Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) director reports 74-share grant and updated holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Schutte John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Stock Yards Bancorp director John Schutte received a grant of 74 shares of Common Stock on March 23, 2026 under a Trust Director Deferred Compensation Plan at $64.46 per share. After this award, he indirectly holds 8,964 Common shares and directly holds 83,768 shares, plus a stock appreciation right over 1,000 shares exercisable at $38.85 until August 28, 2028.

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^*

Schutte John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 32890

(Street)

LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY 40232-2890

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/23/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock								83,768	D
Common Stock	03/23/2026		A		74	A	$64.46	8,964	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	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did SYBT director John Schutte report in this Form 4 filing?

Director John Schutte reported receiving a grant of 74 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp Common Stock on March 23, 2026. The award was issued under a Trust Director Deferred Compensation Plan at $64.46 per share as part of his director compensation.

Was the SYBT Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation-related grant, not a market purchase. Code A identifies it as a grant, award, or other acquisition tied to a Trust Director Deferred Compensation Plan rather than an open-market buy of Stock Yards Bancorp shares.

How many SYBT shares does John Schutte hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transactions, John Schutte indirectly holds 8,964 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp Common Stock and directly holds 83,768 shares. These reported balances reflect his positions as of the March 23, 2026 Form 4 filing date.

What derivative awards related to SYBT does John Schutte currently have?

Schutte holds a stock appreciation right linked to 1,000 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp Common Stock. The right has an exercise price of $38.85 per share and an expiration date of August 28, 2028, representing a remaining derivative position.

How is ownership of the newly granted SYBT shares classified in the Form 4?

The 74-share grant is reported as indirect ownership under a Trust Director Deferred Compensation Plan. This means the shares are held through that plan structure rather than directly in Schutte’s personal account, though they are attributed to him for reporting purposes.

Does this SYBT Form 4 indicate any sales or dispositions by John Schutte?

The Form 4 does not report any sales or dispositions by John Schutte. It shows only an acquisition via a 74-share grant and updates to his direct and indirect Common Stock and derivative holdings as of March 23, 2026.