Merchants Bancorp CEO logs stock tax withholding, sale

Merchants Bancorp Chairman and CEO Michael F. Petrie reported two February 2026 equity transactions.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Merchants Bancorp Chairman and CEO Michael F. Petrie reported two February 2026 equity transactions. On February 1, 2026, 9,685 shares of common stock were withheld at $41.46 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. After this, he directly owned 1,930,308 common shares, including 48,961 unvested RSUs that vest between February 2027 and February 2029. On February 2, 2026, he sold 2,404 Series C Depositary Shares at $20.20 per share, leaving 55,368 Series C Depositary Shares directly owned. He also reports additional indirect common stock holdings through his spouse and various family trusts.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,404 shares

Net Sell 8 txns

Insider Petrie Michael F.

Role Chairman and CEO

Sold 2,404 shs ($49K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Series C Depositary Shares	2,404	$20.20	$49K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	9,685	$41.46	$402K
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Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,930,308 shares (Direct); Series C Depositary Shares — 55,368 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,111,868 shares (Indirect, By Spouse); Common Stock — 1,425,000 shares (Indirect, Spouse is Trustee of the Emily J. Petrie Irrevocable GST Trust 2010); Common Stock — 2,611,424 shares (Indirect, Spouse is Trustee of the Emily J. Petrie Irrevocable Trust - 2010); Common Stock — 1,425,000 shares (Indirect, Spouse is Trustee of the Julia L. Petrie Irrevocable GST Trust 2010); Common Stock — 2,410,152 shares (Indirect, Spouse is Trustee of the Julia L. Petrie Irrevocable Trust - 2010); Common Stock — 724,729 shares (Indirect, Spouse is Trustee of The Petrie Grandchildren Trust)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations.
2. F2. Includes 48,961 unvested restricted stock units for which the reporting person does not have voting rights or receive dividends until vested and shares are issued: 27,591 vesting 2/1/2027; 14,515 vesting 2/1/2028; and 6,855 vesting 2/1/2029.

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What insider transactions did MBIN Chairman and CEO Michael Petrie report?

Michael F. Petrie reported two transactions: tax-related withholding of 9,685 Merchants Bancorp common shares at $41.46 on February 1, 2026, and an open-market sale of 2,404 Series C Depositary Shares at $20.20 on February 2, 2026.

How many Merchants Bancorp common shares does Michael Petrie directly own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Michael F. Petrie directly owns 1,930,308 shares of Merchants Bancorp common stock. This total includes 48,961 unvested restricted stock units, which do not carry voting rights or dividends until they vest and shares are issued.

What does the tax withholding transaction in MBIN stock represent?

The transaction code “F” for 9,685 common shares represents shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units at $41.46 per share. These shares were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations rather than being sold in the open market.

What future vesting schedule is disclosed for Michael Petrie’s MBIN restricted stock units?

The filing states that 48,961 unvested restricted stock units are outstanding, with 27,591 vesting on February 1, 2027, 14,515 vesting on February 1, 2028, and 6,855 vesting on February 1, 2029, when shares will be issued if conditions are met.

What Series C Depositary Share holdings does the MBIN CEO report after the sale?

After selling 2,404 Series C Depositary Shares at $20.20 on February 2, 2026, Michael F. Petrie reports owning 55,368 Series C Depositary Shares directly. This reflects his remaining position in that preferred security following the disclosed transaction.

What indirect Merchants Bancorp holdings related to Michael Petrie are disclosed?

The filing lists several indirect common stock holdings attributed to Michael F. Petrie through his spouse and as trustee roles for multiple family trusts, including the Emily J. Petrie and Julia L. Petrie 2010 trusts and The Petrie Grandchildren Trust, in addition to direct ownership.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/03/2026 - 04:23 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Petrie Michael F.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

410 MONON BOULEVARD

(Street)

CARMEL IN 46032

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Merchants Bancorp [ MBIN ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

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	02/01/2026		F		9,685(1)	D	$41.46	1,930,308(2)	D
Series C Depositary Shares	02/02/2026		S		2,404	D	$20.2	55,368	D
Common Stock								2,111,868	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								1,425,000	I	Spouse is Trustee of the Emily J. Petrie Irrevocable GST Trust 2010
Common Stock								2,611,424	I	Spouse is Trustee of the Emily J. Petrie Irrevocable Trust - 2010
Common Stock								1,425,000	I	Spouse is Trustee of the Julia L. Petrie Irrevocable GST Trust 2010
Common Stock								2,410,152	I	Spouse is Trustee of the Julia L. Petrie Irrevocable Trust - 2010
Common Stock								724,729	I	Spouse is Trustee of The Petrie Grandchildren Trust

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. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations.

2. Includes 48,961 unvested restricted stock units for which the reporting person does not have voting rights or receive dividends until vested and shares are issued: 27,591 vesting 2/1/2027; 14,515 vesting 2/1/2028; and 6,855 vesting 2/1/2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Terry A. Oznick, attorney-in-fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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