HBT Financial (HBT) director Linda Koch receives 600 RSU equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HBT Financial, Inc. director Linda J. Koch reported an equity award on a Form 4. She acquired 600 shares of common stock as a grant or award, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share. After this grant, her directly owned holdings increased to 5,500 common shares.

A footnote explains that she received 600 restricted stock units under the HBT Financial, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, and these RSUs fully vest on February 28, 2027. This award represents equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KOCH LINDA J.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, $0.01 par value	600	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 5,500 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KOCH LINDA J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HBT FINANCIAL, INC.

401 N. HERSHEY ROAD

(Street)

BLOOMINGTON IL 61704

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HBT Financial, Inc. [ HBT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/28/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	02/28/2026		A		600(1)	A	$0	5,500	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person received 600 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the HBT Financial, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan. The RSUs fully vest on February 28, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Renee K. Fehr, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HBT (HBT Financial, Inc.) report for Linda J. Koch?

HBT Financial reported that director Linda J. Koch acquired 600 shares of common stock as a grant or award. The Form 4 classifies this as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and reflects equity compensation granted to the director.

How many HBT Financial (HBT) shares did Linda J. Koch hold after the Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Linda J. Koch directly owned 5,500 shares of HBT Financial common stock. The Form 4 shows the 600-share award increased her direct holdings to this level, providing investors clarity about her updated equity ownership position in the company.

What type of equity award did Linda J. Koch receive from HBT Financial (HBT)?

Linda J. Koch received 600 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the HBT Financial, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan. A footnote explains these RSUs represent equity compensation that converts into shares upon vesting, rather than an immediate cash transaction or open-market stock purchase.

When do Linda J. Koch’s 600 RSUs in HBT Financial (HBT) fully vest?

The 600 RSUs granted to Linda J. Koch fully vest on February 28, 2027. Until that vesting date, the award remains subject to the vesting conditions in the Omnibus Incentive Plan, after which the RSUs convert into HBT Financial common stock for the director.

Was the HBT Financial (HBT) Form 4 transaction a market buy or equity grant?

The Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not a market buy. Linda J. Koch received 600 RSUs at a stated price of $0.00 per share as part of the company’s Omnibus Incentive Plan, reflecting non-cash equity compensation.