ServisFirst Bancshares (NYSE: SFBS) declares two-for-one common stock split

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of its common stock, structured as a 100% stock dividend. Stockholders of record on August 5, 2026 will receive one additional share for each share held.

The additional shares are scheduled to be distributed on or about August 20, 2026, and the common stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis on or about August 21, 2026. As a result of the split, shares outstanding will increase from approximately 54.7 million to approximately 109.3 million.

Filing Explained

The planned doubling of shares is paired with one additional share for each share held, so once distributed it does not by itself change an existing holder’s percentage ownership.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Stock split ratio: Two-for-one Stock dividend rate: 100% stock dividend Record date: August 5, 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Stock split ratio Two-for-one Common stock split declared by the Board of Directors

Stock dividend rate 100% stock dividend Split effected in the form of a stock dividend

Record date August 5, 2026 Stockholders of record on this date receive additional shares

Distribution date August 20, 2026 Additional shares expected to be distributed on or about this date

Post-split trading date August 21, 2026 Common stock expected to begin trading on a post-split basis

Shares outstanding pre-split Approximately 54.7 million Common shares outstanding before the two-for-one split

Shares outstanding post-split Approximately 109.3 million Common shares outstanding after the two-for-one split

Key Terms

two-for-one stock split, stock dividend, record date, post-split basis, +1 more

5 terms

two-for-one stock split financial

"declared a two-for-one common stock split in the form of a stock dividend"

A two-for-one stock split doubles the number of a company's outstanding shares by giving shareholders two new shares for every one they own, while the total value of their holdings stays the same because the price per share is roughly halved. It matters to investors because it changes the share count and the per-share math used in valuations (like earnings per share) and can make individual shares more affordable and more liquid—like cutting each pizza slice in half so there are more, smaller slices but the same size pizza.

stock dividend financial

"two-for-one common stock split in the form of a stock dividend"

A stock dividend is when a company gives its existing shareholders extra shares instead of cash. It’s like receiving more pieces of the same pie rather than a bigger piece of money, which can increase the number of shares you own but usually doesn’t change the total value of your investment right away. Investors care about it because it can signal the company's growth and affect the stock’s price.

record date financial

"stockholders of record as of August 5, 2026"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

post-split basis financial

"begin trading on a post-split basis on or about August 21, 2026"

transfer agent financial

"distributed on or about August 20, 2026 by ServisFirst's transfer agent, Computershare"

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

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FAQ

What did ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) announce on July 20, 2026?

ServisFirst Bancshares announced a two-for-one stock split of its common stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend. Each shareholder will receive one additional share for every share held on the stated record date.

What are the record and payment dates for the SFBS stock split?

The record date for the ServisFirst Bancshares two-for-one stock split is August 5, 2026. The additional shares are expected to be distributed on or about August 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on the record date.

How will the ServisFirst (SFBS) stock split affect shares outstanding?

Following the two-for-one stock split, total SFBS common shares outstanding will increase from approximately 54.7 million to approximately 109.3 million. This reflects the issuance of one additional share for each existing share held on the record date.

When will ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) trade on a post-split basis?

ServisFirst Bancshares common stock is expected to begin trading on a post-split basis on or about August 21, 2026. This follows the anticipated distribution of the stock dividend on or about August 20, 2026, after the August 5, 2026 record date.

How is the SFBS stock split being implemented for shareholders?

The ServisFirst Bancshares two-for-one split is implemented as a 100% stock dividend. Holders of common stock on the August 5, 2026 record date will automatically receive one additional share for every share held, distributed by the company’s transfer agent, Computershare.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_________________

FORM 8-K

_________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 20, 2026

_______________________________

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware	001-36452	26-0734029
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2500 Woodcrest Place

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(205) 949-0302

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common	SFBS	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 20, 2026, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (“ServisFirst”) announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one split of ServisFirst’s common stock to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. On August 20, 2026, stockholders of record will receive a distribution of one additional share of ServisFirst common stock for each share of ServisFirst common stock owned as of the close of business on August 5, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)                 Not applicable

(b)                 Not applicable

(c)                 Not applicable

(d)                 Exhibits. The following exhibits are included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated July 20, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.
Date: July 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Thomas A. Broughton, III
		Thomas A. Broughton, III
		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Announces Two-for-One Stock Split

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., (NYSE: SFBS) (“ServisFirst”), the holding company for ServisFirst Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a two-for-one common stock split in the form of a stock dividend. The stock dividend will be payable August 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of August 5, 2026. Holders of ServisFirst's common stock as of the record date will receive one additional share for every share held on the record date of August 5, 2026.

As a result of the stock split, the total number of shares of common stock outstanding will increase from approximately 54.7 million to approximately 109.3 million. The additional shares of common stock are expected to be distributed on or about August 20, 2026 by ServisFirst's transfer agent, Computershare, and begin trading on a post-split basis on or about August 21, 2026.

About ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. provides business and personal financial services from locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Through the Bank, we originate commercial, consumer and other loans and accept deposits, provide electronic banking services, such as online and mobile banking, including remote deposit capture, deliver treasury and cash management services and provide correspondent banking services to other financial institutions. ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.servisfirstbank.com.

More information about ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. may be obtained over the Internet at www.servisfirstbank.com or by calling (205) 949-0302.

CONTACT: ServisFirst Bank
Davis Mange (205) 949-3420
DMange@servisfirstbank.com

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE 2.8 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.3 KB
• EX-101 XBRL DEFINITION FILE 25.5 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 35.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 24.1 KB