[Form 4] Hilltop Holdings Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steve B. Thompson, identified as a director and as PrimeLending President and CEO, reported a non-derivative acquisition of 59.0037 shares of Hilltop Holdings Inc. common stock via dividend reinvestment. The transaction dates are shown as 09/01/2021 with a deemed execution date of 09/03/2021, recorded at a price of $0.00 because the shares were issued through dividend reinvestment.

Following the reported transaction, Thompson beneficially owned 43,233.8665 shares. The report was signed by an attorney-in-fact, Corey G. Prestidge, on 09/26/2025. The filing is a Form 4 disclosure of insider changes in beneficial ownership and contains an explanatory remark that the shares were acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment.

Insights

Securities/Insider Reporting Analyst

TL;DR: Routine insider reinvestment; small share acquisition increased holdings modestly and was disclosed on Form 4.

This Form 4 documents a customary dividend reinvestment resulting in the issuance of 59.0037 common shares to an officer and director, bringing reported beneficial ownership to 43,233.8665 shares. The transaction is recorded at $0.00 consistent with shares issued from dividends rather than an open-market purchase. As a compliance filing, it fulfills Section 16 reporting obligations and does not by itself indicate a change in strategic ownership or control.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure aligns with governance and Section 16 rules; signature by attorney-in-fact is noted.

The filing identifies the reporting person as both an officer (PrimeLending President and CEO) and a director, and it explicitly states the acquisition resulted from dividend reinvestment. The appearance of an attorney-in-fact signature is permissible and properly dated. From a governance perspective, the filing meets insider disclosure requirements and contains a clear explanatory remark about the nature of the acquisition.

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^*

Thompson Steve B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6565 HILLCREST AVENUE

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75205

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hilltop Holdings Inc. [ HTH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	PrimeLending President and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2021

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	09/01/2021	09/03/2021	A		59.0037(1)	A	$0.00	43,233.8665	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. Shares acquired pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends.

Remarks:

	/s/ Corey G. Prestidge, Attorney-in-Fact for Steve B Thompson	09/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who filed the Form 4 for Hilltop Holdings (HTH)?

The filing was made on behalf of Steve B. Thompson, who is identified as a director and PrimeLending President and CEO.

What transaction is reported in this Form 4 for HTH?

A non-derivative acquisition of 59.0037 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestment.

When did the transaction occur and what price was reported?

Transaction dates are shown as 09/01/2021 with a deemed execution date of 09/03/2021, and the price is reported as $0.00.

How many Hilltop Holdings shares did the reporting person own after the transaction?

The report states beneficial ownership of 43,233.8665 shares following the transaction.

Who signed the Form 4 and when?

The form is signed by Corey G. Prestidge, Attorney-in-Fact for Steve B Thompson with a signature date of 09/26/2025.