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World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) executive sells 2,000 company shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

World Acceptance Corp Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, and Treasurer John L. Calmes Jr. reported selling 2,000 shares of common stock on 2026-07-30 at $186 per share in an open-market or private transaction. After this sale, he directly owns 48,334 shares of the company’s common stock.

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Insider Calmes John L Jr
Role See remarks
Sold 2,000 shs ($372K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE 2,000 $186.00 $372K
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE — 48,334 shares (Direct)
Shares sold 2,000 shares Common stock sale on 2026-07-30
Sale price per share $186.00 per share Per-share price for the 2,000-share sale on 2026-07-30
Shares owned after transaction 48,334 shares Direct common stock holdings after the reported sale
Reported sale transactions 1 sale Single non-derivative transaction disclosed in this Form 4
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider transaction reported on <b>Form 4</b> with the SEC"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"Checkbox indicates whether trades are under a <b>Rule 10b5-1</b> plan"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
non-derivative financial
"The sale involved a <b>non-derivative</b> security, common stock, no par value"
open market or private transaction financial
"Code S denotes a sale in an <b>open market or private transaction</b>"

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FAQ

What insider trade did World Acceptance (WRLD) report for John L. Calmes Jr.?

World Acceptance reported that John L. Calmes Jr. sold 2,000 shares of common stock. The transaction occurred on 2026-07-30 and was coded as a sale in an open-market or private transaction at $186 per share.

How many World Acceptance (WRLD) shares does John L. Calmes Jr. own after the sale?

After the reported sale, John L. Calmes Jr. directly owns 48,334 shares of World Acceptance common stock. These holdings reflect his position following the 2,000-share sale disclosed for the transaction dated 2026-07-30.

At what price did John L. Calmes Jr. sell his World Acceptance (WRLD) shares?

John L. Calmes Jr. sold his World Acceptance shares at $186 per share. The Form 4 describes the transaction as a sale of 2,000 common shares at this per-share price on 2026-07-30.

Was John L. Calmes Jr.’s World Acceptance (WRLD) trade under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked as not selected, indicating the reported 2,000-share sale was not affirmed as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for this transaction.

What type of security did John L. Calmes Jr. trade in World Acceptance (WRLD)?

John L. Calmes Jr. traded common stock, no par value, of World Acceptance Corp. The Form 4 classifies the transaction as involving a non-derivative security, specifically 2,000 shares sold at $186 per share.

Was John L. Calmes Jr.’s World Acceptance (WRLD) sale reported as direct or indirect ownership?

The Form 4 reports the sale under direct ownership. After selling 2,000 shares, his directly owned position in World Acceptance common stock is disclosed as 48,334 shares.
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*
Calmes John L Jr

(Last)(First)(Middle)
104 S MAIN ST
SUITE 400

(Street)
GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA 29601

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026
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
COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE07/30/2026S2,000D$18648,334D
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
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, and Treasurer
/s/Amanda Parker Attorney-in-fact07/31/2026
** 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)