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Simmons First (NASDAQ: SFNC) COO logs RSU vesting and tax-related share disposal

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Simmons First National Corp EVP & Chief Operating Officer Christopher J. Van Steenberg reported equity award activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs) and common stock. On March 4, 2026, 1,729 RSUs were exercised or converted into the same number of shares of SFNC common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting the vesting of these awards.

Following this RSU conversion, his directly held SFNC common stock increased to 18,134 shares. On the same date, 489 shares of SFNC common stock were disposed of at a price of $20.2100 per share to cover tax obligations associated with the equity award, a non-open-market, tax-withholding disposition. After this tax withholding, his directly owned SFNC common stock position was 17,645 shares. Footnotes indicate that an additional 1,729 RSUs vest on March 4, 2027 and 1,729 RSUs vest on March 4, 2028, with SFNC shares to be delivered within 30 days of each vesting event, subject to potential earlier vesting upon events such as retirement, death, disability, or other specified conditions.

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Insider Van Steenberg Christopher J
Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,729 $0.00 --
Exercise SFNC Common Stock 1,729 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding SFNC Common Stock 489 $20.21 $10K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,458 shares (Direct); SFNC Common Stock — 18,134 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Restricted Stock Units vested on March 4, 2026. 1,729 Restricted Stock Units vest on March 4, 2027; and 1,729 Restricted Stock Units vest on March 4, 2028. SFNC shares will be delivered to the reporting person within 30 days of vesting. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and other specified events in the award agreement may result in earlier vesting.
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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Van Steenberg Christopher J

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORPORATION
501 MAIN STREET

(Street)
PINE BLUFF AR 71601

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP [ SFNC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026
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
SFNC Common Stock 03/04/2026 M 1,729 A (1) 18,134 D
SFNC Common Stock 03/04/2026 F 489 D $20.21 17,645 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
Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/04/2026 M 1,729 (2) (2) SFNC Common Stock 1,729 $0 3,458(3) D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. The Restricted Stock Units vested on March 4, 2026.
3. 1,729 Restricted Stock Units vest on March 4, 2027; and 1,729 Restricted Stock Units vest on March 4, 2028. SFNC shares will be delivered to the reporting person within 30 days of vesting. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and other specified events in the award agreement may result in earlier vesting.
/s/ Natalie Gassiott, attorney-in-fact for Christopher J. Van Steenberg 03/06/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SFNC executive Christopher J. Van Steenberg report on March 4, 2026?

Christopher J. Van Steenberg reported exercising or converting 1,729 restricted stock units into SFNC common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 489 shares. These actions reflect routine equity award vesting and associated tax settlement rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many Simmons First National (SFNC) shares does Christopher J. Van Steenberg own after these Form 4 transactions?

After the March 4, 2026 transactions, Christopher J. Van Steenberg directly owned 17,645 shares of SFNC common stock. This figure reflects the increase from RSU conversion and the decrease from the 489-share tax-withholding disposition linked to his vesting equity award.

Were the SFNC Form 4 transactions by Christopher J. Van Steenberg open-market buys or sells?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells. It reports a derivative exercise/conversion of 1,729 restricted stock units into common stock and a tax-withholding disposition of 489 shares at $20.2100 per share to satisfy tax obligations.

What future restricted stock unit vesting schedule is disclosed for SFNC executive Christopher J. Van Steenberg?

Footnotes disclose that 1,729 restricted stock units vest on March 4, 2027 and another 1,729 restricted stock units vest on March 4, 2028. SFNC shares will be delivered within 30 days of each vesting date, subject to earlier vesting upon specified events.

How do the SFNC restricted stock units held by Christopher J. Van Steenberg convert into common shares?

The filing states that restricted stock units convert into SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis. When units vest, an equal number of SFNC common shares are delivered to the reporting person, typically within 30 days of the vesting date under the award terms.

What is the nature of the 489-share disposition reported by SFNC executive Christopher J. Van Steenberg?

The 489-share disposition is coded “F”, described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities. Shares of SFNC common stock were withheld and valued at $20.2100 per share to cover taxes tied to the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units.