Director at Archrock (NYSE: AROC) receives 5,313-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Archrock, Inc. director Anne-Marie Ainsworth received an equity grant of 5,313 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan on January 29, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0 per share, reflecting a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.

After this grant, Ainsworth beneficially owns 131,728 shares of Archrock common stock in direct form. The restricted stock vests in four equal 25% installments on the grant date and on June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026, and may be forfeited or vest early if certain conditions described in the award documents occur.

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^*

Ainsworth Anne-Marie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9807 KATY FREEWAY

SUITE 100

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Archrock, Inc. [ AROC ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

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	01/29/2026		A(1)		5,313	A	$0	131,728	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. This award represents a grant of restricted stock under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan subject to twenty-five percent (25%) vesting on each of the date of grant and June 1, September 1 and December 1, 2026. The award is subject to forfeiture or accelerated vesting pursuant to certain events as set out in the Award Notice and Agreement.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Andrew Gratz, Attorney-in-Fact	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Archrock (AROC) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Archrock reported that director Anne-Marie Ainsworth received a grant of 5,313 shares of restricted common stock on January 29, 2026 as part of equity compensation, increasing her directly held beneficial ownership to 131,728 shares after the transaction.

How many Archrock (AROC) shares did the director receive and at what price?

Director Anne-Marie Ainsworth was granted 5,313 shares of Archrock common stock at a stated price of $0 per share. This indicates a board-approved equity compensation award rather than a purchase in the open market or a sale of existing holdings.

How many Archrock (AROC) shares does Anne-Marie Ainsworth own after this grant?

Following the restricted stock grant, Anne-Marie Ainsworth beneficially owns 131,728 shares of Archrock common stock directly. This figure reflects her holdings after the 5,313-share award was added and is the total reported in this insider ownership update.

How does the restricted stock granted to the Archrock (AROC) director vest?

The 5,313-share restricted stock award vests in four equal 25% installments. Vesting occurs on the date of grant and on June 1, 2026, September 1, 2026, and December 1, 2026, aligning the director’s compensation with multi-date service and performance expectations.

Are there forfeiture or acceleration conditions on the Archrock (AROC) restricted stock grant?

Yes. The filing notes the restricted stock is subject to potential forfeiture or accelerated vesting upon certain events. These detailed conditions are contained in the related Award Notice and Agreement governing the grant under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.

Is this Archrock (AROC) Form 4 transaction a stock sale or a compensation grant?

The transaction is a compensation grant, not a sale. It is coded as an "A" (acquisition) of 5,313 restricted shares at $0 per share, reported as an award under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan to director Anne-Marie Ainsworth.