Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) Form 4 — DeWeese Reports Purchase and Option Holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steven E. DeWeese, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Commercial & Private Banking at Republic Bancorp, reported purchases and option holdings on Form 4. On 09/30/2025 he acquired 63.99 shares of Class A common stock at $72.25, bringing his total beneficial ownership to 33,583.54 shares. The filing also shows 9,461 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and four outstanding employee stock options covering 7,552 shares in total with exercise prices of $35.92, $42.74, $49.25 and $68.02 and various exercisable/expiration dates between 03/10/2025 and 01/01/2031. The filing notes additional dividend equivalent rights were acquired since his last report. The document is signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.

Positive

• Acquisition reported: Purchase of 63.99 Class A shares at $72.25 on 09/30/2025
• Substantial beneficial ownership: Total reported beneficial ownership of 33,583.54 Class A shares
• Clear compensation disclosure: Four employee stock options totaling 7,552 underlying shares with specified exercise prices and expirations
• 401(k) holdings disclosed: 9,461 shares held indirectly via a retirement plan

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine insider acquisition with modest direct purchase and existing option grants; not a material corporate event.

The transaction is a small open-market acquisition of 63.99 Class A shares at $72.25, increasing reported beneficial ownership to 33,583.54 shares. The report documents standard equity compensation: four option grants totaling 7,552 underlying shares with staggered exercise prices and expirations. The filing also discloses 9,461 shares held via a 401(k) plan and additional dividend equivalent rights since the prior report. This Form 4 appears to be a routine disclosure of compensation-related holdings and a minor purchase by an officer.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing shows standard executive equity holdings and a small purchase; disclosures are complete and executed by attorney-in-fact.

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as an officer and provides ownership breakdowns: direct, indirect (401(k)), and derivative option positions. The explanatory note clarifies dividend equivalent rights were added since the last filing. The signature by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025 satisfies execution requirements. There are no departures, grants outside normal compensation, or unusual transfer mechanisms disclosed.

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^*

DeWeese Steven E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

601 WEST MARKET STREET

(Street)

LOUISVILLE KY 40202

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ [ RBCAA ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, MG DIR COMM & PRIV BANK

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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
Class A Common Stock	09/30/2025		A		63.99	A	$72.25	33,583.54(1)	D
Class A Common Stock								9,461	I	By 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$35.92							03/10/2025	03/09/2026	Class A Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$42.74							12/31/2025	12/31/2026	Class A Common Stock	2,688		2,688	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$49.25							01/01/2027	01/01/2030	Class A Common Stock	2,242		2,242	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$68.02							01/01/2028	01/01/2031	Class A Common Stock	1,622		1,622	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects additional dividend equivalent rights acquired since the date of the Reporting Person's last ownership report.

	/s/ Kevin Sipes, Attorney-in-Fact	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Steven E. DeWeese report on Form 4 for RBCAA?

The reporting person acquired 63.99 Class A common shares at $72.25 on 09/30/2025 and reported existing option holdings and 401(k) shares.

How many Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) shares does DeWeese beneficially own after the reported transaction?

He reported beneficial ownership of 33,583.54 Class A shares following the transaction.

What derivative securities does DeWeese hold according to the Form 4?

He holds four employee stock options covering a total of 7,552 underlying Class A shares with exercise prices of $35.92, $42.74, $49.25, and $68.02.

Are any shares held indirectly by DeWeese?

Yes. The filing discloses 9,461 Class A shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Does the Form 4 note any special explanation for reported amounts?

Yes. The filing states the total reflects additional dividend equivalent rights acquired since the reporting person's last ownership report.