SFNC - Simmons First National Corp

Insider Purchase by Makris George Jr (COB, CEO)

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Trade Summary

7 months ago, Makris George Jr, serving as COB, CEO at Simmons First National Corp (SFNC), purchased 45,625 shares at $18.50 per share, for a total transaction value of $844,063.00. Following this transaction, Makris George Jr now holds 692,488 shares of SFNC.

This purchase represents a 7.00% increase in Makris George Jr's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1 day after the trade was made.

Simmons First National Corp operates in the FINANCIAL SERVICES sector, specifically within the BANKS - REGIONAL industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Makris George Jr

COB, CEO

George A. Makris Jr. is a seasoned banking executive who served as Chairman and CEO of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) and its lead subsidiary, Simmons Bank.[[1]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/)[[2]](https://newsroom.simmonsbank.com/2025-08-04-Simmons-First-National-Corporation-Announces-CEO-Retirement-and-Leadership-Transition)[[7]](https://ir.simmonsbank.com/george-a-makris-jr) He recently traded as a corporate insider in his capacity as COB and CEO.[user query context] Makris led the company for over a decade, overseeing its geographic transformation from an Arkansas community bank into a major regional institution spanning six states, achieving unprecedented growth amid complex environments.[[1]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/)[[2]](https://newsroom.simmonsbank.com/2025-08-04-Simmons-First-National-Corporation-Announces-CEO-Retirement-and-Leadership-Transition)[[4]](https://www.bankingdive.com/news/simmons-ceo-george-makris-to-retire-next-chief-jay-brogdon-marty-casteel/756837/)[[5]](https://katv.com/news/local/simmons-bank-chairman-and-ceo-to-step-down-at-end-of-2025-katv-news-community-share-inform) He joined the corporation's board nearly 28 years ago and retired from his roles at the end of 2025, with Jay Brogdon succeeding as CEO and Marty Casteel as Chairman effective January 1, 2026.[[1]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/)[[2]](https://newsroom.simmonsbank.com/2025-08-04-Simmons-First-National-Corporation-Announces-CEO-Retirement-and-Leadership-Transition)[[3]](https://talkbusiness.net/2025/08/makris-to-retire-from-simmons-first-brogdon-to-succeed-as-ceo-casteel-as-chairman/)[[5]](https://katv.com/news/local/simmons-bank-chairman-and-ceo-to-step-down-at-end-of-2025-katv-news-community-share-inform) Under his leadership, the board implemented deliberate succession planning, developing a talented executive team.[[2]](https://newsroom.simmonsbank.com/2025-08-04-Simmons-First-National-Corporation-Announces-CEO-Retirement-and-Leadership-Transition)[[6]](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/simmons-first-national-corporation-announces-ceo-retirement-and-leadership-transition-302520321.html)

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Trade Price

$18.50

Quantity

45,625

Total Value

$844,063.00

Shares Owned

692,488

Trade Date

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

214 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Filed 1 day after trade

FINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL

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