MBIN Form 4 shows director awarded 562 common shares at $31.17

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Merchants Bancorp director reports routine equity award. A director of Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) acquired 562 shares of common stock on 11/19/2025 at a reference price of $31.17 per share as part of their quarterly retainer for board service. After this grant, the director beneficially owns 11,901 shares of common stock, 12,000 Series C Depositary Shares, and 4,000 Series D Depositary Shares, all held directly.

The filing explains that the number of common shares granted was calculated by dividing the dollar value of the equity portion of the director’s quarterly retainer by the closing price of MBIN common stock on the day before the most recent scheduled quarterly board meeting, then rounding up to the next whole share.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Sellers Anne E.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	562	$31.17	$18K
holding	Series C Depositary Shares	--	--	--
holding	Series D Depositary Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,901 shares (Direct); Series C Depositary Shares — 12,000 shares (Direct); Series D Depositary Shares — 4,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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^*

Sellers Anne E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

410 MONON BLVD

(Street)

CARMEL IN 46032

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Merchants Bancorp [ MBIN ]

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)
11/19/2025

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	11/19/2025		A		562	A	$31.17(1)	11,901	D
Series C Depositary Shares								12,000	D
Series D Depositary Shares								4,000	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:

1. This award represents the equity portion of the Reporting Person's quarterly retainer for service as a director of the Issuer. The number of shares awarded was determined by dividing the dollar value of the equity portion by the price shown, which was the closing price of one share of the Issuer's common stock on the day immediately prior to the most recent scheduled quarterly board meeting, and rounding up to the next whole share.

Remarks:

	/s/ Terry A. Oznick, attorney-in-fact	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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.

FAQ

What did the Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) director report on this Form 4?

The director reported receiving an equity award of 562 shares of MBIN common stock on 11/19/2025 as part of their quarterly director retainer.

At what price was the Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) equity award calculated?

The number of shares was based on a price of $31.17 per share, which was the closing price of MBIN common stock on the day immediately prior to the most recent scheduled quarterly board meeting.

How many Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) common shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the director beneficially owns 11,901 shares of MBIN common stock directly.

What preferred or depositary shares of Merchants Bancorp does the director hold?

In addition to common stock, the director holds 12,000 Series C Depositary Shares and 4,000 Series D Depositary Shares, reported as directly owned.

Why did the Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) director receive 562 shares specifically?

The 562 shares represent the equity portion of the director’s quarterly retainer. The dollar value of that equity portion was divided by the $31.17 closing price and rounded up to the next whole share.

Is this Merchants Bancorp (MBIN) Form 4 transaction part of regular director compensation?

Yes. The filing states the award represents the equity portion of the Reporting Person's quarterly retainer for service as a director of Merchants Bancorp.