[Form 4] First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) – Form 4 insider transaction

Director James E. Zimmer disclosed the purchase of 327.1237 common shares on 02 July 2025 through the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan at an average price of $38.966. The transaction, coded “A,” indicates a voluntary acquisition executed under a pre-arranged plan. No derivative trades or sales were reported.

After the purchase, Zimmer’s aggregate beneficial ownership stands at 16,943.021 shares held indirectly via the plan, 5,157.2558 shares held directly, and 4,050 shares held in an IRA—roughly 26,150 shares in total. The dollar value of the new purchase is approximately $13 thousand, a de-minimis amount relative to both Zimmer’s holdings and FMBH’s market capitalization, suggesting minimal market impact.

The filing reflects routine quarterly accumulation rather than a strategic insider move, and does not alter the Company’s fundamental outlook.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine, low-value insider buy; unlikely to move FMBH shares.

The acquisition of 327 shares for about $13k is immaterial versus average daily volume and Zimmer’s existing stake. Because it was executed under the Deferred Compensation Plan, it offers limited informational value about near-term sentiment. No derivatives, no sales, and no change in direct ownership structure were reported, supporting a neutral view on valuation or governance risk.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Incremental deferred-plan purchase; governance signal neutral.

While insider buying can be a positive cue, the size here is negligible and was pre-scheduled, diminishing any signaling effect. The absence of dispositions and the continuation of a systematic plan align with standard board fiduciary behavior, but do not materially enhance shareholder alignment. Overall governance implications remain unchanged.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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 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^*

Zimmer James Edwin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1421 CHARLESTON AVE

(Street)

MATTOON IL 61938

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC. [ FMBH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/02/2025		A		327.1237(1)	A	$38.966	16,943.021	I	By Deferred Compensation Plan
Common Stock								5,157.2558	D
Common Stock								4,050	I	by 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares were acquired via the planned quarterly purchase under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.

	/s/ Matthew K. Smith, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Zimmer	07/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) shares did Director James Zimmer buy?

He acquired 327.1237 common shares on 02 July 2025.

What was the purchase price of the shares acquired by James Zimmer?

The average purchase price was $38.966 per share.

How many FMBH shares does James Zimmer own after the transaction?

Zimmer now beneficially owns about 26,150 shares, including indirect and direct holdings.

Was the July 2025 transaction executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing notes it was a planned quarterly purchase under the Deferred Compensation Plan, satisfying Rule 10b5-1(c) conditions.

Did the Form 4 report any derivative securities activity?

No. Table II shows no derivatives acquired or disposed of.