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Simmons First (SFNC) director reports RSU vesting and new 3,901-unit grant

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SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP director Malynda K. West reported equity compensation activity involving SFNC stock and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). She acquired 975 shares of SFNC common stock through the exercise/vesting of RSUs. Following this, her directly held SFNC common stock position is 25,824 shares.

The filing also shows derivative entries in the form of RSUs. One RSU award now reflects 2,926 units, each representing a contingent right to receive one SFNC share on a one-for-one basis, and a separate grant added 3,901 new RSUs. Footnotes state that specific RSU tranches of 975, 975, 975 and 976 units are scheduled to vest on future dates, with SFNC shares to be delivered within 30 days of vesting, and that certain events such as retirement, death, or disability could lead to earlier vesting.

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Insider West Malynda K
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 3,901 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 975 $0.00 --
Exercise SFNC Common Stock 975 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,901 shares (Direct, null); SFNC Common Stock — 25,824 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock. 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on May 15, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on July 1, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on October 1, 2026; and 976 Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027. SFNC shares will be delivered within 30 days of vesting. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and other specified events in the award agreement may result in earlier vesting. The Restricted Stock Units vested on May 15, 2026. 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on July 1, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on October 1, 2026; and 976 Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027. SFNC shares will be delivered within 30 days of vesting. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and other specified events in the award agreement may result in earlier vesting.
Shares acquired via RSU exercise 975 shares SFNC common stock acquired through derivative exercise/conversion on the transaction date
Common shares after transaction 25,824 shares Directly held SFNC common stock following reported transactions
RSU award balance 2,926 units Restricted Stock Units in one award after derivative transaction
New RSU grant 3,901 units Restricted Stock Units granted as a new equity award
Future vesting tranche 1 975 units RSUs vesting on May 15, 2026 according to footnote
Future vesting tranche 2 975 units RSUs vesting on July 1, 2026 according to footnote
Future vesting tranche 3 975 units RSUs vesting on October 1, 2026 according to footnote
Future vesting tranche 4 976 units RSUs vesting on January 4, 2027 according to footnote
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock."
vest financial
"975 Restricted Stock Units vest on May 15, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on July 1, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on October 1, 2026; and 976 Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027."
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.
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis."
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
West Malynda K
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP.
501 MAIN STREET
(Street)
PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS 71601
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP [ SFNC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
SFNC Common Stock05/15/2026M975A(1)25,824D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/15/2026A3,901 (3) (3)SFNC Common Stock3,901$03,901D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/15/2026M975 (4) (4)SFNC Common Stock975$02,926(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock.
3. 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on May 15, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on July 1, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on October 1, 2026; and 976 Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027. SFNC shares will be delivered within 30 days of vesting. Events such as retirement, death, disability, and other specified events in the award agreement may result in earlier vesting.
4. The Restricted Stock Units vested on May 15, 2026.
5. 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on July 1, 2026; 975 Restricted Stock Units vest on October 1, 2026; and 976 Restricted Stock Units vest on January 4, 2027. SFNC shares will be delivered 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 Malynda K. West05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider activity did SFNC director Malynda K. West report on this Form 4?

Malynda K. West reported acquiring 975 shares of SFNC common stock via exercise or conversion of Restricted Stock Units. She also reported RSU holdings and a new RSU grant, all as part of equity-based compensation rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many SFNC common shares does Malynda K. West hold after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Malynda K. West directly holds 25,824 shares of SFNC common stock. This total reflects her position following the conversion of 975 Restricted Stock Units into common shares on the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What Restricted Stock Unit grants are disclosed for SFNC director Malynda K. West?

The filing shows one RSU award with 2,926 units outstanding and a separate grant of 3,901 new RSUs. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis according to the footnotes.

How do the SFNC Restricted Stock Units reported by Malynda K. West vest over time?

Footnotes state that 975 RSUs vest on May 15, 2026, 975 on July 1, 2026, 975 on October 1, 2026, and 976 on January 4, 2027. SFNC shares will be delivered within 30 days of vesting, with earlier vesting possible upon certain specified events.

Does the SFNC Form 4 for Malynda K. West show any open-market stock sales or purchases?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales. All reported transactions are coded as M (exercise or conversion of derivative securities) or A (grant or award), indicating equity compensation activity through Restricted Stock Units rather than discretionary market trading.

What does each Restricted Stock Unit represent for SFNC equity awards held by Malynda K. West?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock. Footnotes explain that RSUs convert into SFNC common shares on a one-for-one basis when vesting conditions are met and shares are delivered within 30 days after vesting.