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Evergy (NYSE: EVRG) EVP granted shares, surrenders stock for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evergy, Inc. executive Charles A. Caisley reported multiple equity-related transactions on March 1, 2026. He acquired 3,836 shares through the exercise of restricted stock units and received a new grant of 4,535 restricted stock units, which convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis. He was also awarded 10,766 shares of common stock in settlement of performance share units. To cover withholding taxes tied to these settlements and vestings, he relinquished 2,762 and 1,711 shares of common stock at $83.66 per share to Evergy. Following these transactions, he directly owned 48,577 shares of common stock and 27,262 restricted stock units, plus additional indirect holdings through his daughter and wife.

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Insider Caisley Charles A.
Role EVP & CHIEF CUST OFFCR
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 3,836 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 4,535 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 10,766 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,762 $83.66 $231K
Exercise Common Stock 3,836 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 1,711 $83.66 $143K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 22,727 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 49,214 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 59 shares (Indirect, By Daughter)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Award of common stock in settlement of performance share units. Relinquished to Evergy, Inc. ("Evergy") for withholding taxes incident to settlement of performance share units on March 1, 2026. Reflects vesting of 3,373 restricted stock units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units). Restricted stock units convert to stock on a one-for-one basis. Relinquished to Evergy for withholding taxes incident to the vesting of restricted stock units on March 1, 2026. Of the total restricted stock units reported, and subject to, in general, continued employment, (i) 1,637 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2026, (ii) 4,371 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2027, (iii) 1,637 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2027, (iv) 4,594 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2028, (v) 9,666 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2028, and (vi) 4,535 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2029. Includes 249 restricted stock units acquired through reinvestment of dividends, a portion of which is accounted for in the current transaction.
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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Caisley Charles A.

(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)
EVP & CHIEF CUST OFFCR
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 10,766(1) A $0 49,214 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F 2,762(2) D $83.66 46,452 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 M 3,836(3) A $0(4) 50,288 D
Common Stock 03/01/2026 F 1,711(5) D $83.66 48,577 D
Common Stock 59 I By Daughter
Common Stock 418 I By Wife
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 (4) 03/01/2026 M 3,836(3) (6) (6) Common Stock 3,836 $0 22,727(7) D
Restricted Stock Units (4) 03/01/2026 A 4,535 (6) (6) Common Stock 4,535 $0 27,262 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award of common stock in settlement of performance share units.
2. Relinquished to Evergy, Inc. ("Evergy") for withholding taxes incident to settlement of performance share units on March 1, 2026.
3. Reflects vesting of 3,373 restricted stock units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units).
4. Restricted stock units convert to stock on a one-for-one basis.
5. Relinquished to Evergy for withholding taxes incident to the vesting of restricted stock units on March 1, 2026.
6. Of the total restricted stock units reported, and subject to, in general, continued employment, (i) 1,637 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2026, (ii) 4,371 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2027, (iii) 1,637 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2027, (iv) 4,594 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2028, (v) 9,666 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on October 7, 2028, and (vi) 4,535 units (plus reinvested dividends related to those units) vest on March 1, 2029.
7. Includes 249 restricted stock units acquired through reinvestment of dividends, a portion of which is accounted for in the current transaction.
Executed on behalf of Charles A. Caisley by Christie Dasek-Kaine, attorney-in-fact 03/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Evergy (EVRG) executive Charles Caisley report?

Charles Caisley reported equity awards and tax-related share surrenders. He exercised restricted stock units, received new stock and unit grants, and relinquished shares to Evergy to satisfy withholding taxes tied to performance share and restricted stock unit vesting on March 1, 2026.

How many Evergy (EVRG) shares did Charles Caisley acquire or receive?

Charles Caisley acquired or received several equity amounts. He exercised 3,836 restricted stock units into common shares, received a new grant of 4,535 restricted stock units, and was awarded 10,766 shares of common stock in settlement of performance share units on March 1, 2026.

Did Charles Caisley sell Evergy (EVRG) shares on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market sales. Instead, Caisley relinquished 2,762 and 1,711 Evergy common shares back to the company at $83.66 per share to cover withholding taxes related to equity award settlements and restricted stock unit vesting on March 1, 2026.

What are Charles Caisley’s Evergy (EVRG) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Caisley directly held 48,577 shares of Evergy common stock and 27,262 restricted stock units. He also had indirect ownership of 59 shares through his daughter and 418 shares through his wife, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing’s holdings section.

How do Charles Caisley’s Evergy (EVRG) restricted stock units vest over time?

His restricted stock units generally vest over several future dates, subject to continued employment. Vesting tranches are scheduled on October 7, 2026, March 1, 2027, October 7, 2027, March 1, 2028, October 7, 2028, and March 1, 2029, with each tranche plus related reinvested dividends vesting separately.

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

Shares relinquished for tax withholding were valued at $83.66 per share. Two separate tax-withholding dispositions are reported: 2,762 shares and 1,711 shares of Evergy common stock, both delivered back to the company to satisfy tax liabilities associated with equity award settlements and vesting.