) Plan(3)
Common Stock6,847D
Common Stock200ISelf IRA
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$43.8102/06/202402/25/2031Common Stock4,5214,521D
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$48.3402/03/202502/24/2032Common Stock4,8784,878D
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$54.4602/10/202602/28/2033Common Stock4,9254,925D
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$39.5 (4)02/28/2034Common Stock7,4607,460D
Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy)$57.17 (5)03/04/2035Common Stock3,9283,928D
Restricted Share Units(6) (7) (7)Common Stock1,4251,425D
Restricted Share Units(6) (8) (8)Common Stock1,3141,314D
Restricted Share Units(6) (9) (9)Common Stock1,5081,508D
Restricted Share Units(6) (10) (10)Common Stock3,3263,326D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Price is not applicable to acquisitions or dispositions resulting from bona fide gifts.
2. These shares are held jointly with spouse in a Trust.
3. 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.
4. This option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
5. The option becomes exercisable in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
6. 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.
7. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2027, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
8. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2028, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
9. The RSU's vest 100% in the first quarter of 2029, subject to continued employment by the reporting person.
10. 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.
/s/ MARK G PONDER04/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

How many EFSC shares did Mark G. Ponder sell in the open market?

He reported selling 1,250 EFSC Common shares in open-market trades. The transactions were 625 shares at $60.90 and 625 shares at $60.20, all attributed to holdings described as "By Children" in the filing’s ownership details.

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.

How does Mark G. Ponder hold EFSC shares outside standard brokerage accounts?

He reports several types of indirect EFSC ownership. The filing lists shares held jointly with a spouse in a trust, units in a unitized EFSC stock fund within the company’s 401(k) plan, and an IRA position labeled as "Self IRA" among his reported holdings.