Director at Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) adds shares via deferred plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stock Yards Bancorp director John Schutte reported acquiring additional company stock through a compensation plan. On January 28, 2026, a trust under a Director Deferred Compensation Plan acquired 131 shares of common stock at $67.65 per share, held indirectly for his benefit.

Following this transaction, Schutte indirectly holds 8,830 shares through the trust and directly holds 83,768 common shares. He also holds a stock appreciation right covering 1,000 shares with a conversion price of $38.85, exercisable from August 28, 2019 until August 28, 2028.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Schutte John

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	131	$67.65	$9K
holding	Stock Appreciation Right	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,830 shares (Indirect, Trust Director Deferred Comp Plan); Stock Appreciation Right — 1,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 83,768 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Schutte John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 32890

(Street)

LOUISVILLE KY 40232-2890

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. [ SYBT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

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
Common Stock								83,768	D
Common Stock	01/28/2026		A		131	A	$67.65	8,830	I	Trust Director Deferred Comp Plan

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
Stock Appreciation Right	$38.85							08/28/2019	08/28/2028	Common Stock	1,000		1,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Vycki Seigle, by Power of Attorney	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SYBT director John Schutte report?

John Schutte reported an acquisition of 131 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp common stock. The shares were acquired on January 28, 2026 at $67.65 per share through a Director Deferred Compensation Plan trust held indirectly for his benefit.

How many Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) shares does John Schutte now hold?

After the reported transaction, John Schutte holds 83,768 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp common stock directly. He also has 8,830 shares held indirectly through a Director Deferred Compensation Plan trust, according to the ownership figures reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was the SYBT Form 4 transaction a purchase or sale of shares?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition of Stock Yards Bancorp common stock. Transaction code “A” indicates 131 shares were acquired at $67.65 per share through an indirect trust account tied to a Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

What derivative securities does SYBT director John Schutte hold?

John Schutte holds a stock appreciation right linked to Stock Yards Bancorp common stock. It covers 1,000 shares at a conversion price of $38.85, exercisable from August 28, 2019 until its expiration on August 28, 2028, and is reported as directly owned.

Is John Schutte considered a 10% owner of Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT)?

The Form 4 identifies John Schutte as a director of Stock Yards Bancorp, not a 10% owner. The box for 10% owner is not marked, indicating his reported holdings do not classify him in that ownership category in this filing.