---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000022356-26-000169"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CBSH"
cik: "0000022356"
company_name: "COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/"
filed_at: "2026-07-06T20:01:19+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-06T20:02:06.239646+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Commerce Bancshares grants 44,262 RSUs each to EVP Barth and CFO Kim as part of succession planning

## Summary
- Each RSU grant of 44,262 shares vests on a three-year cliff basis, contingent on continued employment.
- Grants approved by Compensation Committee on July 1, 2026, for Kevin G. Barth (EVP) and Charles G. Kim (EVP & CFO).
- Pro rata vesting occurs on death or disability, but not on retirement before the vesting period ends.
- Non-competition covenant applies following any termination of service for any reason.
- Awards are part of the company's overall succession planning for named executive officers.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000022356-26-000169
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CBSH
- cik: 0000022356
- company_name: COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/
- filed_at: 2026-07-06T20:01:19+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/22356/000002235626000169/0000022356-26-000169-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/22356/000002235626000169/cbsh-20260701.htm

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