What was Robert P. Rayphole’s APA share ownership after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Rayphole directly owned 17,289 shares of APA common stock. He also had an indirect holding of 1,534.602 shares described as "Held by Trustee NQ Plan," reflecting shares held through a nonqualified plan trustee.

APA Corp (APA) VP Rayphole logs stock and RSU award transactions

Q: What insider activity did APA (APA) report for Robert P. Rayphole in January 2026?

APA reported that VP, CAO & Controller Robert P. Rayphole had several equity award–related transactions in early January 2026, including restricted stock units converting into APA common stock at $0 exercise price and related dispositions of shares at $25.36 per share, plus shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vesting.

Q: How many APA common shares did Robert P. Rayphole dispose of and at what price?

The filing shows Rayphole disposed of 948 shares of APA common stock at $25.36 per share on January 2, 2026, and 880 shares at $25.36 per share on January 4, 2026. An additional 322 shares were withheld at $25.36 per share to cover required tax withholding in connection with vesting restricted stock.

Q: Why were some of Robert P. Rayphole’s APA shares withheld in these transactions?

According to the footnotes, 322 APA shares were withheld on January 4, 2026 to cover required tax withholding triggered by the vesting of restricted stock. The filing also notes a tandem tax withholding right associated with certain restricted stock unit awards.

Q: What role does Robert P. Rayphole hold at APA Corp in this Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, Robert P. Rayphole is identified as an officer of APA Corp, serving as VP CAO & Controller . The transactions reported reflect activity in his equity compensation and related APA common stock holdings.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

APA Corp executive Robert P. Rayphole, VP, CAO & Controller, reported multiple equity award–related transactions in APA common stock and restricted stock units in early January 2026. On January 2, 2026, 948 restricted stock units converted at $0 into 948 shares of common stock, followed by a disposition of 948 shares at $25.36 per share. On January 4, 2026, additional restricted stock units converted at $0 into 880 and 720 common shares, with 880 shares disposed of at $25.36 and 322 shares withheld at $25.36 to cover required tax withholding.

After these transactions, Rayphole directly owned 17,289 shares of APA common stock and indirectly held 1,534.602 shares through a trustee for an NQ plan. Footnotes explain that some units are cash‑settled equivalents of common stock and that vesting under employer plans occurs ratably over three years, with certain awards carrying tandem tax withholding rights.

Insider Trade Summary

2,548 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 10 txns

Insider Rayphole Robert P.

Role VP CAO & Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock / Units	880	$0.00	--
Exercise	Restricted Stock / Units	720	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	880	$0.00	--
Disposition	Common Stock	880	$25.36	$22K
Exercise	Common Stock	720	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	322	$25.36	$8K
Exercise	Restricted Stock / Units	948	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	948	$0.00	--
Disposition	Common Stock	948	$25.36	$24K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock / Units — 9,022 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 17,771 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,534.602 shares (Indirect, Held by Trustee NQ Plan)

Footnotes (1)

RSU vesting under 2022 Performance Program under 2016 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan to be settled in cash only. 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 01/04/2026 of cash-based restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years. Vesting on 01/04/2026 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. One share of APA common stock for each restricted stock unit.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

01/06/2026 - 04:02 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rayphole Robert P.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2000 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S

SUITE 200

(Street)

HOUSTON

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)
	VP CAO & Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	01/02/2026		M⁽¹⁾		948	A	$0	17,839	D
Common Stock	01/02/2026		D⁽²⁾		948	D	$25.36	16,891	D
Common Stock	01/04/2026		M		880	A	$0⁽²⁾	17,771	D
Common Stock	01/04/2026		D⁽³⁾		880	D	$25.36	16,891	D
Common Stock	01/04/2026		M⁽⁴⁾		720	A	$0	17,611	D
Common Stock	01/04/2026		F⁽⁵⁾		322	D	$25.36	17,289	D
Common Stock								1,534.602	I	Held by Trustee NQ Plan

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock / Units⁽⁶⁾	$0⁽²⁾	01/02/2026		M			948	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	948	$0	9,902	D
Restricted Stock / Units⁽⁶⁾	$0⁽²⁾	01/04/2026		M			880	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	880	$0⁽²⁾	9,022	D
Restricted Stock / Units⁽⁶⁾	$0⁽⁷⁾	01/04/2026		M			720	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	720	$0	8,302	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. RSU vesting under 2022 Performance Program under 2016 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan to be settled in cash only.

2. Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of the Issuer's common stock and can only be settled in cash.

3. Vesting on 01/04/2026 of cash-based restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.

4. Vesting on 01/04/2026 of restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.

5. Shares withheld to cover required tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock.

6. With tandem tax withholding right.

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

Remarks:

	Kyle W. Funderburk, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert P. Rayphole	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did APA (APA) report for Robert P. Rayphole in January 2026?

APA reported that VP, CAO & Controller Robert P. Rayphole had several equity award–related transactions in early January 2026, including restricted stock units converting into APA common stock at $0 exercise price and related dispositions of shares at $25.36 per share, plus shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vesting.

How many APA common shares did Robert P. Rayphole dispose of and at what price?

The filing shows Rayphole disposed of 948 shares of APA common stock at $25.36 per share on January 2, 2026, and 880 shares at $25.36 per share on January 4, 2026. An additional 322 shares were withheld at $25.36 per share to cover required tax withholding in connection with vesting restricted stock.

How were APA restricted stock units treated in Robert P. Rayphole’s transactions?

The filing states that each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one APA common share. Certain units under the 2022 Performance Program can only be settled in cash, while other restricted stock units vest under the employer plan, generally with vesting occurring ratably over three years and, in some cases, delivering APA common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Why were some of Robert P. Rayphole’s APA shares withheld in these transactions?

According to the footnotes, 322 APA shares were withheld on January 4, 2026 to cover required tax withholding triggered by the vesting of restricted stock. The filing also notes a tandem tax withholding right associated with certain restricted stock unit awards.

What role does Robert P. Rayphole hold at APA Corp in this Form 4 filing?

In this Form 4, Robert P. Rayphole is identified as an officer of APA Corp, serving as VP CAO & Controller. The transactions reported reflect activity in his equity compensation and related APA common stock holdings.