STOCK TITAN

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) president receives stock grant and holds options

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) executive William R. Nelson received a stock award and holds multiple stock options. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 65.422 shares of Class A Common Stock as a grant at an indicated value of $70.55 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 34,133.065 shares. He also holds employee stock options for 4,484 shares at $49.25 per share expiring in 2030, 3,244 shares at $68.02 expiring in 2031, and 2,028 shares at $71.36 expiring in 2032, each option representing the right to buy Class A Common Stock.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
Insider Nelson William R
Role PRESIDENT, RPG
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) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 34,133.065 shares (Direct); Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,484 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
Stock grant 65.422 shares Class A Common Stock grant on March 31, 2026
Grant reference price $70.55 per share Value per share for 65.422-share award
Direct holdings after grant 34,133.065 shares Class A Common Stock held directly after transaction
Option position 1 4,484 shares at $49.25 Employee stock option expiring January 1, 2030
Option position 2 3,244 shares at $68.02 Employee stock option expiring January 1, 2031
Option position 3 2,028 shares at $71.36 Employee stock option expiring January 1, 2032
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy)"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Nelson William R

(Last)(First)(Middle)
601 WEST MARKET STREET

(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)
PRESIDENT, RPG
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$70.5534,133.065D
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)$49.2501/01/202701/01/2030Class A Common Stock4,4844,484D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$68.0201/01/202801/01/2031Class A Common Stock3,2443,244D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)$71.3601/01/202901/01/2032Class A Common Stock2,0282,028D
Explanation of Responses:
/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 William R. Nelson report in this RBCAA Form 4 filing?

William R. Nelson reported receiving 65.422 shares of Republic Bancorp Class A Common Stock as a grant on March 31, 2026. This award increased his direct share ownership and is accompanied by several existing employee stock option positions disclosed in the same filing.

How many Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) shares does Nelson own after this grant?

After the March 31, 2026 grant, William R. Nelson directly holds 34,133.065 shares of Republic Bancorp Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his position following the 65.422-share grant reported in the Form 4 insider transaction filing.

Is the RBCAA Form 4 transaction a purchase or a compensation grant?

The RBCAA Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. Code A indicates a grant or award acquisition of 65.422 shares of Class A Common Stock, typically part of an executive compensation program rather than a cash buy in the market.

What employee stock options does Nelson hold in Republic Bancorp (RBCAA)?

Nelson holds options to buy 4,484 shares at $49.25 expiring in 2030, 3,244 shares at $68.02 expiring in 2031, and 2,028 shares at $71.36 expiring in 2032. All options relate to underlying Republic Bancorp Class A Common Stock.

Did William R. Nelson sell any RBCAA shares in this Form 4?

No sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows one acquisition by grant of 65.422 shares of Class A Common Stock and lists existing employee stock option holdings, with no dispositions or open-market sales indicated.

What role does William R. Nelson hold at Republic Bancorp (RBCAA)?

William R. Nelson is identified as an officer of Republic Bancorp with the title "PRESIDENT, RPG." His reported grant and option holdings reflect equity-based compensation tied to this executive role within the company.