Archrock (AROC) director receives 5,313 restricted shares with 2026 vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Archrock, Inc. reported that director James H. Lytal received an award of 5,313 shares of restricted common stock on January 29, 2026 under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, at a stated price of $0 per share.

The restricted stock vests in four equal 25% installments on the grant date and on June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026, and is subject to potential forfeiture or accelerated vesting under specified conditions. Following this grant, Lytal directly holds 131,728 shares of Archrock common stock.

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^*

LYTAL JAMES H

(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 insider transaction did Archrock (AROC) disclose for James H. Lytal?

Archrock disclosed that director James H. Lytal received an award of 5,313 shares of restricted common stock on January 29, 2026. The grant was made under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan and was reported as an acquisition at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many Archrock (AROC) shares does James H. Lytal own after this grant?

After the restricted stock grant, James H. Lytal directly owns 131,728 shares of Archrock common stock. This total reflects the addition of 5,313 restricted shares awarded on January 29, 2026 under the company’s 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, subject to future vesting conditions.

What is the vesting schedule for James H. Lytal’s new Archrock (AROC) restricted shares?

The 5,313 restricted shares granted to James H. Lytal vest in four equal 25% installments. Vesting occurs on the grant date and on June 1, September 1, and December 1, 2026. The award may be forfeited or vest early upon certain events in the award documentation.

At what price were James H. Lytal’s Archrock (AROC) restricted shares granted?

The 5,313 restricted shares were reported with a transaction price of $0 per share, consistent with an equity compensation grant. This reflects a stock award under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan rather than an open-market purchase or sale for cash consideration.

Under which plan were the new Archrock (AROC) restricted shares granted to James H. Lytal?

The award to James H. Lytal was granted under the Archrock, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan provides for restricted stock grants that vest over time and can be forfeited or accelerate based on specific events described in the related Award Notice and Agreement.

What role does James H. Lytal hold at Archrock (AROC) in this Form 4 filing?

In the filing, James H. Lytal is identified as a director of Archrock, Inc. He is not listed as an officer or 10% owner. The reported transaction concerns a director equity compensation grant of 5,313 restricted shares, increasing his directly held common stock position.