Hancock Whitney (HWC) Chief Banking Officer receives 2,209-share RSU grant

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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported that Chief Banking Officer Emory L. Mayfield Jr. acquired 2,209 shares of Common Stock on February 27, 2026 through a grant or award. The award was valued at $69.94 per share and increased his directly held stake to 20,555 shares.

According to the footnote, this was a Restricted Stock Unit grant made under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, with the units scheduled to vest incrementally over three years, tying a portion of his compensation to longer-term company performance.

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^*

Mayfield Emory L Jr

(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 Banking 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		2,209	A	$69.94	20,555(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/ Emory L Mayfield Jr. By Kathryn Mistich POA	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HWC Chief Banking Officer Emory Mayfield report?

Emory L. Mayfield Jr. reported an equity award of 2,209 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. The grant was recorded at $69.94 per share and increased his directly owned holdings to 20,555 shares, reflecting compensation tied to the company’s share performance.

Was the HWC Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or an equity award?

The HWC Form 4 shows an equity award, not an open-market purchase. The transaction is coded as a grant or other acquisition, representing 2,209 Restricted Stock Units granted under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, rather than a traditional buy or sell trade.

How many Hancock Whitney shares does Emory Mayfield own after this Form 4 award?

After the reported grant, Emory L. Mayfield Jr. directly owns 20,555 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. This total includes the 2,209-share Restricted Stock Unit award reported in the Form 4, which was granted at a reference price of $69.94 per share.

What are the vesting terms of Emory Mayfield’s HWC Restricted Stock Units?

The Restricted Stock Units granted to Emory L. Mayfield Jr. under Hancock Whitney’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan vest incrementally over three years. This schedule means portions of the 2,209-unit award become earned over time, aligning his compensation with multi-year company performance.

Under which plan were Emory Mayfield’s HWC Restricted Stock Units granted?

The 2,209 Restricted Stock Units reported on the Form 4 were granted under Hancock Whitney’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, with these particular awards vesting gradually over three years, encouraging longer-term alignment between executives and shareholders.