Hancock Whitney Corporation HWC Share Repurchase Program, Excise Tax

On December 10, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program, effective January 1, 2026, whereby the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 5% of the shares of the Company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025, or approximately 4.1 million shares, through the program’s expiration date of December 31, 2026. The program allows the Company to repurchase its common shares in the open market, by block purchase, through accelerated share repurchase programs, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, in one or more transactions, from time to time, depending on market conditions and other factors, and in accordance with applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under this program, and the Board of Directors has the ability to terminate or amend the program at any time prior to the expiration date. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of its outstanding common stock at an average cost of $67.82 per share, inclusive of commissions, under this program. The Company has accrued $1.3 million of estimated excise tax associated with share repurchases during the six months ended June 30, 2026.