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NHC (NHC) SVP amends Form 4 on 2,109-share tax withholding

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National Healthcare Corp Senior VP & CIO Ben Anderson Flatt Sr filed an amended insider report to correct a prior disclosure about shares withheld for taxes and exercise costs. The company withheld 2,109 shares of common stock at $176.81 per share to cover these obligations.

After this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 21,175.0547 shares of common stock. He also retains option awards covering 31,000 underlying shares at exercise prices of $94.10, $90.62, and $157.13, with expirations between 2029 and 2031.

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Insider FLATT BEN ANDERSON SR
Role Senior VP & CIO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,109 $176.81 $373K
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,175.055 shares (Direct); Option to Purchase Common Stock — 8,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On April 13, 2026, the reporting person filed a Form 4 mistakenly reporting the number of shares withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations. The total shares that were withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations are reflected correctly on this amended Form 4. Total amount of shares beneficially owned following transactions reported on this form.
Tax-withheld shares 2,109 shares at $176.81 Common stock withheld for exercise price and taxes on 2026-04-09
Shares owned after transaction 21,175.0547 shares Common stock beneficially owned following reported transactions
Option grant 1 8,000 shares at $94.10 Option to purchase common stock, expires 2029-03-05
Option grant 2 9,000 shares at $90.62 Option to purchase common stock, expires 2030-02-24
Option grant 3 14,000 shares at $157.13 Option to purchase common stock, expires 2031-02-23
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Option to Purchase Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Option to Purchase Common Stock""
beneficially owned financial
"Total amount of shares beneficially owned following transactions"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
exercise price financial
"pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
FLATT BEN ANDERSON SR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
100 VINE STREET

(Street)
MURFREESBORO TENNESSEE 37130

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP [ NHC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Senior VP & CIO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/09/2026
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)
04/13/2026
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 Stock04/09/2026F2,109(1)D$176.8121,175.0547(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Option to Purchase Common Stock$94.103/05/202503/05/2029Common Stock8,0008,000D
Option to Purchase Common Stock$90.6202/24/202602/24/2030Common Stock9,0009,000D
Option to Purchase Common Stock$157.1302/23/202702/23/2031Common Stock14,00014,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On April 13, 2026, the reporting person filed a Form 4 mistakenly reporting the number of shares withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations. The total shares that were withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price and withholding tax obligations are reflected correctly on this amended Form 4.
2. Total amount of shares beneficially owned following transactions reported on this form.
/s/ Ben Anderson Flatt04/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did NHC Senior VP Ben Anderson Flatt report in this amended Form 4?

He reported a corrected number of NHC shares withheld to cover option exercise price and tax obligations. The company withheld 2,109 shares at $176.81 each, and this amended filing updates the previously misstated withholding amount.

Is Ben Anderson Flatt’s NHC Form 4 a stock sale or tax withholding event?

The filing shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. 2,109 common shares were withheld by the company to pay the option exercise price and related tax liabilities, according to the transaction code and description.

How many NHC shares does Ben Anderson Flatt own after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, he directly beneficially owns 21,175.0547 shares of National Healthcare Corp common stock. This total reflects his holdings after the corrected withholding amount reported in the amended insider filing.

What NHC stock options does Ben Anderson Flatt still hold after this Form 4/A?

He retains options to purchase NHC common stock covering 8,000 shares at $94.10, 9,000 shares at $90.62, and 14,000 shares at $157.13. These options expire between 2029 and 2031, as disclosed in the filing.

Why was this NHC Form 4 amended for Ben Anderson Flatt?

The footnote explains a prior Form 4 mistakenly reported the number of shares withheld for exercise price and tax obligations. This amended Form 4 now reflects the correct 2,109 shares withheld by the company for those purposes.