Evergy (EVRG) director Wilder receives 165 deferred share units, linked to 2.66M indirect shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evergy, Inc. director C. John Wilder reported a compensation-related equity award. On April 1, 2026, he received 165 director deferred share units, representing the right to receive the same number of Evergy common shares, as partial payment of his board retainer fees.

These deferred share units, including amounts from reinvested dividend equivalents, are scheduled to convert into Evergy common stock and be distributed after his service on the board ends, based on prior elections. Following this grant, he holds 26,593 director deferred share units directly and an entity associated with him holds 2,657,473 shares of Evergy common stock, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider WILDER C JOHN

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Deferred Share Units	165	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Director Deferred Share Units — 26,593 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,657,473 shares (Indirect, Refer to Footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares directly beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC. The reporting person may be deemed to beneficially own such shares as he is the manager of Bluescape Resources GP Holdings LLC, which is the managing member of Bluescape Energy Partners IV GP LLC ("Main Fund") and Main Fund is acting as the Manager of BEP Special Situations V LLC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Director deferred share units represent the right to receive one share of Evergy, Inc. common stock, plus, if applicable, stock reflecting reinvested dividends. Units are converted to stock and distributed following termination of service on the Board pursuant to elections made by the reporting person. Director deferred share units received as partial payment of retainer fees that have been deferred pursuant to elections made by the reporting person. Includes 231 deferred share units acquired through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.

Key Figures

Deferred share units granted: 165 units Deferred share units held: 26,593 units Indirect common shares: 2,657,473 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Deferred share units granted 165 units Director deferred share units granted on April 1, 2026

Deferred share units held 26,593 units Total director deferred share units directly held after transaction

Indirect common shares 2,657,473 shares Evergy common stock held by BEP Special Situations V LLC associated with Wilder

Grant price $0.00 per unit Compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase

Key Terms

Director Deferred Share Units, deferred share units, dividend equivalents, pecuniary interest

4 terms

Director Deferred Share Units financial

"security_title: "Director Deferred Share Units""

deferred share units financial

"Director deferred share units represent the right to receive one share of Evergy, Inc. common stock"

Deferred share units are promises that give an executive or director the right to receive company shares or their cash value at a future date, often when they retire or leave the company. Think of them as a paycheck held in a savings account that converts into stock later; they matter to investors because they tie pay to long-term performance, create potential future dilution of shares, and represent a delayed cash or share obligation the company must eventually fulfill.

dividend equivalents financial

"Includes 231 deferred share units acquired through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents."

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

pecuniary interest financial

"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

WILDER C JOHN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EVERGY, INC.

1200 MAIN STREET

(Street)

KANSAS CITY MISSOURI 64105

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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								2,657,473	I	Refer to Footnote(1)

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
Director Deferred Share Units	(2)	04/01/2026		A		165		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	165	$0	26,593(4)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares directly beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC. The reporting person may be deemed to beneficially own such shares as he is the manager of Bluescape Resources GP Holdings LLC, which is the managing member of Bluescape Energy Partners IV GP LLC ("Main Fund") and Main Fund is acting as the Manager of BEP Special Situations V LLC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

2. Director deferred share units represent the right to receive one share of Evergy, Inc. common stock, plus, if applicable, stock reflecting reinvested dividends. Units are converted to stock and distributed following termination of service on the Board pursuant to elections made by the reporting person.

3. Director deferred share units received as partial payment of retainer fees that have been deferred pursuant to elections made by the reporting person.

4. Includes 231 deferred share units acquired through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents.

	Executed on behalf of C. John Wilder by Christie Dasek-Kaine, attorney-in-fact	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Evergy (EVRG) director C. John Wilder report?

Evergy director C. John Wilder reported receiving 165 director deferred share units as a grant. These units are part of his board retainer compensation and will convert into Evergy common stock after his board service ends, according to elections he previously made.

How many Evergy (EVRG) director deferred share units does Wilder hold after this filing?

After the April 1, 2026 grant, Wilder holds 26,593 director deferred share units directly. These units each represent the right to receive one Evergy common share, plus potential additional units from reinvested dividend equivalents, upon distribution after his board service concludes.

Are the director deferred share units a cash purchase or a fee-based award at Evergy (EVRG)?

The director deferred share units are a fee-based award, not a cash purchase. The filing states they were received as partial payment of director retainer fees that Wilder elected to defer, rather than being bought on the open market for cash.

When will C. John Wilder’s Evergy (EVRG) deferred share units convert into common stock?

The deferred share units convert into Evergy common stock following Wilder’s termination of service on the board. The timing and distribution follow elections previously made by him, as described in the filing’s footnotes, rather than occurring immediately upon grant.

How many Evergy (EVRG) common shares are indirectly associated with Wilder in this Form 4?

The filing shows 2,657,473 Evergy common shares indirectly associated with Wilder, held by BEP Special Situations V LLC. He may be deemed to beneficially own them through related entities but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

Does this Evergy (EVRG) Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling by Wilder?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market buying or selling by Wilder. It reports a grant of 165 director deferred share units as compensation and an indirect holding entry, with no transactions labeled as open-market purchases or sales.