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Koppers (NYSE: KOP) director adds shares through stock grant and dividend equivalents

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Koppers Holdings Inc. director Traci L. Jensen reported equity-based compensation activity involving company common stock. On May 7, 2026, she acquired 3,280 shares of common stock at no cost as part of a grant or award, increasing her direct ownership.

She also exercised 50 dividend equivalent rights, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock, tied to time-based restricted stock units granted on May 8, 2025. Following these transactions, Jensen directly holds 32,059.104 shares of Koppers common stock, with no sales or dispositions reported in this filing.

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Insider JENSEN TRACI L
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Dividend Equivalent Rights 50 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 50 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,280 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Dividend Equivalent Rights — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 32,059.104 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. The reporting person was awarded time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"). These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
Stock grant 3,280 shares Common stock award on May 7, 2026 at $0.00
DERs exercised 50 shares Dividend equivalent rights converted to common stock at $0.00
Holdings after grant 35,339.104 shares Common stock directly owned after stock award
Final direct holdings 32,059.104 shares Common stock directly owned after DERs exercise
Exercise price $0.0000/share Price per share for DERs conversion to common stock
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.
DERs financial
"These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025."
restricted stock units financial
"The reporting person was awarded time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
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.
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
OMB APPROVAL
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*
JENSEN TRACI 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)32,059.104D
Common Stock(2)05/07/2026A3,280A$035,339.104D
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(3)05/07/2026M50(3) (3) (3)Common Stock50$00D
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. The reporting person was awarded time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs").
3. These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Stephanie L. Apostolou, Attorney in Fact05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Koppers (KOP) director Traci L. Jensen report in this Form 4?

Traci L. Jensen reported acquiring Koppers common stock through equity awards. She received 3,280 shares via a grant and 50 shares through exercised dividend equivalent rights, all at no cost, reflecting routine equity-based compensation with no share sales disclosed.

How many Koppers (KOP) shares did Traci L. Jensen acquire on May 7, 2026?

On May 7, 2026, Traci L. Jensen acquired 3,330 Koppers-related shares in total. This includes 3,280 shares of common stock from an award and 50 shares obtained by exercising dividend equivalent rights linked to previously granted restricted stock units.

What are the dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Koppers (KOP) Form 4?

The dividend equivalent rights are instruments economically equivalent to Koppers common stock. In this filing, 50 rights converted into 50 shares of common stock in connection with vesting restricted stock units granted on May 8, 2025, and all such rights were fully released.

Did Traci L. Jensen sell any Koppers (KOP) shares in this Form 4?

No share sales were reported. The Form 4 only shows acquisitions: a stock grant of 3,280 common shares and the exercise of 50 dividend equivalent rights into common shares, reflecting compensation-related activity without any dispositions or open-market sales.

What is Traci L. Jensen’s Koppers (KOP) shareholding after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Traci L. Jensen directly holds 32,059.104 Koppers common shares. This figure reflects her position following the stock grant and the conversion of 50 dividend equivalent rights into additional common shares on May 7, 2026.

How are restricted stock units described in the Koppers (KOP) Form 4 footnotes?

The footnotes state that Traci L. Jensen was awarded time-based restricted stock units. Dividend equivalent rights related to those RSUs, granted on May 8, 2025, were released upon vesting, with each right delivering the economic value of one Koppers common share.