X0306 4 2023-03-08 0001047335 NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORP NHC 0001693922 KIDD BRIAN F 100 VINE STREET MURFREESBORO TN 37130 1 SVP, Controller, PAO Shares of Common Stock held in my name 2023-03-08 4 A 0 728 0 A 20155 D Option to Purchase Common Stock 63.9600 2023-02-18 2027-02-18 Common Stock 11200 11200 D Option to Purchase Common Stock 53.94 2023-03-08 4 A 0 12000 0 A 2024-03-08 2028-03-08 Common Stock 12000 12000 D Grant of restricted shares that are subject to a three-year vesting schedule with the first 33 1/3% vesting on 1/1/2024, the next 33 1/3% vesting on 1/1/2025, and the final 33 1/3% vesting on 1/1/2026. These stock options were granted pursuant to the Company's 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan on March 8, 2023. The grant and exercise of these stock options are exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d). This option will become vested and exercisable ratably over three (3) years so that one-third (1/3) will vest on March 8, 2024; one-third (1/3) will vest on March 8, 2025; and the final one-third (1/3) will vest on March 8, 2026. /s/ Brian F. Kidd 2023-03-09