Vanguard Capital Management Reports New 5.34% Stake in Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.34% passive ownership stake in Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 4,362,083 shares of Common Stock. This position represents an increase from a previous 0.0% holding, marking a significant entry into the issuer's equity. The filing indicates that Vanguard Capital Management exercises sole dispositive power over all 4,362,083 shares, while holding sole voting power over 632,141 shares. The reporting entity includes various affiliates such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%. The filing was signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration.