Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) CAO reports stock grants and tax withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. chief accounting officer Brian M. Chopin reported multiple equity compensation transactions. On February 9, 2026, he received a grant of 6,052 shares of common stock as an award, increasing his direct holdings.

On February 9 and 10, 2026, restricted stock units vested and converted into common stock, and the company withheld 2,299 and 158 shares of common stock at prices of $94.00 and $90.31 per share, respectively, to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly owned 24,342 shares of common stock and held several tranches of restricted stock units.

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^*

Chopin Brian M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

16243 HIGHWAY 216

(Street)

BROOKWOOD AL 35444

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WARRIOR MET COAL, INC. [ HCC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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	02/09/2026		A(1)		6,052	A	$0	26,378	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F(2)		2,299	D	$94	24,079	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		M(3)		421	A	$0	24,500	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		F(2)		158	D	$90.31	24,342	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
Restricted Stock Units	(4)							(4)	(4)	Common Stock	354		354	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	02/10/2026		M			421	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	421	$0	842	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	745		745	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the issuance of (i) 2,436 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the reporting person on February 8, 2023, (ii) 1,652 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based RSUs granted to the reporting person on February 8, 2024, and (iii) 1,964 shares of common stock of the issuer earned pursuant to the performance-based RSUs granted to the reporting person on February 10, 2025, each based on the issuer's performance during the performance period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This transaction is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to Rule 16b-3(d) thereunder.

2. Represents the withholding of shares for tax purposes.

3. Represents the vesting and settlement of time-based RSUs, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

4. The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 8, 2024, the date of grant.

5. The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 10, 2025, the date of grant

6. The RSUs were granted to the reporting person under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of February 9, 2026, the date of grant

	/s/ Kelli K. Gant, by power of attorney	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did HCC executive Brian M. Chopin report?

Brian M. Chopin reported equity compensation transactions including stock awards, RSU vesting, and tax-share withholdings. He received 6,052 common shares as an award and had additional shares issued from vested RSUs, with some shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities.

How many Warrior Met Coal (HCC) shares did Brian M. Chopin receive in awards?

He received an award of 6,052 shares of common stock. This grant is reported as a non-cash equity award under the company’s equity incentive plan and forms part of his overall compensation package as chief accounting officer.

How were restricted stock units treated in Brian M. Chopin’s HCC Form 4?

Restricted stock units vested and settled into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These included performance-based and time-based RSUs, with the filing noting vesting tied to prior grant dates and company performance over a specified performance period.

Why did Warrior Met Coal (HCC) withhold some of Brian M. Chopin’s shares?

Shares were withheld to cover tax obligations arising from RSU vesting and stock awards. The filing reports dispositions of 2,299 shares at $94.00 and 158 shares at $90.31 per share, explicitly described as withholding for tax purposes rather than open-market sales.

How many Warrior Met Coal (HCC) shares does Brian M. Chopin own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, he directly owns 24,342 shares of common stock. In addition, he holds several tranches of restricted stock units that were granted under the Warrior Met Coal, Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan and vest over multi-year periods.

What do the M and F transaction codes mean in the HCC Form 4?

Code M reflects the exercise or conversion of derivative securities, here RSUs converting into common stock. Code F indicates dispositions of shares to pay the exercise price or tax liabilities, so these share transfers are for withholding rather than discretionary market sales.