Gulfport Energy (GPOR) officer reports stock grant and tax-withheld shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gulfport Energy Corp officer Patrick K. Craine reported equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions in common stock. He acquired 2,972 shares on March 1, 2026 as a grant under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, with these restricted shares scheduled to vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. To cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock units, 1,179 shares were withheld on March 1, 2026 and 1,073 shares were withheld on March 3, 2026, both described as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales.

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^*

Craine Patrick 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CLAO and Corp Secretary

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		2,972(1)	A	$0	15,312	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,179(2)	D	$208.66	14,133	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		1,073(2)	D	$209.13	13,060	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	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Gulfport Energy (GPOR) report in this Form 4 for Patrick K. Craine?

The Form 4 shows Patrick K. Craine received a 2,972-share restricted stock grant and had two tax-withholding dispositions totaling 2,252 shares. These relate to equity compensation and associated tax obligations, not open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares were granted to Patrick K. Craine and on what terms?

Patrick K. Craine was granted 2,972 shares of restricted stock under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. According to the footnote, these shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments, beginning on March 1, 2027, subject to the plan’s conditions.

Were the Gulfport Energy (GPOR) Form 4 transactions open-market sales by Patrick K. Craine?

The reported dispositions were tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. A total of 1,179 shares on March 1, 2026 and 1,073 shares on March 3, 2026 were withheld by Gulfport Energy to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.

What does the tax-withholding disposition code "F" mean in the Gulfport Energy (GPOR) Form 4?

Transaction code "F" indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this filing, it reflects Gulfport Energy withholding shares from Patrick K. Craine’s vested restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations upon settlement.

How is Patrick K. Craine’s ownership in Gulfport Energy (GPOR) affected by these Form 4 transactions?

The filing shows a 2,972-share grant increasing his holdings and tax-withholding dispositions of 2,252 shares reducing them. Each transaction line reports updated totals following the transaction, reflecting the net effect of compensation awards and related tax settlements over those dates.

What role does Patrick K. Craine hold at Gulfport Energy (GPOR) in this Form 4?

Patrick K. Craine is identified as an officer of Gulfport Energy, serving as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer (CLAO) and Corporate Secretary. The reported equity transactions relate to his compensation under the company’s equity incentive arrangements.