STOCK TITAN

Insiders at World Acceptance (WRLD) sell stock at $187.69

(Very High)
(Very Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP (WRLD) had insider-related entities report sales of common stock on August 14, 2026. Investment vehicles associated with Prescott General Partners sold 133,199 shares in multiple open-market or private transactions at $187.69 per share, and reported updated indirect and direct ownership positions across several partnerships, trusts, family accounts, and a foundation. The reporting persons generally disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interests.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Analyzing...

Insider Prescott General Partners LLC, SMITH THOMAS W, VASSALLUZZO SCOTT J
Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner | Director, 10% Owner
Sold 133,199 shs ($25.00M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 72,460 $187.69 $13.60M
Sale Common Stock F2 10,656 $187.69 $2.00M
Sale Common Stock F3 42,091 $187.69 $7.90M
Sale Common Stock F4 7,992 $187.69 $1.50M
holding Common Stock F5 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F6 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F7 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F8 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F9 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 823,336 shares (Indirect, By Prescott Associates L.P.); Common Stock — 31,148 shares (Indirect, By Prescott International Partners L.P.); Common Stock — 476,459 shares (Indirect, By Idoya Partners L.P.); Common Stock — 42,294 shares (Indirect, By Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust); Common Stock — 483,000 shares (Indirect, By Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC); Common Stock — 61,150 shares (Indirect, By Thomas W. Smith Family Accounts); Common Stock — 10,000 shares (Indirect, By Thomas W. Smith Foundation); Common Stock — 30,000 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,788 shares (Indirect, By Scott J. Vassalluzzo Family Accounts)
Footnotes (9)
  1. F1. These shares are owned directly by Prescott Associates L.P. ("Prescott Associates") and are beneficially owned indirectly by Prescott General Partners LLC ("PGP"), a Delaware limited liability company, as general partner of Prescott Associates. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for Prescott Associates is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  2. F2. These shares are owned directly by Prescott International Partners L.P. ("PIP"), a private investment limited partnership, and are beneficially owned indirectly by PGP, as general partner of PIP. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for PIP is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  3. F3. These shares are owned directly by Idoya Partners L.P. ("Idoya"), a private investment limited partnership, and are beneficially owned indirectly by PGP, as general partner of Idoya. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for Idoya is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  4. F4. These shares are owned directly by the Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust (the "Trust"), an employee profit-sharing plan for which each of Mr. Smith and Mr. Vassalluzzo serves as a trustee. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Smith and Mr. Vassalluzzo each disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares under Rule 16a-8(b)(1). The address of the Trust is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  5. F5. These shares are owned directly by Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC ("Ridgeview"), a limited liability company established by Mr. Smith for the benefit of his family and are beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Smith as trustee of a revocable trust he established for the benefit of his family and which is the sole member of Ridgeview. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of his pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(iii). The address of Ridgeview is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  6. F6. These shares are owned directly by investment accounts established for the benefit of certain family members of Thomas W. Smith. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  7. F7. These shares are owned directly by the Thomas W. Smith Foundation (the "Foundation") and are beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Smith as trustee of the Foundation. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of his pecuniary interest under 16a-8(b)(2)(ii). The address for the Foundation is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
  8. F8. These shares are owned directly by Scott J. Vassalluzzo.
  9. F9. These shares are owned directly by investment accounts established for the benefit of certain family members of Scott J. Vassalluzzo. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Vassalluzzo disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Total shares sold 133,199 shares Common stock sales on August 14, 2026 by affiliated entities
Sale price $187.69 per share Price for all reported sales of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common stock
Prescott Associates L.P. holdings 823,336 shares Common stock owned after selling 72,460 shares
Prescott International Partners L.P. holdings 31,148 shares Common stock owned after selling 10,656 shares
Idoya Partners L.P. holdings 476,459 shares Common stock owned after selling 42,091 shares
Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust holdings 42,294 shares Common stock owned after selling 7,992 shares
Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC holdings 483,000 shares Indirect holdings reported for Thomas W. Smith–related LLC
Scott J. Vassalluzzo direct holdings 30,000 shares Common stock owned directly by Scott J. Vassalluzzo
beneficial ownership financial
"PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest"
profit-sharing plan financial
"an employee profit-sharing plan for which each of Mr. Smith and Mr. Vassalluzzo serves"
Section 13(d) Group regulatory
"other":"Member of Section 13(d) Group""
Section 16 regulatory
"shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

FAQ

What insider transactions were reported for WRLD on August 14, 2026?

Entities associated with the reporting persons sold 133,199 shares of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common stock on August 14, 2026 at $187.69 per share in open-market or private transactions, and updated multiple indirect and direct ownership positions.

