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Blackstone entities (APC) net purchase 75K ARKO Petroleum Class A shares

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Entities affiliated with Blackstone reported mixed open-market trades in ARKO Petroleum Corp. Class A Common Stock. On February 12, they purchased 100,000 shares at a weighted average price of $17.66 per share, increasing indirect holdings to 150,000 shares. On March 3, they sold 25,000 shares at $19.00 per share, leaving 125,000 indirectly held shares. The filing explains that various Blackstone entities may be deemed to share indirect voting and dispositive power and that each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

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Insider Blackstone Holdings I L.P., Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., Blackstone Inc., Blackstone Group Management L.L.C., SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A
Role null | null | null | null | null
Bought 100,000 shs ($1.77M)
Sold 25,000 shs ($475K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock 25,000 $19.00 $475K
Purchase Class A Common Stock 100,000 $17.66 $1.77M
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 125,000 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects Class A Common Shares ("Class A Shares") of ARKO Petroleum Corp. (the "Issuer") held by funds and accounts over which Blackstone Holdings I L.P. may be deemed to have indirect voting and dispositive power. Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings I L.P. Blackstone Inc. is the sole member of Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone Inc. is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstone's senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person has responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by another Reporting Person. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the other Reporting Persons, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein, and, pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the Reporting Persons states that the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These Class A Shares were purchased in multiple transactions ranging from $17.25 to $17.87, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares of Class A Common Stock purchased at each separate price in the range set forth in this footnote.
Open-market sale 25,000 shares at $19.00 Class A Common Stock sale on March 3
Open-market purchase 100,000 shares at $17.66 Weighted average purchase price on February 12
Holdings after purchase 150,000 shares Indirect Class A holdings after February 12 trades
Holdings after sale 125,000 shares Indirect Class A holdings after March 3 sale
Net share change 75,000 shares Net of 100,000 bought and 25,000 sold
Class A Common Shares financial
"Reflects Class A Common Shares ("Class A Shares") of ARKO Petroleum Corp."
A Class A common share is a specific type of ordinary company share that represents an ownership stake and usually carries particular voting rights or payout priorities compared with other share classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, how dividends or liquidation proceeds might be distributed, and how easily the shares trade — like choosing between car models where one has extra features (more control) and another focuses on price or availability (liquidity).
indirect voting and dispositive power financial
"held by funds and accounts over which Blackstone Holdings I L.P. may be deemed to have indirect voting and dispositive power"
beneficial ownership financial
"Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the other Reporting Persons"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein"
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Blackstone Holdings I L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSTONE INC.
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARKO Petroleum Corp. [ APC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock02/12/2026P100,000D$17.66(4)150,000ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
Class A Common Stock03/03/2026S25,000D$19125,000ISee Footnotes(1)(2)(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Blackstone Holdings I L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSTONE INC.
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSTONE INC.
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Blackstone Inc.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Blackstone Group Management L.L.C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSTONE INC.
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSTONE INC.
345 PARK AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10154

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects Class A Common Shares ("Class A Shares") of ARKO Petroleum Corp. (the "Issuer") held by funds and accounts over which Blackstone Holdings I L.P. may be deemed to have indirect voting and dispositive power. Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. is the general partner of Blackstone Holdings I L.P. Blackstone Inc. is the sole member of Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone Inc. is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstone's senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman.
2. Information with respect to each of the Reporting Persons is given solely by such Reporting Person, and no Reporting Person has responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied by another Reporting Person.
3. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the other Reporting Persons, except to the extent of such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein, and, pursuant to Rule 16a-1(a)(4) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each of the Reporting Persons states that the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These Class A Shares were purchased in multiple transactions ranging from $17.25 to $17.87, inclusive. The Reporting Persons undertake to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares of Class A Common Stock purchased at each separate price in the range set forth in this footnote.
BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I L.P., By: Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., its general partner, By: /s/ Victoria Portnoy, Name: Victoria Portnoy, Title: Managing Director - Assistant Secretary05/11/2026
BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I/II GP L.L.C., By: /s/ Victoria Portnoy, Name: Victoria Portnoy, Title: Managing Director - Assistant Secretary05/11/2026
BLACKSTONE INC., By: /s/ Victoria Portnoy, Name: Victoria Portnoy, Title: Managing Director - Assistant Secretary05/11/2026
BLACKSTONE GROUP MANAGEMENT L.L.C., By: /s/ Victoria Portnoy, Name: Victoria Portnoy, Title: Managing Director - Assistant Secretary05/11/2026
By: /s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman, Name: Stephen A. Schwarzman05/11/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Blackstone entities report in ARKO Petroleum Corp. (APC)?

Blackstone-affiliated entities reported one open-market purchase and one open-market sale of ARKO Petroleum Class A Common Stock. They bought 100,000 shares on February 12 and sold 25,000 shares on March 3, resulting in 125,000 shares indirectly held after the sale.

How many ARKO Petroleum (APC) shares did Blackstone entities buy and at what price?

They purchased 100,000 Class A Common Shares of ARKO Petroleum on February 12 in open-market transactions. The weighted average purchase price was $17.66 per share, with individual trades executed between $17.25 and $17.87, as described in the weighted-average pricing footnote.

How many ARKO Petroleum (APC) shares did Blackstone entities sell and at what price?

They sold 25,000 Class A Common Shares of ARKO Petroleum on March 3 in an open-market transaction. The reported sale price was $19.00 per share, and the filing notes these holdings are reported as indirect ownership by Blackstone-affiliated entities.

What are Blackstone entities’ ARKO Petroleum (APC) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported March 3 sale, Blackstone-affiliated entities indirectly held 125,000 Class A Common Shares of ARKO Petroleum. Earlier, following the February 12 purchase, reported indirect holdings were 150,000 shares, showing a net increase of 75,000 shares across both transactions.

How do Blackstone entities describe their ownership and control of ARKO Petroleum (APC) shares?

The filing states that funds and accounts over which Blackstone Holdings I L.P. may be deemed to have indirect voting and dispositive power hold the shares. Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of securities held by others, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.

What does the weighted average price footnote mean in the ARKO Petroleum (APC) Form 4?

The footnote explains the $17.66 price is a weighted average for multiple February 12 purchase trades. Those trades occurred within a $17.25 to $17.87 range, and the reporting persons will provide full price-by-trade details upon request to the issuer, shareholders, or SEC staff.