Southside Bancshares (SBSI) chair John Garrett receives 1,246-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Garrett John Robert reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Southside Bancshares Inc. director and Chairman of the Board John Robert Garrett received an award of 1,246 shares of Common Stock on May 14, 2026. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as equity compensation. Following this award, he directly owns 26,928 shares of Southside Bancshares Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Garrett John Robert

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,246	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,928 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares awarded: 1,246 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after transaction: 26,928 shares +2 more

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Shares awarded 1,246 shares Common Stock grant to John Robert Garrett on May 14, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity award, non-cash compensation

Shares owned after transaction 26,928 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of securities

Transaction direction acquire Non-derivative acquisition of Common Stock

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4, direct ownership

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Common Stock financial

"received an award of 1,246 shares of Common Stock on May 14, 2026"

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.

Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory

"transaction code description is "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for this Form 4 entry"

Form 4 regulatory

"Southside Bancshares reported the insider transaction on a 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.

direct ownership financial

"Following this award, he directly owns 26,928 shares of Southside Bancshares"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Garrett John Robert

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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	05/14/2026		A		1,246	A	$0	26,928	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:

Remarks:

	Lindsey Bibby Bailes, attorney in fact	05/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** 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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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Southside Bancshares (SBSI) report for John Robert Garrett?

Southside Bancshares reported that director and Chairman John Robert Garrett received an award of 1,246 shares of Common Stock. The transaction was coded as a grant or other acquisition and reflects equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares does John Robert Garrett hold after this Form 4?

After the reported award, John Robert Garrett directly owns 26,928 shares of Southside Bancshares Common Stock. This total comes from the Form 4’s post-transaction holding figure and reflects his direct ownership position following the May 14, 2026 grant.

Was the Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It is coded as “A,” meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition of 1,246 Common Stock shares, with a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation rather than open-market trading activity.

What does the $0.00 price mean in the Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4?

The reported price of $0.00 per share indicates the 1,246 shares were awarded to John Robert Garrett without cash payment. This typically reflects stock-based compensation granted by the company, not a purchase on the open market at a quoted share price.

What is the significance of transaction code "A" in the Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4?

Transaction code “A” on the Form 4 signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. For Southside Bancshares, it shows John Robert Garrett received 1,246 Common Stock shares as an equity award, rather than buying or selling shares in the open market.