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Southside Bancshares CAO granted 33 shares

Southside Bancshares’ Chief Accounting Officer received additional stock via RSU dividend equivalents and now holds direct and ESOP-based SBSI shares.

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Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) reported that its Chief Accounting Officer, April Pinkley, received a grant of 33 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026, as dividend equivalent rights tied to existing RSUs. Following this award, she holds 4,322 shares directly and 2,333 shares indirectly through an ESOP, which includes shares acquired under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider PINKLEY APRIL
Role CAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 33 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,322 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,333 shares (Indirect, ESOP)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person. Dividend equivalent rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.
  2. F2. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program.
Shares granted as dividend equivalent rights 33 shares Grant/award acquisition on September 3, 2026 tied to RSUs
Direct common stock holdings after transaction 4,322 shares Direct ownership by CAO April Pinkley following the September 3, 2026 award
Indirect ESOP holdings after transaction 2,333 shares Indirect ownership through ESOP, including Dividend Reinvestment Program shares
Rule 10b5-1 plan status No Rule 10b5-1 plan reported Affirmative checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is not selected
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
RSUs financial
"cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Dividend Reinvestment Program financial
"Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program"
A dividend reinvestment program lets investors automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of taking the money as cash. Think of it like an automatic savings plan that turns small payouts into additional ownership, often including fractional shares, which can speed up compound growth and reduce the need for manual buying decisions — a convenience that can boost long-term returns for shareholders.
ESOP financial
"Indirect ownership nature described as ESOP"
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a program that gives employees ownership shares in their company, often as part of their benefits package. It acts like a company-sponsored savings plan, allowing workers to have a stake in the company's success, which can boost motivation and loyalty. For investors, ESOPs can influence company decisions and stock value, making them an important aspect of corporate ownership and governance.

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What insider transaction did SBSI disclose for April Pinkley on this Form 4?

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer April Pinkley received a grant of 33 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026 as a dividend equivalent right related to RSUs she already holds.

How many SBSI shares does the Chief Accounting Officer hold after this transaction?

After the September 3, 2026 transaction, Chief Accounting Officer April Pinkley holds 4,322 shares directly and 2,333 shares indirectly through an ESOP, as reported in the Form 4.

Was the SBSI insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing for Southside Bancshares (SBSI) indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, meaning no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

What are the 33 SBSI shares reported as acquired by the CAO?

The 33 shares reported for April Pinkley represent dividend equivalent rights received due to a cash dividend on RSUs she holds. These dividend equivalents are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.

How are some of the CAO’s indirect SBSI holdings accumulated?

The Form 4 states that the 2,333 indirectly held shares in the ESOP for Southside Bancshares (SBSI) include shares acquired under the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program, where dividends are reinvested in additional shares.

Does this SBSI Form 4 report any insider stock sales?

No. The Form 4 for Southside Bancshares (SBSI) reports a grant/award acquisition of 33 shares and shows updated holdings, but it does not report any stock sales or dispositions.

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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*
PINKLEY APRIL

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1201 S. BECKHAM AVE

(Street)
TYLER TEXAS 75701

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC [ SBSI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CAO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/03/2026
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 Stock09/03/2026A33(1)A$04,322D
Common Stock2,333(2)IESOP
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. Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person. Dividend equivalent rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.
2. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program.
Remarks:
See attached Power of Attorney- EX-24.
Lindsey Bibby Bailes, attorney in fact09/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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