APA Corp (APA) CEO reports equity vesting, stock sale and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
APA Corp CEO John J. Christmann reported multiple equity-related transactions on 01/08/2026. Cash-settled restricted stock units equivalent to 15,005 shares and phantom stock units equivalent to 22,508 shares vested under the employer plans, each unit economically matching one share of common stock. Following these conversions, he acquired matching amounts of common stock at an exercise price of $0.
On the same date, he disposed of 15,005 common shares at a price of $25.37 per share and had 8,857 shares withheld at $25.37 to cover required tax withholding on the vesting. After these transactions, he directly held over 600,000 common shares, with additional indirect holdings through various trusts and benefit plans.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
37,513 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
12 txns
Insider
CHRISTMANN JOHN J
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock / Units | 15,005 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock / Units | 22,508 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 15,005 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 15,005 | $25.37 | $381K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 22,508 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 8,857 | $25.37 | $225K |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock / Units — 216,609 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 628,713.95 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,767.978 shares (Indirect, By JJC IV 1984 Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of the Issuer's common stock and can only be settled in cash. Vesting on 01/08/2026 of restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years. Shares withheld to cover required tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock. With tandem tax withholding right. Vesting on 01/08/2026 of cash-based restricted stock units under employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years. One share of APA common stock for each phantom stock unit.
FAQ
What insider activity did APA (APA) report for its CEO on 01/08/2026?
On 01/08/2026, APA Corp CEO John J. Christmann reported vesting of cash-settled restricted stock units and phantom stock units plus related common stock acquisitions and dispositions.
What equity awards vested for APA CEO John J. Christmann?
Awards included restricted stock units equivalent to 15,005 shares and phantom stock units equivalent to 22,508 shares, each economically equal to one share of APA common stock.
Are the APA restricted stock units reported by the CEO settled in stock or cash?
Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of APA common stock and can only be settled in cash, according to the footnotes.
Does this APA Form 4 indicate the CEO is a 10% owner?
The filing identifies John J. Christmann as a director and officer (CEO) of APA Corp, and it does not mark him as a 10% owner.