Enterprise Financial (EFSC) Director Sandra Van Trease Receives Award

What Happened
Sandra Van Trease, a director of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC), was granted 2,227 phantom shares (reported as a derivative award) on 2026-08-14. The award is reported at $0.00 per share (acquisition value $0) and was made under the company's Non‑Management Director Stock Plan.

Key Details

• Transaction type: Grant / Award (code A); derivative phantom shares.
• Transaction date: 2026-08-14; Form 4 filed 2026-08-18 (filing appears timely).
• Amount: 2,227 phantom shares; reported price $0.00; reported acquisition value $0.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in this filing.
• Footnotes: Filing notes these are "phantom" shares that represent the right to receive one share of common stock upon distribution (Non‑Management Director Stock Plan). Distribution/deferred dates referenced in footnotes include Jan 2, 2027; Jan 3, 2028; and Jan 2, 2029. The filing also notes the award was issued under the Non‑Management Director Stock Plan.

Context
Phantom shares are a form of deferred compensation that entitle the holder to receive actual shares (or their cash value) on specified future dates; no market purchase or sale occurred and no cash was paid at grant. Such director awards are common and do not, by themselves, indicate an insider buying or selling stock for investment reasons.