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Southside Bancshares director granted 14 shares

Southside Bancshares director received additional stock via dividend equivalents on RSUs, modestly increasing his reported holdings.

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC (SBSI) reported that director J. Hilliard Shands acquired 14 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026 as a grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to restricted stock units, at no cash cost. After this, he holds 42,180 shares directly, plus indirect holdings through a spousal trust, an IRA, and a spouse’s IRA.

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Insider SHANDS HILLIARD J
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 14 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 42,180 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 201,952 shares (Indirect, Spousal Trust); Common Stock — 6,795 shares (Indirect, IRA); Common Stock — 5,721 shares (Indirect, Spouse - IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  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.
Shares acquired 14 shares Dividend equivalent rights on RSUs granted September 3, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction 42,180 shares Common stock held directly by J. Hilliard Shands after September 3, 2026 grant
Spousal Trust indirect holdings 201,952 shares Common stock held indirectly via Spousal Trust
IRA indirect holdings 6,795 shares Common stock held indirectly in IRA
Spouse IRA indirect holdings 5,721 shares Common stock held indirectly in Spouse – IRA
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Reported price for 14-share 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
"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.
Spousal Trust financial
"total shares following transaction 201,952, nature of ownership Spousal Trust"
IRA financial
"total shares following transaction 6,795, nature of ownership IRA"
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

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What insider transaction did SBSI director J. Hilliard Shands report?

He reported an acquisition of 14 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock on September 3, 2026, received as dividend equivalent rights on restricted stock units, at a reported price of $0.00 per share.

How many SBSI shares does J. Hilliard Shands hold directly after this Form 4?

Following the September 3, 2026 grant, J. Hilliard Shands holds 42,180 shares of Southside Bancshares common stock in direct ownership.

What indirect SBSI share holdings are reported for J. Hilliard Shands?

Indirectly, he reports 201,952 shares held in a Spousal Trust, 6,795 shares in an IRA, and 5,721 shares in a Spouse – IRA, all as of the September 3, 2026 report.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in this SBSI Form 4?

No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or other pre-arranged trading plan.

What are dividend equivalent rights in the context of SBSI’s Form 4?

The footnote explains the 14 shares reflect dividend equivalent rights received due to a cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person. These rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying restricted stock units.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
SHANDS HILLIARD J

(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
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
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 Stock09/03/2026A14(1)A$042,180D
Common Stock201,952ISpousal Trust
Common Stock6,795IIRA
Common Stock5,721ISpouse - IRA
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.
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.
* 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)

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