Gulfport Energy (GPOR) SVP reports share sale, tax withholdings and award

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Gulfport Energy senior vice president of reservoir engineering Michael Sluiter reported several common stock transactions. He received a grant of 2,397 shares of restricted stock under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, which will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.

On a separate date, he made an open-market sale of 9,933 common shares at a price of $210.00 per share. Two additional transactions were tax-withholding dispositions, where 838 shares at $208.66 per share and 894 shares at $209.13 per share were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. After these transactions, he directly owned 11,086 common shares.

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Executive reported a stock award, an open-market sale, and tax-related share withholdings, resulting in a net reduction of directly held shares.

Michael Sluiter, a senior vice president at Gulfport Energy, reported a grant of 2,397 restricted shares that vest in three annual installments starting on March 1, 2027. This equity award under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan increases his long-term, performance-linked exposure to the company.

He also completed an open-market sale of 9,933 common shares at $210.00 per share, alongside two tax-withholding dispositions of 838 and 894 shares at prices above $208 per share. These tax-related transactions settled obligations on vested restricted stock units rather than being discretionary sales.

Following all reported activity, his direct holdings stood at 11,086 common shares. The net effect is a reduction in directly held shares despite the new award, with future vesting beginning on March 1, 2027. Overall, the mix of compensation-related awards, tax withholding, and a single open-market sale appears consistent with routine executive equity management.

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^*

SLUITER MICHAEL

(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)
	SVP of Reservoir Engineering

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		2,397(1)	A	$0	22,751	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		838(2)	D	$208.66	21,913	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		S		9,933	D	$210	11,980	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		894(2)	D	$209.13	11,086	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 stock transactions did GPOR executive Michael Sluiter report on this Form 4?

He reported four transactions: a grant of 2,397 restricted shares, an open-market sale of 9,933 common shares at $210.00 per share, and two tax-withholding dispositions of 838 and 894 shares related to vested restricted stock units.

What equity award did GPOR grant to Michael Sluiter in this filing?

He received 2,397 shares of restricted stock under Gulfport Energy’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. According to the filing, these shares will vest in three approximately equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027, subject to the plan’s usual terms and conditions.

How many GPOR shares did Michael Sluiter sell in the open market?

He sold 9,933 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock in an open-market transaction. The sale was reported at a price of $210.00 per share and is separate from the tax-withholding share dispositions described elsewhere in the same Form 4 filing.

What are the tax-withholding share dispositions reported by GPOR’s Michael Sluiter?

Two transactions with code F show 838 and 894 Gulfport Energy shares delivered to cover tax obligations. The filing notes these shares came from vested restricted stock units previously granted under the issuer’s equity incentive plan and were withheld at prices above $208 per share.

How many GPOR shares does Michael Sluiter own after these transactions?

After completing the reported award, sale, and tax-withholding dispositions, Michael Sluiter directly owns 11,086 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock. This total reflects his updated direct beneficial ownership immediately following the last transaction reported in the Form 4.

When will Michael Sluiter’s new GPOR restricted stock award vest?

The 2,397-share restricted stock grant will vest in three approximately equal annual installments. Vesting is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2027, according to the disclosure, with the remaining installments expected on the following two anniversaries under the plan’s standard vesting structure.