Hilton (NYSE: HLT) director gains dividend-equivalent common shares in new grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. director Melanie Healey reported an acquisition of 6.1300 shares of common stock. These represent dividend equivalent rights that accrued on her deferred share units in connection with the company’s quarterly dividend. Following this award, she directly holds 16,677.9540 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Healey Melanie

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6.13	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,677.954 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 6.1300 shares Post-transaction holdings: 16,677.9540 shares Price per share: $0.0000 +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 6.1300 shares Dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units

Post-transaction holdings 16,677.9540 shares Common stock held directly after grant

Price per share $0.0000 Reported transaction price for the grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Key Terms

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

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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"

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hilton (HLT) director Melanie Healey report?

Melanie Healey reported receiving 6.1300 shares of Hilton common stock. These shares are dividend equivalent rights that accrued on her deferred share units, reflecting the company’s quarterly dividend rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Is Melanie Healey’s Hilton (HLT) transaction a buy or a grant?

The transaction is a grant-type acquisition, not an open-market buy. It is coded as a grant or award and represents dividend equivalent rights credited due to Hilton’s quarterly dividend on deferred share units.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares does Melanie Healey hold after this transaction?

After the dividend equivalent grant of 6.1300 shares, Melanie Healey directly holds 16,677.9540 shares of Hilton common stock. This figure reflects her updated direct ownership reported in the filing.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the Hilton (HLT) insider filing?

Dividend equivalent rights are additional amounts credited when a company pays dividends on underlying units. In this case, they accrued on Melanie Healey’s deferred share units, providing 6.1300 extra Hilton common shares linked to the quarterly dividend.

Does the Hilton (HLT) insider transaction involve any derivative securities?

The reported transaction does not involve options or other derivatives. It concerns common stock issued as dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units, and the filing shows no remaining derivative positions in the derivative summary.

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^*

Healey Melanie

(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)
06/30/2026

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	06/30/2026		A		6.13(1)	A	$0	16,677.954	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	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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