Matador Resources (MTDR) EVP Krug nets 5,800 shares from performance grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Matador Resources executive vice president of marketing and midstream George G. Krug reported routine equity compensation activity in the company’s common stock. On January 6, 2026, he received 5,800 shares at $0 per share from the settlement of performance stock units granted on February 16, 2023, which vested at 58% of target based on Matador’s relative total shareholder return over the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. On the same date, 2,516 shares were withheld by the company at $41.41 per share to cover tax obligations related to this settlement; the form states that no shares were sold by Krug to satisfy the tax liability. After these transactions, Krug directly beneficially owned 229,650 shares of Matador Resources common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Krug George G

Role EVP - Mktg and Midstream

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	5,800	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,516	$41.41	$104K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 232,166 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares received in settlement of performance stock units granted to the reporting person on February 16, 2023 (the "2023 Performance Stock Grant"), which settled at 58% of target based upon the Issuer's relative total shareholder return over a three-year performance period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Such acquisitions are exempt under Rule 16b-3. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in connection with the reporting person's net share settlement to satisfy tax liability upon settlement of the 2023 Performance Stock Grant. No shares were sold by the reporting person to satisfy this tax liability.

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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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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^*

Krug George G

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5400 LBJ FREEWAY

SUITE 1500

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75240

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Matador Resources Co [ MTDR ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP - Mktg and Midstream

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/06/2026		A		5,800(1)	A	$0	232,166(2)	D
Common Stock	01/06/2026		F		2,516(3)	D	$41.41	229,650(2)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares received in settlement of performance stock units granted to the reporting person on February 16, 2023 (the "2023 Performance Stock Grant"), which settled at 58% of target based upon the Issuer's relative total shareholder return over a three-year performance period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025.

2. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Such acquisitions are exempt under Rule 16b-3.

3. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in connection with the reporting person's net share settlement to satisfy tax liability upon settlement of the 2023 Performance Stock Grant. No shares were sold by the reporting person to satisfy this tax liability.

Remarks:

	/s/ George G. Krug, by Cale L. Curtin as attorney-in-fact	01/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Matador Resources (MTDR) report for George G. Krug?

The report shows that EVP – Marketing and Midstream George G. Krug received 5,800 shares of Matador Resources common stock on January 6, 2026 from the settlement of a performance stock unit award, and had 2,516 shares withheld to cover taxes.

How many Matador Resources (MTDR) shares does George G. Krug own after this Form 4?

Following the reported transactions, George G. Krug directly beneficially owned 229,650 shares of Matador Resources common stock.

What is the origin of the 5,800 Matador Resources (MTDR) shares received by George G. Krug?

The 5,800 shares represent settlement of the 2023 Performance Stock Grant awarded on February 16, 2023, which vested at 58% of target based on Matador’s relative total shareholder return from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025.

Were any Matador Resources (MTDR) shares sold by George G. Krug in this filing?

The disclosure states that the 2,516 shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax liabilities on the performance stock settlement and that no shares were sold by the reporting person to cover this tax obligation.

What prices are associated with the transactions reported for Matador Resources (MTDR)?

The 5,800 shares from the performance stock settlement are reported at $0 per share, while the 2,516 shares withheld for taxes are reported at a price of $41.41 per share.

What is George G. Krug’s role at Matador Resources (MTDR)?

George G. Krug is reported as an officer of Matador Resources with the title EVP – Marketing and Midstream, and is not identified as a director or 10% owner.