{"url_path":"/sec/hwc/8-k/2026-07-20/item-9-01","section_key":"item-9-01","section_title":"Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750577/0001193125-26-308486-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-308486","cik":"0000750577","ticker":"HWC","issuer_name":"HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750577/0001193125-26-308486-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000750577","primary_entity_name":"HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP"},"word_count":471,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 9.01\n\nFinancial Statements and Exhibits.\n\n(d) Exhibits\n\n \n\nExhibit No.\n  \n\nDescription of Exhibit\n\n99.1\n  \n[Press Release, dated July 20, 2026.](d63138dex991.htm)\n\n104\n  \nCover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document)\n\n \n\n \n\n1\n\nCAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS\n\nThis communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. These statements often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “forecast,” “goals,” “targets,” “initiatives,” “focus,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook,” or similar expressions or future conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and on information currently available to management. Our statements speak as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements in light of new information or future events.\n\nForward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on such statements. Statements about the proposed acquisition, including future financial and operating results, may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including as a result of changes in the level of business contracts to be acquired, the ability to retain customers and employees following closing, receipt of certain third party or regulatory approvals and the ability to realize expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Hancock Whitney’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other periodic reports that Hancock Whitney files with the SEC.\n\nNo Offer or Solicitation\n\nThis communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for, buy or sell, or an invitation to subscribe for, buy or sell any securities in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation, sale or solicitation would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.\n\n \n\n \n\n2\n\nSIGNATURES\n\nPursuant 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.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nHANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION\n\nDate: July 20, 2026\n \n\n \n\n \n\nBy: /s/ Michael M. Achary\n\n \n\n \n\n \nMichael M. Achary\n\n \n\n \n\n \nChief Financial Officer"}