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Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
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SEC Filings
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September 3, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2025 Commerce Bancshar

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS E

August 27, 2025 EX-99.1

CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO.

Exhibit 99.1 1251 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 6TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10020 P 212 466-7800 | TF 800 635-6851 Piper Sandler & Co. Since 1885. Member SIPC and NYSE. CONSENT OF PIPER SANDLER & CO. We hereby consent to the inclusion of our opinion letter to the Board of Directors of FineMark Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) as an Annex to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating to the proposed merger of the

August 27, 2025 S-4

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 26, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 26, 2025 Registration No.

August 27, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Security Type

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-4 COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC /MO/ Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities ☐Not Applicable Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Carry Forward Form Type Carry Forward File Number Carry Forward Initial Effective Date Filing Fee Previously Paid in Connection with Unsold Securities to be Carried Forward Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid 1 Equity common stock, par value $5.

August 6, 2025 EX-3

3 - Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended through April 28, 2023.*

RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. A Missouri Corporation ARTICLE I The name of this corporation is Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ARTICLE II The address of the corporation's registered office is in care of T. Alan Peschka, 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri, and the name of the corporation's registered agent at such address is Commerce Bank (f/k/a Commerce Bank of K

August 6, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36

July 16, 2025 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.14

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.14 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.14 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $1.03 per share in the same quarter last year and

July 16, 2025 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

July 16, 2025 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2025 DISCLOSURES 2 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, go

a2025q2earningshighlight COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2025 DISCLOSURES 2 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, projections, and statements about the benefits of the proposed business combination transaction between Commerce Bancsha

June 26, 2025 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502 A. Full titl

June 23, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction (the “Proposed Transaction”) between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMar

June 20, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction (the “Proposed Transaction”) between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMar

June 17, 2025 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 16, 2025, by and among Commerce Bancshares, Inc., CBI-Kansas, Inc. and FineMark Holdings, Inc.*

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Commerce Bancshares, Inc., CBI-Kansas, Inc., and FineMark Holdings, Inc. Dated as of June 16, 2025    TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I THE MERGER 2 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Effects of the Merger 3 1.5 Reserved 3 1.6 Conversion of Shares 3 1.7 Parent Sub Common Stock 4 1.8 Treatment of Company Equity A

June 17, 2025 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2025 (June 16, 2025) Com

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2025 (June 16, 2025) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State or other jurisdiction) (Commission

June 17, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2025 (June 16, 2025) Com

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2025 (June 16, 2025) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State or other jurisdiction) (Commission

June 17, 2025 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 16, 2025, by and among Commerce Bancshares, Inc., CBI-Kansas, Inc. and FineMark Holdings, Inc.*

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Commerce Bancshares, Inc., CBI-Kansas, Inc., and FineMark Holdings, Inc. Dated as of June 16, 2025    TABLE OF CONTENTS Article I THE MERGER 2 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Closing 2 1.3 Effective Time 2 1.4 Effects of the Merger 3 1.5 Reserved 3 1.6 Conversion of Shares 3 1.7 Parent Sub Common Stock 4 1.8 Treatment of Company Equity A

June 17, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State or other jurisdiction) (Commission File Number) (IR

June 16, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 425

Table of Contents

Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State or other jurisdiction) (Commission File Number) (IR

June 16, 2025 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. AND FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT Bolsters wealth management business in high-growth markets with addition of FineMark’s assets under administration of $7.7 billion and bank assets of $4.0 bill

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Public Relations Tiffany Charles (314) 746-8567 [email protected] Investor Relations Matt Burkemper (314) 746-7485 [email protected] COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. AND FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT Bolsters wealth management business in high-growth markets with additio

June 16, 2025 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. Expanding our presence in high - growth markets and leveraging our substantial wealth platform June 16, 2025

  Exhibit 99.2 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. Expanding our presence in high - growth markets and leveraging our substantial wealth platform June 16, 2025 DISCLOSURES 2 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation may contain forward - looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, pro j

June 16, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 425

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Filed by: Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: FineMark Holdings, Inc. Commission File No.: 001-36502 This filing relates to the proposed transaction between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) and FineMark Holdings, Inc. (“FineMark”) pursuant to the Agreement

