Form 4: Stock Yards Bancorp Director Edwin S. Saunier Reports Acquisition of Shares

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Edwin S. Saunier reports acquisition of Stock Yards Bancorp shares through a direct purchase and holdings in a Director Deferred Comp Plan.

Summary

  • Edwin S. Saunier, a director of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT), reported a transaction on February 21, 2025.
  • Saunier acquired 56 shares of common stock at a price of $72.94 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Saunier directly owns 6,156 shares of common stock.
  • Saunier also indirectly owns 4,377 shares through a Trust Director Deferred Comp Plan.
  • Saunier also owns 1,000 Stock Appreciation Rights.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it's a routine disclosure of insider trading activity. The purchase of shares could be seen as slightly positive, but it's a small transaction.

Positives

  • The director's purchase of shares may signal confidence in the company's future performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of regulatory compliance for corporate insiders and provide transparency into their trading activities.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction may have a minor positive impact on shareholder sentiment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/20/2022Date Stock Appreciation Right was granted.
02/21/2025Date of the transaction (acquisition of shares).
02/25/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.
07/20/2031Expiration date of the Stock Appreciation Right.

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