APA EVP Warnica reports RSU vesting, tax share withholding

APA Corp executive Kimberly O. Warnica reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

APA Corp executive Kimberly O. Warnica reported routine equity compensation activity. On 02/01/2026, 5,981 restricted stock units vested under the employer plan and were converted into 5,981 shares of APA common stock at an exercise price of $0, with vesting scheduled to occur ratably over three years.

To cover required tax withholding on this vesting, 2,616 common shares were withheld at a price of $26.41 per share, leaving 3,365 APA common shares held directly after the transactions. Following the derivative transaction, Warnica directly beneficially owned 30,284 restricted stock/units.

Insider Trade Summary

5,981 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Warnica Kimberly O.

Role EVP, CLO & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock / Units	5,981	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	5,981	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,616	$26.41	$69K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock / Units — 30,284 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 3,365 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Vesting on 02/01/2026 of restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.
2. F2. Shares withheld to cover required tax withholding on vesting of restricted stock.
3. F3. With tandem tax withholding right.
4. F4. One share of APA common stock for each restricted stock unit.

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What insider transaction did APA (APA) report for Kimberly O. Warnica?

APA reported that executive Kimberly O. Warnica had 5,981 restricted stock units vest on 02/01/2026, converting into 5,981 shares of APA common stock. This reflects routine equity compensation vesting under the employer plan rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many APA shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows 2,616 APA common shares were withheld to cover required tax withholding on the vesting of restricted stock. These shares were withheld at a price of $26.41 per share, reducing the net number of shares retained from the vesting event.

How many APA common shares does Kimberly O. Warnica hold after this transaction?

After the reported transactions, Kimberly O. Warnica directly held 3,365 APA common shares. This balance reflects the 5,981 vested shares minus 2,616 shares withheld for taxes, as disclosed in the Form 4 non-derivative securities table.

What derivative securities are reported for Kimberly O. Warnica at APA?

The filing reports restricted stock/units as derivative securities for Kimberly O. Warnica. After the 5,981 units vested and converted into common stock at an exercise price of $0, she beneficially owned 30,284 restricted stock/units directly, according to the derivative securities table.

Is the APA (APA) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale by Kimberly O. Warnica?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market discretionary sale. It reports vesting of 5,981 restricted stock units and 2,616 shares withheld to cover tax obligations, which is a standard administrative step tied to equity compensation, rather than a voluntary stock sale decision.

What role does Kimberly O. Warnica hold at APA Corp in this Form 4?

Kimberly O. Warnica is identified as an officer of APA Corp with the title EVP, CLO & Secretary. Her position classifies her as a Section 16 reporting person, requiring disclosure of equity compensation-related transactions like restricted stock unit vesting and tax-share withholding.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/02/2026 - 04:17 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Warnica Kimberly O.

(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)
	EVP, CLO & Secretary

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

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
Common Stock	02/01/2026		M(1)		5,981	A	$0	5,981	D
Common Stock	02/01/2026		F(2)		2,616	D	$26.41	3,365	D

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(3)	$0(4)	02/01/2026		M			5,981	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	5,981	$0	30,284	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vesting on 02/01/2026 of restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.

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

3. With tandem tax withholding right.

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

Remarks:

	Kyle W. Funderburk, Attorney-in-Fact for Kimberly O. Warnica	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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