Seacoast Banking (SBCF) Form 4: 2,218-Share Board Compensation Grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida (SBCF) director Joseph B. Shearouse III filed a Form 4 showing he received 2,218 common shares on 31 Jul 2025 under the 2021 Incentive Plan (transaction code A). The shares were valued at $28.19 each, equating to roughly $62.6 k of equity compensation.

After the award, the director owns 42,300 shares directly and 40 indirectly through his spouse. No shares were sold and no derivatives were involved.

The grant increases his direct stake by about 5.5 %. Because it is a routine, non-open-market award, it is largely informational and unlikely to move the stock, though it modestly strengthens alignment between the board and shareholders.

Positive

• Director increased direct ownership by 2,218 shares (≈5.5%), enhancing shareholder alignment.
• No shares were sold; the filing reflects only an acquisition, avoiding potential negative sentiment.

Negative

• Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased on the open market, limiting bullish signaling value.
• Total value (~$63k) is immaterial relative to SBCF’s market capitalization and unlikely to impact trading.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Routine stock grant; minor positive signal, immaterial for valuation.

The 2,218-share award (≈$63k) lifts Shearouse’s direct holding to 42.3k shares. Since it is compensation, not an out-of-pocket purchase, the informational value is limited. The change is negligible versus SBCF’s ~64 m share float, so I view the filing as neutral for near-term price action.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Incentive-plan award improves alignment but is standard board compensation.

The issuance follows the 2021 Incentive Plan and keeps the director above typical minimum-ownership guidelines. No accelerated vesting, derivatives or unusual terms are present, so the filing raises no governance concerns. Overall impact is neutral.

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^*

SHEAROUSE JOSEPH B III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 9012

(Street)

STUART FL 34995

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SEACOAST BANKING CORP OF FLORIDA [ SBCF ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025

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
Common Stock	07/31/2025		A(1)		2,218	A	$28.19	42,300	D
Common Stock								40	I	Shares held by spouse

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock issued from Seacoast's 2021 Incentive Plan for Board Services in 2025

Remarks:

	/s/ Kathy L. Hsu as Power of Attorney for Joseph B. Shearouse, III	08/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did SBCF disclose in the latest Form 4?

Director Joseph B. Shearouse III received 2,218 common shares on 31 Jul 2025 under the 2021 Incentive Plan.

What was the price of the shares awarded to Director Shearouse?

The shares were valued at $28.19 each, totaling about $62,600.

How many SBCF shares does the director own after the award?

He now holds 42,300 shares directly and 40 shares indirectly through his spouse.

Did the Form 4 report any share sales or option exercises?

No. The filing shows only an acquisition; there were no sales or derivative transactions.

Is the insider transaction likely to impact SBCF’s stock price?

Given the modest size and compensation nature of the grant, experts view the impact as neutral to minor.