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Kinetik Holdings (NYSE: KNTK) grants RSUs and dividend PSUs to EVP Stellato

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Stellato Steven reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kinetik Holdings Inc. reported equity compensation awards to executive officer Steven Stellato, EVP and Chief Accounting and Administrative Officer. On 2026-08-07 he received 10,846 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, which generally vest on July 31, 2028, and are settled one-for-one in Class A shares. He also accrued 1,721 dividend-equivalent performance share units, payable in Class A Common Stock upon vesting of the underlying performance share units. Following these awards, Stellato directly holds 404,228 shares of Class A Common Stock and 30,798 performance share units (including credited dividend equivalents).

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Insider Stellato Steven
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Performance Share Units F2 1,721 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 F1 10,846 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Performance Share Units — 30,798 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 — 404,228 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Includes an award of restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan (the "Plan") that will generally vest on July 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with the Company through such date and may be settled only for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Reflects 1,721 dividend equivalent shares accrued on performance share units ("PSU") granted to the Reporting Person under the Plan and the Company'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.
Restricted stock units granted 10,846 shares Award of RSUs to Steven Stellato on 2026-08-07 under the Omnibus Compensation Plan
Dividend-equivalent PSUs credited 1,721 units Dividend-equivalent shares accrued on performance share units after prior Form 4 filing
Common shares held after award 404,228 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings of Steven Stellato following the reported transactions
Performance share units outstanding 30,798 units Underlying Class A Common Stock tied to Stellato’s performance share units after the award
RSU vesting date July 31, 2028 General vesting date for the restricted stock unit award, subject to continued service
restricted stock units financial
"Includes an award of restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holdings Inc."
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.
Performance Share Units financial
"Reflects 1,721 dividend equivalent shares accrued on performance share units ("PSU") granted to the Reporting Person"
Performance share units are a type of company stock award given to employees that depend on the company meeting specific goals or targets. If these goals are achieved, the employee receives shares or the value of shares; if not, they may receive little or no compensation. This aligns employees’ interests with the company's success and encourages performance that benefits investors.
dividend equivalent shares financial
"Reflects 1,721 dividend equivalent shares accrued on performance share units ("PSU") granted to the Reporting Person"
Omnibus Compensation Plan financial
"granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan"
Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan financial
"under the Plan and the Company's Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan after the Reporting Person's immediately prior Form 4 filing"

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What equity awards did Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) grant to Steven Stellato on this Form 4?

Kinetik Holdings granted Steven Stellato 10,846 restricted stock units and credited 1,721 dividend-equivalent performance share units, all settleable in Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, subject to vesting conditions.

When do Steven Stellato’s new restricted stock units at KNTK vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Steven Stellato generally vest on July 31, 2028, contingent on his continued service relationship with Kinetik Holdings through that date, after which they may be settled in Class A Common Stock.

How many Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) common shares does Steven Stellato hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Steven Stellato directly holds 404,228 shares of Kinetik Holdings Class A Common Stock, as reported, plus 30,798 performance share units (including dividend-equivalent units) tied to future share settlement.

What are the 1,721 dividend-equivalent units reported for Kinetik Holdings (KNTK)?

The 1,721 units are dividend-equivalent shares accrued on existing performance share units under Kinetik’s plans. Each unit reflects the right to receive one Class A share when the corresponding performance share units vest and shares are issued.

Was Steven Stellato’s Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan at KNTK?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, and the transactions are coded as A (grant or award), reflecting compensation-related grants rather than sales under a pre-arranged trading plan.

What plan governs the equity awards reported for Kinetik Holdings (KNTK) executive Steven Stellato?

The equity awards are granted under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, which authorizes restricted stock units, performance share units, and related dividend-equivalent credits.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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 TEXAS 77056

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kinetik Holdings Inc. [ KNTK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00108/07/2026A(1)10,846A$0404,228(1)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Performance Share Units(2)08/07/2026A1,721 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00130,798$030,798D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes an award of restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan (the "Plan") that will generally vest on July 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with the Company through such date and may be settled only for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Reflects 1,721 dividend equivalent shares accrued on performance share units ("PSU") granted to the Reporting Person under the Plan and the Company'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 and Administrative Officer
By: /s/ Lindsay Ellis, Attorney-in-Fact08/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)