June 16, 2025 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. Expanding our presence in high - growth markets and leveraging our substantial wealth platform June 16, 2025

  Exhibit 99.2 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. Expanding our presence in high - growth markets and leveraging our substantial wealth platform June 16, 2025 DISCLOSURES 2 CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD - LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation may contain forward - looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain plans, expectations, goals, pro j

June 16, 2025 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. AND FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT Bolsters wealth management business in high-growth markets with addition of FineMark’s assets under administration of $7.7 billion and bank assets of $4.0 bill

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Public Relations Tiffany Charles (314) 746-8567 [email protected] Investor Relations Matt Burkemper (314) 746-7485 [email protected] COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. AND FINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT Bolsters wealth management business in high-growth markets with additio

May 6, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPOR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-3

April 29, 2025 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 16, 2025 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.98

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.98 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.98 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $.82 per share in the same quarter last year and $1

April 16, 2025 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2025 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2025 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

April 16, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshare

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

March 14, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 14, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 25, 2025 EX-10.14

(14) Form of Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement for Restricted Stock for Executive Officers, pursuant to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.

Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ID: 43-0889454 1000 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES PART OF A PROSPECTUS COVERING SECURITIES THAT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ Participant Name ] [ Employee ID ] [ Participant ID ] Award Number: [ ###### ] Effective [ Grant Date ] (the "Grant Date"), you (“Grantee”) have bee

February 25, 2025 EX-19

19 — Insider Trading Policy

INSIDER TRADING POLICY Insider Trading Policy Page 1 POLICY STATEMENT It is the intent and policy of Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

February 25, 2025 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Margaret M.

February 25, 2025 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2025 were as follows: Name State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 25, 2025 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUA

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502

February 25, 2025 EX-10.15

(15) Form of Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement for Restricted Stock for Employees other than Executive Officers, pursuant to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.

Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ID: 43-0889454 1000 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES PART OF A PROSPECTUS COVERING SECURITIES THAT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ Participant Name ] [ Employee ID ] [ Participant ID ] Award Number: [ ###### ] Effective [ Grant Date ] (the "Grant Date"), you (“Grantee”) have bee

February 25, 2025 EX-10.16

(16) Form of Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement for Restricted Stock for stock in lieu, pursuant to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.

Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ID: 43-0889454 1000 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES PART OF A PROSPECTUS COVERING SECURITIES THAT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ Participant Name ] [ Employee ID ] [ Participant ID ] Award Number: [ ###### ] Effective [ Grant Date ] (the "Grant Date"), you (“Grantee”) have bee

February 25, 2025 EX-10.17

(17) Form of Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement for Stock Appreciation Rights, pursuant to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.

Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ID: 43-0889454 1000 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106 THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES PART OF A PROSPECTUS COVERING SECURITIES THAT HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ Participant Name ] [ Employee ID ] [ Participant ID ] Award Number: [ ###### ] Effective [ Grant Date ] (the "Grant Date"), under the Commerce Bancs

January 31, 2025 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 22, 2025 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

a2024q4earningshighlight COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projection

January 22, 2025 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.01

Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.01 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.01 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to $.79 per share in the same quarter last year and $1.01 p

January 22, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2025 Commerce Bancsha

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2025 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

November 6, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION R

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

October 30, 2024 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

October 30, 2024 EX-3.1

, and the same are hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 3.1 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. BY‑LAWS (Currently in effect; Last amended October 25, 2024August 2, 2019) ARTICLE I Location of Offices Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, or at such other place as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. Section 2. Other Offices. The Corporatio

October 17, 2024 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / STATE STREET CORP Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 CommerceBancshIncMO.htm SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC/MO (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK (Title of Class of Securities) 200525103 (CUSIP Number) September 30, 2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rul

October 17, 2024 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.07

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 17, 2024 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.07 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.07 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $.92 per share in the same quarter last year

October 17, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

October 17, 2024 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

August 6, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36

July 18, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 18, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

July 18, 2024 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.07

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 18, 2024 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.07 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.07 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $.97 per share in the same quarter last year and $.

July 18, 2024 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2024 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

June 21, 2024 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502 A. Full titl

May 8, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPOR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-3

April 18, 2024 EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Matt Burkemper (314) 746-7485 [email protected] Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Stock Repurchase Program KANSAS CITY, MO, April 18, 2024 - Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ – CBSH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Matt Burkemper (314) 746-7485 Matthew.

