FMBH Form 4: Director acquires 343.8852 shares via deferred comp

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James Edwin Zimmer, a director of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH), reported transactions on 10/02/2025. He acquired 343.8852 shares of Common Stock at $37.0769 per share through the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Following that acquisition the filing shows 17,391.1968 shares held indirectly under the plan. The Form 4 also reports a disposition of 5,189.1773 shares and 4,050 shares held directly via an IRA. The report was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/03/2025. The filing discloses routine insider activity tied to compensation arrangements rather than a one-off market purchase or sale.

Positive

• 343.8852 shares acquired via the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, indicating continued alignment between the director and the company
• 17,391.1968 shares held indirectly after the transaction, showing meaningful ongoing indirect ownership

Negative

• 5,189.1773 shares were disposed, representing a material reduction in that portion of holdings
• 4,050 shares held directly in an IRA may reduce immediately tradable insider-held shares

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

Routine deferred-compensation purchases signal ongoing insider alignment with the company.

The reported acquisition of 343.8852 shares at $37.0769 was made through the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, which is a common mechanism for directors to convert deferred pay into equity. This method typically reflects planned, scheduled purchases rather than discretionary trading.

The filing also shows a disposition of 5,189.1773 shares and 4,050 shares held in an IRA, indicating personal portfolio activity alongside plan holdings. Because all figures and the acquisition mechanism are disclosed, investors can verify these movements against the company’s compensation policies.

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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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)
10/02/2025

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	10/02/2025		A		343.8852(1)	A	$37.0769	17,391.1968	I	By Deferred Compensation Plan
Common Stock								5,189.1773	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	10/03/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did James Edwin Zimmer report in the Form 4 for FMBH?

He reported acquiring 343.8852 shares at $37.0769 on 10/02/2025 via the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan and dispositions totaling 5,189.1773 shares.

How many shares does Zimmer beneficially own after the reported transaction?

The filing shows 17,391.1968 shares held indirectly following the reported acquisition.

Was the acquisition a market purchase or plan-based?

The acquisition was made via the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, as stated in the filing.

When was the Form 4 signed and filed?

The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/03/2025 and reports transactions dated 10/02/2025.

Are any direct holdings reported separately?

Yes, the filing shows 4,050 shares held directly in an IRA.