[Form 4] First Financial Bankshares Inc Insider Trading Activity
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) reporting person Ronald D. Butler II, Chief Accounting Officer and director, reported equity award activity on 08/14/2025. The Form 4 shows acquisition of 3,458 restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on that date, disposal of 1,222 RSUs that were converted into 1,222 deferred stock units under the company SERP, and acquisition of 11,615 employee stock options with a $36.43 exercise price exercisable through 08/14/2035.
The reporting person beneficially owned 175,272 shares11,615 options6,249 deferred stock units
- Reported increase in insider equity ownership: beneficial ownership rose to 175,272 shares after the RSU grant, aligning executive and shareholder interests.
- Long-term option grant: 11,615 employee stock options exercisable through 08/14/2035 provide extended retention incentives.
- Use of SERP for deferred compensation: 1,222 vested RSUs were converted to deferred stock units payable upon termination, indicating structured retirement planning.
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider received significant equity compensation increasing reported ownership and long-term option exposure.
The Form 4 discloses a standard executive compensation package: a grant of 3,458 restricted stock units and 11,615 employee stock options at a $36.43 strike, plus conversion of 1,222 vested RSUs into deferred stock units under the SERP.
This raises the reporting person’s beneficial common stock holdings to 175,272 shares and adds 11,615 options exercisable through 2035. For valuation, the option strike and vesting schedule are explicit; potential investor impact centers on insider alignment with shareholders via equity-based pay and the timing of vesting/exercise.
TL;DR: Equity awards and deferral into a SERP reflect typical governance of executive compensation and retirement planning.
The filing documents a mix of immediate equity grants, deferred compensation via the SERP, and long-dated options with staged vesting. The SERP deferral indicates use of retirement-plan mechanisms for already-vested RSUs. Vesting schedules and deferred-payment terms are specified, which are relevant to assessing retention incentives and timing of insider interests becoming liquid.