Kinetik director granted stock and deferred units

Kinetik Holdings Inc. director Deborah L. Byers received equity-based compensation on May 19, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kinetik Holdings Inc. director Deborah L. Byers received equity-based compensation on May 19, 2026. She was granted 3,102 shares of Class A Common Stock at no cash cost, bringing one reported holding line to 26,922 shares, and a separate 206-share grant increased another line to 27,128 shares.

She also acquired 288 deferred stock units tied to the value of Kinetik’s Class A Common Stock, with 7,986 deferred stock units reported after the transaction. Footnotes explain that related restricted stock units and deferred stock units are fully vested or vest over time, settle after service ends or upon a change in control, and automatically reinvest dividends into additional units.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,596 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Byers Deborah L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	288	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	3,102	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	206	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 7,986 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 27,128 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. Includes a fully vested award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time (the "Plan"), settlement of such vested RSUs has been deferred until the earlier to occur of the following: (a) the termination of the Reporting Person's service relationship with the Company or (b) change in control (as defined in the Plan).
2. F2. While the RSUs remain outstanding, an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid on the RSUs had they been in the form of common stock will be reinvested into additional RSUs based on the same amount at which dividends are reinvested pursuant to the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as amended from time to time (the "DRIP"). The additional RSUs will be immediately vested in full and pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, will be settled at the same time as the initial RSUs subject to the award, as described in Note 1 above.
3. F3. Amount reported includes approximately 610 additional RSUs acquired by the Reporting Person since the date of the Reporting Person's last Form 4 in connection with the reinvestment of dividends described herein.
4. F4. Includes an award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person under the Company's Plan that will generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with the Company through such date and may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.
5. F5. The Reporting Person received a grant of deferred stock units ("DSUs") in lieu of director cash compensation. Once vested, each DSU represents a contingent right to receive an amount in cash equal to the value of one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock. 1,091 DSUs vested on April 1, 2023, 1,091 DSUs vested on July 1, 2023, 1,090 vested on October 1, 2023 and 1,091 DSUs vested on January 1, 2024. Pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, settlement of vested DSUs has been deferred until the earlier to occur of the following: (a) the termination of the Reporting Person's service relationship with the Company or (b) change in control.
6. F6. While the DSUs remain outstanding, an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid on the DSUs had they been in the form of common stock will be reinvested into additional DSUs based on the same amount at which dividends are reinvested pursuant to the DRIP. The additional DSUs are subject to the same vesting schedule described above for the initial DSUs meaning that such additional DSUs are immediately vested as the initial DSUs have already fully vested and pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, such vested additional DSUs will be settled at the same time as the initial DSUs subject to the award. Amount reported includes approximately 288 additional DSUs acquired by the Reporting Person since the date of the Reporting Person's last Form 4 in connection with the reinvestment of dividends described herein.

Key Figures

Class A stock grant: 3,102 shares Additional stock grant: 206 shares Shares held after grant: 26,922 shares +5 more

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Class A stock grant 3,102 shares Award of Class A Common Stock on May 19, 2026

Additional stock grant 206 shares Award of Class A Common Stock on May 19, 2026

Shares held after grant 26,922 shares Post-transaction Class A Common Stock holding line

Shares held on second line 27,128 shares Post-transaction Class A Common Stock holding line

Deferred stock units granted 288 units Deferred stock units acquisition on May 19, 2026

Deferred stock units outstanding 7,986 units Deferred stock units after transaction

Additional RSUs from dividends ≈610 RSUs RSUs acquired via dividend reinvestment since prior Form 4

DSUs from dividends ≈288 DSUs Deferred stock units from dividend reinvestment since prior Form 4

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Deferred Stock Units, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, change in control, +1 more

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Includes a fully vested award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that may be settled only for shares of common stock"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

Deferred Stock Units financial

"The Reporting Person received a grant of deferred stock units ("DSUs") in lieu of director cash compensation."

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan financial

"dividends ... will be reinvested into additional RSUs based on the same amount at which dividends are reinvested pursuant to the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

change in control financial

"settlement ... has been deferred until ... (a) the termination ... or (b) change in control (as defined in the Plan)."

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan financial

"under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan"

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What did KNTK director Deborah L. Byers receive in this Form 4 filing?

