Form 4: First Savings Financial Officer Exercises Stock Options

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report 5 December 2025 1:55 PM

📋All filings for First Savings Financial Group, INC

Derrick B. Jackson, Chief of Credit Admin of Sub at First Savings Financial Group, Inc., exercised stock options, acquiring 3,477 shares of common stock.

Summary

Derrick B. Jackson, Chief of Credit Admin of Sub at First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (FSFG), executed transactions on December 3, 2025.
Exercised stock options to acquire 2,625 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $18.85 per share.
Exercised additional stock options to acquire 852 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.10 per share.
Following these transactions, direct beneficial ownership of common stock increased to 17,938 shares.
Indirect beneficial ownership of common stock, held through a 401(k) plan, remains at 4,930 shares.
Remaining derivative securities include various stock options with exercise prices ranging from $15.10 to $29.00 and expiration dates extending to November 21, 2034.
Several tranches of restricted stock and stock options are subject to 20% annual vesting schedules, commencing on various dates between November 21, 2022, and April 14, 2026.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The exercise of stock options by a key officer is generally viewed as a positive signal, indicating management's confidence in the company's future prospects and aligning their interests with shareholders.

Positives

A key officer exercised a significant number of stock options, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The officer's direct beneficial ownership of common stock increased, aligning management interests with shareholders.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may view the officer's increased ownership as a positive sign of management's commitment and belief in the company's value.

Next Steps

Continued vesting of remaining restricted stock at a rate of 20% per year, commencing on various dates through April 14, 2026.
Continued vesting of remaining stock options at a rate of 20% per year, commencing on various dates through November 21, 2025.

Key Dates

Date	Description
11/21/2018	Date exercisable for 2,625 stock options.
11/21/2020	Date exercisable for 4,437 stock options.
11/20/2021	Date exercisable for 813 stock options.
11/21/2022	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock and 7,500 stock options.
11/21/2023	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock and 3,750 stock options.
11/21/2024	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock and 852 stock options.
12/03/2025	Date of stock option exercise transactions.
11/21/2025	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock and 960 stock options.
12/05/2025	Date the Form 4 was signed.
04/14/2026	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock.
11/21/2026	Commencement of 20% annual vesting for certain restricted stock.
11/21/2027	Expiration date for 2,625 stock options.
11/21/2029	Expiration date for 4,437 stock options.
11/20/2030	Expiration date for 813 stock options.
11/21/2031	Expiration date for 7,500 stock options.
11/21/2032	Expiration date for 3,750 stock options.
11/21/2033	Expiration date for 852 stock options.
11/21/2034	Expiration date for 960 stock options.

Recommendation

hold

The exercise of stock options by a key officer indicates continued confidence in the company's future prospects. While not a direct 'buy' signal, it suggests management believes the stock has upside potential, reinforcing a 'hold' position for existing investors. This transaction alone does not provide enough information to warrant a change from a 'hold' position, but it is a positive indicator.

Keywords

FSFG, First Savings Financial Group, insider transaction, stock options, beneficial ownership, Derrick B. Jackson, Form 4

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