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Director Edwin Saunier (NASDAQ: SYBT) reports 43-share stock grant and SAR position

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stock Yards Bancorp director Edwin S. Saunier reported an equity award rather than a market trade. He received 43 shares of Common Stock at $72.32 per share into a trust under the Director Deferred Comp Plan, bringing indirect holdings to 5,993 shares and direct holdings to 6,217 shares. He also holds a Stock Appreciation Right over 1,000 underlying shares at an exercise price of $47.17 expiring on July 20, 2031.

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Insider Saunier Edwin S
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 43 $72.32 $3K
holding Stock Appreciation Right -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,993 shares (Indirect, Trust - Director Deferred Comp Plan); Stock Appreciation Right — 1,000 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 6,217 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Common Stock award 43 shares at $72.32 Grant to Director Deferred Comp Plan trust on June 17, 2026
Indirect holdings after award 5,993 shares Common Stock held through Director Deferred Comp Plan trust
Direct Common Stock holdings 6,217 shares Directly held Common Stock position reported as of June 17, 2026
Stock Appreciation Right exercise price $47.17 per share SAR over 1,000 underlying Common Stock shares expiring July 20, 2031
Underlying SAR shares 1,000 shares Common Stock underlying the Stock Appreciation Right position
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"The filing lists a Stock Appreciation Right tied to 1,000 underlying shares of Common Stock."
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
Director Deferred Comp Plan financial
"The 43-share Common Stock award is held indirectly in a trust described as a Director Deferred Comp Plan."
indirect financial
"He received 43 shares of Common Stock at $72.32 per share into a trust, bringing indirect holdings to 5,993 shares."
exercise price financial
"A Stock Appreciation Right over 1,000 underlying shares at an exercise price of $47.17 expiring on July 20, 2031."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
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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
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Saunier Edwin S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
PO BOX 32890

(Street)
LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY 40232

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2026
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 Stock6,217D
Common Stock06/17/2026A43A$72.325,993ITrust - 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Right$47.1707/20/202207/20/2031Common Stock1,0001,000D
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FAQ

What did SYBT director Edwin S. Saunier report in this Form 4?

Edwin S. Saunier reported an equity award of 43 shares of Common Stock credited to a trust under the Director Deferred Comp Plan. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale of Stock Yards Bancorp shares.

Was the SYBT Form 4 transaction a buy or a sell of shares?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 43 Common Stock shares coded as an “A” transaction, meaning grant or award. It does not disclose any open-market buying or selling activity by director Edwin S. Saunier in this filing.

How many SYBT shares does Edwin S. Saunier hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Edwin S. Saunier holds 5,993 shares indirectly through a Director Deferred Comp Plan trust and 6,217 shares directly. These figures reflect his reported Common Stock ownership positions following the June 17, 2026 transactions.

What derivative position is disclosed for Edwin S. Saunier in SYBT?

The filing lists a Stock Appreciation Right tied to 1,000 underlying shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $47.17. This derivative position is scheduled to expire on July 20, 2031, indicating ongoing potential equity exposure.

How is the new SYBT share award held for Edwin S. Saunier?

The 43-share Common Stock award is held indirectly in a trust described as a Director Deferred Comp Plan. This means the shares are associated with a deferred compensation arrangement rather than being held directly in a standard brokerage account.