Ames Christy 4

What Happened
Christy Ames, EVP and General Counsel of Republic Bancorp, was granted 65.422 shares on 2026-03-31 at a reported price of $70.55 per share, a total value of about $4,616. This was an award/grant (transaction code A) — an acquisition via compensation rather than an open‑market purchase.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-31; Filing date: 2026-04-02 (appears timely; Form 4 is due within two business days).
• Price reported: $70.55 per share; Shares acquired: 65.422; Total value ≈ $4,616.
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the supplied filing summary.
• Footnotes/plan details: The filing lists an award/grant (code A); no 10b5-1 plan, tax‑withholding, or other footnotes were provided in the summary you shared.

Context
This was a compensatory award (common for executives) rather than a market buy or sale. Awards indicate company compensation or vesting and are not a direct bullish/sell signal; retail investors should view them differently than open‑market purchases or sales.