Director at Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ: LKFN) sells 1,300 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lakeland Financial Corp director Steven D. Ross reported open-market sales of company common stock. He sold 1,281 shares on May 6, 2026 and 19 shares on May 5, 2026, both at $62.50 per share. After these transactions, he held 27,001 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,300 shares ($81,250)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider ROSS STEVEN D

Role null

Sold 1,300 shs ($81K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,281	$62.50	$80K
Sale	Common Stock	19	$62.50	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,001 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold May 6, 2026: 1,281 shares Shares sold May 5, 2026: 19 shares Total shares sold: 1,300 shares +2 more

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Shares sold May 6, 2026 1,281 shares Open-market sale of common stock at $62.50

Shares sold May 5, 2026 19 shares Open-market sale of common stock at $62.50

Total shares sold 1,300 shares Net shares sold across both reported transactions

Sale price per share $62.50/share Price for both May 5 and May 6, 2026 sales

Shares held after transactions 27,001 shares Direct common stock ownership following May 6, 2026 sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, transaction code "S", Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

transaction code "S" financial

""transaction_code": "S""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

ROSS STEVEN D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

P.O. BOX 1387

(Street)

WARSAW INDIANA 46581-1387

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP [ LKFN ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026

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

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

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

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	05/05/2026		S		19	D	$62.5	28,282	D
Common Stock	05/06/2026		S		1,281	D	$62.5	27,001	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:

Remarks:

	/s/ Becka J. Turnbow, Attorney-in-Fact	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did LKFN director Steven D. Ross report?

Steven D. Ross reported selling 1,300 Lakeland Financial (LKFN) common shares in open-market transactions. He sold 1,281 shares on May 6, 2026 and 19 shares on May 5, 2026, according to the Form 4 filing data provided.

At what price were the LKFN shares sold by director Steven D. Ross?

The LKFN shares sold by director Steven D. Ross were priced at $62.50 per share. Both reported transactions, on May 5 and May 6, 2026, used this same sale price for the common stock in open-market trades, based on the Form 4 details.

How many Lakeland Financial (LKFN) shares does Steven D. Ross own after the sale?

After the reported sales, Steven D. Ross directly holds 27,001 LKFN common shares. This figure comes from the Form 4, which lists his direct ownership immediately following the larger May 6, 2026 open-market sale transaction.

Were the LKFN insider transactions by Steven D. Ross buys or sells?

The LKFN insider transactions by Steven D. Ross were sales. The Form 4 lists transaction code "S" and labels them as open-market sales, with a total of 1,300 common shares sold across two days at $62.50 per share.

Does Steven D. Ross hold LKFN shares directly or indirectly after these trades?

After these trades, Steven D. Ross holds LKFN shares directly. The Form 4 marks ownership as direct with code "D" and shows 27,001 common shares held in his direct ownership following the May 6, 2026 sale.