National Healthcare Corp (NHC) SVP, CFO discloses 350-share equity gift

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National Healthcare Corp (NHC) senior executive reports equity gift. The company’s SVP and CFO filed a report showing a bona fide gift of 350 shares of National Healthcare Corp common stock on 12/23/2025, recorded at a price of $0 per share, leaving 24,140 common shares beneficially owned directly after the transaction.

The filing also lists outstanding stock options held directly by the executive, including options to purchase 8,000 shares at an exercise price of $53.94 expiring on 03/08/2028, options on 8,000 shares at $94.10 expiring on 03/05/2029, and options on 13,500 shares at $90.62 expiring on 02/24/2030.

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 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^*

KIDD BRIAN F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 VINE STREET

(Street)

MURFREESBORO TN 37130

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP [ NHC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/23/2025

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	12/23/2025		G		350	D	$0	24,140	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
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$53.94							03/08/2024	03/08/2028	Common Stock	8,000		8,000	D
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$94.1							03/05/2025	03/05/2029	Common Stock	8,000		8,000	D
Option to Purchase Common Stock	$90.62							02/24/2026	02/24/2030	Common Stock	13,500		13,500	D

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Brian Kidd	12/29/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) report?

The SVP and CFO of National Healthcare Corp reported a bona fide gift of 350 shares of common stock on 12/23/2025, recorded at a price of $0 per share.

How many NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC) shares does the executive own after the reported transaction?

After the reported gift transaction, the executive beneficially owns 24,140 shares of National Healthcare Corp common stock in direct ownership.

What stock options does the NHC SVP, CFO hold according to this filing?

The executive holds options to purchase 8,000 shares at $53.94 per share expiring on 03/08/2028, options on 8,000 shares at $94.10 expiring on 03/05/2029, and options on 13,500 shares at $90.62 expiring on 02/24/2030.

Does this NHC insider filing show a purchase or sale of stock?

The filing shows a gift of 350 shares of National Healthcare Corp common stock, not an open-market purchase or sale, with the transaction coded as "G" (bona fide gift).

What is the role of the reporting person in NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP (NHC)?

The reporting person in this insider filing is an officer of National Healthcare Corp, serving as SVP, CFO, and files as a single reporting person.

Are the options in the NHC insider filing held directly or indirectly?

The listed options to purchase National Healthcare Corp common stock are shown as being held with direct ownership by the reporting person.