[Form 4] Merchants Bancorp Depositary Shares Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of Series B Fixed-to-Floating Rate Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) Chairman & CEO Michael F. Petrie filed a Form 4 for 08/01/2025. The only transaction was a gift of 20,000 common shares (Code G) at $0.00, moving his direct ownership to 1,919,428 shares. Petrie continues to control sizeable indirect stakes through family trusts and his spouse, totaling roughly 10.8 million additional common shares, plus 100,000 Series C depositary shares. The filing also discloses 58,203 unvested RSUs that vest between 2026-2028, for which he lacks voting rights until settlement.

No open-market purchases or sales were recorded and there was no derivative activity. Given the modest share count relative to Petrie’s overall holdings, the transaction is largely administrative and does not materially alter the insider’s economic exposure to Merchants Bancorp.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine Form 4; CEO gifted 20k shares, direct stake now 1.9 M, overall ownership unchanged—neutral for investors.

The Code G entry signals a non-economic transfer, often charitable or to a family member. Despite the gift, Petrie remains the bank’s largest shareholder, retaining 1.9 M directly and more than 10 M indirectly. No open-market buying or selling implies no immediate valuation signal. The 58 k unvested RSUs vest gradually, limiting near-term dilution. As there is no change in derivative positions or executive compensation terms, the filing is not impactful for the stock’s fundamental outlook.

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)
08/01/2025

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	08/01/2025		G		20,000	D	$0.00	1,919,428(1)	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
Series C Depositary Shares								100,000	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. Includes 58,203 unvested restricted stock units for which the reporting person does not have voting rights or receive dividends until vested and shares are issued: 29,807 vesting 2/1/2026; 20,736 vesting 2/1/2027, and 7,660 vesting 2/1/2028.

Remarks:

	/s/ Terry A. Oznick, attorney-in-fact	08/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) shares did CEO Michael Petrie transfer?

The Form 4 reports a gift of 20,000 common shares on 08/01/2025.

What is Petrie’s direct MBIN share count after the transaction?

He now directly owns 1,919,428 common shares.

Does Petrie hold additional MBIN shares indirectly?

Yes, trusts and spouse accounts hold about 10.8 million additional shares.

Were any MBIN shares bought or sold on the open market?

No. The only transaction was a gift (Code G); there were no purchases or sales.

Are there any unvested restricted stock units disclosed?

Yes, 58,203 RSUs vesting in 2026-2028 are included in Petrie’s direct holdings.