Expand Energy (EXE) EVP granted stock units, forfeits shares for tax

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Expand Energy Corp executive Lacy Christopher W reported equity-based compensation and related tax withholding. On March 15, 2026, he received 5,693 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award and ended with 59,031 common shares held directly.

He was also granted 6,641 performance share units tied to absolute total shareholder return and 6,641 performance share units tied to relative total shareholder return, each potentially settling in zero to two shares of common stock. On the same date, 820 shares were forfeited back to the issuer at a price of $107.02 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

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^*

Lacy Christopher W

(Last) (First) (Middle)

6100 N. WESTERN AVENUE

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EXPAND ENERGY Corp [ EXE ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP - GENERAL COUNSEL

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/15/2026

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	03/15/2026		A		5,693(1)	A	$0	59,851	D
Common Stock	03/15/2026		F		820(2)	D	$107.02(3)	59,031	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
Performance Share Unit	(4)	03/15/2026		A		6,641		(4)	03/15/2029	Common Stock	6,641(4)	$0	6,641	D
Performance Share Unit	(5)	03/15/2026		A		6,641		(5)	03/15/2029	Common Stock	6,641(5)	$0	6,641	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Expand common stock.

2. These shares were forfeited to the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the partial vesting of a previously disclosed restricted stock unit award.

3. Represents the weighted average volume price, or "VWAP," over the 30 trading days ending on Friday, March 13, 2026.

4. Each performance share unit represents a contingent right to receive from zero to two shares of Expand common stock, depending on the achievement of Expand's absolute total shareholder return over the applicable performance period.

5. Each performance share unit represents a contingent right to receive from zero to two shares of Expand common stock, depending on the achievement of Expand's relative total shareholder return over the applicable performance period.

Remarks:

	Michael D. May For: CHRISTOPHER W. LACY	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did EXE executive Lacy Christopher W report?

EVP and General Counsel Lacy Christopher W reported stock-based compensation and a related tax withholding transaction. He received common stock through a restricted stock unit award and new performance share units, and forfeited shares back to Expand Energy Corp to cover tax obligations tied to vesting.

How many Expand Energy (EXE) shares did the executive receive and now hold?

He received 5,693 shares of Expand common stock as part of a restricted stock unit award. After these transactions and the tax withholding forfeiture, his direct holdings in Expand common stock totaled 59,031 shares, as reflected in the post-transaction ownership figure reported.

What performance share units were granted in this EXE Form 4 filing?

He was granted 6,641 performance share units linked to absolute total shareholder return and 6,641 linked to relative total shareholder return. Each unit is a contingent right that can settle in zero to two Expand common shares, depending on total shareholder return over the specified performance period.

Why were 820 Expand Energy (EXE) shares forfeited by the executive?

The 820 shares of common stock were forfeited back to Expand Energy to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This occurred in connection with the partial vesting of a previously disclosed restricted stock unit award and was reported as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.

What does the $107.02 price represent in the EXE tax withholding transaction?

The reported price of $107.02 per share represents the 30-day volume-weighted average price, or VWAP, ending on Friday, March 13, 2026. This VWAP figure was used in connection with calculating the value of shares forfeited to satisfy the executive’s tax withholding obligations.

Do EXE performance share units deliver a fixed number of shares?

No, the performance share units do not deliver a fixed number of shares. Each unit can result in zero to two shares of Expand common stock, depending on whether the company meets specified absolute or relative total shareholder return targets over the defined performance period.