April 18, 2024 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2024 Commerce Bancshare

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 16, 2024 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2024 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within t

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2024 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, pr

April 16, 2024 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.86

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.86 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.86 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $.91 per share in the same quarter last year and $.84

April 16, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

March 8, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 8, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 22, 2024 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2024 were as follows: Name State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 22, 2024 EX-4.2

(2) Description of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. registered securities.

Exhibit 4.2 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK Our authorized capital stock consists of 190,000,000 shares of common stock, $5.00 par value, and 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $1.00 par value. The following is a summary of the material rights of our stock and related provisions of our articles of incorporation, bylaws and the provisions of applicable law. The following description of our capital s

February 22, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502

February 22, 2024 EX-97

97 — Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy

Exhibit 97 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. CLAWBACK POLICY 1.Purpose. The Board of Directors of the Company believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to create and maintain a culture that emphasizes integrity and accountability and that reinforces the Company’s pay-for-performance compensation philosophy with respect to the Company’s Executive Officers. Accordingly, t

February 22, 2024 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Margaret M.

February 14, 2024 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / Aristotle Capital Management, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 fp0086871-2sc13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 3)* COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value of $5 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 2005251

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv0652-commercebancsharesinc.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 11)* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate bo

February 6, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 18, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2024 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 18, 2024 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within t

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, pr

January 18, 2024 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.84

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 18, 2024 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.84 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.84 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.00 per share in the same quarter last year

November 6, 2023 EX-10

(1) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Executive Incentive Compensation Plan amended and restated as of

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN 1. PURPOSE The policy of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) is to compensate its officers based on performance. The purpose of this Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (“Plan”) is to provide incentive compensation awards to those individuals whose management efforts reflect a desire to meet commonly agreed upon objectives or to

November 6, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION R

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

October 18, 2023 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.96 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $.97 per share in the same quarter last year

October 18, 2023 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within t

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, pr

October 18, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 18, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

August 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36

July 19, 2023 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.02

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.02 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.02 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $.92 per share in the same quarter last year and $

July 19, 2023 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within t

a2023q2earningshighlight COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, obj

July 19, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2023 Commerce Bancshares

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

June 23, 2023 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502 A. Full titl

May 16, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2023 Commerce Bancshares,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Empl

May 16, 2023 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 1ST Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the

investorupdate1q20238k COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 1ST Quarter 2023 PEOPLE, GROWTH AND POSSIBILITIES 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objecti

May 5, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fees Table FORM S-8 (Form Type) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fees Table FORM S-8 (Form Type) Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

May 5, 2023 S-8

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

S-8 1 brhc20052130s8.htm S-8 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2023 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 43-0889454 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

May 4, 2023 EX-3

(1) Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended through April 28, 2023, were filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated May 4, 2023, and the same are hereby incorporated by reference.

RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. A Missouri Corporation ARTICLE I The name of this corporation is Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ARTICLE II The address of the corporation's registered office is in care of T. Alan Peschka, 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri, and the name of the corporation's registered agent at such address is Commerce Bank (f/k/a Commerce Bank of K

May 4, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPOR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-3

April 25, 2023 EX-10.2

amended and restated as of April 19, 2023, was filed in current report on Form 8-K (Commission File number 1-36502) dated April 25, 2023, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN 1. PURPOSE The policy of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) is to compensate its officers based on performance. The purpose of this Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (“Plan”) is to provide incentive compensation awards to those individuals whose management efforts reflect a desire to meet commonly agreed upon objectives or to

April 25, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2023 Commerce Bancshare

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 25, 2023 EX-10.1

9, 2023, was filed in current report on Form 8-K (Commission File number 1-36502) dated April

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN SECTION 1 EFFECTIVE DATE AND PURPOSE 1.1 Effective Date. The Plan was originally adopted on January 28, 2005, and was most recently amended as of April 17, 2013. Subject to, and effective upon, the approval of the stockholders of the Company, the Plan is now being amended and restated for the purpose of complying with securities exchange listing requ

April 18, 2023 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.95

EX-99.1 2 cbsh3312023ex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.95 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.95 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to $.92 per share

April 18, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2023 Commerce Bancshare

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 18, 2023 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2023 MOMENTUM: Innovation. Improvement. Growth. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements

a2023q1earningshighlight COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2023 MOMENTUM: Innovation. Improvement. Growth. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans,

March 10, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

March 10, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 a2022proxydefa14anotice.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission O

February 22, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502

February 22, 2023 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2023 were as follows: Name State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 22, 2023 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Margaret M.

