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Southside Bancshares CEO granted 158 shares

Southside Bancshares’ president and CEO received additional shares via dividend-equivalent RSU credits, modestly increasing his reported holdings.

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC (SBSI) reported that President and CEO Keith Donahoe acquired 158 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026 as a grant/award at $0.00 per share. These represent dividend equivalent rights credited on RSUs he holds, and bring his directly held shares to 20,693.

In addition, he holds 852 shares of common stock indirectly through an ESOP, which include shares acquired under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program.

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Insider Donahoe Keith
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 158 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,693 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 852 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 158 shares Grant/award of common stock on September 3, 2026 tied to RSU dividend equivalents
Direct common shares after transaction 20,693 shares Direct holdings of Keith Donahoe following the September 3, 2026 award
Indirect ESOP common shares 852 shares Indirect holdings through ESOP, including shares from Dividend Reinvestment Program
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation-related acquisition of 158 common shares 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
"Indirect ownership nature reported 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 report for President and CEO Keith Donahoe?

Keith Donahoe received a grant of 158 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock on September 3, 2026. The award reflects dividend equivalent rights on RSUs he holds and was recorded at $0.00 per share as a compensation-related acquisition.

How many SBSI shares does Keith Donahoe hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Keith Donahoe directly holds 20,693 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock. This figure reflects the inclusion of the 158 dividend-equivalent shares credited on his outstanding restricted stock units as of September 3, 2026.

What are the dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the SBSI Form 4?

The filing states that the 158 shares reflect dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held by Keith Donahoe. These dividend equivalent rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs.

What indirect SBSI holdings does Keith Donahoe report?

Keith Donahoe reports 852 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock held indirectly through an ESOP. A footnote explains this amount includes shares acquired under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program, indicating reinvested dividends increased his ESOP position.

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

No. The document-level indicator shows no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for these transactions. The shares represent a grant of dividend equivalent rights and an updated ESOP holding, not open-market purchases or sales under a trading program.

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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*
Donahoe Keith

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
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 Stock09/03/2026A158(1)A$020,693D
Common Stock852(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
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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