Hilltop Holdings (HTH) CAO adds shares via ESPP purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilltop Holdings Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Keith E. Bornemann acquired 60 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares were bought for $34.90 per share, based on 90% of Hilltop’s closing stock price on June 30, 2026.

After this ESPP purchase, Bornemann directly owns a total of 7,972.02 Hilltop common shares. This transaction reflects routine, compensation-related share accumulation rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bornemann Keith E.

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	60	$34.90	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,972.02 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on June 30, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 60 shares Purchase price: $34.90 per share Total holdings after transaction: 7,972.02 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 60 shares Common stock acquired via ESPP for April 1–June 30, 2026 period

Purchase price $34.90 per share ESPP purchase based on 90% of June 30, 2026 closing price

Total holdings after transaction 7,972.02 shares Direct ownership of Hilltop common stock after ESPP acquisition

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

ESPP financial

"for the ESPP purchase period of April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description indicates a Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

Bornemann Keith E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6565 HILLCREST AVENUE

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75205

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		A		60(1)	A	$34.9(2)	7,972.02	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 Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

2. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on June 30, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ KEITH BORNEMANN	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hilltop Holdings (HTH) report for Keith E. Bornemann?

Hilltop’s Chief Accounting Officer, Keith E. Bornemann, acquired 60 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, reflecting routine, compensation-linked ownership growth rather than a discretionary open-market trade by the executive.

At what price were Keith E. Bornemann’s new Hilltop (HTH) shares acquired?

The 60 Hilltop shares were acquired at $34.90 per share. This purchase price was determined under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, using 90% of Hilltop’s closing stock price on June 30, 2026, for the relevant purchase period.

How many Hilltop (HTH) shares does Keith E. Bornemann own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following this transaction, Keith E. Bornemann directly owns 7,972.02 shares of Hilltop common stock. This total includes the 60 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 purchase period.

What is the role of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan in Hilltop (HTH) insider transactions?

Hilltop’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible employees to buy company shares at a discount. In this case, Keith E. Bornemann acquired 60 shares based on 90% of the June 30, 2026 closing price, making it a structured, compensation-related acquisition.

Is Keith E. Bornemann’s Hilltop (HTH) share acquisition an open-market purchase?

No, the 60 shares were not bought in an open-market trade. They were acquired automatically through Hilltop’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, using a formula price tied to 90% of the company’s June 30, 2026 closing stock price.