Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) COO details equity award vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warrior Met Coal chief operating officer Jack K. Richardson reported several equity compensation transactions. On February 9, 2026, he acquired 39,408 shares of common stock as performance-based awards tied to prior RSU grants, while 14,720 shares were withheld to cover taxes.

On February 10, 2026, 2,157 restricted stock units vested and converted into the same number of common shares, and 806 shares were withheld for tax obligations. After these transactions, Richardson directly owned 217,667 shares of common stock, with additional RSUs continuing to vest over three-year schedules under the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan.

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^*

Richardson Jack K.

(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 OPERATING 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)		39,408	A	$0	231,036	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F(2)		14,720	D	$94	216,316	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		M(3)		2,157	A	$0	218,473	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		F(2)		806	D	$90.31	217,667	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	1,788		1,788	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	02/10/2026		M			2,157	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	2,157	$0	4,315	D
Restricted Stock Units	(6)							(6)	(6)	Common Stock	3,860		3,860	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the issuance of (i) 15,736 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) 10,728 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) 12,944 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 restricted stock units ("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 equity transactions did HCC COO Jack K. Richardson report?

Richardson reported receiving 39,408 performance-based common shares and 2,157 shares from vesting RSUs, with 14,720 and 806 shares withheld for taxes. These actions reflect equity compensation events rather than open-market buying or selling.

Did HCC COO Jack K. Richardson sell Warrior Met Coal shares on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market sales. Codes "F" indicate 14,720 and 806 shares were withheld solely to cover tax obligations related to equity awards, rather than discretionary selling into the market by Richardson.

How many Warrior Met Coal shares does Jack K. Richardson own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Richardson directly owned 217,667 shares of Warrior Met Coal common stock. He also holds restricted stock units that vest over time under the company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, providing additional potential future shares.

What are the performance-based RSUs mentioned for HCC COO Jack K. Richardson?

The performance-based RSUs granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025 converted into 39,408 common shares based on company performance from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. This conversion is described as exempt under Rule 16b-3(d).

How do Jack K. Richardson’s time-based RSUs at Warrior Met Coal vest?

Time-based RSUs granted under the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan vest in three equal annual installments. Grants dated February 8, 2024, February 10, 2025, and February 9, 2026 each vest on the first, second, and third anniversaries of their respective grant dates.

What does transaction code "M" mean in Jack K. Richardson’s Form 4 for HCC?

Transaction code "M" indicates the exercise or conversion of a derivative security. In Richardson’s case, 2,157 restricted stock units converted into an equal number of Warrior Met Coal common shares at no cash exercise price on February 10, 2026.