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Director at Kosmos Energy (KOS) receives 62,044-share RSU grant

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Moraeus Hanssen Maria reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. reported that director Maria Moraeus Hanssen received an award of 62,044 shares of Common Stock at a grant price of $2.74 per share. This grant increased her direct holdings to 223,694 shares.

The award consists of restricted share units granted under Kosmos Energy's Long Term Incentive Plan. These units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of May 28, 2027 or the day immediately before the first annual shareholder meeting following the grant date, subject to the plan and award agreement terms.

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Routine director RSU grant increases equity stake at Kosmos Energy.

Director Maria Moraeus Hanssen received 62,044 restricted share units of Kosmos Energy Ltd. common stock at $2.74 per share. This is characterized as a grant or award under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan rather than an open-market purchase.

The grant vests 100% on the earlier of May 28, 2027 or the day before the first annual shareholder meeting after the grant date, subject to plan and award terms. Following this award, her direct holdings total 223,694 shares, indicating a larger aligned equity position but remaining within the range of typical board compensation.

Insider Moraeus Hanssen Maria
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 62,044 $2.74 $170K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 223,694 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 62,044 shares Restricted share units of Common Stock granted to director
Grant price $2.74 per share Reported transaction price for RSU grant
Total shares after grant 223,694 shares Director’s direct holdings following transaction
Vesting date May 28, 2027 Latest possible full vesting date for RSUs, subject to earlier meeting
restricted share units financial
"These restricted share units were granted under the Issuer's Long Term Incentive Plan"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"were granted under the Issuer's Long Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan")"
A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
vest 100% financial
"are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of May 28, 2027"
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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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*
Moraeus Hanssen Maria

(Last)(First)(Middle)
8176 PARK LANE, SUITE 500

(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75231

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kosmos Energy Ltd. [ KOS ]
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)
05/28/2026
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 Stock05/28/2026A62,044(1)A$2.74223,694D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. These restricted share units were granted under the Issuer's Long Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of May 28, 2027 or the day immediately preceding the date of the Issuer's first annual shareholder meeting following the date of grant, subject to the terms of the Plan and the applicable award agreement issued thereunder.
Remarks:
/s/ Josh R. Marion, Attorney-in-Fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did director Maria Moraeus Hanssen receive in this Kosmos Energy (KOS) Form 4 filing?

Maria Moraeus Hanssen received an award of 62,044 shares of Kosmos Energy common stock at $2.74 per share. The award is classified as a grant or other acquisition under the company’s Long Term Incentive Plan, not as an open-market share purchase.

How many Kosmos Energy (KOS) shares does Maria Moraeus Hanssen hold after this grant?

After the 62,044-share grant, Maria Moraeus Hanssen directly holds 223,694 shares of Kosmos Energy common stock. This updated total reflects her equity position as reported in the Form 4 and shows the impact of the long-term incentive award on her ownership.

When do the restricted share units granted to Maria Moraeus Hanssen at Kosmos Energy vest?

The restricted share units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of May 28, 2027 or the day immediately preceding Kosmos Energy’s first annual shareholder meeting following the grant. Vesting remains subject to the Long Term Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement.

What type of transaction is reported for Kosmos Energy (KOS) director Maria Moraeus Hanssen?

The transaction is a grant or award acquisition coded “A,” indicating restricted share units granted as compensation. It is not a market buy or sell, but part of Kosmos Energy’s Long Term Incentive Plan for directors, as described in the Form 4 footnote.

At what price were the Kosmos Energy (KOS) shares granted to Maria Moraeus Hanssen valued?

The 62,044 Kosmos Energy common shares granted to Maria Moraeus Hanssen were valued at $2.74 per share. This per-share value is reported in the Form 4 as the transaction price associated with the equity award under the Long Term Incentive Plan.