Southside Bancshares (SBSI) CEO and director discloses 5,520-share stock gifts

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southside Bancshares, Inc. reported insider share transfers by its Chief Executive Officer, who is also a director. On 12/03/2025, the reporting person made a transaction coded "G" (a gift) involving 5,065 shares of common stock at a reported price of $0. On 12/04/2025, an additional "G" transaction involved 455 shares, also at $0, reflecting another gift of stock.

After these transactions, the officer directly owned 56,628 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock. In addition, the filing shows indirect ownership of 30,967 shares held through an ESOP and 8,468 shares held through a 401(k) SSB Trust. The form is filed as an individual Form 4 for one reporting person.

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 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^*

GIBSON LEE R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1201 S BECKHAM AVE

(Street)

TYLER TX 75701

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC [ SBSI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/03/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	12/03/2025		G		5,065	D	$0	57,083	D
Common Stock	12/04/2025		G		455	D	$0	56,628	D
Common Stock								30,967	I	by ESOP
Common Stock								8,468	I	401k SSB Trust

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:

Remarks:

	Lindsey Bibby Bailes, attorney in fact	12/05/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Southside Bancshares (SBSI) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that the Chief Executive Officer and director of Southside Bancshares, Inc. made two stock gift transactions, coded "G", involving shares of the companys common stock on 12/03/2025 and 12/04/2025.

How many Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares were gifted by the insider?

The reporting person gifted 5,065 shares of common stock on 12/03/2025 and 455 shares on 12/04/2025, for a total of 5,520 shares transferred as gifts.

What is the insiders direct ownership in Southside Bancshares (SBSI) after the reported transactions?

Following the reported gift transactions, the officer directly owned 56,628 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock.

Does the insider have indirect ownership of Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares?

Yes. The filing shows indirect ownership of 30,967 shares held through an ESOP and 8,468 shares held through a 401k SSB Trust.

What does transaction code "G" mean in this Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4?

Transaction code "G" in this context indicates a gift of the issuers equity securities, reported at a price of $0 per share for each of the two transactions.

Who is the reporting person in this Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4?

The reporting person is identified as a Director and Officer of Southside Bancshares, Inc., serving as Chief Executive Officer.