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Southside Bancshares (SBSI) COO receives 53-share stock award, holds 5,574 total

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Southside Bancshares Inc. Chief Operating Officer John Mitchell Craddock Jr. reported a compensation-related stock award. He received 53 shares of Common Stock on a grant or award basis, at a stated price of $0.00 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 5,357 shares.

The filing also reflects 217 shares held indirectly through an ESOP. Footnotes explain that some holdings include dividend equivalent rights tied to RSUs and shares acquired under the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Program. No open-market purchases or sales were reported.

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Insider Craddock John Mitchell Jr.
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 53 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,357 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 217 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 award 53 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock at $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after transaction 5,357 shares Common Stock held directly by COO following the 53-share award
Indirect ESOP holdings 217 shares Common Stock held indirectly through ESOP after reported holding entry
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.
RSUs financial
"Reflects dividend equivalent 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
"nature_of_ownership": "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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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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
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$05,357D
Common Stock217(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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Southside Bancshares (SBSI) report for John Mitchell Craddock Jr.?

Southside Bancshares reported that COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. received an award of 53 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share. This was a grant or similar acquisition, not an open-market trade, and increased his directly held shares to 5,357.

Did Southside Bancshares (SBSI) COO buy or sell shares on the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 for Southside Bancshares’ COO shows no open-market buys or sells. It reports a grant or award of 53 Common Stock shares at $0.00 per share, plus an updated tally of direct and indirect holdings after the award.

How many Southside Bancshares (SBSI) shares does the COO hold after this filing?

After the reported award, COO John Mitchell Craddock Jr. directly holds 5,357 Southside Bancshares Common Stock shares. The filing also shows 217 shares held indirectly through an ESOP, reflecting his combined direct and indirect ownership positions disclosed in this report.

What does the ‘A’ transaction code mean in the Southside Bancshares (SBSI) Form 4?

In this Form 4, the ‘A’ code indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. For Southside Bancshares’ COO, it represents 53 Common Stock shares received at $0.00 per share as part of compensation-related equity, rather than a market purchase.

How are ESOP holdings reflected for the Southside Bancshares (SBSI) COO in this filing?

The Form 4 shows 217 Southside Bancshares Common Stock shares held indirectly through an ESOP. This indirect position is reported separately from the COO’s 5,357 directly held shares, indicating participation in the company’s employee stock ownership-related structure.