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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE (NYSE: NHC) director granted 7,500 stock options

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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP director James Paul Abernathy reported an equity award and updated holdings. He received an option to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $171.42 per share, expiring on May 6, 2031. The options were granted under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and are described as exempt from Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-3(d).

Following the reported entries, he directly holds 43,302 shares of common stock. He also holds previously granted options covering 7,500 shares at $94.66, 7,500 shares at $96.03, and 4,360 shares at $55.75, providing additional potential future share exposure if exercised.

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Insider ABERNATHY JAMES PAUL
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Option to Purchase Common Stock [2026 Grant] 7,500 $0.00 --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock [2023 Grant] -- -- --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock [2024 Grant] -- -- --
holding Option to Purchase Common Stock [2025 Grant] -- -- --
holding Shares of Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Option to Purchase Common Stock [2026 Grant] — 7,500 shares (Direct, null); Option to Purchase Common Stock [2023 Grant] — 4,360 shares (Direct, null); Option to Purchase Common Stock [2024 Grant] — 7,500 shares (Direct, null); Option to Purchase Common Stock [2025 Grant] — 7,500 shares (Direct, null); Shares of Common Stock — 43,302 shares (Direct, null)
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Direct common shares held 43,302 shares Shares of Common Stock held directly after reported transactions
2026 option grant size 7,500 shares Option to purchase common stock [2026 Grant] underlying shares
2026 grant exercise price $171.42 per share Conversion or exercise price for 2026 option grant
2026 grant expiration May 6, 2031 Expiration date of 2026 option grant
2025 option grant 7,500 shares at $94.66 Underlying shares and exercise price, expiration May 7, 2030
2024 option grant 7,500 shares at $96.03 Underlying shares and exercise price, expiration May 8, 2029
2023 option grant 4,360 shares at $55.75 Underlying shares and exercise price, expiration May 3, 2028
Option to Purchase Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Option to Purchase Common Stock [2026 Grant]""
2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan financial
"These stock options were granted pursuant to the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan"
Section 16(b) regulatory
"The grant and exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b)"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory
"exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d)"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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*
ABERNATHY JAMES PAUL

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1523 MIRABELLA WAY

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026
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
Shares of Common Stock43,302D
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 [2023 Grant]$55.7505/04/202405/03/2028Common Stock4,3604,360D
Option to Purchase Common Stock [2024 Grant]$96.0305/09/202505/08/2029Common Stock7,5007,500D
Option to Purchase Common Stock [2025 Grant]$94.6605/08/202605/07/2030Common Stock7,5007,500D
Option to Purchase Common Stock [2026 Grant]$171.4205/07/2026A7,500(1)05/07/202705/06/2031Common Stock7,500$07,500D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These stock options were granted pursuant to the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan on May 7, 2026. The grant and exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d).
/s/ J. Paul Abernathy05/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did NHC director James Paul Abernathy report in this Form 4?

He reported an equity award and his updated holdings. Abernathy received an option for 7,500 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP shares and disclosed that he now directly holds 43,302 common shares, plus several existing option grants with different exercise prices and expiration dates.

How many NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP shares does Abernathy hold after this filing?

After the reported entries, Abernathy directly holds 43,302 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP common shares. This figure reflects his position as of the Form 4 date and sits alongside multiple option awards that could convert into additional shares if exercised in the future.

What are the key terms of Abernathy’s 2026 stock option grant at NHC?

The 2026 grant covers options on 7,500 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP shares with a $171.42 exercise price. These options were granted under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and expire on May 6, 2031, giving a multi‑year window during which Abernathy can choose to exercise.

Were there any NHC share purchases or sales by Abernathy in this Form 4?

The Form 4 mainly records an option grant and holdings, not open‑market trades. It shows one grant of 7,500 options and several holding entries, with no transactions flagged as open‑market buys or sells, making this primarily a compensation and position‑update disclosure.

What other stock options does Abernathy hold in NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP?

He holds options from prior grants covering 7,500 shares at $94.66, 7,500 shares at $96.03, and 4,360 shares at $55.75. These options have expiration dates between 2028 and 2030, representing additional potential ownership if exercised over time.

Under what plan were Abernathy’s new NHC options granted?

The new options were granted under the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The filing notes the grant and potential exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d), indicating they are structured as board‑approved compensation.