APA Corp (NASDAQ: APA) EVP gets RSUs, options vesting over 3 years

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

APA Corp Executive VP - Administration Mark D. Maddox reported new equity awards received on 01/06/2026. He was granted 18,320 restricted stock units, each representing one share of APA common stock. These units vest in three equal installments on 02/01/2027, 01/06/2028, and 01/06/2029, and are shown at a price of $0 as they are part of compensation.

Following this grant, Maddox beneficially owned 52,855 restricted stock units directly. He was also granted a stock option for 44,871 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.88 per share, becoming exercisable ratably over three years beginning 01/06/2027. After the option grant, he directly held 44,871 derivative securities tied to APA common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Maddox Mark D

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2000 W SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY S

SUITE 200

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77042

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APA Corp [ APA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive VP - Administration

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock / Units(1)	$0(2)	01/06/2026		A		18,320		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	18,320	$0	52,855	D
Stock Option Grant	$23.88	01/06/2026		A		44,871		(4)	01/06/2036	Common Stock	44,871	$0	44,871	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. With tandem tax withholding right.

2. One share of APA common stock for each restricted stock unit.

3. Restricted stock units granted 01/06/2026 under employer plan. The units vest equally over three years on 02/01/2027, 01/06/2028, and 01/06/2029.

4. Stock options granted 01/06/2026 under employer plan. The options become exercisable ratably over three years beginning 01/06/2027.

Remarks:

	Kyle W. Funderburk, Attorney-in-Fact for Mark D Maddox	01/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did APA (APA) report for Mark D. Maddox?

On 01/06/2026, APA Executive VP - Administration Mark D. Maddox received 18,320 restricted stock units and a stock option for 44,871 shares of common stock.

How many restricted stock units did APAa0Corp grant to Mark D. Maddox?

APA Corp granted 18,320 restricted stock units to Mark D. Maddox on 01/06/2026, each unit representing one share of APA common stock.

What is the vesting schedule for Mark D. Maddoxa0APA restricted stock units?

The 18,320 restricted stock units granted to Mark D. Maddox vest in three equal installments on 02/01/2027, 01/06/2028, and 01/06/2029.

What stock options were granted to Mark D. Maddox by APA Corp?

APA Corp granted stock options for 44,871 shares of common stock to Mark D. Maddox on 01/06/2026 at an exercise price of $23.88 per share.

When do Mark D. Maddoxa0APA stock options become exercisable?

The stock options for 44,871 shares granted to Mark D. Maddox become exercisable ratably over three years, beginning on 01/06/2027 and continuing annually thereafter under the plan terms.

How many APA derivative securities does Mark D. Maddox hold after these grants?

After the reported grants, Mark D. Maddox beneficially owned 52,855 restricted stock units and 44,871 stock options, all held directly.