CFO at Chesapeake Utilities (NYSE: CPK) receives 7,557-share award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corp executive Beth W. Cooper reported an equity award of common stock. As Executive VP & CFO, she acquired 7,557 shares of Chesapeake Utilities common stock on grant or award terms valued at $135.05 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 98,590 shares.

A footnote explains that a portion of the granted shares will be withheld later to cover tax liabilities, which will be detailed in an amended or subsequent Form 4. Cooper also reports indirect ownership of 14,202 common shares through a 401(k) plan.

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^*

Cooper Beth W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

500 ENERGY LANE

(Street)

DOVER DE 19901

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP [ CPK ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive VP & CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

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	02/24/2026		A		7,557(1)	A	$135.05	98,590(2)	D
Common Stock								14,202	I	401k Plan

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. A portion of these shares will be withheld to account for the payment of the tax liability associated with the issuance of the shares. Such tax liability has not been determined. The tax liability, when determined, will be reflected on an amendment to this Form 4 or a subsequently filed Form 4.

2. Includes 28,115 deferred stock units that will be settled on a one-for-one basis in common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Beth W. Cooper	02/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) report for Beth W. Cooper?

Chesapeake Utilities reported that Executive VP & CFO Beth W. Cooper received a grant of 7,557 shares of common stock. The shares were awarded at a reference value of $135.05 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 98,590 shares.

Was Beth W. Cooper’s Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) share transaction a purchase or an award?

The transaction was an equity award, not an open-market purchase. Form 4 classifies it as an acquisition under a grant or award, meaning the shares were issued as compensation rather than bought by Cooper in the market.

How many Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) shares does Beth W. Cooper hold after this Form 4?

After the award, Beth W. Cooper directly holds 98,590 Chesapeake Utilities common shares. She also indirectly holds 14,202 common shares through a 401(k) plan, giving her a combined reported interest across direct and indirect ownership accounts.

What tax-related information is disclosed in Beth W. Cooper’s Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Form 4?

A footnote states that a portion of the awarded shares will be withheld to pay the related tax liability. The exact tax amount is not yet determined and will be reported in an amended Form 4 or a future Form 4 filing.

Does Beth W. Cooper’s Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Form 4 mention deferred stock units?

Yes. A footnote explains that her reported holdings include 28,115 deferred stock units that will be settled one-for-one in common stock. These units add to her overall economic interest beyond currently issued and outstanding common shares.

How is Beth W. Cooper’s indirect ownership in Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) structured?

The filing shows 14,202 common shares of Chesapeake Utilities held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This indirect position is reported separately from her directly held 98,590 shares, reflecting retirement-plan-based ownership rather than standard brokerage holdings.