SFNC - Simmons First National Corp

Insider Purchase by Brogdon James M (Pres)

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Trade Summary

7 months ago, Brogdon James M, serving as Pres at Simmons First National Corp (SFNC), purchased 7,550 shares at $18.50 per share, for a total transaction value of $139,675.00. Following this transaction, Brogdon James M now holds 53,703 shares of SFNC.

This purchase represents a 16.00% increase in Brogdon James M'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.

Brogdon James M

Brogdon James M

Pres

James M. Brogdon (also referred to as Jay Brogdon), age 45, is a seasoned finance executive serving as President of Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) and Simmons Bank since December 2023 (effective January 2023 in some reports).[[1]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/simmons-national-announces-ceo-retirement-james-brogdon-replace-george-makris-chairman-ceo-2508/)[[2]](https://ir.simmonsbank.com/jay-brogdon?pagetemplate=popup)[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFNC/people/jay-brogdon)[[5]](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/90498/000119312525172179/d934626d8k.htm) He joined SFNC in 2021 as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, where he played a key role in supporting major acquisitions including Landmark Community Bank and Triumph Bancshares, Inc., while overseeing revenue lines, finance, operations, information technology, and corporate strategy.[[1]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/simmons-national-announces-ceo-retirement-james-brogdon-replace-george-makris-chairman-ceo-2508/)[[2]](https://ir.simmonsbank.com/jay-brogdon?pagetemplate=popup)[[3]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/)[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFNC/people/jay-brogdon) Prior to SFNC, Brogdon spent over 13 years at Stephens Inc. in investment banking, rising to Managing Director, and earlier worked at Deloitte, building expertise in finance and M&A.[[1]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/simmons-national-announces-ceo-retirement-james-brogdon-replace-george-makris-chairman-ceo-2508/)[[3]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/)[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFNC/people/jay-brogdon) Effective January 1, 2026, he will assume the roles of President and CEO, succeeding retiring Chairman and CEO George A. Makris, Jr., as part of a planned leadership transition, with Marty D. Casteel becoming Chairman.[[1]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/simmons-national-announces-ceo-retirement-james-brogdon-replace-george-makris-chairman-ceo-2508/)[[2]](https://ir.simmonsbank.com/jay-brogdon?pagetemplate=popup)[[3]](https://armoneyandpolitics.com/makris-brogdon-simmons-first/) Brogdon is not currently a board director but holds dual executive roles at the company and its banking subsidiary.[[4]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFNC/people/jay-brogdon)

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Trade Price

$18.50

Quantity

7,550

Total Value

$139,675.00

Shares Owned

53,703

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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