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Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ: MBWM) director receives 1,096-share stock award

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Mercantile Bank Corp director Michael H. Price reported a stock award of 1,096 shares of Common Stock. The shares were acquired at a reported price of $0.00 per share as a grant or other acquisition, bringing his direct holdings to 12,994 shares.

Price also reports indirect ownership of 19,909 shares in a 401(k) plan and 14,842 shares in an IRA. A footnote states that these indirect totals include shares acquired since the last ownership report through reinvested cash dividends under Mercantile Bank’s dividend reinvestment plan.

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Insider PRICE MICHAEL H
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,096 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,994 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 14,842 shares (Indirect, IRA)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock award 1,096 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition at $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after award 12,994 shares Common Stock directly owned following the grant
401(k) indirect holdings 19,909 shares Common Stock held indirectly in 401(k) plan
IRA indirect holdings 14,842 shares Common Stock held indirectly in IRA
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"shares acquired since last report by reinvesting cash dividends under the Issuer's dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
401(k) plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: In 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
IRA financial
"nature_of_ownership: IRA"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
PRICE MICHAEL H

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION
310 LEONARD ST.

(Street)
GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN 49504

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MERCANTILE BANK CORP [ MBWM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/22/2026A1,096A$012,994D
Common Stock14,842(1)IIRA
Common Stock19,909IIn 401(k) plan
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes shares acquired since last report of common stock ownership by reinvesting cash dividends under the Issuer's dividend reinvestment plan.
/s/ Adin J. Tarr, Attorney-in-Fact05/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 did Mercantile Bank (MBWM) director Michael H. Price report on this Form 4?

Director Michael H. Price reported receiving a grant of 1,096 shares of Mercantile Bank Common Stock. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and updates his reported ownership in both direct and indirect accounts.

How many Mercantile Bank (MBWM) shares did Michael H. Price receive in the latest award?

Michael H. Price received 1,096 shares of Mercantile Bank Common Stock. The reported transaction code is “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a transaction price of $0.00 per share, indicating a non-cash compensation grant.

What are Michael H. Price’s direct Mercantile Bank (MBWM) holdings after this Form 4?

After the award, Michael H. Price directly holds 12,994 shares of Mercantile Bank Common Stock. This total reflects the newly granted 1,096 shares and represents his direct ownership separate from retirement and other indirect accounts.

What indirect Mercantile Bank (MBWM) holdings does Michael H. Price report?

Price reports 19,909 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan and 14,842 shares held indirectly in an IRA. These positions are categorized as indirect ownership and are separate from his directly held Mercantile Bank shares.

What does the dividend reinvestment footnote mean for Michael H. Price’s MBWM shares?

A footnote explains that some reported holdings include shares acquired by reinvesting cash dividends under Mercantile Bank’s dividend reinvestment plan. This means additional shares were automatically purchased with dividends since his prior ownership report.

Was Michael H. Price’s latest Mercantile Bank (MBWM) transaction an open-market buy or sell?

No. The Form 4 shows a transaction coded “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition at $0.00 per share. This indicates a compensation-based share award rather than an open-market purchase or sale of Mercantile Bank stock.