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Koppers (KOP) director David L. Motley adds RSUs and shares via awards

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Koppers Holdings Inc. director David L. Motley reported routine equity compensation-related transactions. He acquired 50 shares of common stock through the exercise or conversion of derivative securities, bringing his directly held common stock to 22,044 shares.

Motley also received a grant of 3,280 Restricted Stock Units, each representing the right to receive one share of common stock on a one-for-one basis, increasing his RSU balance to 13,198 units. In addition, 50 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to prior RSU awards were released and converted on a one-for-one basis into common stock, contributing to 275.501 Dividend Equivalent Rights-related units outstanding. All transactions were classified as acquisitions, with no open-market buys or sells.

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Insider MOTLEY DAVID L
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Rights 50 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 3,280 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 50 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 275.501 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units — 13,198 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 22,044 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares acquired upon release of dividend equivalent rights ("DERs"), as reported in Table II, on a one-for-one basis. These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (" RSUs") granted on May 8, 2025. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock. RSUs represent the right to receive shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs become payable according to the election of payment designation that was filed by the reporting person subject to the Koppers Holdings Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). Such payment will be either lump sum or in annual installments commencing on the May 31st next following the reporting person's separation from service (as defined under the Plan) or, if later, and elected by the reporting person at the time he/she first elects to defer any payment under the Plan, May 31st of the year specified by the reporting person.
Common shares acquired via exercise 50 shares Exercise or conversion of derivative security on May 7, 2026
Common shares held after transaction 22,044 shares Direct Koppers common stock holdings after Form 4 transactions
RSU grant size 3,280 units Restricted Stock Units granted on May 7, 2026
RSUs outstanding after grant 13,198 units Total Restricted Stock Units following the reported award
Dividend Equivalent Rights exercised 50 units DERs released and converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis
Dividend Equivalent Rights outstanding 275.501 units Total Dividend Equivalent Rights-related units after the release
Restricted Stock Units financial
"These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (" RSUs") granted on May 8, 2025."
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.
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Represents shares acquired upon release of dividend equivalent rights ("DERs"), as reported in Table II, on a one-for-one basis."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"subject to the Koppers Holdings Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan")."
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
MOTLEY DAVID L
(Last)(First)(Middle)
436 SEVENTH AVENUE
(Street)
PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA 15219
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Koppers Holdings Inc. [ KOP ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% 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)
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
Common Stock05/07/2026M50(1)A$0(1)22,044D
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
Dividend Equivalent Rights(2)05/07/2026M50(2) (2) (2)Common Stock50$0275.501D
Restricted Stock Units(3)05/07/2026A3,280 (4) (4)Common Stock3,280$013,198D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares acquired upon release of dividend equivalent rights ("DERs"), as reported in Table II, on a one-for-one basis.
2. These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (" RSUs") granted on May 8, 2025. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
3. RSUs represent the right to receive shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis.
4. The RSUs become payable according to the election of payment designation that was filed by the reporting person subject to the Koppers Holdings Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). Such payment will be either lump sum or in annual installments commencing on the May 31st next following the reporting person's separation from service (as defined under the Plan) or, if later, and elected by the reporting person at the time he/she first elects to defer any payment under the Plan, May 31st of the year specified by the reporting person.
Remarks:
/s/ Stephanie L. Apostolou, Attorney in Fact05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transactions did David L. Motley report at Koppers (KOP)?

David L. Motley reported equity compensation-related acquisitions, including 50 common shares from derivative exercise, 3,280 new Restricted Stock Units, and 50 Dividend Equivalent Rights converting into common shares. All movements reflect awards and conversions, not open-market buying or selling activity.

Did David L. Motley buy or sell Koppers (KOP) shares on the open market?

He did not report any open-market purchases or sales. All transactions were coded as acquisitions tied to derivative exercises, RSU grants, and Dividend Equivalent Rights releases, indicating compensation and conversion activity rather than discretionary trading in Koppers common stock.

How many Koppers common shares does David L. Motley hold after these Form 4 transactions?

Following the reported transactions, David L. Motley holds 22,044 shares of Koppers common stock directly. This figure reflects his position after acquiring 50 additional shares through the exercise or conversion of derivative securities reported in the Form 4 filing.

What Restricted Stock Unit activity was reported for David L. Motley at Koppers (KOP)?

Motley received a grant of 3,280 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a right to one share of Koppers common stock. After this grant, his total RSU holdings reached 13,198 units, which may settle in shares according to the company’s director deferred compensation plan.

What are Dividend Equivalent Rights and how did they affect Koppers (KOP) director holdings?

Dividend Equivalent Rights provide economic value equivalent to dividends on underlying shares. Motley had 50 such rights released in connection with RSU vesting, converting into an equal number of common shares. After this release, 275.501 Dividend Equivalent Rights-related units were reported outstanding for him.

Are David L. Motley’s equity awards at Koppers (KOP) tied to a deferred compensation plan?

Yes. Footnotes state RSUs become payable under the Koppers Holdings Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan. Payments may occur in a lump sum or installments starting the May 31 following separation from service, or a later May 31 year he previously elected.