UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 |
Hancock Whitney Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Mississippi |
001-36872 |
64-0693170 |
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Hancock Whitney Plaza 2510 14th Street |
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Gulfport, Mississippi |
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39501 |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (228) 868-4727 |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading |
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COMMON STOCK, $3.33 PAR VALUE |
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HWC |
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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
6.25% SUBORDINATED NOTES |
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HWCPZ |
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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 25, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) declared a 33% increase in the regular second quarter 2024 cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share is payable on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2024. The Company has paid uninterrupted quarterly dividends to shareholders since 1967.
A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated April 25, 2024
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION |
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April 25, 2024 |
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/s/ Michael M. Achary |
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Michael M. Achary |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2024
For more information
Kathryn Shrout Mistich, VP, Investor Relations Manager
504.539.7836 or kathryn.mistich@hancockwhitney.com
Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 33%
GULFPORT, Miss. (April 25, 2024) — Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) today announced that at its April meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) approved a regular second quarter 2024 common stock cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, an increase of $0.10 per common share, or 33%. The second quarter dividend is payable on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2024.
About Hancock Whitney
Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates a loan production office in Nashville, Tennessee. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.
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