Hilton (NYSE: HLT) awards options and stock units to officer Krass

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported that officer Caroline Krass acquired new equity awards as part of her compensation. She received an employee stock option for 6,170 shares at a price of $0.00 per share and a grant of 2,229 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027, while the option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on the same date, tying most of the potential value to her continued service with the company.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Krass Caroline

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7930 JONES BRANCH DR

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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	02/25/2026		A		2,229(1)	A	$0	5,334	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
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$313.35	02/25/2026		A		6,170		(2)	02/25/2036	Common Stock	6,170	$0	6,170	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer issued pursuant to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

2. The option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

	/s/ James O. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Hilton (HLT) report for Caroline Krass?

Hilton reported that officer Caroline Krass received equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units. These awards increase her direct ownership in Hilton shares and are structured to vest over several years, encouraging longer-term alignment with shareholder interests.

How many stock options did Caroline Krass receive from Hilton (HLT)?

Caroline Krass was granted an employee stock option covering 6,170 Hilton shares at an exercise price of $0.00 per share. The option vests in three equal annual installments starting March 3, 2027, encouraging multi-year retention and performance alignment with the company’s long-term plans.

What restricted stock unit (RSU) grant did Hilton (HLT) award to Caroline Krass?

Hilton granted Caroline Krass 2,229 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These RSUs were issued under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vest in two equal annual installments beginning March 3, 2027, promoting ongoing service and commitment.

When do Caroline Krass’s Hilton (HLT) equity awards begin vesting?

Both the stock options and restricted stock units granted to Caroline Krass begin vesting on March 3, 2027. The RSUs vest in two equal annual installments, while the options vest in three equal annual installments, extending incentives over multiple years of employment.

Are the Hilton (HLT) insider transactions for Caroline Krass open-market purchases?

No, the Form 4 shows grant or award acquisitions, not open-market purchases. The stock options and restricted stock units were issued under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan as part of her compensation, with vesting schedules starting March 3, 2027.