National HealthCare Corp (NHC) officer reports RSU vesting and tax shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National HealthCare Corp reported an insider equity update for Sr. VP Patient Services Vicki L. Dodson. On 01/01/2026, a total of 846 shares of restricted stock granted on 3/8/2023, 3/5/2024, and 3/5/2025 vested. To cover related tax obligations, the company withheld 319 shares at a price of $137.09 per share, coded as an "F" transaction (tax withholding) on the form. Following this transaction, Dodson directly beneficially owns 10,289.5455 shares of NHC common stock. She also holds stock options to purchase 3,734, 8,000, and 13,500 shares of common stock at exercise prices of $53.94, $94.10, and $90.62, expiring in 2028, 2029, and 2030, respectively.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dodson Vicki L

(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)
	Sr.VP Patient Srvcs

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026

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
Shares of Common Stock held in my name	01/01/2026		F		319(1)	D	$137.09	10,289.5455	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	3,734		3,734	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:

1. On 1/1/2026, 33 1/3 (or 846 shares) of restricted stock originally granted on 3/8/2023, 3/5/2024, and 3/5/2025 vested. The Company withheld 319 shares to pay tax obligations.

	/s/ Vicki L Dodson	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NHC report for 01/01/2026?

National HealthCare Corp reported that Sr. VP Patient Services Vicki L. Dodson had 846 shares of restricted stock vest on 01/01/2026, and the company withheld 319 shares to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $137.09 per share.

How many NHC shares does the reporting officer own after the transaction?

After the 01/01/2026 tax-withholding transaction, Vicki L. Dodson beneficially owns 10,289.5455 shares of National HealthCare Corp common stock directly.

What restricted stock activity occurred for NHC on 01/01/2026?

On 01/01/2026, 33 1/3% of certain restricted stock awards originally granted on 3/8/2023, 3/5/2024, and 3/5/2025 vested, totaling 846 shares, with 319 shares withheld for taxes.

What stock options does the NHC officer hold according to this filing?

Vicki L. Dodson holds options to purchase 3,734 shares at $53.94 per share expiring 03/08/2028, 8,000 shares at $94.10 expiring 03/05/2029, and 13,500 shares at $90.62 expiring 02/24/2030, all for National HealthCare Corp common stock.

What does the transaction code "F" mean in this NHC Form 4?

The transaction code "F" indicates that 319 shares of NHC common stock were disposed of by the issuer to withhold shares for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock.

What is the role of the reporting person at National HealthCare Corp (NHC)?

The reporting person, Vicki L. Dodson, is an officer of National HealthCare Corp, serving as Sr. VP Patient Srvcs (Senior Vice President, Patient Services).