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Kade Matthews of First Financial (NASDAQ: FFIN) granted 2,142 restricted shares vesting 2027

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MATTHEWS KADE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC director Kade Matthews received a new stock grant. He was awarded 2,142 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant at no cash cost per share. After this award, his directly owned common stock position is 19,877 shares.

The restricted stock grant vests in a single installment on April 27, 2027. The filing also lists large indirect holdings, including 560,000 shares held by a trust and 355,371 shares each held by a spouse GRAT and a GRAT, plus shares held by a foundation where he serves as president and director, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership.

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Insider MATTHEWS KADE
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,142 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 19,877 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 355,371 shares (Indirect, By GRAT)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This amount represents a restricted stock grant that vests in a single installment on April 27, 2027. This indirect ownership represents shares owned by a foundation in which Mr. Matthews is President and Director. Mr. Matthews disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Matthews is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.
Restricted stock grant 2,142 shares Common Stock award to director on April 28, 2026
Direct holdings after grant 19,877 shares Common Stock directly owned following award
Trust indirect holdings 560,000 shares Common Stock held indirectly by trust
Spouse GRAT holdings 355,371 shares Common Stock held indirectly by spouse GRAT
GRAT holdings 355,371 shares Common Stock held indirectly by GRAT
Grant vesting date April 27, 2027 Restricted stock vests in single installment
restricted stock grant financial
"This amount represents a restricted stock grant that vests in a single installment"
A restricted stock grant is an award of company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals. For investors, it signals how the company ties pay to future performance and can affect the number of shares outstanding and management’s incentives—think of it as a wrapped gift you only keep once you meet the requirements.
GRAT financial
"nature_of_ownership: By Spouse GRAT and By GRAT"
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Matthews disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
indirect ownership financial
"This indirect ownership represents shares owned by a foundation"
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*
MATTHEWS KADE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P. O. BOX 701

(Street)
ABILENE TEXAS 79604-0701

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES INC [ FFIN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026
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 Stock04/28/2026A2,142(1)A$0.0019,877D
Common Stock355,371IBy GRAT
Common Stock355,371IBy Spouse GRAT
Common Stock560,000IBy Trust(2)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. This amount represents a restricted stock grant that vests in a single installment on April 27, 2027.
2. This indirect ownership represents shares owned by a foundation in which Mr. Matthews is President and Director. Mr. Matthews disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Matthews is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose.
By: Michelle S. Hickox Attorney in Fact for Kade Matthews04/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Kade Matthews report at FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES (FFIN)?

Kade Matthews reported receiving a grant of 2,142 shares of FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES common stock. This is a restricted stock award, provided at no cash cost per share, and represents compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

When do Kade Matthews’ new restricted FFIN shares vest?

The 2,142 restricted shares granted to Kade Matthews vest in a single installment on April 27, 2027. Until that vesting date, the shares are subject to forfeiture conditions typically tied to continued service or other terms set by FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES.

How many FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES shares does Kade Matthews own directly after this Form 4?

After the restricted stock award, Kade Matthews directly owns 19,877 shares of FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings only and excludes separate indirect positions held through trusts, GRATs, or foundation-related entities.

Does this Form 4 show Kade Matthews buying or selling FFIN shares on the market?

The Form 4 does not show open-market buys or sells by Kade Matthews. Instead, it records a restricted stock grant of 2,142 shares as compensation and updates indirect holdings, many of which are held through trusts or a foundation rather than direct trading activity.