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GABC (GABC) EVP surrenders 509 shares to cover tax on RSU vesting

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GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. executive Michael F. Beckwith reported a routine tax-withholding transaction in company stock. On the reported date, 509 shares of Common stock were surrendered at $40.07 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of 1,248 restricted shares from a March 15, 2025 award. After this non-market disposition, he directly holds 23,220 Common shares, with additional indirect holdings of 13,696 shares in a revocable trust and 2,010 shares in an IRA.

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Insider Beckwith Michael F
Role EVP - CHIEF BANKING OFFICER
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common 509 $40.07 $20K
holding Common -- -- --
holding Common -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common — 23,220 shares (Direct); Common — 13,696 shares (Indirect, Held by Revocable Trust)
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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*
Beckwith Michael F

(Last) (First) (Middle)
711 MAIN ST
PO BOX 810

(Street)
JASPER IN 47546

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GERMAN AMERICAN BANCORP, INC. [ GABC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP - CHIEF BANKING OFFICER
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026
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 13,696 I Held by Revocable Trust
Common 2,010 I Held in IRA
Common 03/16/2026 F 509(1) D $40.07 23,220 D
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. Reflects shares surrendered by the Reporting Person to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of 1,248 shares of restricted stock granted under a March 15, 2025 award.
/s/ Bradley C. Arnett, Attorney-in-Fact 03/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GABC executive Michael F. Beckwith report?

Michael F. Beckwith reported a tax-withholding disposition of 509 GABC Common shares. These shares were surrendered to cover tax obligations upon vesting of 1,248 restricted shares, rather than being sold in the open market.

Was the GABC Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market sale. The 509 surrendered shares were used to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock vesting, a common administrative step for equity compensation.

How many GABC shares did Michael F. Beckwith have withheld for taxes?

The filing reports that 509 Common shares of GABC were surrendered at $40.07 per share. This was done to satisfy tax withholding obligations when 1,248 restricted shares granted on March 15, 2025 vested.

What are Michael F. Beckwith’s GABC shareholdings after this Form 4 event?

Following the reported transaction, he directly owns 23,220 Common shares. In addition, he has indirect ownership of 13,696 shares held by a revocable trust and 2,010 shares held in an IRA, as disclosed in the filing.

What triggered the tax-withholding disposition reported for GABC stock?

The disposition was triggered by the vesting of 1,248 restricted shares from a March 15, 2025 award. To meet related tax obligations, 509 shares of GABC Common stock were surrendered instead of paying cash taxes.