Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) EVP exercises 1,500 options and withholds shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (RBCAA) executive Powell Anthony T, EVP and Chief Lending Officer, reported an employee stock option exercise and related share withholding. On February 9, 2026, he exercised 1,500 employee stock options at $35.92 per share into Class A Common Stock.

On the same date, 737 Class A shares were disposed of with a transaction code "F" at $73.20 per share, indicating shares withheld to cover taxes or similar obligations. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owns 27,528.549 Class A shares and indirectly owns 23,639.481 Class A shares through a 401(k) plan.

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 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^*

Powell Anthony T

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CHIEF LENDING OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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
Class A Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		1,500	A	$35.92	28,265.549	D
Class A Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		737	D	$73.2	27,528.549	D
Class A Common Stock								23,639.481(1)	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	02/09/2026		M			1,500	03/10/2025	03/09/2026	Class A Common Stock	1,500	$0	0	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$42.74							12/31/2025	12/31/2026	Class A Common Stock	5,376		5,376	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$49.25							01/01/2027	01/01/2030	Class A Common Stock	4,484		4,484	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$68.02							01/01/2028	01/01/2031	Class A Common Stock	3,244		3,244	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 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-Fact	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did RBCAA executive Powell Anthony T report?

Powell Anthony T reported exercising 1,500 employee stock options on Class A Common Stock at $35.92 per share. In a related move, 737 Class A shares were withheld at $73.20 per share, likely for taxes, leaving him with substantial direct and 401(k) plan holdings.

How many Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) shares does Powell Anthony T own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Powell Anthony T directly owns 27,528.549 Class A Common shares. He also indirectly holds 23,639.481 Class A shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting changes and additions to that plan since his prior ownership report.

What do the transaction codes M and F mean in the RBCAA Form 4 filing?

In this filing, code "M" shows the exercise of 1,500 employee stock options into Class A shares at $35.92. Code "F" shows 737 Class A shares disposed of at $73.20, representing shares withheld to satisfy tax or similar obligations tied to the option exercise.

What stock options does Powell Anthony T still hold in Republic Bancorp (RBCAA)?

Following the option exercise, he holds employee stock options on 5,376 Class A shares at $42.74, 4,484 shares at $49.25, and 3,244 shares at $68.02. These options have exercisable and expiration dates ranging from 2025 through 2031, as detailed in the filing.

How is the 401(k) plan reported in this Republic Bancorp Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 23,639.481 Class A Common shares held indirectly via a 401(k) plan. A footnote explains this figure reflects both additions and changes in the 401(k) plan’s value since Powell Anthony T’s last reported ownership, clarifying the source of the updated balance.

Who is the reporting person in this RBCAA Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is Powell Anthony T, an officer of Republic Bancorp, Inc. He serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. The Form 4 shows his personal equity position changing through stock option exercises, share withholding, and ongoing plan-based holdings.