[Form 4] REPUBLIC BANCORP INC /KY/ Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Logan Pichel, President & CEO and a director of Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA), reported purchases and existing option holdings. On 10/01/2025 he acquired 10 shares of Class A common stock at $71.35, leaving 56,583.348 shares beneficially owned in total. An additional 1,518.69 shares are held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. The filing also lists three employee stock options: 21,505 shares exercisable at $42.74 (exercisable 12/31/2025, exp. 12/31/2026), 17,937 shares at $49.25 (exercisable 01/01/2027, exp. 01/01/2030), and 12,978 shares at $68.02 (exercisable 01/01/2028, exp. 01/01/2031). The form is signed by Mr. Pichel on 10/03/2025.

Positive

• Reported open-market purchase of 10 shares at $71.35
• Substantial total holdings: 56,583.348 Class A shares beneficially owned
• Employee stock options covering 21,505, 17,937, and 12,978 underlying shares

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Insider

CEO reported a small open-market purchase and substantial option holdings.

The 10-share purchase at $71.35 on 10/01/2025 is a disclosed open-market acquisition recorded on a Form 4.

The reporting person holds a total of 56,583.348 Class A shares (including 1,518.69 indirectly via a 401(k)) and has employee stock options covering 52,420 underlying shares across three tranches with strike prices of $42.74, $49.25, and $68.02.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PICHEL LOGAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

601 W MARKET ST

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PRESIDENT & CEO, REPUBLIC BANK

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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	10/01/2025		A		10	A	$71.35	56,583.348	D
Class A Common Stock								1,518.69	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)	$42.74							12/31/2025	12/31/2026	Class A Common Stock	21,505		21,505	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$49.25							01/01/2027	01/01/2030	Class A Common Stock	17,937		17,937	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$68.02							01/01/2028	01/01/2031	Class A Common Stock	12,978		12,978	D

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Logan Pichel	10/03/2025
	** 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 did Logan Pichel report on the Form 4 for RBCAA?

Mr. Pichel reported acquiring 10 Class A shares at $71.35 on 10/01/2025 and disclosed his total beneficial ownership and option holdings.

How many RBCAA shares does the reporting person beneficially own?

The filing shows 56,583.348 Class A shares beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

Are any shares held indirectly by the reporting person?

Yes; the report lists 1,518.69 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

What employee stock options were disclosed on the Form 4?

Options underlying 21,505 shares at $42.74, 17,937 shares at $49.25, and 12,978 shares at $68.02 with the exercisable and expiration dates shown in the filing.

When was the Form 4 signed by the reporting person?

The Form 4 is signed by Logan Pichel on 10/03/2025.