Gulfport Energy (GPOR) CEO granted restricted shares, stock withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gulfport Energy Corporation’s President & CEO John K. Reinhart reported equity compensation activity involving common stock. He received a grant of 11,502 shares of restricted stock under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition.

According to the footnotes, these restricted shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. On the same date, 4,335 shares of common stock were disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction at $208.66 per share to satisfy tax obligations upon settlement of previously granted restricted stock units. After these transactions, Reinhart directly owned 76,164 shares of 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

REINHART JOHN K.

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		A		11,502(1)	A	$0	80,499	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		4,335(2)	D	$208.66	76,164	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 1, 2027.

2. These shares represent vested restricted stock units previously granted to the reporting person under the Issuer's equity incentive plan and were withheld by Gulfport Energy Corporation to satisfy tax withholding obligations due upon settlement of such restricted stock units.

Remarks:

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

What did Gulfport Energy (GPOR) CEO John K. Reinhart report on this Form 4?

John K. Reinhart reported a grant of restricted common stock and a related tax-withholding share disposition. He was awarded 11,502 restricted shares and had 4,335 shares withheld to cover taxes on previously vested restricted stock units.

How many Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares were granted to the CEO and on what terms?

The CEO received 11,502 shares of restricted common stock under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Footnotes state these shares vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027, making this a multi-year equity compensation award.

Why were 4,335 Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares disposed of in this filing?

4,335 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. The filing specifies this disposition occurred at $208.66 per share and reflects payment of tax liabilities rather than an open-market sale by the CEO.

What is John K. Reinhart’s direct Gulfport Energy (GPOR) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported grant and tax-withholding disposition, John K. Reinhart directly owns 76,164 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction holdings as disclosed in the Form 4’s share balance fields.

When will the newly granted Gulfport Energy (GPOR) restricted shares vest for the CEO?

The newly granted restricted shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 1, 2027, according to the footnote describing the equity award granted under Gulfport Energy’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.

What do the transaction codes A and F mean in this Gulfport Energy (GPOR) Form 4?

Code A indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of stock, here 11,502 restricted shares. Code F indicates a disposition to pay exercise price or taxes, here 4,335 shares withheld by Gulfport Energy to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.