Which entities sold WRLD stock in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows sales by Prescott Associates L.P., Prescott International Partners L.P., Idoya Partners L.P., and the Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust, all in WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common stock, with indirect beneficial interests attributed to Prescott General Partners LLC and related individuals.

How many WRLD shares did Prescott Associates L.P. hold after the reported sale?

After selling 72,460 shares at $187.69 per share, Prescott Associates L.P. reported 823,336 shares of WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP common stock held indirectly through Prescott General Partners LLC as general partner, subject to pecuniary-interest-based beneficial ownership disclaimers.

What indirect WRLD holdings were reported for Thomas W. Smith–related entities?

The filing lists 483,000 shares held by Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC, 61,150 shares in Thomas W. Smith family accounts, and 10,000 shares held by the Thomas W. Smith Foundation, all in WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP stock, with Mr. Smith disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
Learn about SEC filing dates
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Prescott General Partners LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 BUTTS ROAD
SUITE 320

(Street)
BOCA RATON FLORIDA 33431

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP [ WRLD ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Member of Section 13(d) Group
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm 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
Common Stock08/14/2026S72,460D$187.69823,336IBy Prescott Associates L.P.(1)
Common Stock08/14/2026S10,656D$187.6931,148IBy Prescott International Partners L.P.(2)
Common Stock08/14/2026S42,091D$187.69476,459IBy Idoya Partners L.P.(3)
Common Stock08/14/2026S7,992D$187.6942,294IBy Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust(4)
Common Stock483,000IBy Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC(5)
Common Stock61,150IBy Thomas W. Smith Family Accounts(6)
Common Stock10,000IBy Thomas W. Smith Foundation(7)
Common Stock30,000D(8)
Common Stock1,788IBy Scott J. Vassalluzzo Family Accounts(9)
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
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Prescott General Partners LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 BUTTS ROAD
SUITE 320

(Street)
BOCA RATON FLORIDA 33431

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Member of Section 13(d) Group
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SMITH THOMAS W

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 BUTTS ROAD
SUITE 320

(Street)
BOCA RATON FLORIDA 33431

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Member of Section 13(d) Group
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
VASSALLUZZO SCOTT J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 BUTTS ROAD
SUITE 320

(Street)
BOCA RATON FLORIDA 33431

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
XDirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)XOther (specify below)
Member of Section 13(d) Group
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares are owned directly by Prescott Associates L.P. ("Prescott Associates") and are beneficially owned indirectly by Prescott General Partners LLC ("PGP"), a Delaware limited liability company, as general partner of Prescott Associates. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for Prescott Associates is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
2. These shares are owned directly by Prescott International Partners L.P. ("PIP"), a private investment limited partnership, and are beneficially owned indirectly by PGP, as general partner of PIP. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for PIP is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
3. These shares are owned directly by Idoya Partners L.P. ("Idoya"), a private investment limited partnership, and are beneficially owned indirectly by PGP, as general partner of Idoya. PGP disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of its pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). The address for Idoya is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
4. These shares are owned directly by the Prescott Investors Profit Sharing Trust (the "Trust"), an employee profit-sharing plan for which each of Mr. Smith and Mr. Vassalluzzo serves as a trustee. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Smith and Mr. Vassalluzzo each disclaim beneficial ownership of these shares under Rule 16a-8(b)(1). The address of the Trust is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
5. These shares are owned directly by Ridgeview Smith Investments LLC ("Ridgeview"), a limited liability company established by Mr. Smith for the benefit of his family and are beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Smith as trustee of a revocable trust he established for the benefit of his family and which is the sole member of Ridgeview. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of his pecuniary interest under Rule 16a-1(a)(2)(iii). The address of Ridgeview is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
6. These shares are owned directly by investment accounts established for the benefit of certain family members of Thomas W. Smith. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
7. These shares are owned directly by the Thomas W. Smith Foundation (the "Foundation") and are beneficially owned indirectly by Mr. Smith as trustee of the Foundation. Mr. Smith disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares in excess of his pecuniary interest under 16a-8(b)(2)(ii). The address for the Foundation is 2200 Butts Road, Suite 320, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
8. These shares are owned directly by Scott J. Vassalluzzo.
9. These shares are owned directly by investment accounts established for the benefit of certain family members of Scott J. Vassalluzzo. The inclusion of these shares in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership for purposes of Section 16 or any other purpose and Mr. Vassalluzzo disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Remarks:
The filing of this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the Reporting Person is a member of a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares included in this report except to the extent of its pecuniary interest in such shares.
/s/ Jason M. Pohanka, Managing Member, Prescott General Partners LLC08/18/2026
/s/ Thomas W. Smith08/18/2026
/s/ Scott J. Vassalluzzo08/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)