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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) director receives 1,187-share stock grant

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BERTUCCI FRANK E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP director Frank E. Bertucci reported a compensation-related stock award rather than an open-market trade. He received a restricted stock award of 1,187 shares of common stock on April 29, 2026, granted under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan at a reference price of $67.41 per share.

The award has a one-year vesting period, and the filing notes the shares are to be deferred upon vesting. After this award, Bertucci directly holds 26,643.5533 shares of common stock. He also has an indirect holding of 1,502.5130 shares in a spouse account, which includes shares accumulated through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his last Form 4.

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Insider BERTUCCI FRANK E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,187 $67.41 $80K
holding Common Stock-Dividend Reinvestment Program -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,643.553 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock-Dividend Reinvestment Program — 1,502.513 shares (Indirect, Spouse Account)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted Stock Award granted in accordance with the Company's 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. These awards have a one year vesting Shares to be deferred upon vesting. Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
Restricted stock award 1,187 shares Grant of common stock on April 29, 2026
Grant reference price $67.41 per share Common stock award under 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan
Direct holdings after grant 26,643.5533 shares Common stock directly owned after reported transactions
Indirect spouse account holdings 1,502.5130 shares Common stock in spouse account including Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Vesting period One year Restricted stock award vesting term
Restricted Stock Award financial
"Restricted Stock Award granted in accordance with the Company's 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan."
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
2020 Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"Restricted Stock Award granted in accordance with the Company's 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan."
Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial
"Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Spouse Account financial
"Common Stock-Dividend Reinvestment Program ... nature_of_ownership: Spouse Account"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
BERTUCCI FRANK E
(Last)(First)(Middle)
P.O. BOX 4019
(Street)
GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI 39502
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP [ HWC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/29/2026A1,187(1)(2)A$67.4126,643.5533(3)D
Common Stock-Dividend Reinvestment Program1,502.513(3)ISpouse Account
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted Stock Award granted in accordance with the Company's 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. These awards have a one year vesting
2. Shares to be deferred upon vesting.
3. Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
/s/ Frank E. Bertucci by Kathryn S. Mistich04/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Hancock Whitney (HWC) director Frank E. Bertucci report in this Form 4?

Frank E. Bertucci reported receiving a restricted stock award of 1,187 Hancock Whitney common shares as compensation. The grant was made under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and is structured as an equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase.

Is the Hancock Whitney (HWC) Form 4 for Frank E. Bertucci a stock purchase or a grant?

The filing shows a stock grant, not a market purchase. Bertucci received 1,187 restricted shares coded as an acquisition "A", which represents a grant or award of common stock under the company’s long-term incentive compensation plan.

How many Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares does Frank E. Bertucci hold after this transaction?

After the reported award, Bertucci directly holds 26,643.5533 Hancock Whitney common shares. He also has 1,502.5130 shares held indirectly in a spouse account, reflecting participation in the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his prior Form 4.

What are the key terms of Frank E. Bertucci’s restricted stock award from Hancock Whitney (HWC)?

The restricted stock award covers 1,187 common shares at a reference price of $67.41 per share. It was granted under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, carries a one-year vesting period, and the filing notes the shares are to be deferred upon vesting.

How were additional Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares in the spouse account acquired?

The filing states that the spouse account includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. These accumulations occurred since Bertucci’s last Form 4, indicating automatic reinvestment of dividends rather than discretionary open-market transactions.

Does this Hancock Whitney (HWC) Form 4 indicate any stock sales by Frank E. Bertucci?

No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. The filing shows an acquisition via a restricted stock award and an updated indirect holding from dividend reinvestment, with no transactions marked as sales or dispositions during the reported period.