Thompson Steve B 4

What Happened
Steve B. Thompson, PrimeLending President and CEO, acquired 697 shares of Hilltop Holdings (HTH) on 2026-04-01 at $32.24 per share, for a total of $22,471. The shares were purchased through Hilltop’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-04-01 — 697 shares at $32.24 each (total $22,471).
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this Form 4 filing.
• Footnotes: (F1) Purchase was made pursuant to Hilltop’s ESPP for the January 1–March 31, 2026 purchase period. (F2) Shares were bought at 90% of the Issuer’s closing price on March 31, 2026.
• Filing timeliness: Report filed 2026-04-02 for a 2026-04-01 transaction (appears timely).

Context
This was an ESPP purchase (acquisition), not a sale or option exercise. ESPP purchases are typically routine periodic purchases made at a discount and may reflect ongoing employee participation rather than a new or directional bet by management.