Form 4: FSFG CFO Sells Shares Post-Merger Vesting

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Insider Transaction Report 23 January 2026 2:31 PM

📋All filings for First Savings Financial Group, INC

First Savings Financial Group CFO Anthony A. Schoen disposed of 3,762 shares of common stock following accelerated vesting due to the merger with First Merchants Corporation.

Summary

Anthony A. Schoen, Chief Financial Officer of First Savings Financial Group, Inc. (FSFG), reported a disposition of 3,762 shares of common stock on January 20, 2026.
The shares were disposed of at a price of $31.85 per share.
This transaction is related to the accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock options, triggered by the Agreement and Plan of Merger between First Savings Financial Group and First Merchants Corporation.
Following the transaction, Mr. Schoen directly owns 118,101 shares of common stock.
He also indirectly owns 49,549 shares through a 401(k) plan and 17,520 shares through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Multiple tranches of restricted stock and stock options, originally scheduled to vest between November 2022 and April 2026, had their vesting accelerated to the transaction date due to the merger agreement.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing is neutral to slightly positive. While it reports a disposition of shares by a CFO, which can sometimes be a negative signal, the context clearly indicates it's due to accelerated vesting from a merger, likely for tax purposes. The merger itself is a significant corporate event, and the accelerated vesting provides liquidity to the executive, which is generally a positive for the individual. For the company, it signifies progress in the merger process.

Positives

Accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock options provides liquidity to the executive, Anthony A. Schoen.
The transaction price of $31.85 per share provides a clear valuation for the disposed shares.
The accelerated vesting confirms the progression or completion of the merger with First Merchants Corporation, providing clarity on a significant corporate event.

Negatives

The disposition of shares by a key executive, even if for tax purposes, could be viewed with slight caution by some investors, though the context mitigates this concern.

Future Outlook

Industry Context

This transaction reflects a common occurrence in the banking sector during mergers and acquisitions, where executive compensation, particularly equity awards, often sees accelerated vesting as part of change-of-control provisions. The merger between First Savings Financial Group and First Merchants Corporation is a significant event in the regional banking landscape, leading to such executive compensation adjustments.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding executive equity holdings and the impact of the merger on executive compensation. The merger itself is a significant event for shareholders.
Employees: The accelerated vesting of equity awards for the CFO may set a precedent or reflect similar treatment for other employees with equity awards affected by the merger.

Key Dates

Date	Description
11/21/2020	Date exercisable for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $22.12, expiring 11/21/2029.
11/20/2021	Date exercisable for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $21.10, expiring 11/20/2030.
11/21/2022	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock and stock options, accelerated due to merger.
11/21/2023	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock and stock options, accelerated due to merger.
11/21/2024	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock and stock options, accelerated due to merger.
11/21/2025	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock and stock options, accelerated due to merger.
01/20/2026	Date of transaction (disposition of common stock and accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock options).
01/23/2026	Signature date of the reporting person's power of attorney.
04/14/2026	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock, accelerated due to merger.
11/21/2026	Original scheduled vesting commencement date for certain restricted stock, accelerated due to merger.
11/21/2029	Expiration date for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $22.12.
11/20/2030	Expiration date for 1,500 stock options with an exercise price of $21.10.
11/21/2031	Expiration date for 15,000 stock options with an exercise price of $26.72.
11/21/2032	Expiration date for 7,500 stock options with an exercise price of $22.49.
11/21/2033	Expiration date for 8,010 stock options with an exercise price of $15.10.
11/21/2034	Expiration date for 1,850 stock options with an exercise price of $29.00.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing details a routine, albeit significant, insider transaction related to a known corporate event (merger with First Merchants Corporation). The disposition of shares by the CFO is likely for tax purposes following accelerated vesting of equity awards due to the merger. It does not provide new fundamental information about the company's operational performance or strategic direction beyond the merger's impact on executive compensation. Therefore, it does not warrant a change in investment thesis based solely on this filing. Investors should continue to hold and monitor the broader implications of the merger.

Keywords

First Savings Financial Group, FSFG, Anthony A. Schoen, CFO, SEC Form 4, Insider Transaction, Stock Disposition, Restricted Stock, Stock Options, Merger, First Merchants Corporation, Accelerated Vesting, Beneficial Ownership

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