Gulfport Energy (GPOR) director awarded 1,028 restricted shares vesting in 2027

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 a grant of 1,028 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award was made at no cash cost per share and is structured as restricted stock under the company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan.

The restricted shares will vest in a single installment beginning on May 28, 2027, tying the director’s compensation to longer-term company performance. Following this grant, Cutt directly holds a total of 29,513 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Cutt Timothy J.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,028	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,513 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 1,028 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-grant holdings: 29,513 shares +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 1,028 shares Award of common stock to director Timothy J. Cutt

Grant price $0.00 per share Equity compensation, not open-market purchase

Post-grant holdings 29,513 shares Total common stock held directly after the transaction

Vesting date May 28, 2027 Restricted shares vest in one installment beginning on this date

Key Terms

restricted stock, 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, vest, equity compensation

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"Amount represents the number of shares of restricted stock granted under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

2021 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"shares of restricted stock granted under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan."

vest financial

"The shares will vest in one installment beginning on May 28, 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

equity compensation financial

"shares of restricted stock granted under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan"

Equity compensation is pay given to employees, executives or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options or restricted shares—rather than just cash. It matters to investors because it can align workers' incentives with shareholders (like paying someone in slices of the same pie they help grow), but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, affecting ownership percentages and earnings per share.

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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 OKLAHOMA 73114

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/28/2026		A		1,028(1)	A	$0	29,513	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 one installment beginning on May 28, 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ Patrick Craine, Attorney-in-Fact	06/01/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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)

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 1,028 shares of restricted common stock. The award was granted at no cash cost per share and represents equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Is the latest Gulfport Energy (GPOR) Form 4 a stock buy or compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects an equity compensation grant, not an open-market buy. Director Timothy J. Cutt was awarded 1,028 shares of restricted common stock under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan at a price of $0.00 per share.

When do Timothy J. Cutt’s newly granted Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares vest?

The 1,028 restricted shares granted to Timothy J. Cutt will vest in one installment beginning on May 28, 2027. This time-based vesting schedule encourages longer-term alignment between the director’s interests and Gulfport Energy’s future performance.

How many Gulfport Energy (GPOR) shares does Timothy J. Cutt hold after this Form 4?

After the restricted stock grant, Timothy J. Cutt directly holds 29,513 shares of Gulfport Energy common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 1,028 restricted shares that will vest in a single installment beginning on May 28, 2027.

What plan governs the restricted stock grant to Gulfport Energy (GPOR) director Timothy J. Cutt?

The 1,028-share restricted stock award to Timothy J. Cutt was granted under Gulfport Energy’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based compensation, with the granted shares scheduled to vest in one installment beginning on May 28, 2027.