APA Corp (APA) president discloses RSU vesting, share sales and tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

APA Corp president Stephen J. Riney reported equity compensation activity and related share movements. On January 8, 2026, restricted stock units vested and were converted into 8,538 and 12,807 shares of APA common stock at an exercise price of $0, as shown in the derivative and non-derivative tables. On the same date, 8,538 common shares were disposed of at $25.37 per share and 5,040 shares were withheld at $25.37 to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting.

Following these transactions, Riney directly held 12,344.392 APA common shares. He also had indirect beneficial ownership of 94,681.596 shares held by the trustee of an NQ plan and 194,589 shares held by the Lisa Riney 2016 Family Trust. The filing also lists remaining restricted stock unit balances of 124,026 and 111,219 units after the reported activity.

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^*

Riney Stephen J

(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)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/08/2026

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	01/08/2026		M		8,538	A	(1)	13,115.392	D
Common Stock	01/08/2026		D(1)		8,538	D	$25.37	4,577.392	D
Common Stock	01/08/2026		M(2)		12,807	A	$0	17,384.392	D
Common Stock	01/08/2026		F(3)		5,040	D	$25.37	12,344.392	D
Common Stock								94,681.596	I	Held By Trustee of NQ Plan
Common Stock								194,589	I	Lisa Riney 2016 Family Trust

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(4)	$0(1)	01/08/2026		M			8,538	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	8,538	$0(1)	124,026	D
Restricted Stock / Units(4)	$0(6)	01/08/2026		M			12,807	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	12,807	$0	111,219	D

Explanation of Responses:

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.

2. Vesting on 01/08/2026 of restricted stock units under the employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.

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

4. With tandem tax withholding right.

5. Vesting on 01/08/2026 of cash-based restricted stock units under employer plan. Vesting occurs ratably over three years.

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

Remarks:

	Kyle W. Funderburk, Attorney-in-Fact for Stephen J. Riney	01/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did APA (APA) report for Stephen J. Riney?

The filing shows that Stephen J. Riney, President of APA Corp, had restricted stock units vest into common shares on January 8, 2026, and reported related share sales and tax withholding transactions.

How many APA common shares did Stephen J. Riney acquire and sell on January 8, 2026?

On January 8, 2026, awards corresponding to 8,538 and 12,807 shares of APA common stock became deliverable. On the same date, 8,538 shares were disposed of at $25.37 per share and 5,040 shares were withheld at $25.37 for tax purposes.

What is Stephen J. Rineys direct ownership in APA (APA) after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Stephen J. Riney directly owned 12,344.392 shares of APA Corp common stock.

What indirect APA share holdings are associated with Stephen J. Riney?

The filing lists indirect beneficial ownership of 94,681.596 APA common shares held by the trustee of an NQ plan and 194,589 shares held by the Lisa Riney 2016 Family Trust.

What does the Form 4 say about APA restricted stock units held by Stephen J. Riney?

The document notes balances of 124,026 and 111,219 restricted stock units following the transactions. Footnotes explain that each restricted stock unit is economically equivalent to one share of APA common stock, with vesting occurring ratably over three years under the employer plan.

Why were some APA shares withheld in Stephen J. Rineys Form 4?

A footnote explains that 5,040 APA common shares were withheld at $25.37 per share to cover required tax withholding arising from the vesting of restricted stock.