Hilton (HLT) director Charlene Begley receives stock via dividend equivalent rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. director Charlene T. Begley reported an acquisition of common stock through a small equity grant. On June 30, 2026, she received 5.855 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

According to the footnote, this reflects dividend equivalent rights that accrued on deferred share units in connection with Hilton’s quarterly dividend, rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, Begley’s directly held common stock position increased to 15,445.373 shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BEGLEY CHARLENE T

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5.855	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,445.373 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 5.855 shares Price per granted share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 15,445.373 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 5.855 shares Common stock grant on June 30, 2026

Price per granted share $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for grant

Shares held after transaction 15,445.373 shares Direct common stock holdings after grant

Key Terms

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

4 terms

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) disclose for Charlene T. Begley?

Hilton disclosed that director Charlene T. Begley acquired 5.855 shares of common stock. The shares were granted as dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units, linked to Hilton’s quarterly dividend, rather than through an open-market purchase.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares does Charlene T. Begley hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Charlene T. Begley directly holds 15,445.373 Hilton common shares. This total reflects the addition of 5.855 shares received as dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred share units and the company’s quarterly dividend.

Was the Hilton (HLT) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a grant?

The Form 4 transaction for Hilton was a grant, not an open-market buy. The filing labels it as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition,” representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on deferred share units from Hilton’s quarterly dividend.

What does “dividend equivalent rights” mean in Hilton (HLT) director’s Form 4?

In this Hilton Form 4, “dividend equivalent rights” are additional share amounts credited on deferred share units when the company pays its quarterly dividend. Instead of receiving cash, the director receives extra share units, here totaling 5.855 common shares.

Does the Hilton (HLT) Form 4 show any insider share sales?

The Form 4 for Hilton does not report any insider share sales. It shows only a single acquisition entry for 5.855 common shares, classified as a grant or award linked to dividend equivalent rights on deferred share units, with no dispositions reported.

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^*

BEGLEY CHARLENE T

(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		5.855(1)	A	$0	15,445.373	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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)