Form 4: APA Corp Executive Reports RSU Vesting and Stock Transactions

APA Corp's Executive VP of Exploration, Tracey K. Henderson, reported multiple transactions including the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent dispositions of common stock for tax and other purposes.

Summary

• Tracey K. Henderson, Executive VP Exploration of APA Corp, reported transactions on January 2, 2026, and January 4, 2026.
• On January 2, 2026, 19,829 cash-settled Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested under the 2022 Performance Program.
• Also on January 2, 2026, 19,829 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 and subsequently disposed of at $25.36 per share, resulting in a direct beneficial ownership of 41,329 shares of common stock following these transactions.
• On January 4, 2026, 2,768 cash-based Restricted Stock Units vested under an employer plan.
• Also on January 4, 2026, 2,768 shares of common stock were acquired at $0 and subsequently disposed of at $25.36 per share, resulting in a direct beneficial ownership of 41,329 shares of common stock following these transactions.
• Additionally on January 4, 2026, 4,151 stock-settled Restricted Stock Units vested under an employer plan, with each unit equivalent to one share of common stock.
• 1,634 shares of common stock were withheld at $25.36 per share to cover required tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock.
• Following all reported transactions, Tracey K. Henderson's direct beneficial ownership of APA Corp common stock was 43,846 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine report of insider transactions related to executive compensation and tax obligations, with no inherently positive or negative implications for the company's operational or financial performance.

Positives

• Vesting of 19,829 cash-settled Restricted Stock Units on January 2, 2026, representing compensation.
• Vesting of 2,768 cash-based Restricted Stock Units on January 4, 2026, representing compensation.
• Vesting of 4,151 stock-settled Restricted Stock Units on January 4, 2026, which increased direct beneficial ownership of common stock by 2,517 shares after tax withholding.

Negatives

• Disposition of 19,829 shares of common stock at $25.36 on January 2, 2026, reducing direct beneficial ownership.
• Disposition of 2,768 shares of common stock at $25.36 on January 4, 2026, further reducing direct beneficial ownership.
• 1,634 shares of common stock were withheld for tax purposes at $25.36 per share, reducing the net shares received from vesting.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This is a routine insider transaction filing and does not provide broader industry context. It reflects standard executive compensation practices involving equity awards.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Minor impact as these are routine compensation-related transactions by an executive, not a significant change in overall ownership or company strategy.
• Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices, which may be part of broader employee incentive programs.

Key Dates

Keywords

APA Corp, Tracey K. Henderson, SEC Form 4, Insider Trading, Restricted Stock Units, RSU Vesting, Common Stock, Executive Compensation, Stock Transactions, Tax Withholding