Director Harry Lane III gains HWC stock grant and updates holdings

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP director Harry Merritt Lane III reported a new equity award and updated holdings. He received a Restricted Stock Award$67.41

After this grant, Lane directly holds 10,397.84132,000

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider LANE HARRY MERRITT III

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,187	$67.41	$80K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,397.841 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 2,000 shares (Indirect, Trust for M Lane III)

Footnotes (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.

Key Figures

Restricted Stock Award: 1,187 shares Grant reference price: $67.41 per share Direct holdings after grant: 10,397.8413 shares +1 more

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Restricted Stock Award 1,187 shares Grant of Common Stock under 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan

Grant reference price $67.41 per share Price per share for 1,187-share Restricted Stock Award

Direct holdings after grant 10,397.8413 shares Common Stock directly owned following reported transactions

Indirect trust holdings 2,000 shares Common Stock held in trust for M Lane III

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Award, 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, indirect ownership

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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.

indirect ownership financial

"Common Stock ... indirect ... nature_of_ownership: Trust for M Lane III"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 04:47 PM

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^*

LANE HARRY MERRITT III

(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)

X	Director	10% 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)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/29/2026		A		1,187⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	A	$67.41	10,397.8413⁽³⁾	D
Common Stock								2,000	I	Trust for M Lane III

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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/ Harry Merritt Lane III by Kathryn S. Mistich POA	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did HWC director Harry Merritt Lane III report?

HWC director Harry Merritt Lane III reported receiving a Restricted Stock Award of 1,187 Common Stock shares at $67.41 per share. This was a compensation-related grant under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, not an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares does Harry Merritt Lane III now hold?

After the reported transactions, Harry Merritt Lane III directly holds 10,397.8413 Hancock Whitney Common Stock shares. He also has an indirect holding of 2,000 shares in a trust for M Lane III, reflecting both personal and trust-based ownership positions.

What are the key terms of the HWC restricted stock granted to Harry Merritt Lane III?

The Restricted Stock Award to Harry Merritt Lane III covers 1,187 Common Stock shares at $67.41 per share. It was granted under the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan, features a one-year vesting period, and the shares are to be deferred when they vest.

Is Harry Merritt Lane III’s HWC Form 4 transaction a market trade?

The primary HWC Form 4 transaction is not a market trade. It is a grant or award of 1,187 restricted shares as compensation under the long-term incentive plan, rather than an open-market buy or sell transaction at the holder’s discretion.

How does the Dividend Reinvestment Plan affect Harry Merritt Lane III’s HWC holdings?

The filing notes that Lane’s direct share total includes stock acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his last Form 4. This means some shares were added automatically as cash dividends were reinvested into additional Hancock Whitney Common Stock.

What indirect HWC ownership does Harry Merritt Lane III report?

In addition to direct holdings, the Form 4 reports an indirect position of 2,000 Hancock Whitney Common Stock shares. These are held in a trust for M Lane III, indicating beneficial ownership through a separate legal entity rather than in his individual name.