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Simmons First (NASDAQ: SFNC) director adds shares through RSU exercise and new award

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SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP director Edward Drilling reported equity compensation-related transactions involving SFNC Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units. He exercised 975 shares of Restricted Stock Units into SFNC Common Stock, increasing his directly held common stock position to 39,496 shares.

Drilling also received a grant of 3,901 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock. Following these transactions, one RSU award shows 2,926 units outstanding, and another award shows 3,901 units outstanding, all held directly and tied to future vesting conditions.

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Insider DRILLING EDWARD
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 — 39,496 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.
Common shares after exercise 39,496 shares SFNC Common Stock held directly following RSU exercise
RSUs exercised 975 units Restricted Stock Units converted into SFNC Common Stock
New RSU grant 3,901 units Restricted Stock Units granted as equity compensation
Remaining RSUs in prior award 2,926 units Restricted Stock Units remaining after 975-unit vesting
Exercise transactions 1 transaction Derivative exercise/conversion events in summary
Total acquire-type transactions 3 transactions All transactions coded as acquisitions on this Form 4
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Form 4 shows one Restricted Stock Unit award with 2,926 units remaining after a 975-unit vesting and another new grant of 3,901 units."
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.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action: derivative exercise/conversion for 975 shares of SFNC Common Stock and related RSUs."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
DRILLING EDWARD
(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)39,496D
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 Edward Drilling05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did Edward Drilling report for SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP (SFNC)?

Edward Drilling reported exercising 975 Restricted Stock Units into SFNC Common Stock and receiving a grant of 3,901 additional Restricted Stock Units. These are compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market purchases or sales, and all are held directly in his name.

How many SFNC common shares does Edward Drilling hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After exercising 975 Restricted Stock Units, Edward Drilling holds 39,496 shares of SFNC Common Stock directly. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership reported in the Form 4 and shows his ongoing equity stake as a director of SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP.

What Restricted Stock Unit grants does Edward Drilling now hold in SFNC?

The Form 4 shows one Restricted Stock Unit award with 2,926 units remaining after a 975-unit vesting and another new grant of 3,901 units. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SFNC common stock, subject to vesting conditions.

How do SFNC Restricted Stock Units work for Edward Drilling?

Each SFNC Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Units vest on specified future dates, and SFNC shares are delivered within 30 days of vesting, with certain events potentially triggering earlier vesting under the award agreement.

Were Edward Drilling’s SFNC transactions open-market buys or sells?

No, the transactions reported are an exercise of Restricted Stock Units and a new grant of Restricted Stock Units. The Form 4 codes M and A indicate derivative exercise/conversion and grant or award acquisition, not open-market purchases or sales of SFNC Common Stock.