[Form 4] First Financial Bankshares Inc Insider Trading Activity
Lon A. Biebighauser, a Trust Company President and officer of First Financial Bankshares Inc. (FFIN), reported transactions dated 08/14/2025. He was granted 1,153 restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest in three approximately equal installments on each anniversary of the grant and carry a reported price of $0. After the grant his beneficial ownership of common stock is 10,523 shares (direct). On the same date he was also granted 3,872 employee stock options with an exercise price of $36.43, exercisable through 08/14/2035, and vesting 33.33% after one year, 66.66% after two years, and fully after three years. The Form 4 was signed on behalf of Mr. Biebighauser by Michelle S. Hickox as attorney-in-fact on 08/18/2025.
- Officer alignment with shareholders via grant of 1,153 RSUs that vest over three years
- Long-term incentive provided by 3,872 options with a 10-year term to 08/14/2035
- Disclosure includes vesting schedules and post-grant ownership, enabling investor transparency
- None.
Insights
TL;DR Routine equity compensation grants were reported, aligning the officer with shareholder interests through RSUs and long-dated options.
The Form 4 documents standard executive compensation elements: a grant of 1,153 RSUs that vest over three years and 3,872 employee stock options with a $36.43 exercise price and a 10-year term to 08/14/2035. These grants are typical for retaining senior officers and do not, by themselves, indicate a change in control or material corporate action. The disclosure is complete about vesting schedules and post-grant beneficial ownership, and it is signed by an attorney-in-fact, which is acceptable for Section 16 reporting.
TL;DR The package combines time-based RSUs and long-term options, mixing retention and upside incentives for the officer.
The equity mix—RSUs vesting annually and options vesting over three years—provides immediate share alignment via RSUs and potential upside through options exercisable at $36.43. The options’ 10-year life is standard, and the RSUs carry a reported acquisition price of $0, consistent with typical grant accounting for restricted awards. Reported post-grant ownership of 10,523 shares gives context to the officer’s current direct stake.