Cheniere (NYSE: LNG) SVP Maas Hinz reports RSU vesting, share sales

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cheniere Energy SVP of Operations Maas Hinz reported routine equity award activity over two days in February 2026. On February 8, 3,304 restricted stock units converted into the same number of common shares, followed by the sale of 2,454 shares at $199.65 and withholding of 850 shares to cover taxes, leaving 19,845 shares directly owned.

On February 9, a further 1,648 restricted stock units converted into common stock, with 999 shares sold at $199.65 and 649 shares withheld for taxes, again ending with 19,845 common shares held directly. The filing notes that each RSU represents one share of Cheniere common stock or its cash equivalent.

Insider Trade Summary

4,952 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 8 txns

Insider Hinz Maas

Role SVP, Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,648	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,648	$0.00	--
Disposition	Common Stock	999	$199.65	$199K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	649	$199.65	$130K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	3,304	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	3,304	$0.00	--
Disposition	Common Stock	2,454	$199.65	$490K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	850	$199.65	$170K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 21,493 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the "Company") or the cash equivalent thereof. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 8, 2026 and settled in cash. These shares were withheld by the Company in order to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability incident to a vesting of restricted stock units. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 9, 2026 and settled in cash. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 8, 2026. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 9, 2026.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/10/2026 - 08:15 PM

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hinz Maas

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

845 TEXAS AVENUE

SUITE 1250

(Street)

HOUSTON

77002

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cheniere Energy, Inc. [ LNG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/08/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/08/2026		M		3,304	A	⁽¹⁾	23,149	D
Common Stock	02/08/2026		D		2,454⁽²⁾	D	$199.65	20,695	D
Common Stock	02/08/2026		F		850⁽³⁾	D	$199.65	19,845	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		M		1,648	A	⁽¹⁾	21,493	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		D		999⁽⁴⁾	D	$199.65	20,494	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		649⁽³⁾	D	$199.65	19,845	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/08/2026		M			3,304	⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Common Stock	3,304	$0	3,305	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/09/2026		M			1,648	⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁶⁾	Common Stock	1,648	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the "Company") or the cash equivalent thereof.

2. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 8, 2026 and settled in cash.

3. These shares were withheld by the Company in order to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability incident to a vesting of restricted stock units.

4. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 9, 2026 and settled in cash.

5. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 8, 2026.

6. Represents the portion of the previously reported RSUs that vested February 9, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Sean N. Markowitz under POA by Maas Hinz	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Cheniere Energy (LNG) SVP Maas Hinz report?

Maas Hinz reported RSU vesting, share issuances, and related share sales. On February 8 and 9, 2026, RSUs converted into common stock, with some shares sold at $199.65 and others withheld to cover tax obligations, ending with 19,845 shares directly owned.

How many Cheniere Energy (LNG) shares did Maas Hinz sell and at what price?

Maas Hinz sold 2,454 shares on February 8, 2026 and 999 shares on February 9, 2026. All reported sales were executed at a price of $199.65 per share, according to the Form 4 insider transaction report.

What restricted stock unit activity was disclosed for Cheniere Energy (LNG)?

The filing shows 3,304 restricted stock units converting into common stock on February 8, 2026 and 1,648 units converting on February 9, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Cheniere common stock or the cash equivalent.

Why were some Cheniere Energy (LNG) shares withheld from Maas Hinz?

The Form 4 states that 850 shares on February 8, 2026 and 649 shares on February 9, 2026 were withheld by Cheniere. These shares satisfied Maas Hinz’s tax liabilities related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many Cheniere Energy (LNG) shares does Maas Hinz own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions on February 8 and 9, 2026, Maas Hinz directly owned 19,845 shares of Cheniere Energy common stock. This ending balance was unchanged across the two days despite RSU conversions, sales, and tax withholdings.

What is Maas Hinz’s role at Cheniere Energy (LNG) as shown in the Form 4?

The Form 4 identifies Maas Hinz as an officer of Cheniere Energy, serving as Senior Vice President, Operations. The filing is submitted as a single reporting person filing under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act.