Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) director receives 2,135 restricted stock units

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Drumgoole Christopher reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. director Christopher Drumgoole reported an equity compensation grant of 2,135 restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock. The units will vest and settle in shares on the earlier of May 7, 2027, or the next annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date. After this grant, Drumgoole directly holds 22,541 shares, indicating a routine, non‑cash award rather than an open‑market share purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Drumgoole Christopher

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,135	$70.27	$150K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,541 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,135 units Grant fair value per unit: $70.27 per share Shares owned after grant: 22,541 shares +1 more

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RSUs granted 2,135 units Restricted stock units awarded to director on May 7, 2026

Grant fair value per unit $70.27 per share Reference price for the restricted stock unit award

Shares owned after grant 22,541 shares Total direct holdings following the reported RSU award

Vesting date May 7, 2027 Latest date when RSUs will vest, or earlier at next annual meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vest, annual meeting of stockholders

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restricted stock units financial

"The reported securities are restricted stock units that will vest and settle in shares of common stock"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

vest financial

"restricted stock units that will vest and settle in shares of common stock on the earlier of May 7, 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.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"on the earlier of May 7, 2027 and the next annual meeting of stockholders following the date of grant"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/11/2026 - 06:00 PM

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^*

Drumgoole Christopher

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

9950 WOODLOCH FOREST DRIVE

SUITE 1900

(Street)

THE WOODLANDS

TEXAS

77380

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. [ KGS ]

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)
05/07/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock⁽¹⁾	05/07/2026		A		2,135	A	$70.27	22,541	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reported securities are restricted stock units that will vest and settle in shares of common stock on the earlier of May 7, 2027 and the next annual meeting of stockholders following the date of grant.

Remarks:

Ex-24: Power of Attorney

	/s/ Jennifer LeGrand Howard, attorney-in-fact	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Christopher Drumgoole acquire in Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) according to this Form 4?

Christopher Drumgoole received 2,135 restricted stock units linked to Kodiak Gas Services common stock as an equity award. These units are compensation, not an open-market purchase, and will convert into shares when they vest under the stated vesting conditions.

When do the new restricted stock units for Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) director vest?

The 2,135 restricted stock units will vest and settle in shares on the earlier of May 7, 2027, and the next annual meeting of stockholders following the grant date. Vesting must occur before Drumgoole receives the underlying common shares.

How many Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) shares does Christopher Drumgoole hold after this transaction?

Following this equity award, Christopher Drumgoole beneficially owns 22,541 shares of Kodiak Gas Services common stock directly. This figure includes the impact of the newly granted restricted stock units as reported in the Form 4 filing for this transaction.

Was the Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, coded as an “A” transaction for an award or other acquisition. Drumgoole did not buy shares on the open market; he received 2,135 restricted stock units as part of his director compensation package.

What does the transaction code "A" mean in the Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Form 4?

The transaction code “A” indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities rather than an open-market trade. Here, it represents the issuance of 2,135 restricted stock units to director Christopher Drumgoole as part of his equity compensation.

Are the restricted stock units in this Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) filing immediately tradable?

The restricted stock units are not immediately tradable because they must vest before converting into common shares. Vesting and settlement occur on the earlier of May 7, 2027, and the next annual meeting of stockholders after the grant date.