APA Corporation Announces Appointment of Robert P. Rayphole as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

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APA (Nasdaq: APA) promoted Robert P. Rayphole to vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, effective Nov. 15, 2025.

Rayphole will lead APA’s Accounting department with global oversight of financial reporting, accounting operations and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. He joined APA in 2002, was named assistant controller in 2011, and previously worked as an audit manager at Arthur Andersen from 2000 to 2002. The role was previously held by Rebecca A. Hoyt, who retired after 33 years with the company.

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• Promotion effective Nov. 15, 2025 ensures a dated transition
• Internal candidate with tenure: joined APA in 2002
• Prior finance leadership: assistant controller in 2011
• Relevant external audit experience at Arthur Andersen (2000–2002)

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• Loss of predecessor: Rebecca Hoyt retired after 33 years with the company

HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced that Robert P. Rayphole has been promoted to vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, effective Nov. 15.

Rayphole will lead APA’s Accounting department, providing global oversight of the company’s accounting organization and overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. The role of chief accounting officer and controller was previously held by Rebecca A. Hoyt, who announced her retirement earlier this year after 33 years of dedicated service with the company.

“I am pleased to welcome Rob to APA’s leadership team,” said APA Chief Financial Officer Ben Rodgers. “With his deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting and internal controls, Rob will play a key role in supporting APA’s commitment to transparency, financial accuracy and operational excellence across our global finance organization. I would also like to thank Becky for her exceptional leadership and 33 years of dedicated service to the company.”

Rayphole joined the company in 2002, earning positions of increasing responsibility, including being named assistant controller in 2011. Before joining APA, Rayphole was an audit manager at Arthur Andersen LLP, an independent accounting firm, from 2000 to 2002. He holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in accounting from Texas A&M University.

About APA
APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname and elsewhere. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com.

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FAQ

When does Robert P. Rayphole become APA's chief accounting officer (APA)?

Rayphole's promotion is effective Nov. 15, 2025.

What responsibilities will Robert P. Rayphole have as APA chief accounting officer (APA)?

He will lead global accounting, oversee financial reporting, accounting operations and U.S. GAAP and SEC compliance.

What is Robert P. Rayphole's tenure at APA (APA)?

Rayphole joined APA in 2002 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including assistant controller in 2011.

Who held the chief accounting officer and controller role before Robert Rayphole at APA (APA)?

Rebecca A. Hoyt previously held the role and retired after 33 years with the company.

Does Robert Rayphole have external audit experience relevant to APA (APA)?

Yes; he worked as an audit manager at Arthur Andersen from 2000 to 2002.

Where can investors find APA leadership updates about this management change (APA)?

Investors can refer to the company's investor communications for formal announcements and leadership disclosures.