Does the WHG Form 4 show any insider share sales or dispositions?

The Form 4 for WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC shows only an acquisition via grant to J. Hale Hoak. There are no reported sales, dispositions, gifts, tax withholdings, or derivative exercises in this filing’s summarized transaction data.

Westwood director granted 5,780 WHG shares

Hoak J. Hale reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Hoak J. Hale reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC director J. Hale Hoak received a grant of 5,780 shares of common stock on April 30, 2026. The shares were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related grant rather than a market purchase. After this award, Hoak directly holds 60,770 shares of Westwood common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 5,780 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Hoak J. Hale

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	common stock	5,780	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: common stock — 60,770 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 5,780 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 60,770 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 5,780 shares Common stock grant to director on April 30, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for 5,780-share award

Shares held after transaction 60,770 shares Director J. Hale Hoak direct ownership after grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Transaction direction acquire Equity compensation award, not a market sale

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, common stock, non-derivative, Form 4

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

common stock financial

"security_title: "common stock" for the reported transaction"

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.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative" for the common stock grant"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) for WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did WHG director J. Hale Hoak report?

Director J. Hale Hoak reported receiving a grant of 5,780 shares of WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC common stock. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating a stock-based compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

How many WHG shares does director J. Hale Hoak hold after this grant?

After the grant, J. Hale Hoak directly holds 60,770 shares of WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC common stock. This total reflects the newly awarded 5,780 shares combined with his prior direct holdings reported in the same Form 4 filing.

Was the WHG insider transaction a market purchase or a stock grant?

The WHG insider transaction was a stock grant, not a market purchase. J. Hale Hoak received 5,780 common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, which is characteristic of equity compensation awards to company directors.

What transaction code was used for the WHG director’s stock grant?

The transaction code used was "A", which stands for a grant, award, or other acquisition. This code confirms that J. Hale Hoak’s 5,780 WHG shares were received as a compensation-related award rather than through an open-market buy or sell.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/06/2026 - 05:45 PM EDT

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Hoak J. Hale

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

3963 MAPLE AVENUE

SUITE 450

(Street)

DALLAS

TEXAS

75219

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC [ WHG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
common stock	04/30/2026		A		5,780	A	$0	60,770	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

	Jonathan Richard Nahhat, by POA from J. Hale Hoak	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR