Gulfport Energy (GPOR) director receives 4,730-share restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cutt Timothy J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Gulfport Energy Corp director Timothy J. Cutt received an equity grant of 4,730 shares of Common Stock as a compensation award. The shares are restricted stock granted under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan at no purchase price.

The restricted shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2027, tying his compensation to longer-term company performance. Following this grant, Cutt directly holds a total of 28,485 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock.

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^*

Cutt Timothy J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

713 MARKET DRIVE

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73114

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GULFPORT ENERGY CORP [ GPOR ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

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	03/09/2026		A		4,730(1)	A	$0	28,485	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Amount represents the number of shares of restricted stock granted under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. The shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 9, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Patrick Craine, Attorney-in-Fact	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Gulfport Energy (GPOR) report for Timothy J. Cutt?

Gulfport Energy reported that director Timothy J. Cutt received a grant of 4,730 shares of restricted Common Stock. The award was made under the company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan as equity compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

How many Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares does Timothy J. Cutt hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Timothy J. Cutt directly holds 28,485 shares of Gulfport Energy Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 4,730 restricted shares, which are subject to vesting conditions over time starting in March 2027.

What are the vesting terms of Timothy J. Cutt’s restricted stock at Gulfport Energy (GPOR)?

The 4,730 restricted shares granted to Timothy J. Cutt will vest in three approximately equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 9, 2027, meaning the award is structured as a long-term incentive tied to continued service and company performance.

Did Timothy J. Cutt buy Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares in the open market?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of 4,730 restricted shares to Timothy J. Cutt at a price of $0.00 per share. This represents an equity compensation award under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan rather than an open-market stock purchase transaction.

Under which plan was Timothy J. Cutt’s Gulfport Energy (GPOR) equity award granted?

Timothy J. Cutt’s 4,730-share restricted stock award was granted under Gulfport Energy’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan is used to provide stock-based compensation, aligning directors’ and employees’ interests with longer-term shareholder value creation.

Is Timothy J. Cutt’s Gulfport Energy (GPOR) Form 4 transaction a buy, sell, or grant?

The transaction is a grant of restricted stock, coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It reflects 4,730 shares awarded as compensation, not a discretionary buy or sell, and therefore has weaker market signaling value than an open-market trade.