February 22, 2023 EX-10.30

to Development Services Agreement

[*]: THE IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THE AGREEMENT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the "Amendment") is made and entered into effective as February 10, 2023 (the "Effective Date"), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company ("Owner"), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.

February 21, 2023 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 14, 2023 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / Aristotle Capital Management, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 fp0081832-1sc13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 2)* COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value of $5 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 2005251

February 9, 2023 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc./MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

February 7, 2023 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 1, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 19, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 19, 2023 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 19, 2023 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

January 19, 2023 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.04

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 19, 2023 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.04 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.04 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared to $.90 per share in the same quarter last year

November 4, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION R

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

October 18, 2022 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

October 18, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 18, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

October 18, 2022 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.02

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.02 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.02 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $.99 per share in the same quarter last year

August 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36

August 5, 2022 EX-10

(29) Amendment 12 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated August 5, 2022, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10 TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the ?Amendment?) is made and entered into effective as of March 30, 2021 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (?Owner?), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.

July 21, 2022 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 21, 2022 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.96 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1.32 per share in the same quarter last year and $.9

July 21, 2022 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

July 21, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

June 24, 2022 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502 A. Full titl

May 17, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Empl

May 5, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPOR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-3

April 25, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 19, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 19, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 19, 2022 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2022 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

April 19, 2022 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.97

Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.97 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.97 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.06 per share in the same quarter last year and $.94 per share i

March 11, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 11, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 23, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502

February 23, 2022 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2022 were as follows: Name State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 23, 2022 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Thomas J.

February 14, 2022 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / Aristotle Capital Management, LLC Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 1)* COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value of $5 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 200525103 (CUSIP Number) Michelle Gosom

February 14, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

February 14, 2022 EX-99.1

Well-Positioned and Playing Offense COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 4th Quarter 2021 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within

Well-Positioned and Playing Offense COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 4th Quarter 2021 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, p

February 9, 2022 SC 13G/A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc./MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

February 8, 2022 S-8

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2022 Registration No.

February 8, 2022 EX-99.1

(3) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Stock Purchase Plan for Non-Employee Directors amended and restated as of December 21, 2021 was filed in registration statement on Form S-8 (Commission file number 333-262580) dated February 8, 2022, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 99.1 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR NON?EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AMENDED AND RESTATED DECEMBER 21, 2021 1. Purpose The Stock Purchase Plan for Non?Employee Directors (the ?Plan?) is intended to provide a means by which individuals who serve as directors (including advisory or honorary directors) of, but are not employees of, Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (the ?Company?) or any sub

February 8, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Calculation of Filing Fees Table FORM S-8 (Form Type) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fees Table FORM S-8 (Form Type) Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

February 7, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

January 19, 2022 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

a2021q4earningshiglights COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projection

January 19, 2022 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.94

Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.94 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.94 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2021, compared to $1.05 per common share in the same quarter last year and $

January 19, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 19, 2022 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

November 5, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION R

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

October 19, 2021 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 3rd Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

October 19, 2021 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.05

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.05 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.05 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to $1.06 per common share in the same quarter la

October 19, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS

August 5, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36

July 22, 2021 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

July 22, 2021 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.38

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 22, 2021 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.38 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.38 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $.32 per common share in the same quarter last year

July 22, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

June 15, 2021 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502 A. Full titl

May 6, 2021 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-3

April 27, 2021 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 15, 2021 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 15, 2021 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.11 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $.42 per common share in the same quarter last yea

April 15, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 001-36502 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

April 15, 2021 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securit

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 1st Quarter 2021 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation?s plans, goals, objectives, expectations, projections, estimates and intentio

March 12, 2021 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 12, 2021 DEF 14A

- DEF 14A

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 24, 2021 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

