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Southside Bancshares COO acquires 55 shares

COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. received additional Southside Bancshares stock via a dividend-related RSU award, modestly increasing his reported holdings.

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC (SBSI) reported that Chief Operating Officer John Mitchell Craddock Jr. acquired 55 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026 through a grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to existing RSUs, at no cash price. Following this award, he holds 4,926 shares directly and 222 shares indirectly through an ESOP, which include shares obtained under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider Craddock John Mitchell Jr.
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 55 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,926 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 222 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 acquired via dividend equivalent rights 55 shares Grant/award of Common Stock on September 3, 2026
Direct Common Stock holdings after transaction 4,926 shares Held directly by COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. after September 3, 2026 award
Indirect ESOP holdings after transaction 222 shares Indirect ownership through ESOP, including Dividend Reinvestment Program shares
Reported price per share for award $0.00 per share Dividend equivalent rights grant on September 3, 2026
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
"rights received pursuant to a 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
"222.0000 indirect ownership with nature of ownership 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 report for COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr.?

SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC reported that COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. acquired 55 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026 via dividend equivalent rights related to RSUs, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

How many SBSI shares does the COO hold after the September 3, 2026 transaction?

After the September 3, 2026 award, COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. holds 4,926 shares of SBSI Common Stock directly and 222 shares indirectly through an ESOP, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the 55 SBSI shares acquired by the COO?

The 55 shares reported for COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. represent dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs he holds. These rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.

Are any of the COO’s SBSI shares held indirectly or through a plan?

Yes. The filing shows 222 SBSI shares held indirectly through an ESOP for COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr., and notes that this amount includes shares acquired under the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program.

Was the SBSI COO’s September 3, 2026 acquisition made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as an affirmative plan, indicating no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for the September 3, 2026 dividend equivalent rights award.

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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*
Craddock John Mitchell Jr.

(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)
Chief Operating Officer
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 Stock09/03/2026A55(1)A$04,926D
Common Stock222(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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