World Acceptance exec sells 2,000 shares

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.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/31/2026 - 11:39 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

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)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,000 shares Sale price per share: $186.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 48,334 shares +1 more

4 metrics

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

Key Terms

Form 4, Rule 10b5-1, non-derivative, open market or private transaction

4 terms

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>"

FAQ

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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.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (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)

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, NO PAR VALUE	07/30/2026		S		2,000	D	$186	48,334	D

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

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, and Treasurer

	/s/Amanda Parker Attorney-in-fact	07/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)