Hancock Whitney (HWC) risk chief awarded 3,146 stock units

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Hancock Whitney Corp reported that Chief Risk Officer Michael Otero acquired 3,146 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026 through a grant classified as a restricted stock unit award under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan at $69.94 per share. These awards vest incrementally over three years, and his directly held stake after the grant is 37,958.4856 shares.

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^*

Otero Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 4019

(Street)

GULFPORT MS 39502

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP [ HWC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Risk Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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	02/27/2026		A		3,146	A	$69.94	37,958.4856(1)	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. Restricted Stock Unit granted in accordance with the Company's 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. These awards vest incrementally over 3 years.

	/s/ Michael Otero by Kathryn S. Mistich (POA)	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Hancock Whitney (HWC) report for Michael Otero?

Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported that Chief Risk Officer Michael Otero received an award covering 3,146 shares of common stock. The transaction was coded as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale, reflecting equity-based compensation.

At what price was Michael Otero’s Hancock Whitney (HWC) stock award valued?

Michael Otero’s award was valued at $69.94 per share for 3,146 shares of common stock. This valuation reflects the price per share reported for the grant on the transaction date of February 27, 2026, under Hancock Whitney’s long-term incentive framework.

How many Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares does Michael Otero hold after this grant?

After this grant, Chief Risk Officer Michael Otero is reported to directly hold 37,958.4856 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. This figure includes the impact of the 3,146-share grant recorded in the latest insider transaction disclosure.

What type of equity award did Hancock Whitney (HWC) grant to Michael Otero?

Hancock Whitney (HWC) granted Michael Otero a Restricted Stock Unit award under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. According to the disclosure footnote, these RSU awards are structured to vest incrementally over a three-year period, aligning with long-term incentives.

Over what period do Michael Otero’s Hancock Whitney (HWC) RSU awards vest?

Michael Otero’s Hancock Whitney (HWC) Restricted Stock Unit awards vest incrementally over three years. This vesting schedule is specified in the footnote, indicating the award is part of the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan for ongoing executive compensation.

Was Michael Otero’s Hancock Whitney (HWC) transaction a market buy or a grant?

The transaction for Hancock Whitney (HWC) was reported as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market buy. It reflects an equity compensation grant of 3,146 shares to Chief Risk Officer Michael Otero under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan.