Form 4: Director Moody Acquires SNFCA Shares via RSU Vesting

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


H. Craig Moody, a Director at Security National Financial Corp, acquired 627 shares of Class A Common Stock through the vesting of restricted stock units.

Summary

  • H. Craig Moody, a Director at Security National Financial Corp (SNFCA), acquired 627 shares of Class A Common Stock on October 1, 2025.
  • The acquisition was made at a price of $13.08 per share, resulting from the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Following this transaction, Moody directly beneficially owns 43,702 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The filing details various stock options and restricted stock units granted to Moody, with exercise prices and share amounts adjusted for multiple stock dividends issued between 2017 and 2025.
  • A 5% stock dividend was issued on July 18, 2025, which adjusted the reported beneficial ownership and derivative securities.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing indicates a director increasing their direct ownership through a pre-scheduled equity compensation plan, which is generally a positive sign of alignment with shareholder interests. The consistent adjustments for stock dividends also reflect a well-managed equity plan.

Positives

  • Director H. Craig Moody increased his direct beneficial ownership in the company by acquiring 627 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The acquisition was part of a pre-arranged vesting schedule for Restricted Stock Units, indicating a structured and ongoing equity compensation plan for directors.

Negatives

  • No explicit negatives are present in this Form 4 filing, which primarily reports a routine insider transaction.

Risks

  • No specific risks are mentioned in this Form 4 filing, which is a transactional report.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain explicit forward-looking statements or guidance beyond the vesting schedule of the Restricted Stock Units, which indicates full vesting by December 31, 2025.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports a routine insider transaction related to equity compensation for a director. It does not provide information that allows for a broader analysis of industry trends or competitive positioning.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • This filing is a standard insider transaction report (Form 4) and does not contain information suitable for comparison to global benchmarks, specific comparable companies, projects, or results. It details a director's equity compensation vesting and subsequent share acquisition.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The director's increased ownership aligns their interests with shareholders. The consistent issuance of stock dividends, as reflected in the option adjustments, could be seen as a positive for long-term shareholders.
  • Management/Employees: The vesting of RSUs and exercise of options are part of the company's equity incentive plans, which are designed to attract and retain key personnel, including directors.

Next Steps

  • The remaining Restricted Stock Units granted on December 6, 2024, will continue to vest quarterly, with full vesting expected by December 31, 2025.

Key Dates

DateDescription
12/02/2016Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 5,000 shares, adjusted to 7,952 shares)
12/07/2016Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 1,000 shares, adjusted to 1,590 shares)
02/03/2017Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016 and 12/07/2016)
03/02/2017Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/02/2016
03/07/2017Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/07/2016
12/01/2017Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 1,000 shares, adjusted to 1,514 shares)
02/02/2018Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017)
03/01/2018Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/01/2017
11/30/2018Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 6,000 shares, adjusted to 8,657 shares)
02/01/2019Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018)
02/28/2019Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 11/30/2018
12/06/2019Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 6,000 shares, adjusted to 8,242 shares)
02/07/2020Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020)
03/06/2020Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/06/2019
03/27/2020Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 6,000 shares, adjusted to 7,850 shares)
06/27/2020Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 03/27/2020
07/17/2020Date of 2.5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020)
07/16/2021Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020)
12/03/2021Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 6,000 shares, adjusted to 7,293 shares)
03/03/2022Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/03/2021
07/08/2022Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020, 12/03/2021)
12/02/2022Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 7,000 shares, adjusted to 8,104 shares)
03/02/2023Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/02/2022
07/14/2023Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020, 12/03/2021, 12/02/2022)
12/01/2023Grant date for Director Stock Option (original 8,000 shares, adjusted to 8,820 shares)
03/01/2024Date exercisable for Director Stock Option granted 12/01/2023
07/12/2024Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for options granted 12/02/2016, 12/07/2016, 12/01/2017, 11/30/2018, 12/06/2019, 03/27/2020, 12/03/2021, 12/02/2022, 12/01/2023)
12/06/2024Grant date for Restricted Stock Units (original 2,509 shares)
04/01/2025Vesting start date for Restricted Stock Units granted 12/06/2024
07/18/2025Date of 5% stock dividend (relevant for all options and RSUs)
10/01/2025Transaction date for acquisition of 627 Class A Common Stock shares from RSU vesting
10/06/2025Signature date of the reporting person
12/31/2025Full vesting date for Restricted Stock Units granted 12/06/2024
12/02/2026Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/02/2016
12/07/2026Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/07/2016
12/01/2027Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/01/2017
11/30/2028Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 11/30/2018
12/06/2029Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/06/2019
03/27/2030Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 03/27/2020
12/03/2031Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/03/2021
12/02/2032Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/02/2022
12/01/2033Expiration date for Director Stock Option granted 12/01/2023

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 filing reports a routine, pre-scheduled acquisition of shares by a director through the vesting of restricted stock units. While an increase in insider ownership is generally a positive signal, this specific transaction is part of a compensation plan and does not indicate a discretionary open-market purchase or a significant change in the company's fundamental outlook. Therefore, it does not provide sufficient new information to warrant a change from a 'hold' recommendation, assuming the investor already holds the stock based on broader company fundamentals.

Keywords

Security National Financial Corp, SNFCA, H. Craig Moody, Director, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Option, Restricted Stock Unit, Equity Compensation, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, Stock Dividend

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