Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 21, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Other Events. On July 20, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation issued a press release announcing that it had received regulatory approval or confirmation of non-objection from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to complete its previously announced proposed acquisition of OFB Bancshares, Inc. (“OFB Bancshares”), parent company of One Florida Bank. In addition, Hancock Whitne…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 15, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation, a Mississippi corporation (“Hancock Whitney”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with OFB Bancshares, Inc., a Florida corporation (“OFB Bancshares”) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Whitney (the “Merger Subsidiary”). The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, OFB Bancshares will merge with and into the Me…

Regulation FD Disclosure. On May 15, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation (“Hancock Whitney”) and OFB Bancshares, Inc. (“One Florida”) announced that they had entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), providing for, among other things, the acquisition of One Florida by Hancock Whitney on the terms and conditions contained therein. The acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by the shareho…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 21, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Other Events. On January 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) declared an 11.1% increase in the regular first quarter 2026 cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share is payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026. 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.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 20, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Other Events. On December 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) authorized a stock buyback program (the “Stock Buyback Program”) pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase up to 5% of the shares of Company common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025. The shares may be repurchased in the open market, by block purchase, through accelerated share repurchase plans, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 14, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 15, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 15, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Other Events. On January 30, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) declared a 12.5% increase in the regular first quarter 2025 cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share is payable on March 17, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2025. 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.

Regulation FD Disclosure. On January 21, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation announced that its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank, had entered into an agreement to acquire Sabal Trust Company, a non-depository trust company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. A copy of the press release is furnished with thi…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 21, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Other Events. On December 9, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) authorized a stock buyback program (the “Stock Buyback Program”) pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase up to 5% of the shares of Company common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024. The shares may be repurchased in the open market, by block purchase, through accelerated share repurchase plans, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in…

Director — Moses Feagin: The filing discloses the appointment of a new independent director to fill a vacancy created by a board size increase, which is a routine governance action.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 15, 2024, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 16, 2024, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this

Chief Banking Officer — Cecil W. “Chip” Knight, Jr.: The Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer is departing to pursue other interests, with responsibilities being assumed by the Chief Operating Officer.

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.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 16, 2024, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this