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Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) EVP reports stock awards and 11,972-share tax withholding

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Kinetik Holdings Inc. reported insider equity awards and related share withholding for an executive officer. On January 2, 2026, the executive received 3,596 shares of Class A common stock as restricted stock units at a stated price of $0, which generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to continued employment. On the same date, 11,972 shares were withheld at $36.05 per share to cover tax obligations from earlier RSU vesting events.

The filing also shows 1,219 dividend equivalent units credited on previously granted performance share units, tied to Kinetik’s dividend reinvestment arrangements. These correspond to 18,346 shares of Class A common stock underlying the performance share units. After these transactions, the executive beneficially owns 368,818 shares of Class A common stock directly.

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Insider Stellato Steven
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Share Units 1,219 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 3,596 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 11,972 $36.05 $432K
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Share Units — 18,346 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 380,790 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holding Inc. (the "Issuer") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time (the "Plan") that will generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through such date and may be settled only for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability that arose with a vesting event of RSUs granted on March 10, 2023 and May 9, 2025. Reflects 1,219 dividend equivalent shares accrued on PSUs granted to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Plan and the Issuer's Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan after the Reporting Person's immediately prior Form 4 filing. Each dividend equivalent unit reflects the right to receive Class A Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions (including vesting and settlement terms) applicable to the corresponding PSU. During the 2-year vesting period, the award will be credited with dividend equivalents that will be paid out in Class A Common Stock at the time the underlying units vest and shares are issued. The award and credited dividend will be payable on a one-to-one basis of Class A Common Stock for each vested PSU, including PSUs resulting from dividend equivalents.
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) report on January 2, 2026?

Kinetik Holdings reported that an executive officer acquired 3,596 shares of Class A common stock through an award of restricted stock units on January 2, 2026, at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows that 11,972 shares of Class A common stock were withheld by Kinetik Holdings to satisfy the reporting person’s tax liability at a price of $36.05 per share.

What equity awards did the Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) executive receive that affect future vesting?

The executive received restricted stock units that generally vest on January 1, 2027, and performance share units with 1,219 dividend equivalent units accrued, all ultimately settleable in Class A common stock subject to the plan’s terms.

How many Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) shares does the reporting person own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 368,818 shares of Kinetik Holdings Class A common stock directly.

What do the dividend equivalent units in the Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) Form 4 represent?

The Form 4 states that 1,219 dividend equivalent units accrued on performance share units, each reflecting the right to receive Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis when the underlying units vest and shares are issued.

What is the role of the insider reporting this Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) transaction?

The reporting person is identified as EVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Kinetik Holdings.

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*
Stellato Steven
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2700 POST OAK BLVD., SUITE 300
(Street)
HOUSTON TX 77056
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kinetik Holdings Inc. [ KNTK ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See Remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026
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
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 01/02/2026 A(1) 3,596 A $0 380,790 D
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 01/02/2026 F 11,972(2) D $36.05 368,818 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
Performance Share Units (3) 01/02/2026 A 1,219 (3) (3) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 18,346 $0 18,346 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holding Inc. (the "Issuer") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time (the "Plan") that will generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through such date and may be settled only for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability that arose with a vesting event of RSUs granted on March 10, 2023 and May 9, 2025.
3. Reflects 1,219 dividend equivalent shares accrued on PSUs granted to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Plan and the Issuer's Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan after the Reporting Person's immediately prior Form 4 filing. Each dividend equivalent unit reflects the right to receive Class A Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions (including vesting and settlement terms) applicable to the corresponding PSU. During the 2-year vesting period, the award will be credited with dividend equivalents that will be paid out in Class A Common Stock at the time the underlying units vest and shares are issued. The award and credited dividend will be payable on a one-to-one basis of Class A Common Stock for each vested PSU, including PSUs resulting from dividend equivalents.
Remarks:
EVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
By: /s/ Lindsay Ellis, Attorney-in-Fact 01/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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