Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) CCO retirement, CFO adds commercial role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kosmos Energy Ltd. reports that Chief Commercial Officer Christopher J. Ball has decided to retire, effective September 30, 2025. His commercial responsibilities will transition to Chief Financial Officer Neal D. Shah, who will assume oversight of the company’s commercial matters.

After retirement, Mr. Ball will provide advisory services under an Advisory Agreement, earning $3,000 per day when he works, plus expense reimbursement. In connection with the advisory and transition arrangements, he will also receive a portion of his 2025 target annual bonus, prorated through his retirement date. The advisory arrangement continues until terminated by either party, and the full agreements will be filed as exhibits to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

false 0001509991 0001509991 2025-08-22 2025-08-22 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 22, 2025

KOSMOS ENERGY LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	001-35167	98-0686001
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8176 Park Lane
Dallas, Texas	75231
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock $0.01 par value	KOS	New York Stock Exchange
		London Stock Exchange

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +1 214 445 9600

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 19, 2025, Christopher J. Ball informed Kosmos Energy Ltd. (the “Company”) that he has decided to retire as the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 30, 2025.

Mr. Ball’s role and responsibilities will be transitioned to Mr. Neal D. Shah, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, who will assume oversight of the Company’s commercial matters.

In connection with his decision to retire, Mr. Ball has entered into an Advisory Agreement with the Company (the “Advisory Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Ball has agreed to provide certain advisory services to the Company following his retirement in connection with the Company’s commercial efforts, as may be requested by the Company from time to time. Mr. Ball will be entitled to receive $3,000 for each day he provides services under the Advisory Agreement plus reimbursement for expenses incurred. In addition, in consideration for his services under the Advisory Agreement and for entering into a transition agreement with the Company (the “Transition Agreement”), Mr. Ball will be provided a portion of his target annual bonus for 2025, prorated through his retirement date. The Advisory Agreement will continue in effect until terminated by either the Company or Mr. Ball.

The foregoing summary of the Advisory Agreement and the Transition Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Advisory Agreement and the Transition Agreement, copies of which will be filed by the Company as exhibits to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 22, 2025

	KOSMOS ENERGY LTD.
	By:	/s/ NEAL D. SHAH
		Neal D. Shah
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive change did Kosmos Energy (KOS) announce?

Kosmos Energy announced that Chief Commercial Officer Christopher J. Ball has decided to retire as of September 30, 2025.

Who will take over commercial responsibilities at Kosmos Energy after the CCO retires?

Neal D. Shah, currently the company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume oversight of Kosmos Energy’s commercial matters after Mr. Ball’s retirement.

What are the key terms of Christopher Ball’s advisory role with Kosmos Energy?

Under an Advisory Agreement, Mr. Ball will provide advisory services on commercial matters and will receive $3,000 per day for each day he provides services, plus reimbursement of expenses.

Will Christopher Ball receive a bonus related to his 2025 service at Kosmos Energy?

Yes. In consideration for his advisory services and entering into a transition agreement, Mr. Ball will receive a portion of his 2025 target annual bonus, prorated through his retirement date.

How long will the advisory agreement between Kosmos Energy and Christopher Ball remain in effect?

The Advisory Agreement will continue in effect until it is terminated by either Kosmos Energy or Mr. Ball.

Where will investors find the full text of Christopher Ball’s advisory and transition agreements with Kosmos Energy?

The company plans to file the full text of the Advisory Agreement and the Transition Agreement as exhibits to its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.