EX-24 4 cbsh12312020ex24q4.htm EX-24 Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Thomas J. Noack and Paul A. Steiner, or either of them, attorney for the undersigned to sign the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, together with any and all amendments which might be required fro

February 24, 2021 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2020 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36502

February 24, 2021 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2021 were as follows: Name State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 10, 2021 SC 13G/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc./MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is

February 9, 2021 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

February 9, 2021 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 4th Quarter 2020 Embracing a Growth Mindset 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the mea

investorupdate4q20208k COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 4th Quarter 2020 Embracing a Growth Mindset 2 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives,

February 8, 2021 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

February 2, 2021 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 0)* COMM

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 0)* COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value of $5 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 200525103 (CUSIP Number) Michelle Gosom

January 22, 2021 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Secur

EX-99.2 2 investorupdate4q20208ka.htm EX-99.2 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, e

January 22, 2021 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission Fil

January 20, 2021 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11

EX-99.1 2 cbsh12312020ex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.11 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2020, compared to $.8

January 20, 2021 EX-99.2

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Secur

EX-99.2 3 investorupdate4q2020.htm EX-99.2 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS 4th Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT 2 A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expe

January 20, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2021 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

November 5, 2020 EX-10.11

(26) Amendment 10 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10.11 TENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS TENTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of August 28, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company (“8027 Forsyth”) and U.S. CAPITAL

November 5, 2020 EX-10.2

(17) Amendment 1 to Development Services Agreement* was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference

EX-10.2 3 dsaamendment1.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS FIRST Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of December 23, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability

November 5, 2020 EX-10.3

(18) Amendment 2 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.3 4 dsaamendment2.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS SECOND Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of March 12, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability compa

November 5, 2020 EX-10.8

(23) Amendment 7 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.8 9 dsaamendment7.htm EX-10.8 Exhibit 10.8 SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS SEVENTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of July 17, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability comp

November 5, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

November 5, 2020 EX-10.4

(19) Amendment 3 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.4 5 dsaamendment3.htm EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 THIRD AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS THIRD Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of April 30, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company

November 5, 2020 EX-10.10

(25) Amendment 9 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.10 11 dsaamendment9.htm EX-10.10 Exhibit 10.10 NINTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS NINTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of August 14, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability co

November 5, 2020 EX-10.12

(27) Amendment 11 to Development Services Agreement* was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.12 13 dsaamendment11.htm EX-10.12 Exhibit 10.12 ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (the “Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of September 4, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited

November 5, 2020 EX-10.7

(22) Amendment 6 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.7 8 dsaamendment6.htm EX-10.7 Exhibit 10.7 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of July 1, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company (

November 5, 2020 EX-10.9

(24) Amendment 8 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10.9 EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS EIGHTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of July 31, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company (“8027 Forsyth”) and U.S. CAPITAL

November 5, 2020 EX-10.1

(16) Development Services Agreement* was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10.1 [*]: THE IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN OMITTED FROM THE AGREEMENT BECAUSE IT IS BOTH NOT MATERIAL AND WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of October , 2019 (“Effective Date”), by and among COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (referred to herein as “Ow

November 5, 2020 EX-10.6

(21) Amendment 5 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.6 7 dsaamendment5.htm EX-10.6 Exhibit 10.6 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of June 11, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company

November 5, 2020 EX-10.5

(20) Amendment 4 to Development Services Agreement was filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated November 5, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.5 6 dsaamendment4.htm EX-10.5 Exhibit 10.5 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH Amendment to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Amendment”) is made and entered into effective as of May 28, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), by and between COMMERCE BANK, a Missouri state bank and trust company (“Owner”), 8027 FORSYTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., a Missouri limited liability company

October 20, 2020 EX-99.2

Embracing a Growth Mindset COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 3rd Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning

investorupdate3q2020 Embracing a Growth Mindset COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 3rd Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expec

October 20, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

October 20, 2020 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11

Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $1.11 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $1.11 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $.93 per share in the same quarter last year and $.

