[Form 4] Kinetik Holdings Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kinetik Holdings Inc. executive EVP, COO reported routine equity compensation activity and related share withholding. On 01/02/2026, the reporting person acquired 3,776 shares of Class A common stock at $0, reflecting restricted stock units granted under the company’s Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan that generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to continued employment. On the same date, 8,083 Class A shares were disposed of at $36.05 per share, representing shares withheld by the issuer to cover tax liabilities from earlier RSU vesting. After these transactions, the executive directly owned 554,738 Class A shares and 18,666 performance share units, including 1,245 units accrued as dividend equivalents, all generally settled in Class A stock on a one-for-one basis when vested.

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

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^*

Wall Matthew

(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)		3,776	A	$0	562,821	D
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001	01/02/2026		S		8,083(2)	D	$36.05	554,738	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		1,245		(3)	(3)	Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001	18,666	$0	18,666	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 1,245 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, COO

	By: /s/ Lindsay Ellis, Attorney-in-Fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) report in this filing?

The EVP, COO reported acquiring 3,776 Class A common shares at $0 from restricted stock units and disposing of 8,083 Class A shares at $36.05, which were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax liabilities from prior RSU vesting.

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

Following the reported transactions, the executive directly owned 554,738 shares of Kinetik Holdings Inc. Class A common stock and 18,666 performance share units that are generally settled in Class A stock on a one-for-one basis when vested.

What equity awards were granted to the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) executive?

The filing notes an award of restricted stock units under Kinetik Holdings Inc.’s Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan that will generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to the executive’s continued employment and settlement in Class A common stock.

Why were 8,083 Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK) shares disposed of in this report?

The 8,083 Class A shares were withheld by Kinetik Holdings Inc. to satisfy the reporting person’s tax liability arising from vesting of RSUs granted on March 10, 2023 and May 9, 2025.

What are the performance share units (PSUs) and dividend equivalents mentioned for KNTK?

The executive holds 18,666 performance share units, including 1,245 dividend equivalent units accrued under Kinetik’s compensation and dividend reinvestment plans. Each unit generally represents the right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to vesting and settlement terms.

What is the role of the reporting person at Kinetik Holdings Inc. (KNTK)?

The reporting person is identified as an EVP, COO of Kinetik Holdings Inc., and the transactions relate to equity compensation and tax withholding connected to that executive role.