FSFG.First Savings Financial Group, INC

Form 4: Director Fordyce Exercises FSFG Stock Options

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First Savings Financial Group Director L. Chris Fordyce exercised multiple stock options on October 1, 2025, increasing direct beneficial ownership of common stock.

Summary

  • Director L. Chris Fordyce exercised stock options for First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (FSFG) common stock on October 1, 2025.
  • A total of 5,700 shares of common stock were acquired through these exercises.
  • The exercise prices for these options ranged from $13.36 to $26.72 per share.
  • Following these transactions, Fordyce's direct beneficial ownership of common stock increased to 47,293 shares.
  • The filing indicates these transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1(c) plan.
  • Details on remaining stock options and restricted stock, including their vesting and expiration dates, are also provided.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The exercise of stock options by a director is generally a neutral event as it is part of a compensation plan. However, the resulting increase in direct beneficial ownership can be viewed as a slightly positive signal of insider confidence in the company's future.

Positives

  • Director Fordyce increased his direct beneficial ownership of common stock by 5,700 shares, demonstrating continued confidence in First Savings Financial Group.
  • The exercise of stock options converts potential equity into actual equity, further aligning management interests with shareholders.

Future Outlook

The filing details future vesting events for restricted stock and stock options, with some options vesting 100% on November 21, 2025, and others vesting at a rate of 20% per year commencing on November 20, 2021.

Industry Context

Insider transactions, such as the exercise of stock options, are a standard component of executive compensation across all industries. This filing reflects a routine event for a director converting equity incentives into common stock, which is a common practice in the financial services sector and beyond.

Related Party Transactions

  • The reported transactions are related-party dealings as they involve a director of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. exercising stock options to acquire company common stock.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The increase in director ownership may be perceived as a positive signal of management's alignment with shareholder interests and confidence in the company's prospects.

Next Steps

  • Vesting of remaining restricted stock on November 21, 2025.
  • Vesting of remaining stock options on November 21, 2025, and annually for certain options.

Key Dates

DateDescription
11/21/2017Date exercisable for 300 stock options with an exercise price of $13.36.
11/20/2021Commencement of 20% annual vesting for 1,200 stock options with an exercise price of $21.1.
11/21/2020Date exercisable for 1,200 stock options with an exercise price of $22.12.
11/21/2022Date exercisable for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $26.72.
11/21/2023Date exercisable for 750 stock options with an exercise price of $22.49.
11/21/2024Date exercisable for 750 stock options with an exercise price of $15.1.
10/01/2025Date of earliest transaction, involving multiple stock option exercises.
10/02/2025Signature date of the reporting person (via power of attorney).
11/21/2025Vesting date for restricted stock and 750 stock options with an exercise price of $29.
11/21/2026Expiration date for 300 stock options with an exercise price of $13.36.
11/21/2029Expiration date for 1,200 stock options with an exercise price of $22.12.
11/20/2030Expiration date for 1,200 stock options with an exercise price of $21.1.
11/21/2031Expiration date for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $26.72.
11/21/2032Expiration date for 750 stock options with an exercise price of $22.49.
11/21/2033Expiration date for 750 stock options with an exercise price of $15.1.
11/21/2034Expiration date for 750 stock options with an exercise price of $29.

Keywords

First Savings Financial Group, FSFG, Insider Trading, Stock Options, Director, Beneficial Ownership, Form 4, Rule 10b5-1

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