Deborah L. Byers received equity-based compensation, including 3,102 shares and 206 shares of Kinetik Class A Common Stock at no cash cost, plus 288 deferred stock units. These awards increase her stock and unit-based exposure to Kinetik Holdings Inc. without open-market purchases.

How many Kinetik (KNTK) shares does Deborah L. Byers hold after these grants?

After the reported grants, one holding entry shows 26,922 Class A Common shares and another shows 27,128 shares. The filing reports these as direct holdings. These figures reflect post-transaction positions for the respective reported lines of ownership.

What are the deferred stock units reported for Kinetik (KNTK) director Deborah L. Byers?

Deferred stock units are compensation instruments whose value tracks one Kinetik Class A share. Byers holds 7,986 deferred stock units after acquiring 288 units. Once vested and settled, each deferred stock unit pays cash equal to one share’s value, based on the plan’s terms.

How do dividends affect Deborah L. Byers’ RSUs and DSUs at Kinetik (KNTK)?

While RSUs and DSUs remain outstanding, amounts equal to dividends are reinvested into additional units using the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan rate. The filing notes about 610 additional RSUs and 288 additional DSUs have been acquired this way since her last Form 4.

When will Deborah L. Byers’ Kinetik (KNTK) RSUs and DSUs be settled?

Settlement of vested RSUs and deferred stock units is deferred until the earlier of her service termination or a change in control, according to the company’s compensation plan. One RSU award generally vests on January 1, 2027, subject to her continued service with Kinetik Holdings Inc.

Did Deborah L. Byers buy or sell Kinetik (KNTK) stock on the market in this filing?

No open-market buys or sells are reported. All transactions are coded as awards or other acquisitions at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting non-cash compensation grants and dividend reinvestment into restricted stock units and deferred stock units under company plans.

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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^*

Byers Deborah L

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		3,102(1)(2)	A	$0	26,922(3)	D
Class A Common Stock	05/19/2026		A		206(1)(2)(4)	A	$0	27,128	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
Deferred Stock Units	(5)(6)	05/19/2026		A		288		(5)(6)	(5)(6)	Class A Common Stock	288	$0	7,986	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes a fully vested award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. Pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Kinetik Holdings Inc. (the "Company") Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Compensation Plan, as amended from time to time (the "Plan"), settlement of such vested RSUs has been deferred until the earlier to occur of the following: (a) the termination of the Reporting Person's service relationship with the Company or (b) change in control (as defined in the Plan).

2. While the RSUs remain outstanding, an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid on the RSUs had they been in the form of common stock will be reinvested into additional RSUs based on the same amount at which dividends are reinvested pursuant to the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, as amended from time to time (the "DRIP"). The additional RSUs will be immediately vested in full and pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, will be settled at the same time as the initial RSUs subject to the award, as described in Note 1 above.

3. Amount reported includes approximately 610 additional RSUs acquired by the Reporting Person since the date of the Reporting Person's last Form 4 in connection with the reinvestment of dividends described herein.

4. Includes an award of RSUs granted to the Reporting Person under the Company's Plan that will generally vest on January 1, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service relationship with the Company through such date and may be settled only for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.

5. The Reporting Person received a grant of deferred stock units ("DSUs") in lieu of director cash compensation. Once vested, each DSU represents a contingent right to receive an amount in cash equal to the value of one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock. 1,091 DSUs vested on April 1, 2023, 1,091 DSUs vested on July 1, 2023, 1,090 vested on October 1, 2023 and 1,091 DSUs vested on January 1, 2024. Pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, settlement of vested DSUs has been deferred until the earlier to occur of the following: (a) the termination of the Reporting Person's service relationship with the Company or (b) change in control.

6. While the DSUs remain outstanding, an amount equal to the dividends that would have been paid on the DSUs had they been in the form of common stock will be reinvested into additional DSUs based on the same amount at which dividends are reinvested pursuant to the DRIP. The additional DSUs are subject to the same vesting schedule described above for the initial DSUs meaning that such additional DSUs are immediately vested as the initial DSUs have already fully vested and pursuant to the Reporting Person's election under the Plan, such vested additional DSUs will be settled at the same time as the initial DSUs subject to the award. Amount reported includes approximately 288 additional DSUs acquired by the Reporting Person since the date of the Reporting Person's last Form 4 in connection with the reinvestment of dividends described herein.

Remarks:

	By: /s/ Lindsay Ellis, Attorney-in-Fact	05/20/2026
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