# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001265131
**File Stem:** 0000950170-25-106038
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950170-25-106038.hdr.sgml**: 20250808

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-25-106038

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250808

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250808

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Hilltop Holdings Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001265131
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 841477939
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-79781
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251199593

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6565 HILLCREST AVE.
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75205
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 214.855.2177

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6565 HILLCREST AVE.
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75205

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20030929
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FORD GERALD J
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001021572

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 200 CRESCENT CT STE 1350
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75201

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 20)**

**HILLTOP HOLDINGS INC.**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**432748101**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Jennifer Wisinski**<br>Haynes and Boone, LLP<br>2801 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2300<br>Dallas TX 75201<br>(214) 651-5000

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**08/06/2025**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **432748101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Gerald J. Ford** | Name of reporting person<br>**Gerald J. Ford** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**PF** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**PF** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**X1** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**265136.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**15643463.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**265136.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**15643463.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15907069.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15907069.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**25.2%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**25.2%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**IN** | |

---

**Comment for Reporting Person:** Rows 8, 10 and 11. Includes 98,789 shares of Common Stock that are directly beneficially owned by the Trust. Includes 15,544,674 shares of Common Stock that are directly beneficially owned by Financial LP.
Row 13. Based on 63,001,759 shares of common stock outstanding on July 24, 2025, as disclosed in Hilltop's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that was filed by Hilltop with the SEC on July 25, 2025.

| **CUSIP No.** | **432748101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond A Financial, LP** | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond A Financial, LP** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Row 13. Based on 63,001,759 shares of common stock outstanding on July 24, 2025, as disclosed in Hilltop's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that was filed by Hilltop with the SEC on July 25, 2025.

| **CUSIP No.** | **432748101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP** | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Rows 8, 10 and 11. Includes 15,544,674 shares of Common Stock that are directly beneficially owned by Financial LP.
Row 13. Based on 63,001,759 shares of common stock outstanding on July 24, 2025, as disclosed in Hilltop's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that was filed by Hilltop with the SEC on July 25, 2025.

| **CUSIP No.** | **432748101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC** | Name of reporting person<br>**Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**15544674.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**15544674.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**24.7%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Rows 8, 10 and 11. Includes 15,544,674 shares of Common Stock that are directly beneficially owned by Financial LP.
Row 13. Based on 63,001,759 shares of common stock outstanding on July 24, 2025, as disclosed in Hilltop's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that was filed by Hilltop with the SEC on July 25, 2025.

| **CUSIP No.** | **432748101** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Turtle Creek Revocable Trust** | Name of reporting person<br>**Turtle Creek Revocable Trust** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[x] (a)<br>[ ] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**OO** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**TEXAS** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**98789.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**98789.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**98789.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**98789.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.2%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**0.2%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** Row 13. Based on 63,001,759 shares of common stock outstanding on July 24, 2025, as disclosed in Hilltop's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that was filed by Hilltop with the SEC on July 25, 2025.

**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
HILLTOP HOLDINGS INC.

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
6565 HILLCREST AVE., DALLAS, TX, 75205

This Amendment No. 20 to Schedule 13D (this "Amendment") relates to shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), of Hilltop Holdings Inc., a Maryland corporation ("Hilltop"). This Amendment amends the Schedule 13D, as previously amended, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by Gerald J. Ford, a United States citizen, Diamond A Financial, LP, a Texas limited partnership, Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP, a Texas limited partnership, Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and Turtle Creek Revocable Trust by furnishing the information set forth below. Except as otherwise specified in this Amendment, all previous Items are unchanged. Capitalized terms used herein which are not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Schedule 13D, as previously amended, filed with the SEC.

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

Item 4 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

The information set forth in Item 6 of this Amendment is incorporated by reference into this Item 4.

**Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.**

Item 6 is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

As previously reported in Amendment No. 17 to Schedule 13D filed with the SEC on July 8, 2025, certain of Mr. Ford's children (the "First Family") filed a lawsuit in the First Division of the Business Court of Texas against the Reporting Persons (the "Litigation").  In connection with the Litigation, on August 6, 2025, the Reporting Persons and the First Family agreed to negotiate in good faith to enter into a definitive settlement agreement, which would, among other things: (i) transfer control over, including the ability to exercise voting and dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock held by, Financial LP to the First Family; and (ii) effect the redemption of all of Mr. Ford's equity interests in Financial LP in partial consideration for Mr. Ford receiving 21.6% of the shares of Common Stock held by Financial LP.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Gerald J. Ford

**Signature:** /s/ Gerald J. Ford

**Name/Title:** Gerald J. Ford

**Date:** 08/08/2025

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Diamond A Financial, LP

**Signature:** Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP

**Name/Title:** General Partner

**Date:** 08/08/2025

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Diamond HTH Stock Company, LP

**Signature:** Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC

**Name/Title:** General Partner

**Date:** 08/08/2025

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Diamond HTH Stock Company GP, LLC

**Signature:** /s/ Gerald J. Ford

**Name/Title:** Gerald J. Ford, Sole Member

**Date:** 08/08/2025

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Turtle Creek Revocable Trust

**Signature:** /s/ Gerald J. Ford

**Name/Title:** Gerald J. Ford, Trustee

**Date:** 08/08/2025