ServisFirst (SFBS) director receives 788-share restricted stock grant, now holds 4,293

Q: Are the 788 shares granted to SFBS director Christopher J. Mettler restricted stock?

Yes. The filing states the 788 shares are restricted stock that vest 100% one year from the award date. Until vesting, they remain subject to the grant’s conditions and are part of his director compensation package.

Q: When do Christopher J. Mettler’s restricted SFBS shares vest?

The filing notes the restricted shares vest 100% in one year from the award date. After this one-year period, assuming conditions are satisfied, the full 788-share award becomes unrestricted in his direct ownership.

Q: Did Christopher J. Mettler buy or sell SFBS shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 shows an “A” code grant , meaning a stock award or other acquisition from the company. It does not reflect any open-market buying or selling; the transaction price per share is listed as 0.0000.

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mettler Christopher J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. director Christopher J. Mettler reported a stock-based compensation award. He received 788 shares of Common Stock as a grant, described as restricted stock with no cash price per share listed. These restricted shares vest 100% one year from the award date, meaning they fully become his after that time if conditions are met. Following this award, Mettler’s directly held Common Stock position increased to 4,293 shares, illustrating a relatively small, routine director equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Mettler Christopher J

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,293 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 788 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Post-transaction holdings: 4,293 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Restricted stock grant 788 shares Director stock award on 2026-05-18

Grant price $0.0000 per share Equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Post-transaction holdings 4,293 shares Common Stock directly held after award

Vesting schedule 100% after one year Restricted stock vesting from award date

Key Terms

restricted stock, vest, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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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

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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05/20/2026 - 05:05 PM

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^*

Mettler Christopher J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

21 BROUGHTON ROAD

(Street)

CHARLESTON

SOUTH CAROLINA

29407

(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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/18/2026		A		788⁽¹⁾	A	$0	4,293	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) report for Christopher J. Mettler?

ServisFirst Bancshares director Christopher J. Mettler reported receiving a grant of 788 shares of Common Stock. The filing classifies this as a stock award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and it increases his directly held position.

Are the 788 shares granted to SFBS director Christopher J. Mettler restricted stock?

Yes. The filing states the 788 shares are restricted stock that vest 100% one year from the award date. Until vesting, they remain subject to the grant’s conditions and are part of his director compensation package.

When do Christopher J. Mettler’s restricted SFBS shares vest?

The filing notes the restricted shares vest 100% in one year from the award date. After this one-year period, assuming conditions are satisfied, the full 788-share award becomes unrestricted in his direct ownership.

How many ServisFirst Bancshares (SFBS) shares does Christopher J. Mettler hold after this grant?

After the reported transaction, Christopher J. Mettler directly holds 4,293 shares of ServisFirst Bancshares Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 788 restricted shares that vest in full one year from the award date.

Did Christopher J. Mettler buy or sell SFBS shares on the open market in this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 shows an “A” code grant, meaning a stock award or other acquisition from the company. It does not reflect any open-market buying or selling; the transaction price per share is listed as 0.0000.