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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Material Agreements

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with OFB Bancshares, Inc. valued at $29.273 per share in cash (effective 2026-05-15).

“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”)”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Proposal 3: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Proposal 3 was a proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. This proposal was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 74,126,342 298,246 27,997”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 67,398,823 766,283 117,414 6,170,065”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Proposal 1: Election of Directors Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2029, as indicated below. Nominees for a Three-Year Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Frank E. Bertucci 66,519,775 1,762,745 6,170,065 Constantine S. Liollio 66,490,890 1,791,630 6,170,065 Thomas H. Olinde 65,316,254 2,966,266 6,170,065 Joan C. Teofilo 67,051,852 1,230,668 6,170,065 C. Richard Wilkins 67,057,925 1,224,595 6,170,065”

Moses Feagin was appointed as Director at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“On October 24, 2024, the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank, voted, effective November 15, 2024, to increase the size of each of the Boards from 14 to 15 directors and appoint Moses Feagin as a new director to fill the resulting vacancies.”

Cecil W. Knight, Jr. departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“On April 25, 2024, Cecil W. “Chip” Knight, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) announced his departure from the Company, effective July 5, 2024, in order to pursue other interests.”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 3 was a proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. This proposal was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2027, as indicated below.”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income $108.6 million, EPS $1.24 per diluted common share.

“On April 16, 2024, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported financial results for fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

“On January 16, 2024, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.”

Joseph S. Exnicios retired as Senior Executive Vice President of Hancock Whitney Corporation and President of Hancock Whitney Bank at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“On January 2, 2024, Joseph S. Exnicios, Senior Executive Vice President of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the "Company”) and President of Hancock Whitney Bank, the wholly owned banking subsidiary of the Company, announced his retirement from the Company, effective March 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported financial results for third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“On October 17, 2023, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported financial results for second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

“On July 18, 2023, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders voted on the following four proposals at the Annual Meeting, casting their votes as described below. Proposal 1: Election of Directors Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2026, as indicated below. Nominees for a Three-Year Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Frank E. Bertucci 67,453,691 2,784,036 7,413,900 Constantine S. Liollio 69,599,273 638,454 7,413,900 Thomas H. Olinde 67,943,056 2,294,671 7,413,900 Joan C. Teofilo 69,803,611 434,116 7,413,900 C. Richard Wilkins 69,634,472 603,255 7,413,900 Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 67,216,599 2,865,088 156,040 7,413,900 Proposal 3: Advisory”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Compensation of our Named Executive Officers at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders voted on the following four proposals at the Annual Meeting, casting their votes as described below. Proposal 1: Election of Directors Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2026, as indicated below. Nominees for a Three-Year Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Frank E. Bertucci 67,453,691 2,784,036 7,413,900 Constantine S. Liollio 69,599,273 638,454 7,413,900 Thomas H. Olinde 67,943,056 2,294,671 7,413,900 Joan C. Teofilo 69,803,611 434,116 7,413,900 C. Richard Wilkins 69,634,472 603,255 7,413,900 Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 67,216,599 2,865,088 156,040 7,413,900 Proposal 3: Advisory”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders voted on the following four proposals at the Annual Meeting, casting their votes as described below. Proposal 1: Election of Directors Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2026, as indicated below. Nominees for a Three-Year Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Frank E. Bertucci 67,453,691 2,784,036 7,413,900 Constantine S. Liollio 69,599,273 638,454 7,413,900 Thomas H. Olinde 67,943,056 2,294,671 7,413,900 Joan C. Teofilo 69,803,611 434,116 7,413,900 C. Richard Wilkins 69,634,472 603,255 7,413,900 Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 67,216,599 2,865,088 156,040 7,413,900 Proposal 3: Advisory”
Shareholder Votes

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders voted on the following four proposals at the Annual Meeting, casting their votes as described below. Proposal 1: Election of Directors Each of the individuals listed below was elected at the Annual Meeting to serve a three-year term on the Company's Board of Directors expiring in 2026, as indicated below. Nominees for a Three-Year Term Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Frank E. Bertucci 67,453,691 2,784,036 7,413,900 Constantine S. Liollio 69,599,273 638,454 7,413,900 Thomas H. Olinde 67,943,056 2,294,671 7,413,900 Joan C. Teofilo 69,803,611 434,116 7,413,900 C. Richard Wilkins 69,634,472 603,255 7,413,900 Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Compensation of Named Executive Officers Proposal 2 was an advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy materials for the Annual Meeting. This advisory vote was approved. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 67,216,599 2,865,088 156,040 7,413,900 Proposal 3: Advisory”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“Hancock Whitney Corporation (the " Company ") announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP reported financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“On January 17, 2023, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “ Company ”) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.”

Robert W. Roseberry departed as Director at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“Robert W. Roseberry advised the Company’s Corporate Secretary that he would not seek re-election to the Board of Directors”

Michael M. Achary was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“On December 7, 2021 the Company’s board of directors designated Michael M. Achary , Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer effective on the date of Mr. Barker’s retirement.”

Stephen E. Barker departed as Executive Vice President, Senior Accounting and Finance Executive (Principal Accounting Officer) at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“On December 6, 2021, Stephen E. Barker, Executive Vice President, Senior Accounting and Finance Executive (Principal Accounting Officer) of Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) announced his retirement from the Company, effective February 2, 2022.”

H. Merritt Lane, III was appointed as Director at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“appointed Sonia A. Pérez and H. Merritt Lane, III as new directors to fill the resulting vacancies.”

Sonia A. Pérez was appointed as Director at HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP.

“appointed Sonia A. Pérez and H. Merritt Lane, III as new directors to fill the resulting vacancies.”

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