Mercantile Bank director awarded 906 shares

Mercantile Bank Corp director Amy L. Sparks received 906 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mercantile Bank Corp director Amy L. Sparks received 906 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award. The shares were acquired at no stated price on May 22, 2026, bringing her direct holdings to 6,489 shares. A footnote explains that this total includes shares accumulated by reinvesting cash dividends under a dividend reinvestment plan, indicating a mix of compensation-related awards and automatic reinvestments rather than open-market purchases.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 906 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Sparks Amy L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	906	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,489 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Includes shares acquired since last report of common stock ownership by reinvesting cash dividends under a dividend reinvestment plan.

Key Figures

Shares awarded: 906 shares Award price: $0.0000 per share Total holdings after transaction: 6,489 shares

3 metrics

Shares awarded 906 shares Grant/award of Common Stock on May 22, 2026

Award price $0.0000 per share Stated transaction price for the 906-share grant

Total holdings after transaction 6,489 shares Direct Common Stock ownership following the grant

Key Terms

dividend reinvestment plan, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

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dividend reinvestment plan financial

"Includes shares acquired since last report of common stock ownership by reinvesting cash dividends under a 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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did MBWM director Amy L. Sparks report?

Amy L. Sparks reported receiving 906 shares of Mercantile Bank Corp Common Stock as a grant or award. The Form 4 classifies this as a non-derivative acquisition, reflecting compensation or similar arrangements rather than an open-market purchase of shares.

How many MBWM shares does Amy L. Sparks hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Amy L. Sparks directly holds 6,489 shares of Mercantile Bank Corp Common Stock. This figure includes the newly awarded 906 shares and shares accumulated since the prior report, partly through dividend reinvestment.

Was cash paid for the 906 MBWM shares reported by Amy L. Sparks?

The 906 shares reported by Amy L. Sparks were acquired at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates the shares were granted or awarded, rather than bought in the open market for cash consideration.

What does the dividend reinvestment plan footnote mean for MBWM director holdings?

The footnote states that Sparks’s reported holdings include shares obtained by reinvesting cash dividends under a dividend reinvestment plan. This means some shares accumulate automatically over time, adding to her position without separate open-market purchases.

Is the Amy L. Sparks MBWM Form 4 transaction a buy or a grant?

The transaction is characterized as a grant or award acquisition, not a market buy. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, describing it as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a zero-dollar price per share.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/27/2026 - 04:18 PM EDT 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^*

Sparks Amy L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MERCANTILE BANK CORPORATION

310 LEONARD ST. NW

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

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	05/22/2026		A		906	A	$0	6,489(1)	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 shares acquired since last report of common stock ownership by reinvesting cash dividends under a dividend reinvestment plan.

	/s/ Adin J. Tarr, Attorney-in-Fact	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)