Alliance Resource (ARLP) SVP granted 29,211 restricted units vesting in 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alliance Resource Partners Senior Vice President of Sales Timothy J. Whelan reported an equity award of restricted units. On January 27, 2026, he was credited with 29,211 restricted units, which convert into common units on a 1-for-1 basis under the Long-Term Incentive Plan.

The Compensation Committee determined on that date that vesting requirements for 2023 grants had been satisfied, and the restricted units vested effective January 1, 2026. Following these transactions, Whelan directly holds 93,850 common units and 29,211 restricted units.

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^*

Whelan Timothy J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1717 SOUTH BOULDER AVENUE

SUITE 400

(Street)

TULSA OK 74119

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS LP [ ARLP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SALES

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

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 unit								93,850	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 unit	(1)	01/27/2026		A		29,211		(2)	(3)	Common unit	29,211	(3)	29,211	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1 for 1

2. On January 27, 2026, the Compensation Committee determined that the vesting requirements for grants issued in 2023 under the Long-Term Incentive Plan had been satisfied, and the number of restricted units was finalized. The restricted units vested effective January 1, 2026.

3. Not applicable

	/s/ Timothy Whelan, by Kenneth Hemm, pursuant to power of attorney dated February 6, 2018	01/29/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ARLP executive Timothy J. Whelan report?

Timothy J. Whelan reported receiving 29,211 restricted units, tied to prior 2023 grants under the Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units convert into common units on a 1-for-1 basis and vested effective January 1, 2026 after Compensation Committee approval.

When did ARLP confirm vesting of Timothy Whelan’s restricted units?

On January 27, 2026, the Compensation Committee determined that vesting requirements for 2023 grants were satisfied. At that time, the number of restricted units was finalized and confirmed as vested effective January 1, 2026, according to the Long-Term Incentive Plan terms.

How many ARLP restricted units did Timothy Whelan receive in this filing?

He received 29,211 restricted units reported as an acquisition at a price of zero. These restricted units relate to 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan grants and convert into common units on a 1-for-1 basis once vested, as described in the filing footnotes.

What is Timothy Whelan’s ARLP common unit holding after this transaction?

After the reported transactions, Timothy J. Whelan beneficially owns 93,850 ARLP common units directly. He also holds 29,211 restricted units, which are a separate derivative security that converts into common units on a 1-for-1 basis when settled.

What role does Timothy J. Whelan hold at Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP)?

Timothy J. Whelan serves as Senior Vice President, Sales at Alliance Resource Partners. His role is noted in the insider report, which also classifies him as an officer but not a director or 10% beneficial owner of the company’s units.

What does the 1-for-1 notation mean for ARLP restricted units in this Form 4?

The 1-for-1 notation indicates each restricted unit is exchangeable for one common unit. This clarifies that the 29,211 restricted units represent rights to receive an equal number of common units upon settlement, consistent with the Long-Term Incentive Plan terms.