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[Form 4] HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP Insider Trading Activity

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Williams Albert J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP director Albert J. Williams received a restricted stock award of 1,187 shares of common stock. The shares were granted at a value of $67.41 per share under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and have a one-year vesting period.

Following this grant and prior dividend reinvestment activity, Williams now directly holds a total of 2,948.484 Hancock Whitney common shares. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

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Insider Williams Albert J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,187 $67.41 $80K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,948.484 shares (Direct, null)
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 Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
Restricted stock award size 1,187 shares Grant of common stock under 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan
Grant value per share $67.41 per share Reference price for restricted stock award
Holdings after transaction 2,948.484 shares Total direct Hancock Whitney common shares after grant
Vesting period One year Restricted stock award vesting term under 2020 plan
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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
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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*
Williams Albert J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
PO 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)A$67.412,948.484(2)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)
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. Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.
/s/ Albert J. Williams By Kathryn S. Mistich POA04/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Hancock Whitney (HWC) director Albert J. Williams report on this Form 4?

Albert J. Williams reported receiving a grant of 1,187 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock as a restricted stock award. The award was made under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan at a reference value of $67.41 per share, with a one-year vesting period.

Is the Hancock Whitney (HWC) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 transaction is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market stock purchase. Williams received 1,187 restricted shares as a grant under Hancock Whitney’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, reflecting typical director or executive compensation rather than a discretionary market trade.

How many Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares does Albert J. Williams hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Williams directly holds 2,948.484 Hancock Whitney common shares. This total includes the new 1,187-share restricted stock award plus additional shares accumulated previously, including those acquired through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his last Form 4 filing.

What are the key terms of the restricted stock award reported by Hancock Whitney (HWC)?

The restricted stock award covers 1,187 Hancock Whitney common shares valued at $67.41 per share. It was granted under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and carries a one-year vesting period, meaning the shares fully vest and become unrestricted after one year, subject to plan conditions.

Does the Hancock Whitney (HWC) Form 4 mention dividend reinvestment activity?

Yes. The filing notes that Williams’s reported holdings include shares acquired through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his last Form 4. This means some of his current 2,948.484-share position comes from automatic reinvestment of dividends into additional Hancock Whitney stock.