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Southside Bancshares risk chief granted 44 shares

Southside Bancshares’ chief risk officer received a small stock award via dividend equivalents, modestly increasing her direct and benefit-plan holdings.

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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC (SBSI) reports that chief risk officer Anne Martinez acquired 44 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026 through a grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to restricted stock units, at no cash cost per share. After this award, she holds 8,416 shares directly and additional indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan, an employee stock ownership plan, and a spouse individual retirement account. No transactions in this filing were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider Martinez Anne
Role CRO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock F1 44 $0.00 $0.00
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
holding Common Stock F3 -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,416 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 3,659 shares (Indirect, 401k); Common Stock — 2,886 shares (Indirect, ESOP); Common Stock — 303 shares (Indirect, Spouse IRA)
Footnotes (3)
  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 and shares acquired through monthly payroll contributions.
  3. F3. Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program.
Shares acquired via dividend equivalent rights 44 shares Grant on September 3, 2026 to chief risk officer Anne Martinez
Direct Common Stock holdings 8,416 shares Direct ownership after the September 3, 2026 award
401(k) plan holdings 3,659 shares Indirect ownership through a 401(k) account as of September 3, 2026
Employee stock ownership plan holdings 2,886 shares Indirect ownership through an employee stock ownership plan as of September 3, 2026
Spouse IRA holdings 303 shares Indirect ownership through a spouse individual retirement account as of September 3, 2026
Per-share price for awarded shares $0.00 per share Dividend equivalent rights granted on September 3, 2026 carried no cash purchase price
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person."
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.
restricted stock units financial
"Reflects dividend equivalent rights received pursuant to a cash dividend on RSUs held by the reporting person."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Dividend Reinvestment Program financial
"Includes shares acquired under the company's Dividend Reinvestment Program and shares acquired through monthly payroll contributions."
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.
employee stock ownership plan financial
"Includes shares acquired under the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Program."
An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a company-run program that gives workers ownership stakes by allocating or letting them buy company shares, often through a retirement-style account. For investors, ESOPs matter because they align employees’ incentives with company performance—like turning staff into shareholders—which can boost productivity and long-term value but may also concentrate employee retirement savings in company stock, affecting financial risk and share demand.
individual retirement account financial
"Common Stock held indirectly through a Spouse IRA."
A tax-advantaged retirement account owned by an individual that holds investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds or cash and is governed by rules about how much can be contributed and when money can be withdrawn. It matters to investors because the account’s specific tax rules and withdrawal limits affect how savings grow and when taxes are paid; think of it as a labeled box for retirement money that comes with special tax treatment and rules about when you can open it.

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What insider transaction did SBSI’s chief risk officer report on September 3, 2026?

Anne Martinez reported acquiring 44 shares of Common Stock on September 3, 2026 through a grant of dividend equivalent rights related to restricted stock units, with no cash paid per share.

How many SBSI shares does Anne Martinez hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported award, Anne Martinez holds 8,416 shares of Southside Bancshares Common Stock in a direct account as of September 3, 2026.

How were the 44 SBSI shares in the September 3, 2026 transaction granted?

The 44 shares reflect dividend equivalent rights received in connection with a cash dividend on restricted stock units. These rights are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying restricted stock units.

Were the reported SBSI insider transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates that the transactions reported for Anne Martinez were not made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How are dividends and contributions reflected in SBSI benefit plan holdings for Anne Martinez?

The 401(k) and employee stock ownership plan balances include shares acquired through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program, and the 401(k) also includes shares acquired through monthly payroll contributions.

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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*
Martinez Anne

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CRO
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 Stock09/03/2026A44(1)A$08,416D
Common Stock3,659(2)I401k
Common Stock2,886(3)IESOP
Common Stock303ISpouse 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.
2. Includes shares acquired under the company's Dividend Reinvestment Program and shares acquired through monthly payroll contributions.
3. 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.
* 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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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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