Southside Bancshares (SBSI) COO sells 486 shares, holds 4,871 after trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Southside Bancshares Inc. Chief Operating Officer John Mitchell Craddock Jr. reported an open-market sale of 486 shares of Common Stock at $33.38 per share. After the sale, he directly holds 4,871 shares and indirectly holds 217 shares through an ESOP.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 486 shares ($16,223)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Craddock John Mitchell Jr.

Role Chief Operating Officer

Sold 486 shs ($16K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	486	$33.38	$16K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,871 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 217 shares (Indirect, ESOP)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 486 shares Sale price: $33.38 per share Direct holdings after sale: 4,871 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 486 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock

Sale price $33.38 per share Price for 486 shares sold

Direct holdings after sale 4,871 shares Common Stock directly owned post-transaction

Indirect ESOP holdings 217 shares Common Stock held indirectly through ESOP

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, ESOP

3 terms

open-market sale financial

"reported an open-market sale of 486 shares of Common Stock"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"sale of 486 shares of Common Stock at $33.38 per share"

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.

ESOP financial

"indirectly holds 217 shares through an 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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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^*

Craddock John Mitchell Jr.

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/09/2026

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	06/09/2026		S		486	D	$33.38	4,871	D
Common Stock								217	I	ESOP

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	06/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SBSI COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. report?

He reported an open-market sale of 486 shares of Southside Bancshares Common Stock at $33.38 per share. The filing also shows his updated direct and indirect share ownership positions following this transaction.

At what price did the SBSI COO sell his Southside Bancshares shares?

The COO’s open-market sale was executed at $33.38 per share. This price applies to the 486 Common Stock shares sold in the reported transaction on the specified transaction date in the Form 4 filing.

How many Southside Bancshares shares does the SBSI COO hold after the sale?

After the transaction, he holds 4,871 shares directly of Southside Bancshares Common Stock. He also has 217 shares indirectly held through an ESOP, as disclosed in the Form 4 ownership details.

What is the nature of the SBSI COO’s indirect ownership in Southside Bancshares?

His indirect ownership consists of 217 shares of Common Stock held through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The filing characterizes this as indirect ("I") ownership, separate from his directly held shares.

Does the SBSI Form 4 filing show any option exercises or derivative transactions?

The filing shows no derivative transactions or option exercises. All reported activity involves non-derivative Common Stock, with one open-market sale and one line item reflecting holdings through an ESOP.