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Evergy (EVRG) director adds 2,225 deferred share units award

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WILDER C JOHN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Evergy, Inc. director C. John Wilder reported a routine compensation grant of 2,225 Director Deferred Share Units on Evergy common stock. These units were received as partial payment of director retainer fees that he elected to defer. Following this award, he holds 28,818 director deferred share units directly. A separate entry reflects 2,657,473 Evergy common shares indirectly beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC, an entity managed through a Bluescape-affiliated structure. Wilder may be deemed to beneficially own those shares through this structure but disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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Insider WILDER C JOHN
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Director Deferred Share Units 2,225 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Director Deferred Share Units — 28,818 shares (Direct, null); 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.
Director Deferred Share Units granted 2,225 units Grant on Director Deferred Share Units tied to Evergy common stock
Deferred units after grant 28,818 units Total Director Deferred Share Units directly held after transaction
Indirect common shares 2,657,473 shares Evergy common stock beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC
Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Director Deferred Share Units granted as non-cash retainer compensation
Director Deferred Share Units financial
"Director deferred share units represent the right to receive one share of Evergy, Inc. common stock"
beneficially own financial
"Represents shares directly beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC."
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
pecuniary interest financial
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
retainer fees financial
"Director deferred share units received as partial payment of retainer fees that have been deferred"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/06/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock2,657,473IRefer 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Director Deferred Share Units(2)05/06/2026A2,225 (3) (3)Common Stock2,225$028,818D
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.
Executed on behalf of C. John Wilder by Christie Dasek-Kaine, attorney-in-fact05/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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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 a grant of 2,225 Director Deferred Share Units. These units are a form of stock-based compensation tied to Evergy common stock, received as partial payment of his board retainer fees under his deferral elections.

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

After the reported grant, C. John Wilder holds 28,818 Director Deferred Share Units directly. Each unit represents the right to receive one Evergy common share, plus any additional stock from reinvested dividends, following his termination of service on the Board.

How many Evergy (EVRG) common shares are indirectly tied to Wilder through BEP Special Situations V LLC?

The filing shows 2,657,473 Evergy common shares beneficially owned by BEP Special Situations V LLC. Wilder may be deemed to beneficially own these through related Bluescape-managed entities but disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.

What are Evergy (EVRG) Director Deferred Share Units and when are they settled?

Evergy Director Deferred Share Units represent the right to receive one share of Evergy common stock, plus stock from reinvested dividends. They are converted into shares and distributed after the director’s service on the Board ends, according to the director’s prior elections.

Why did Wilder receive Evergy (EVRG) deferred share units instead of cash fees?

Wilder received the Director Deferred Share Units as partial payment of his board retainer fees. He elected to defer these fees, so compensation is delivered in deferred share units linked to Evergy common stock rather than in immediate cash payments.