SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES INC
For the period ended May 14, 2026. Filed Mar 25, 2026.
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May 14, 2026 · Filed Mar 25, 2026
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Contents
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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SOUTHSIDE BANCSHARES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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| NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | i | |
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| PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS | 1 | |
| VOTING OF PROXY | 1 | |
| REVOCABILITY OF PROXY | 2 | |
| PERSONS MAKING THE SOLICITATION | 2 | |
| RECORD DATE AND OUTSTANDING SHARES | 2 | |
| QUORUM, VOTING RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES | 2 | |
| EFFECT OF WITHHOLD VOTES, ABSTENTIONS AND BROKER NON-VOTES | 3 | |
| PROPOSAL 1 – ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 3 | |
| INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DIRECTORS, NOMINEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | 4 | |
| CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY | 10 | |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 12 | |
| BOARD COMMITTEES | 14 | |
| DIRECTOR COMPENSATION | 18 | |
| 2025 Director Compensation Table | 19 | |
| DIRECTOR STOCK OWNERSHIP POLICY | 20 | |
| SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS | 21 | |
| COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT | 23 | |
| COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | 23 | |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 30 | |
| Summary Compensation Table | 30 | |
| 2025 All Other Compensation Table | 31 | |
| 2025 Grants of Plan-Based Awards | 33 | |
| Outstanding Equity Awards at 2025 Fiscal Year End | 34 | |
| 2025 Option Exercises and Stock Vested | 35 | |
| 2025 Pension Benefits | 36 | |
| Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control | 38 | |
| Equity Compensation Plan Information | 42 | |
| PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 43 | |
| Pay Versus Performance Table | 43 | |
| Compensation Actually Paid Table | 44 | |
| PROPOSAL 2 – NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 47 | |
| PROPOSAL 3 – AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION TO CREATE FLEXIBLE PREFERRED STOCK | 48 | |
| COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION | 50 | |
| TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATES | 50 | |
| DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS | 50 | |
| AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT | 51 | |
| INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | 52 | |
| PROPOSAL 4 – RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | 52 | |
| SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS | 53 | |
| HOUSEHOLDING | 53 | |
| GENERAL | 53 | |
| APPENDIX | ||
| PROXY CARD | ||
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