Evergy (EVRG) VP Matthew Gummig reports stock grants and tax share disposals

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evergy, Inc. vice president and CAO Matthew B. Gummig reported multiple equity-related transactions on March 1, 2026. He acquired 608 restricted stock units as a grant, and 156 restricted stock units were converted into 156 shares of common stock. He also received 439 shares of common stock in settlement of performance shares. To cover withholding taxes on these equity vestings and settlements, 129 shares and 55 shares of common stock were relinquished back to Evergy at a price of $83.66 per share, rather than sold on the open market.

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^*

Gummig Matthew B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EVERGY, INC.

1200 MAIN STREET

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MO 64105

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Evergy, Inc. [ EVRG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VICE PRESIDENT & CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		A		439(1)	A	$0	1,014(2)	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		129(3)	D	$83.66	885	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		156(4)	A	$0(5)	1,041	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		55(6)	D	$83.66	986	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 Stock Units	(5)	03/01/2026		M			156(4)	(7)	(7)	Common Stock	156	$0	3,832(8)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	03/01/2026		A		608		(7)	(7)	Common Stock	608	$0	4,440	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of common stock in settlement of performance shares.

2. Includes 4 shares acquired through reinvestment of dividends.

3. Relinquished to Evergy, Inc. ("Evergy") for withholding taxes incident to settlement of performance share units on March 1, 2026.

4. Reflects vesting of 138 restricted stock units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units).

5. Restricted stock units convert to stock on a one-for-one basis.

6. Relinquished to Evergy for withholding taxes incident to the vesting of restricted stock units on March 1, 2026.

7. Of the total restricted stock units reported, and subject to, in general, continued employment, (i) 792 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on December 1, 2026, (ii) 349 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2027, (iii) 792 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on December 1, 2027, (iv) 270 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2028, and (v) 1,482 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on May 1, 2028, and (vi) 608 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2029.

8. Includes 37 restricted stock units acquired through reinvestment of dividends.

	Executed on behalf of Matthew B. Gummig by Christie Dasek-Kaine, attorney-in-fact	03/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Evergy (EVRG) report for Matthew B. Gummig on March 1, 2026?

Evergy reported that Matthew B. Gummig acquired restricted stock units and common shares, and relinquished some shares to cover taxes. Activity included RSU vesting, performance share settlement into stock, and tax-withholding dispositions back to Evergy rather than open-market sales.

How many restricted stock units did Evergy (EVRG) grant to Matthew B. Gummig?

Matthew B. Gummig received a grant of 608 restricted stock units at no cash cost. Additional RSUs vested and converted into common stock, and some units included shares accumulated through dividend reinvestment, as noted in the footnotes describing vesting and dividend-related adjustments.

What common stock awards did Matthew B. Gummig receive from Evergy (EVRG)?

He received 439 shares of Evergy common stock as an award in settlement of performance shares. Another 156 shares were issued upon conversion of restricted stock units, reflecting equity compensation linked to prior grants and performance-related awards described in the filing’s footnotes.

Were any of Matthew B. Gummig’s Evergy (EVRG) share dispositions open-market sales?

The filing describes share dispositions coded as tax-withholding events. Specifically, 129 shares and 55 shares of common stock were relinquished to Evergy to satisfy withholding taxes related to performance share and restricted stock unit settlements, rather than being sold in open-market transactions.

At what price were Evergy (EVRG) shares used for tax withholding valued?

Shares relinquished for tax withholding were valued at $83.66 per share. This price applied to the 129-share and 55-share tax-withholding dispositions, which were delivered back to Evergy to cover tax obligations arising from equity award vesting and settlement on March 1, 2026.

How do Evergy (EVRG) restricted stock units convert to common stock for Matthew B. Gummig?

The filing notes that Evergy restricted stock units convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Some RSUs include additional units from reinvested dividends, and specific vesting schedules extend through various dates in 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject generally to continued employment conditions.