September 2, 2020 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 1, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Em

September 2, 2020 EX-3.1

(3) Termination of Certificate of Designation of 6.00% Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. was filed in current report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 0-2989) dated September 1, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 3.1 TERMINATION OF CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION OF 6.00% SERIES B NON-CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK OF COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. Pursuant to Section 351.180 of the General Business and Corporations Law of the State of Missouri Commerce Bancshares, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the General Business and Corporations Law of the State of Missouri (the “Corporation”), do

August 6, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-2989

July 31, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

July 31, 2020 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.34

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 30, 2020 This earnings release corrects a prior version published on July 21, 2020 and is updated to revise the Tier I leverage ratio for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The corrected earnings release reads: COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND

July 31, 2020 EX-99.1

Commerce Bancshares Issues Notice of Redemption of Series B Preferred Shares

EX-99.1 2 cbsh07312020ex991.htm EX-99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commerce Bancshares Issues Notice of Redemption of Series B Preferred Shares KANSAS CITY, MO, July 31, 2020 – Commerce Bancshares, Inc. today announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its 6.00% Series B Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share (“Series B Preferred Stock”), and the corresponding d

July 31, 2020 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K/A Amendment No. 1 CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File N

July 21, 2020 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.34

EX-99.1 2 cbsh06302020ex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 21, 2020 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.34 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.34 per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2020, compared to $.91 pe

July 21, 2020 EX-99.2

Slide presentation

investorupdate2q2020resa

July 21, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

June 25, 2020 11-K

- 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-2989 A. Full title o

May 11, 2020 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-298

April 28, 2020 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.44

EX-99.1 2 cbsh03312020ex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.44 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.44 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $.81 p

April 28, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 28, 2020 EX-99.2

Embracing a Growth Mindset COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 1st Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning

investorupdate1q2020 Embracing a Growth Mindset COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. INVESTOR UPDATE 1st Quarter 2020 CAUTIONARY STATEMENT A number of statements we will be making in our presentation and in the accompanying slides are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements of the Corporation’s plans, goals, objectives, expec

April 21, 2020 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 17, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 3, 2020 DEFA14A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

April 3, 2020 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

March 6, 2020 DEF 14A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. DEF 14A - - DEF 14A

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

March 6, 2020 DEFA14A

CBSH / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. DEFA14A - - DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

February 25, 2020 EX-4.2

(2) Description of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. registered securities was filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 25, 2020, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 4.2 DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK Our authorized capital stock consists of 140,000,000 shares of common stock, $5.00 par value, and 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $1.00 par value. The following is a summary of the material rights of our stock and related provisions of our articles of incorporation, bylaws and the provisions of applicable law. The following description of our capital s

February 25, 2020 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2020 were as follows: Name Location State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 25, 2020 10-K

Annual Report - 10-K

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-2989 COM

February 25, 2020 EX-3.2

(2) By-Laws, as amended, were filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 25, 2020, and the same are hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-3.2 2 cbsh12312019ex32bylaws.htm EXHIBIT 3.2 Exhibit 3.2 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. BY‑LAWS (Currently in effect; Last amended August 2, 2019) ARTICLE I Location of Offices Section 1. Principal Office. The principal office of the Corporation shall be located in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, or at such other place as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. Section

February 25, 2020 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

EX-24 6 cbsh12312019ex24q4.htm EXHIBIT 24 Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Thomas J. Noack and Paul A. Steiner, or either of them, attorney for the undersigned to sign the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, together with any and all amendments which might be require

February 12, 2020 SC 13G/A

CBSHP / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2019 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is f

February 7, 2020 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

January 22, 2020 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2020 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

January 22, 2020 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.93

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.93 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.93 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 2019, compared to $.91 per share in the same quarter las

November 4, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

October 16, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

October 16, 2019 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.98

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.98 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.98 per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $.98 per share in the same quarter las

August 9, 2019 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

August 5, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-2989

July 16, 2019 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.96 per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $.96 per share in the same quarter last year an

July 16, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employ

June 27, 2019 11-K

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc 11-K - - 11-K

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 11-K (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-2989 A. Full title o

May 7, 2019 EX-3.1

(1) Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, were filed in quarterly report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-36502) dated May 7, 2019, and the same are hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-3.1 2 cbsh03312019ex31.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. A Missouri Corporation ARTICLE I The name of this corporation is Commerce Bancshares, Inc. ARTICLE II The address of the corporation's registered office is in care of T. Alan Peschka, 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri, and the name of the corporation's registered agent at such address

