Hilton (NYSE: HLT) director Chris Carr receives dividend-equivalent share grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. director Chris Carr reported a routine share-based compensation entry. On the date reported, he acquired 3.2280 shares of common stock as dividend equivalent rights tied to the company’s quarterly dividend on deferred share units. Following this award, he directly holds 7,946.0080 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Carr Chris

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3.228	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,946.008 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 3.2280 shares Total shares after transaction: 7,946.0080 shares Transaction code: A (grant/award acquisition)

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Shares granted 3.2280 shares Dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units

Total shares after transaction 7,946.0080 shares Direct Hilton common stock holdings after grant

Transaction code A (grant/award acquisition) Non-derivative common stock entry on Form 4

Key Terms

dividend equivalent rights, deferred share units, grant, award, or other acquisition

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dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

deferred share units financial

"accrued to the reporting person on deferred share units"

Deferred share units are promises that give an executive or director the right to receive company shares or their cash value at a future date, often when they retire or leave the company. Think of them as a paycheck held in a savings account that converts into stock later; they matter to investors because they tie pay to long-term performance, create potential future dilution of shares, and represent a delayed cash or share obligation the company must eventually fulfill.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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^*

Carr Chris

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7930 JONES BRANCH DRIVE

(Street)

MCLEAN VIRGINIA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

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

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

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

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	03/31/2026		A		3.228(1)	A	$0	7,946.008	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. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the reporting person on deferred share units.

Remarks:

	/s/ James O. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hilton (HLT) director Chris Carr report?

Chris Carr reported receiving 3.2280 Hilton common shares as a grant. These shares represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on his deferred share units in connection with Hilton’s quarterly dividend, rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Is Chris Carr’s Hilton (HLT) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 does not show a purchase or sale in the market. Instead, it records a grant of 3.2280 Hilton common shares as dividend equivalent rights credited on deferred share units linked to the company’s regular quarterly dividend.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares does Chris Carr hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Chris Carr directly holds 7,946.0080 Hilton common shares. This updated total includes the additional 3.2280 shares received as dividend equivalent rights related to deferred share units and the company’s quarterly dividend program.

What are dividend equivalent rights in Hilton (HLT) director compensation?

Dividend equivalent rights give holders additional share-based credits when the company pays dividends. For Hilton, Chris Carr’s Form 4 notes that 3.2280 shares accrued to him on deferred share units in connection with the issuer’s quarterly dividend, reflecting this compensation feature.

Does this Hilton (HLT) Form 4 indicate a change in Chris Carr’s investment stance?

The Form 4 reflects a small, routine share-based accrual, not an active trading decision. Chris Carr received 3.2280 shares as dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units, a normal feature of Hilton’s compensation structure rather than a discretionary buy or sell.