Form 4: APA Corp Executive's RSU Vesting & Share Sales

APA Corp Executive VP of Exploration, Tracey K. Henderson, reported the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent sale of shares to cover tax obligations and other dispositions.

Summary

• Tracey K. Henderson, Executive VP Exploration of APA Corp, reported multiple transactions on January 8, 2026.
• 3,459 cash-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested under an employer plan. These units are the economic equivalent of one share of common stock but are settled only in cash.
• 5,188 stock-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested under an employer plan, resulting in the acquisition of 5,188 shares of APA Corp common stock.
• Separately, 3,459 shares of common stock were acquired at a price of $0 and subsequently disposed of at $25.37 per share.
• An additional 2,042 shares of common stock were disposed of at $25.37 per share to cover required tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock.
• Following these transactions, Henderson's direct beneficial ownership of common stock is 46,992 shares, and derivative securities (RSUs) is 50,442 units.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The filing reports routine executive compensation events, specifically the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent share dispositions for tax purposes and other sales, which is a standard practice and generally positive for the executive.

Positives

• The vesting of 3,459 cash-based Restricted Stock Units and 5,188 stock-based Restricted Stock Units represents compensation realized by the executive.
• The acquisition of 5,188 shares of common stock increases the executive's direct equity stake before tax withholding.

Negatives

• The disposition of 3,459 shares of common stock reduces the executive's direct equity holdings.
• The disposition of 2,042 shares for tax withholding also reduces the executive's direct equity holdings.

Future Outlook

N/A

Industry Context

N/A

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The transactions represent routine insider activity and are unlikely to have a significant direct impact on the broader shareholder base.
• Executive (Tracey K. Henderson): The vesting of RSUs and subsequent share sales represent the realization of compensation, impacting the executive's personal wealth and direct equity holdings in the company.

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Keywords

APA Corp, Tracey K. Henderson, Form 4, Insider Transaction, Restricted Stock Units, Executive Compensation, Share Sale, Tax Withholding