Global GP LLC boosts GLOBAL PARTNERS LP (GLP) holdings with 15,000-unit purchase

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Global GP LLC, the general partner of GLOBAL PARTNERS LP (GLP), reported open-market purchases of a total of 15,000 common units representing limited partner interests over three days. The entity bought 5,000 units on each of May 27, May 28, and May 29, 2026 at weighted average prices of $48.94, $48.35, and $47.22 per unit, respectively, bringing its reported holdings to 91,584 units.

According to the disclosure, Global GP LLC is purchasing these units to satisfy obligations under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan for directors and officers, and it disclaims any pecuniary interest or beneficial ownership in the securities for Section 16 purposes. The footnotes state that each reported price is a weighted average for multiple trades executed within ranges between $46.95 and $49.25.

Insights

Entity associated with GLP’s general partner bought units to fund incentive awards, a routine governance move.

The filing shows Global GP LLC made three open-market purchases totaling 15,000 GLP common units over late May 2026, at weighted average prices around the high‑$40s. Post-transaction, the entity reports holding 91,584 units.

Footnotes clarify these units are being acquired to satisfy obligations under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan for directors and officers. Global GP LLC expressly disclaims pecuniary interest and beneficial ownership for Section 16 purposes, indicating this is primarily a mechanism to deliver equity compensation rather than a directional bet.

Because the purchases fund existing LTIP awards and the reporting person disclaims economic interest, the transactions look administrative and compensation-related rather than a strong valuation signal. Subsequent company filings may provide additional detail on LTIP grants that these units help satisfy.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 15,000 shares ($722,550)

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider Global GP LLC

Role null

Bought 15,000 shs ($723K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common units representing limited partner interests	5,000	$47.22	$236K
Purchase	Common units representing limited partner interests	5,000	$48.35	$242K
Purchase	Common units representing limited partner interests	5,000	$48.94	$245K

Holdings After Transaction: Common units representing limited partner interests — 91,584 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Global GP LLC is purchasing common units for the purpose of satisfying obligations pursuant to awards previously granted to directors and officers under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The reporting person disclaims any pecuniary interest in these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for the purpose of Section 16. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $48.63 to $49.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (2) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $47.98 to $48.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (3) to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $46.95 to $48.03, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (4) to this Form 4.

Key Figures

Total units purchased: 15,000 units Units bought per day: 5,000 units Weighted average price May 27: $48.94 per unit +4 more

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Total units purchased 15,000 units Open-market buys over May 27–29, 2026

Units bought per day 5,000 units Each of May 27, 28, and 29, 2026

Weighted average price May 27 $48.94 per unit Open-market purchase of 5,000 units

Weighted average price May 28 $48.35 per unit Open-market purchase of 5,000 units

Weighted average price May 29 $47.22 per unit Open-market purchase of 5,000 units

Price ranges for trades $46.95–$49.25 Ranges across multiple executions underlying weighted averages

Units held after transactions 91,584 units Post-transaction direct holdings reported by Global GP LLC

Key Terms

Long-Term Incentive Plan, weighted average price, pecuniary interest, beneficial owner, +1 more

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Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"obligations pursuant to awards previously granted to directors and officers under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan"

A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

pecuniary interest financial

"The reporting person disclaims any pecuniary interest in these securities"

beneficial owner financial

"shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

Section 16 regulatory

"for the purpose of Section 16."

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/29/2026 - 05:36 PM

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^*

Global GP LLC

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O GLOBAL PARTNERS LP

800 SOUTH STREET, SUITE 500

(Street)

WALTHAM

MASSACHUSETTS

02453

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBAL PARTNERS LP [ GLP ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common units representing limited partner interests	05/27/2026		P⁽¹⁾		5,000	A	$48.94⁽²⁾	81,584⁽¹⁾	D
Common units representing limited partner interests	05/28/2026		P⁽¹⁾		5,000	A	$48.35⁽³⁾	86,584⁽¹⁾	D
Common units representing limited partner interests	05/29/2026		P⁽¹⁾		5,000	A	$47.22⁽⁴⁾	91,584⁽¹⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Global GP LLC is purchasing common units for the purpose of satisfying obligations pursuant to awards previously granted to directors and officers under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The reporting person disclaims any pecuniary interest in these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for the purpose of Section 16.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $48.63 to $49.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (2) to this Form 4.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $47.98 to $48.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (3) to this Form 4.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These common units were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $46.95 to $48.03, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Global Partners LP, any security holder of Global Partners LP, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of common units purchased at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (4) to this Form 4.

	Erin Powers Brennan, Attorney-in-Fact for Global GP LLC	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How many GLP units did Global GP LLC purchase in this Form 4 filing?

Global GP LLC purchased a total of 15,000 GLP common units. The entity bought 5,000 units on each of May 27, May 28, and May 29, 2026, at weighted average prices in the high‑$40s per unit.

At what prices did Global GP LLC buy GLOBAL PARTNERS LP (GLP) units?

Global GP LLC reported weighted average purchase prices of $48.94, $48.35, and $47.22 per unit. Footnotes state these averages reflect multiple trades within ranges between $46.95 and $49.25, inclusive, across the three trading days.

How many GLP units does Global GP LLC hold after these transactions?

After the reported purchases, Global GP LLC holds 91,584 GLP common units. This figure reflects cumulative holdings following the final 5,000‑unit acquisition on May 29, 2026, as disclosed in the post-transaction ownership column of the Form 4 filing.

Why is Global GP LLC buying GLOBAL PARTNERS LP (GLP) units according to the Form 4?

Global GP LLC is purchasing GLP common units to satisfy obligations under the Global Partners LP Long-Term Incentive Plan. The units are intended to fund awards previously granted to directors and officers, according to the footnote describing the purpose of the transactions.

Does Global GP LLC claim economic ownership of the GLP units it purchased?

The filing states that Global GP LLC disclaims any pecuniary interest in the purchased GLP units. It further notes that the report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of these securities for Section 16 purposes.

Are the GLP unit purchase prices on this Form 4 single trades or averages?

The prices reported for each transaction are weighted average prices, not single-trade executions. Footnotes explain that each day’s units were bought in multiple transactions within specified price ranges, with full trade-by-trade details available upon request.