May 7, 2019 10-Q

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0-298

April 23, 2019 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 23, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

April 11, 2019 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.85

EX-99.1 2 cbsh03312019ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 11, 2019 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.85 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.85 per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to

April 11, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emplo

March 11, 2019 SC 13G/A

CBSHP / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

commercebancsharesincmo.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 6 )* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: February 28, 2019 Check the a

March 8, 2019 DEFA14A

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Defin

March 8, 2019 DEF 14A

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc DEF 14A

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 21, 2019 PRE 14A

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc PRE 14A

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

February 21, 2019 EX-10.1

(1) Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Executive Incentive Compensation Plan amended and restated as of January 1, 2019, was filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 21, 2019, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10.1 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019 1. PURPOSE The policy of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce”) is to compensate its officers based on performance. The purpose of this Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (“Plan”) is to provide incentive compensation awards to those individuals whose management efforts re

February 21, 2019 10-K

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc 10-K (Annual Report)

Table of contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018 — Commission File No. 0-2989 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer I

February 21, 2019 EX-21

21 — Subsidiaries of the Registrant

Exhibit 21 The consolidated subsidiaries of the Registrant at February 1, 2019 were as follows: Name Location State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation CBI-Kansas, Inc.

February 21, 2019 EX-10.6

(7) 2009 Form of Severance Agreement between Commerce Bancshares, Inc. and the persons listed at the end of such agreement was filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 21, 2019, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

Exhibit 10.6 2009 RESTATEMENT OF SEVERANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the later of the dates set forth next to the signatures on this Agreement by and between a Missouri corporation (the “Company”) and (the “Executive”). W I T N E S S E T H: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHEREAS, the Company and Executive previously entered into a Severance Agreement (the “Prior Agreemen

February 21, 2019 EX-10.15

) Form of Notice of Grant of Award and Award Agreement for Restricted Stock, pursuant to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, was filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 21, 2019, and the same is hereby incorporated by reference.

EX-10.15 4 cbsh12312018ex1015.htm EXHIBIT 10.15 Exhibit 10.15 Notice of Grant of Award Commerce Bancshares, Inc. and Award Agreement ID: 43-0889454 For Employees 1000 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106 [First and Last Name] Award Number: [#######] [Employee ID] [Participant ID] Effective [Grant Date] (the "Grant Date"), under the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (

February 21, 2019 EX-24

24 — Power of Attorney

EX-24 8 cbsh12312018ex24q4.htm EXHIBIT 24 Exhibit 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned do hereby appoint Thomas J. Noack and Jeffery D. Aberdeen, or either of them, attorney for the undersigned to sign the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Commerce Bancshares, Inc., for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, together with any and all amendments which might be req

February 21, 2019 EX-10.9.1

(9)(1) Amendment No. 1 dated November 12, 2018 to Commerce Bancshares, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, amended and restated as of April 17, 2013, was filed in annual report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-36502) dated February 21, 2019.

EX-10.9.1 5 cbsh12312018ex1091.htm EXHIBIT 10.9.1 Exhibit 10.9.1 AMENDMENT 2018-1 TO THE COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT AS OF APRIL 17, 2013 This Amendment to the Commerce Bancshares, Inc. 2005 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated as of April 17, 2013 (the “Plan”), is adopted by the Board of Directors of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (“Commerce

February 11, 2019 SC 13G/A

CBSHP / Commerce Bancshares, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment

commercebancsharesincmo.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 5 )* Name of issuer: Commerce Bancshares Inc/MO Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 200525103 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2018 Check the a

January 29, 2019 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Emp

January 17, 2019 EX-99.1

COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96

EX-99.1 2 cbsh12312018ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CBSH 1000 Walnut Street / Suite 700 / Kansas City, Missouri 64106 / 816.234.2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 17, 2019 COMMERCE BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.96 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings of $.96 per common share for the three months ended December 31, 2018 compare

January 17, 2019 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 cbsh123120188k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 17, 2019 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-2989 43-0889454 (State of Incorporation) (Com

November 5, 2018 10-Q

CBCB / Commerce Bancshares Inc 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

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