Hancock Whitney (HWC) HR chief reports 83-share tax-withholding disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP Chief HR Officer Stacy Jo Davis reported a tax-withholding share disposition on Form 4. On this date, 83 shares of common stock were disposed of at $67.51 per share to cover tax obligations. After this non-market transaction, Davis directly holds 3,563 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Davis Stacy Jo

Role Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	83	$67.51	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,563 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 83 shares Price per share: $67.51 per share Shares held after: 3,563 shares

3 metrics

Tax-withholding shares 83 shares Disposed in tax-withholding transaction

Price per share $67.51 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after 3,563 shares Direct common stock ownership after transaction

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4

3 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

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.

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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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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^*

Davis Stacy Jo

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief HR Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/01/2026		F		83	D	$67.51	3,563	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:

	/s/ Stacy J Davis by Kathryn S. Mistich POA	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) report for Stacy Jo Davis?

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported that Chief HR Officer Stacy Jo Davis disposed of 83 common shares. This was a tax-withholding transaction, meaning shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations rather than sold on the open market.

Was the HANCOCK WHITNEY (HWC) insider transaction a market sale?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered at $67.51 per share to cover tax liabilities, a routine administrative event often tied to vesting or similar compensation processes.

How many HANCOCK WHITNEY (HWC) shares were involved in the tax-withholding event?

The filing shows 83 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY common stock were disposed of in this tax-withholding transaction. These shares were valued at $67.51 each for the purpose of satisfying the reporting insider’s tax obligation.

How many HANCOCK WHITNEY (HWC) shares does Stacy Jo Davis hold after the transaction?

After the reported tax-withholding disposition, Chief HR Officer Stacy Jo Davis directly holds 3,563 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY common stock. This figure reflects her remaining direct ownership following the 83-share administrative disposition.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the HANCOCK WHITNEY (HWC) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” on the Form 4 indicates a tax-withholding disposition. It means shares were delivered back to the issuer or withheld specifically to pay exercise price or tax liabilities, rather than being sold or purchased in the open market.