Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) CFO reports 792-share deferred stock distribution

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation executive Beth W. Cooper, Executive VP & CFO, reported a routine equity transaction involving company stock. On January 6, 2026, she received 792 shares of Chesapeake Utilities common stock in settlement of an equal number of deferred stock units under the company’s Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, with no purchase or sale taking place. The filing shows a price of $122.11 per share for this distribution and indicates that she beneficially owns 91,033 shares directly and 14,202 shares indirectly through a 401k plan. The totals include shares and deferred stock units accumulated since the last filing through dividend reinvestment programs, and the deferred stock units are to be settled one-for-one in 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^*

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)
01/06/2026

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	01/06/2026		M		792(1)	A	$122.11	91,033(2)(3)	D
Common Stock								14,202(4)	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. On January 6th, 2026, the reporting person received a distribution of 792 shares of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation ("CPK") common stock in settlement of an equal number of deferred stock units held pursuant to the CPK Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. No purchase or sale occurred.

2. Includes 16 shares for the reporting person that were acquired since last filing through reinvestment of dividends under Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan.

3. Includes 28,115 deferred stock units of which 303 were acquired for the reporting person since the last filing through reinvestment of dividends pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan. Deferred stock units will be settled on a one-for-one basis in common stock.

4. Includes 149 shares for the reporting person that were acquired since last filing through reinvestment of dividends.

Remarks:

	/s/ Beth W. Cooper	01/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

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

The reporting person, Executive VP & CFO Beth W. Cooper, reported receiving 792 shares of Chesapeake Utilities common stock on January 6, 2026 in settlement of an equal number of deferred stock units under the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. The filing states that no purchase or sale occurred.

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

After the reported transaction, Beth W. Cooper beneficially owns 91,033 shares of Chesapeake Utilities common stock directly and 14,202 shares indirectly through a 401k Plan, as disclosed in the filing.

What is the significance of the 792-share distribution reported by Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)?

The 792-share distribution represents settlement of previously awarded deferred stock units under the company’s Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. According to the explanation, it is an equity distribution and not a market purchase or sale of Chesapeake Utilities common stock.

What role does Beth W. Cooper hold at Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) according to the Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies Beth W. Cooper as an officer of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, specifically serving as Executive VP & CFO.

How are dividend reinvestments reflected in Beth W. Cooper’s Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) holdings?

The notes explain that her reported holdings include 16 shares acquired since the last filing through a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan, 28,115 deferred stock units of which 303 were acquired via dividend reinvestment, and 149 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, all tied to Chesapeake Utilities stock.

What does the Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) filing say about the deferred stock units held by Beth W. Cooper?

The filing states that Beth W. Cooper holds 28,115 deferred stock units, and that these units will be settled on a one-for-one basis in common stock. The 792-share distribution on January 6, 2026 settled an equal number of such units.