Hilton (NYSE: HLT) exec Christopher Silcock gains new stock and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings executive Christopher W. Silcock reported equity awards and vesting activity in company securities. He acquired 4,122 shares of common stock earned from previously granted performance-based units under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which fully vested on February 25, 2026 after compensation committee certification.

Silcock also received 13,448 restricted stock units that vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027, and an employee stock option covering 11,410 shares that vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the same date.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Silcock Christopher W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7930 JONES BRANCH DRIVE

(Street)

MCLEAN VA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. [ HLT ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A		13,448(1)	A	$0	92,899	D
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		4,122(2)	A	$0	97,021	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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$313.35	02/25/2026		A		11,410		(3)	02/25/2036	Common Stock	11,410	$0	11,410	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares earned in connection with the performance-based units previously granted and unreportable on March 2, 2023 pursuant to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Shares were earned based upon the level of attainment of certain performance objectives and continued employment. These shares fully vested on February 25, 2026 following certification by the issuer's compensation committee.

2. Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer issued pursuant to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

3. The option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

Remarks:

President, Global Brands and Commercial Services

	/s/ James O. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Hilton (HLT) executive Christopher W. Silcock report in this Form 4?

Christopher W. Silcock reported equity awards and vesting of Hilton stock. He acquired performance-based common shares, new restricted stock units, and a stock option grant, all tied to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and future service-based vesting schedules.

How many Hilton (HLT) common shares did Christopher W. Silcock acquire?

Silcock acquired 4,122 shares of Hilton common stock. These shares were earned from previously granted performance-based units, based on achievement of specified performance objectives and continued employment, and they fully vested on February 25, 2026, after the compensation committee certified results.

What restricted stock units did Christopher W. Silcock receive from Hilton (HLT)?

Silcock received 13,448 restricted stock units of Hilton. These units were issued under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and are scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments, beginning on March 3, 2027, subject to continued employment at each vesting date.

What are the terms of Christopher W. Silcock’s Hilton (HLT) stock option grant?

Silcock was granted an employee stock option covering 11,410 Hilton shares. The option vests in three equal annual installments, with vesting starting on March 3, 2027, and continuing over the following two years, contingent on his continued employment during the vesting period.

Does the Form 4 show any Hilton (HLT) stock sales by Christopher W. Silcock?

The Form 4 shows only acquisitions through awards and vesting, not sales. All reported transactions use code “A” for grants or other acquisitions of common stock, restricted stock units, and stock options, reflecting compensation-related awards rather than open-market purchases or disposals.

Under which plan were Christopher W. Silcock’s Hilton (HLT) awards granted?

All reported awards and earned shares were issued under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan governs performance-based units, restricted stock units, and employee stock options used as part of Hilton’s long-term equity compensation for eligible executives and employees.