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Director Robert Cook receives 775-share equity grant at First Mid (FMBH)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Mid Bancshares director Robert S. Cook received an annual stock grant from the company. On February 2, 2026, he acquired 775 shares of common stock as an equity award to directors at $43.58 per share and now holds 17,797 shares directly.

He also reports additional indirect holdings, including shares held as custodian for children, through a deferred compensation arrangement, an IRA, an LLC, and by his spouse. The filing reflects ownership reporting rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

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Insider Cook Robert S
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 775 $43.58 $34K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,797 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 11,980 shares (Indirect, As Custodian for Children)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares were issued as an annual equity grant to directors. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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 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*
Cook Robert S

(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)
02/02/2026
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 02/02/2026 A 775(1) A $43.58 17,797 D
Common Stock 11,980 I As Custodian for Children
Common Stock 0 I by 401k
Common Stock 6,466.4363 I by Deferred Comp
Common Stock 6,106 I by IRA
Common Stock 13,814 I(2) By LLC
Common Stock 244 I By Spouse
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 issued as an annual equity grant to directors.
2. Reflects transactions not required to be reported pursuant to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
/s/ Matthew K. Smith, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Cook 02/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did FMBH director Robert S. Cook report?

Director Robert S. Cook reported receiving 775 shares of First Mid Bancshares common stock as an annual equity grant. The shares were awarded on February 2, 2026 at $43.58 per share, reflecting standard director compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many FMBH shares does Robert S. Cook own directly after this grant?

After the February 2, 2026 equity grant, Robert S. Cook directly owns 17,797 shares of First Mid Bancshares common stock. This figure reflects his direct holdings only and does not include additional shares reported as indirectly owned through family, retirement, and LLC accounts.

At what price were the FMBH director equity grant shares valued?

The 775 First Mid Bancshares shares granted to director Robert S. Cook were valued at $43.58 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 to report the transaction value for the equity award, which was issued as part of annual director compensation.

What types of indirect FMBH share holdings does Robert S. Cook report?

Robert S. Cook reports several indirect First Mid Bancshares holdings: shares as custodian for children, through a deferred compensation plan, an IRA, an LLC, and by his spouse. These entries disclose broader family and entity-related ownership beyond his directly held 17,797 shares.

Was the reported FMBH transaction an open-market trade or an equity award?

The transaction was an equity award, not an open-market trade. The filing states the 775 First Mid Bancshares shares were issued as an annual equity grant to directors, indicating compensation in stock rather than a voluntary purchase or sale on the open market.

What does the Form 4 footnote say about the FMBH director grant?

A footnote explains that the 775 First Mid Bancshares shares were issued as an annual equity grant to directors. Another footnote notes certain holdings reflect transactions not required to be reported under Section 16, clarifying why only specific changes appear in the filing.