Form 4: Hilltop Holdings Director Gerald J. Ford Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Gerald J. Ford, a director and 10% owner of Hilltop Holdings Inc., reports changes in beneficial ownership of common stock due to stock grants and gifts.

Summary

• On March 31, 2025, Gerald J. Ford acquired 1,748 shares of Hilltop Holdings Inc. common stock at a price of $30.737 per share as compensation for services rendered as a director.
• The shares were granted under the Hilltop Holdings Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
• On the same day, Mr. Ford gifted 1,748 shares to the Turtle Creek Revocable Trust.
• Following these transactions, Mr. Ford directly owns 352,075.7357 shares.
• The Turtle Creek Revocable Trust directly owns 98,315 shares.
• Diamond A directly owns 15,544.674 shares.
• The report is jointly filed by Mr. Ford, Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP, Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC, and Turtle Creek Revocable Trust.
• The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such persons in such securities.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a routine regulatory filing, so the sentiment is neutral.

Positives

• The receipt of shares as compensation indicates the company's continued reliance on Mr. Ford's services as a director.

Management Comments

• The reporting persons state that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such persons are, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'Exchange Act') or otherwise, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this statement.
• The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such persons in such securities.
• The reporting persons declare that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such persons are, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Exchange Act or any other purpose, a member of a group with respect to the Issuer or securities of the Issuer.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they primarily reflect changes in the ownership structure among related parties.

Key Dates

Keywords

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