HLT Form 4: Director's 10.898-share acquisition raises insider ownership to 22,411.045

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Elizabeth A. Smith, a director of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), reported a non-derivative acquisition on 09/30/2025. The Form 4 shows 10.898 shares of common stock were acquired as dividend equivalent rights that accrued on deferred share units; the filing records a post-transaction beneficial ownership of 22,411.045 shares. The acquisition was reported on the Form 4 filed under Section 16 and signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/01/2025. The filing indicates the shares were recorded at a price of $0 because they represent accrued dividend equivalents rather than a cash purchase.

Positive

• Director received 10.898 shares through dividend equivalent rights, showing continued alignment with shareholder-style compensation
• Post-transaction beneficial ownership 22,411.045 shares is explicitly reported, providing transparency on insider holdings

Negative

• None.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 10.898 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider SMITH ELIZABETH A

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10.898	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,411.045 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend and accrued to the reporting person on deferred share units.

FAQ

What transaction did Hilton director Elizabeth A. Smith report on Form 4 (HLT)?

She reported an acquisition of 10.898 shares of common stock on 09/30/2025 consisting of dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

The Form 4 states a total beneficial ownership of 22,411.045 shares following the reported transaction.

Why is the price listed as $0 on the Form 4 for this Hilton transaction?

The filing shows a price of $0 because the shares were dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred share units, not purchased for cash.

When was the Form 4 for Elizabeth A. Smith signed and filed?

The document includes an attorney-in-fact signature dated 10/01/2025 and reports the transaction dated 09/30/2025.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/02/2025 - 04:40 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SMITH ELIZABETH A

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2025

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	09/30/2025		A		10.898(1)	A	$0	22,411.045	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/ Owen L. Wilcox, Attorney-in-Fact	10/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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