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Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) EVP granted shares and reports sizable option holdings

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Starke Jeff reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Republic Bancorp EVP and CIO Jeff Starke reported a stock award and updated equity holdings. He received 65.422 shares of Class A Common Stock as a grant at $70.55 per share on March 31, 2026, bringing his direct holdings to 6,516.455 shares. His indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan total 922.044 shares.

Starke also reports outstanding employee stock options on Class A Common Stock, including options exercisable at $42.74, $49.25, $68.02 and $71.36 per share, covering 6,720, 5,605, 4,055 and 2,873 underlying shares, respectively, with expirations between December 31, 2026 and January 1, 2032.

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Insider Starke Jeff
Role EVP, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 65.422 $70.55 $5K
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 6,516.455 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 6,720 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 922.044 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 3.501 shares acquired under the Issuer's employee stock purchase plan on March 31, 2026. Reflects additions to and change in value of 401(k) plan since the date of the Reporting Person's last ownership report.
Stock grant 65.422 shares Class A Common Stock grant on March 31, 2026 at $70.55/share
Grant price $70.55 per share Price for 65.422-share Class A Common Stock award
Direct holdings 6,516.455 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings 922.044 shares Class A Common Stock held by 401(k) plan
Option at $42.74 6,720 underlying shares Employee stock option, exercise price $42.74, expires December 31, 2026
Option at $49.25 5,605 underlying shares Employee stock option, exercise price $49.25, expires January 1, 2030
Option at $68.02 4,055 underlying shares Employee stock option, exercise price $68.02, expires January 1, 2031
Option at $71.36 2,873 underlying shares Employee stock option, exercise price $71.36, expires January 1, 2032
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: "Employee Stock Option (right to buy)""
employee stock purchase plan financial
"Includes 3.501 shares acquired under the Issuer's employee stock purchase plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
401(k) plan financial
"Reflects additions to and change in value of 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
Starke Jeff

(Last)(First)(Middle)
601 W MARKET ST

(Street)
LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY 40202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ [ RBCAA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
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
Class A Common Stock03/31/2026A65.422A$70.556,516.455(1)D
Class A Common Stock922.044(2)IBy 401(k) Plan
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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$42.7412/31/202512/31/2026Class A Common Stock6,7206,720D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$49.2501/01/202701/01/2030Class A Common Stock5,6055,605D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$68.0201/01/202801/01/2031Class A Common Stock4,0554,055D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$71.3601/01/202901/01/2032Class A Common Stock2,8732,873D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 3.501 shares acquired under the Issuer's employee stock purchase plan on March 31, 2026.
2. Reflects additions to and change in value of 401(k) plan since the date of the Reporting Person's last ownership report.
/s/ Kevin Sipes, Attorney-in-Fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did RBCAA executive Jeff Starke report in this Form 4 filing?

Jeff Starke reported receiving 65.422 shares of Class A Common Stock as a grant at $70.55 per share. The filing also updates his direct, indirect, and stock option holdings in Republic Bancorp Inc. (RBCAA) as of March 31, 2026.

How many RBCAA shares does Jeff Starke hold directly and indirectly?

After the reported grant, Jeff Starke holds 6,516.455 RBCAA Class A shares directly. He also has 922.044 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting additions and value changes since his last ownership report.

What stock options on RBCAA shares does Jeff Starke hold?

Starke holds employee stock options on Class A Common Stock with exercise prices of $42.74, $49.25, $68.02, and $71.36, covering 6,720, 5,605, 4,055 and 2,873 underlying shares, respectively, expiring between 2026 and 2032.

Was the RBCAA share transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The reported 65.422 RBCAA shares were acquired as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as an acquisition related to compensation, consistent with a grant at $70.55 per share on March 31, 2026.

What does the 401(k) plan holding mean for RBCAA insider ownership?

The filing shows 922.044 Class A shares held for Starke by a 401(k) plan. This reflects additions and value changes since his prior report and represents indirect ownership, separate from his directly held 6,516.455 shares and stock option positions.

Did Jeff Starke buy or sell any RBCAA shares in the market?

The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells. It reports a grant of 65.422 shares and updates on existing stock option and 401(k) holdings, with no indicated sales or purchases in the public market.