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Hancock Whitney Corporation filings document regulatory disclosures for a Mississippi bank holding company and its publicly traded securities. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly financial results, Regulation FD presentation materials, dividend declarations and other material-event disclosures related to the company’s banking operations and capital actions.
Proxy and annual meeting filings cover board elections, executive compensation votes, auditor ratification and other shareholder matters. The filing record also identifies the company’s common stock disclosures and 6.25% subordinated notes under the symbol HWCPZ, and records governance, capital-structure and reporting details associated with Hancock Whitney’s public-company status.
Hancock Whitney Corporation reports stronger 2025 performance and details plans for its 2026 virtual-only annual meeting. Net income per diluted share rose to $5.67 from $5.28, a 7% increase, while adjusted pre-provision net revenue reached $679.9 million, up 6%.
Net interest margin improved to 3.47%, fee income grew 12%, and trust fees rose 25% following the Sabal Trust Company acquisition. Loans ended 2025 at $24.0 billion, up 3%, with deposits at $29.3 billion. Capital remained strong, with a common equity tier one ratio of 13.65% and a tangible common equity ratio of 10.06%.
The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share in January 2025 and to $0.50 in January 2026, and repurchased about 5% of outstanding shares. The April 29, 2026 meeting will ask shareholders to elect five directors, approve executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor.
Ziluca Christopher S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hancock Whitney Corp Chief Credit Officer Christopher S. Ziluca received an equity grant of 3,432 shares of common stock valued at $69.94 per share. The award is in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and vests over three years. Following this grant, his directly owned holdings total 44,065.4529 shares of common stock.
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.
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.
Loper D Shane reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hancock Whitney Corp Chief Operating Officer D Shane Loper reported an equity award of 8,493 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026, labeled as a restricted stock unit grant under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan at a reference price of $69.94 per share.
Following this grant, his directly held stake increased to 124,273.9055 shares, and a separate indirect holding of 235.104 shares is reported in an account held by his spouse. The restricted stock units vest incrementally over three years.
Hancock Whitney Corporation reported that EVP and General Counsel Juanita P. Kuhner acquired an award of 1,561 restricted stock units on common stock, valued at $69.94 per share. These units were granted under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and vest incrementally over three years, bringing her direct holdings to 6,051 shares.
Hancock Whitney Corp reported an insider equity award for President and CEO John M. Hairston. He received a grant of 20,429 shares of Common Stock on February 27, 2026 at a reference price of $69.94 per share, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition.
According to the footnote, this is a Restricted Stock Unit award granted under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and the units vest incrementally over three years. After this award, Hairston directly owns 246,934.9582 shares of common stock.
Davis Stacy Jo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hancock Whitney Corp reported that Chief HR Officer Stacy Jo Davis received an equity award of 1,561 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026. The award is in the form of Restricted Stock Units granted under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan and vests incrementally over 3 years. Following this grant, Davis directly holds 3,646 common shares.
Hancock Whitney Corp reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Michael M. Achary, acquired 5,525 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026 through a grant or award. The shares are tied to a Restricted Stock Unit grant under the company’s 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan at a reference price of $69.94 per share.
The Restricted Stock Units vest incrementally over three years, meaning the CFO earns the shares over time as service or performance conditions are met. Following this award, his directly owned stake increased to 66,681.9804 shares of common stock.