Hilltop Holdings (HTH) EVP adds stock through discounted ESPP buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilltop Holdings Inc. executive Corey Prestidge acquired 626 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The shares were bought for $32.24 each, based on 90% of the closing price on March 31, 2026, for the ESPP period from January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. Following this ESPP purchase, Prestidge directly holds a total of 186,807.5028 Hilltop Holdings common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider PRESTIDGE COREY

Role EVP, General Counsel & Sec.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	626	$32.24	$20K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 186,807.503 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 626 shares Purchase price: $32.24 per share Total holdings after transaction: 186,807.5028 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares acquired 626 shares Common stock acquired via ESPP on March 31, 2026

Purchase price $32.24 per share ESPP purchase price based on 90% of March 31, 2026 close

Total holdings after transaction 186,807.5028 shares Direct common stock ownership following ESPP acquisition

ESPP purchase period January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 Covered Employee Stock Purchase Plan period for this transaction

ESPP discount 90% of closing price Shares purchased at 90% of March 31, 2026 closing stock price

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, closing price, Common Stock

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

ESPP financial

"for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

closing price financial

"these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026"

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

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

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^*

PRESTIDGE COREY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6565 HILLCREST

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75205

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hilltop Holdings Inc. [ HTH ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, General Counsel & Sec.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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	04/01/2026		A		626(1)	A	$32.24(2)	186,807.5028	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired pursuant to the Hilltop Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer") Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") for the ESPP purchase period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.

2. In accordance with the ESPP, these shares were purchased based on 90% of the closing price of the Issuer's stock on March 31, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ COREY G. PRESTIDGE	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Hilltop Holdings (HTH) report for Corey Prestidge?

Hilltop Holdings reported that EVP and General Counsel Corey Prestidge acquired 626 shares of common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan for the period January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.

At what price did Corey Prestidge acquire Hilltop Holdings (HTH) shares?

Corey Prestidge acquired 626 Hilltop Holdings common shares at a price of $32.24 per share. This price reflects 90% of the company’s closing stock price on March 31, 2026 under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How many Hilltop Holdings (HTH) shares does Corey Prestidge own after this transaction?

After the ESPP acquisition, Corey Prestidge directly holds 186,807.5028 shares of Hilltop Holdings common stock. This total includes the 626 shares purchased in the January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan period.

Was Corey Prestidge’s Hilltop Holdings (HTH) share acquisition an open-market purchase?

The 626 shares acquired by Corey Prestidge were purchased through Hilltop Holdings’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan, not as an open-market trade. ESPP purchases follow plan terms, here using 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing stock price.

What is the Hilltop Holdings (HTH) Employee Stock Purchase Plan mentioned in the filing?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows eligible Hilltop Holdings employees to buy company stock, often at a discount. In this case, shares were purchased for 90% of the March 31, 2026 closing price for the January–March 2026 purchase period.