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Southside Bancshares (SBSI) CCO receives small 53-share stock award

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Southside Bancshares' Chief Credit Officer, Arnold T L Jr, reported a small stock award. He received 53 shares of common stock as a grant or other acquisition at no cost, increasing his direct holdings to 22,570 shares. He also indirectly holds 1,949 shares through an ESOP. Footnotes note dividend equivalent rights on RSUs and participation in the Dividend Reinvestment Program.

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Insider Arnold T L Jr
Role CCO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 53 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,570 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 1,949 shares (Indirect, ESOP)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program.
Stock grant 53 shares Common stock grant coded as acquisition (A)
Direct holdings after transaction 22,570 shares Common stock directly owned following grant
Indirect ESOP holdings 1,949 shares Common stock held indirectly via ESOP after transaction
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held"
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.
ESOP financial
"indirect ownership type listed 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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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*
Arnold T L Jr

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

(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)
CCO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
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 Stock06/01/2026A53(1)A$022,570D
Common Stock1,949(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:
Lindsey Bibby Bailes, attorney in fact06/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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 Arnold T L Jr?

Southside Bancshares reported that Chief Credit Officer Arnold T L Jr received a grant of 53 shares of common stock at no cost. This is characterized as a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares by the executive.

How many Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares does Arnold T L Jr hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Arnold T L Jr directly holds 22,570 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock. He also indirectly holds 1,949 shares through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), according to the ownership details in the Form 4 filing.

Was the SBSI insider transaction a buy or sell in the open market?

The SBSI insider transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It was coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition of 53 shares, typically reflecting compensation rather than a discretionary market trade by the executive.

What does the Form 4 say about dividend equivalent rights for SBSI RSUs?

The Form 4 notes that dividend equivalent rights were received pursuant to a cash dividend on restricted stock units (RSUs). These dividend equivalents are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSUs already held by the reporting person.

Does Arnold T L Jr participate in Southside Bancshares’ Dividend Reinvestment Program?

Yes. A footnote explains that his reported holdings include shares acquired under Southside Bancshares’ Dividend Reinvestment Program. This program reinvests cash dividends into additional shares rather than paying them out in cash to the shareholder.

What indirect ownership in SBSI shares is reported for Arnold T L Jr?

The Form 4 shows 1,949 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock held indirectly through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). These ESOP shares are reported as indirect ownership, separate from his 22,570 directly held shares after the latest stock grant.