TAYLOR MICHAEL L 4

What Happened
Michael L. Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC. (FMBH), was granted 3,850 shares as an award on 2026-02-02. The grant is reported at $43.58 per share for a total value of $167,783. This was an award/acquisition (Form 4 transaction code A), not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-02-02 at $43.58 per share (total $167,783).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported in the Form 4 provided.
• Footnote: Shares were issued under the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan and will vest 1/3 each year beginning December 15, 2026.
• Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-02-03; this appears timely (within the Form 4 reporting window).

Context
This grant is a compensation award under the LTIP with multi-year vesting, which generally restricts immediate sale and ties the award to continued service/performance. Awards are routine elements of executive pay and differ from open-market purchases (which can signal immediate insider conviction) or sales (which can signal liquidity needs). The filing shows acquisition of restricted/vested-to-be shares rather than any immediate disposition.