SEC Form 4 · accession 0001437749-26-028735
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP · NHC
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
David R. Gifford
Director
Period of report
Aug 20, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Aug 21, 2026 · 4:11 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0001047335
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common StockF1 | Aug 20, 2026 | M | 6,479 | $171.42 | A | 7,500 | D | |
| Common StockF2,F3 | Aug 20, 2026 | A | 4,691 | $236.75 | D | 2,809 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option to Purchase Common Stock [2026 Grant]F1 | $171.42 | Aug 20, 2026 | M | 6,479 | D | May 7, 2026 | May 6, 2031 | Common Stock | 6,479 | 0 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F1These stock options were granted pursuant to the 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan on May 7, 2026. The grant and exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d).
- F2Shares were withheld by the Company to pay the exercise price.
- F3Total amount of shares beneficially owned following transactions reported on this form.