Hilltop Holdings (HTH) CAO acquires 56 ESPP shares at $32.24 each

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilltop Holdings Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Keith E. Bornemann acquired 56 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the purchase period from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. The shares were bought at $32.24 per share, and his direct holdings increased to 9,912.02 shares.

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	56	$32.24	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 9,912.02 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 56 shares Purchase price: $32.24 per share Post-transaction holdings: 9,912.02 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 56 shares ESPP purchase period Jan 1, 2026–Mar 31, 2026

Purchase price $32.24 per share ESPP purchase based on Mar 31, 2026 closing price

Post-transaction holdings 9,912.02 shares Direct ownership after ESPP acquisition

ESPP discount 90% of closing price Applied to Mar 31, 2026 closing price under ESPP terms

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, closing price, common stock

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") 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 January 1, 2026 through March 31, 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.

closing price financial

"purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026"

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

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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)
04/01/2026

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	04/01/2026		A		56(1)	A	$32.24(2)	9,912.02	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 January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.

2. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ KEITH BORNEMANN	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HTH Chief Accounting Officer report on this Form 4?

Hilltop Holdings Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Keith E. Bornemann reported acquiring 56 shares of common stock. The acquisition occurred through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, as part of an ongoing employee share purchase program.

At what price did the HTH insider acquire the 56 shares reported?

The 56 Hilltop Holdings Inc. shares were acquired at $32.24 per share. According to the plan, the purchase price reflects 90% of the closing price of the company’s stock on March 31, 2026, consistent with the terms of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How many Hilltop Holdings (HTH) shares does the insider own after this transaction?

After this Employee Stock Purchase Plan transaction, Chief Accounting Officer Keith E. Bornemann directly owns 9,912.02 shares of Hilltop Holdings Inc. common stock. This figure reflects his position following the acquisition of 56 additional shares during the specified ESPP purchase period.

Was the HTH insider transaction an open-market purchase or part of a plan?

The transaction was part of Hilltop Holdings Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, not an open-market trade. Shares were acquired automatically for the ESPP period January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, at 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing stock price, as described in the footnotes.

What is the Hilltop Holdings (HTH) Employee Stock Purchase Plan mentioned in the filing?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible Hilltop Holdings Inc. employees to buy company stock at a discount. In this case, shares were purchased at 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing price for the purchase period running from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.