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Hilton (HLT) executive has 778 shares withheld to cover RSU taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. executive Caroline Krass reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the reported date, 778 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $304.95 per share to cover tax liabilities tied to vesting of restricted stock units.

After this withholding transaction, Krass directly holds 4,556 shares of Hilton common stock. This was not an open-market sale but an automatic mechanism to pay taxes when equity awards vested.

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Insider Krass Caroline
Role See remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 778 $304.95 $237K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,556 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 778 shares Withheld for tax liability on RSU vesting
Withholding price $304.95 per share Value used for 778 withheld shares
Shares owned after transaction 4,556 shares Directly held Hilton common stock after withholding
restricted stock units financial
"tax liability incident to vesting of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Krass Caroline

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7930 JONES BRANCH DR

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
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2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/03/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/03/2026F778(1)D$304.954,556D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares withheld by the Company for the payment of tax liability incident to vesting of restricted stock units.
Remarks:
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
/s/ James O. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hilton (HLT) executive Caroline Krass report?

Caroline Krass reported an automatic tax-withholding disposition of shares. The company withheld 778 shares of Hilton common stock to cover tax liabilities arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than an open-market sale initiated by the executive.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares were withheld for Caroline Krass’s taxes?

Hilton withheld 778 shares of common stock for Caroline Krass’s tax obligations. These shares were valued at $304.95 per share and were used to satisfy taxes linked to the vesting of her restricted stock unit awards granted as part of compensation.

Does Caroline Krass still own Hilton (HLT) shares after this Form 4 filing?

Yes, Caroline Krass continues to hold Hilton shares after the tax-withholding event. Following the withholding of 778 shares for tax liabilities, the Form 4 shows she directly owns 4,556 shares of Hilton common stock as part of her ongoing equity stake.

Was the Hilton (HLT) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale by Caroline Krass?

No, the Form 4 transaction was not an open-market sale. The filing describes a tax-withholding disposition, where Hilton retained 778 shares to pay tax due on vesting restricted stock units, a common administrative process rather than a discretionary share sale.

What price per share was used for Hilton (HLT) stock withheld from Caroline Krass?

The shares withheld from Caroline Krass for tax purposes were valued at $304.95 per share. This price was applied to 778 Hilton common shares that the company used to settle tax liabilities related to the vesting of her restricted stock unit awards.