---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-135879"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HWC"
cik: "0000750577"
company_name: "HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP"
filed_at: "2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T04:29:06.686039+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hancock Whitney authorizes up to 5% share buyback program for 2025-2026

## Summary
- Board authorized repurchase of up to 5% of shares outstanding as of Dec. 31, 2024.
- Program effective Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026, replacing prior buyback expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
- Repurchases may be made via open market, block trades, ASR plans, or private transactions.
- Company is not obligated to purchase any shares; program may be terminated or amended by Board.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-135879
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HWC
- cik: 0000750577
- company_name: HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP
- filed_at: 2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750577/000095017024135879/0000950170-24-135879-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750577/000095017024135879/hwc-20241209.htm

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