BlackRock, Inc. Reduces Stake in Southside Bancshares Inc.

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment with the SEC, disclosing a reduction in its stake in Southside Bancshares Inc. As of September 30, 2025, BlackRock owns 4,043,073 shares, representing a 13.4% ownership stake. This marks a significant decrease from its previous holdings, with a reduction of 13,069,225 shares and a value decrease of $15,175,461,301, representing a 76.37% decline. The filing indicates that BlackRock's interest in Southside Bancshares is held through its business units, and it certifies that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer.