Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) director adds shares via grant and dividend plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP director Sonia Perez acquired additional common stock through a grant/award transaction. On March 26, 2026, she received 22.7600 shares at $63.44 per share and now directly holds a total of 12,161.6479 shares. The reported holdings include shares acquired through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since her last Form 4 filing.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Perez Sonia

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	22.76	$63.44	$1K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,161.648 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares acquired: 22.7600 shares Grant price: $63.44 per share Shares owned after: 12,161.6479 shares

3 metrics

Shares acquired 22.7600 shares Grant/award on March 26, 2026

Grant price $63.44 per share Price used for the reported share grant

Shares owned after 12,161.6479 shares Direct common stock holdings after the transaction

Key Terms

Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Form 4, grant/award acquisition

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Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial

"Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing."

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

Form 4 regulatory

"since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing."

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.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition"

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^*

Perez Sonia

(Last) (First) (Middle)

P.O. BOX 4019

(Street)

GULFPORT MISSISSIPPI 39502

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP [ HWC ]

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)
03/26/2026

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	03/26/2026		A		22.76	A	$63.44	12,161.6479(1)	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. Includes shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since the reporting person's last Form 4 filing.

	/s/ Sonia A. Perez by Kathryn S Mistich POA	03/30/2026
	** 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 Hancock Whitney (HWC) director Sonia Perez report?

Director Sonia Perez reported acquiring 22.7600 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. The shares were received as a grant or award at $63.44 per share and increased her direct holdings to 12,161.6479 shares following the transaction.

When did Sonia Perez acquire additional Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares?

Sonia Perez acquired additional Hancock Whitney common stock on March 26, 2026. The Form 4 shows a grant or award of 22.7600 shares at $63.44 per share, bringing her direct position to 12,161.6479 shares afterward.

How many Hancock Whitney (HWC) shares does Sonia Perez own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Sonia Perez directly owns 12,161.6479 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. This total includes the 22.7600 shares granted on March 26, 2026, and shares accumulated through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan since her prior Form 4.

What price was used for Sonia Perez’s Hancock Whitney (HWC) share grant?

The reported grant or award to Sonia Perez used a price of $63.44 per Hancock Whitney common share. At this price, the 22.7600 shares recorded on March 26, 2026, modestly increased her overall direct equity stake in the company.

What is the role of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan in Sonia Perez’s HWC holdings?

The Form 4 footnote states that Sonia Perez’s reported holdings include shares acquired through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. This means past cash dividends on her Hancock Whitney shares were reinvested to buy additional shares, which are now reflected in the 12,161.6479-share total.