Restricted stock grant lifts ServisFirst (SFBS) director’s holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith Hatton C.V. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ServisFirst Bancshares director Smith Hatton C.V. received an equity award of 788 shares of Common Stock as a grant under the company’s compensation program. The shares were granted at no cash cost and are classified as restricted stock.

According to the footnote, the restricted shares vest 100% one year from the award date. After this award, Hatton directly owns 412,150 shares of ServisFirst Bancshares common stock, reflecting his total reported direct holdings following the transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Smith Hatton C.V.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	788	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 412,150 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 788 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 412,150 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 788 shares Common Stock awarded to director on May 18, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity award issued at no cash cost to director

Shares after transaction 412,150 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings following the grant

Vesting schedule 100% after one year Restricted shares vest one year from award date

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, Form 4

3 terms

restricted stock financial

"Shares awarded are restricted stock which vest 100% in one year"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

vest financial

"restricted stock which vest 100% in one year from the award date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 regulatory

"reported in a Form 4 insider transaction for ServisFirst Bancshares"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

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^*

Smith Hatton C.V.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3932 FOREST GLEN DR

(Street)

BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35213

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. [ SFBS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/18/2026		A		788(1)	A	$0	412,150	D

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. Shares awarded are restricted stock which vest 100% in one year from the award date.

	/s/ Davis S. Mange, Attorney-In-Fact	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) report for Smith Hatton C.V.?

ServisFirst Bancshares reported that director Smith Hatton C.V. received a grant of 788 shares of Common Stock. These shares were issued as restricted stock, with no cash paid per share, increasing his direct ownership position in the company.

How many ServisFirst (SFBS) shares does Smith Hatton C.V. hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Smith Hatton C.V. directly owns 412,150 shares of ServisFirst Bancshares Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 788 restricted shares and represents his direct holdings as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What type of shares were granted to the ServisFirst (SFBS) director in this Form 4?

The director received 788 shares of restricted Common Stock. Restricted shares are subject to vesting conditions, meaning they cannot be freely sold until vesting occurs, aligning the director’s incentives with longer-term company performance.

When do the restricted ServisFirst (SFBS) shares granted to Smith Hatton C.V. vest?

The 788 restricted shares vest 100% one year from the award date. Until vesting, the shares are subject to restrictions, but once vested, they generally become fully owned and transferable, subject to any applicable company or regulatory limits.

Was the ServisFirst (SFBS) stock grant to the director an open-market purchase?

No. The 788 shares reported were granted as a director equity award at a price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates compensation-related issuance by the company rather than an open-market purchase executed on a stock exchange.