Simmons First director gains shares via RSUs

Simmons First National Corp director Robert L. Shoptaw reported equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Simmons First National Corp director Robert L. Shoptaw reported equity compensation activity. On May 15, 2026, he exercised 975 Restricted Stock Units, receiving the same number of SFNC common shares. He also received a new grant of 3,901 Restricted Stock Units. Following these transactions, he holds 87,406 SFNC common shares directly and 4,800 shares indirectly through an IRA.

Insider Trade Summary

975 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Shoptaw Robert L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	3,901	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	975	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	SFNC Common Stock	975	$0.00	$0.00
holding	SFNC Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,926 contracts (Direct); SFNC Common Stock — 87,406 shares (Direct); SFNC Common Stock — 4,800 shares (Indirect, By IRA)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock.
3. F3. 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. F4. The Restricted Stock Units vested on May 15, 2026.
5. F5. 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.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 975 units New RSU grant: 3,901 units Direct common shares after transactions: 87,406 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs exercised 975 units Restricted Stock Units converted to 975 SFNC common shares on May 15, 2026

New RSU grant 3,901 units Restricted Stock Units granted on May 15, 2026

Direct common shares after transactions 87,406 shares SFNC common stock directly held by Robert L. Shoptaw

Indirect IRA holdings 4,800 shares SFNC common stock held indirectly through an IRA

RSUs remaining from award 2,926 units Restricted Stock Units remaining outstanding after 975 vested on May 15, 2026

Derivative exercises 1 transaction, 975 units Exercise or conversion of derivative security coded M on May 15, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, derivative exercise/conversion, Grant, award, or other acquisition, contingent right, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units convert into shares of SFNC common stock on a one-for-one basis."

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.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"transaction_action: derivative exercise/conversion for 975 Restricted Stock Units."

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition for 3,901 Restricted Stock Units."

contingent right financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock."

IRA financial

"nature_of_ownership: By IRA for 4,800 SFNC common shares held indirectly."

An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did SFNC director Robert L. Shoptaw report?

Robert L. Shoptaw reported equity compensation activity, including the exercise of 975 Restricted Stock Units into SFNC common shares and a new grant of 3,901 Restricted Stock Units, all dated May 15, 2026, with no open-market buys or sells disclosed.

How many SFNC shares did Robert L. Shoptaw acquire through RSU vesting?

He acquired 975 SFNC common shares when 975 Restricted Stock Units vested and converted on May 15, 2026. Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one share of SFNC common stock, as described in the footnotes to the filing.

What new Restricted Stock Units were granted to SFNC director Robert L. Shoptaw?

He received a grant of 3,901 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock, subject to vesting conditions set out in the award agreement.

What are Robert L. Shoptaw’s SFNC shareholdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 87,406 SFNC common shares. In addition, 4,800 SFNC common shares are held indirectly in an IRA account, giving him both direct and indirect ownership positions in the company.

How many Restricted Stock Units remain outstanding for Robert L. Shoptaw after vesting?

After 975 Restricted Stock Units vested on May 15, 2026, 2,926 Restricted Stock Units remain outstanding from that award. Future vesting dates include July 1, 2026, October 1, 2026, and January 4, 2027, with shares delivered within 30 days of vesting.

Does the SFNC Form 4 show any open-market stock sales by Robert L. Shoptaw?

The Form 4 shows no open-market stock sales for Robert L. Shoptaw. Reported entries reflect an RSU vesting that delivered 975 common shares and a compensation grant of 3,901 Restricted Stock Units, without any disclosed market purchases or sales.

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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^*

Shoptaw Robert L

(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)

X	Director		10% 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)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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
SFNC Common Stock	05/15/2026		M		975	A	(1)	87,406	D
SFNC Common Stock								4,800	I	By IRA

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	(2)	05/15/2026		A		3,901		(3)	(3)	SFNC Common Stock	3,901	$0	3,901	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/15/2026		M			975	(4)	(4)	SFNC Common Stock	975	$0	2,926(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/ Ambar Quintanilla, attorney-in-fact for Robert L. Shoptaw	05/19/2026
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