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Murphy USA SVP reports RSU vesting, small tax sale

Murphy USA Inc. insider Eric J. Bartko, SVP & Chief Customer Officer, reported equity compensation activity and a small share sale related to taxes.

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Murphy USA Inc. insider Eric J. Bartko, SVP & Chief Customer Officer, reported equity compensation activity and a small share sale related to taxes. On February 6, 2026, 153 Restricted Stock Units vested and settled into 153 shares of common stock at no cost under the 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan, including dividend equivalents. To cover taxes on this vesting, 75 common shares were withheld and sold at $397.42 per share. After these transactions, Bartko directly held 423 shares of Murphy USA common stock and 302.208 RSUs, which include additional dividend equivalent units.

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Insider Bartko Eric J.
Role SVP & Chief Customer Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 153 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 153 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 75 $397.42 $30K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 302.208 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 423 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Represents time-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and corresponding dividend equivalents accrued to the Reporting Person under the 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan that have vested and settled in shares of the Company's stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. Shares withheld for taxes on RSU vesting.
  3. F3. Represents Restricted Stock Unit Award granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan.
  4. F4. These Securities generally do not carry a Conversion Price, Exercisable Date, or Expiration Date.
  5. F5. Includes dividend equivalent units accrued with respect to the underlying RSUs.

FAQ

What insider activity did Eric J. Bartko report for Murphy USA (MUSA)?
Eric J. Bartko reported equity compensation activity, not an open-market trade. 153 RSUs vested into 153 common shares, and 75 shares were withheld and sold to cover taxes. These transactions arose from the company’s 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan.

How many Murphy USA (MUSA) shares does Eric J. Bartko own after this Form 4?
After the reported transactions, Eric J. Bartko directly owns 423 shares of Murphy USA common stock. He also holds 302.208 Restricted Stock Units, which include dividend equivalent units tied to the underlying RSUs under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

What does the 153-share Murphy USA RSU vesting mean for Eric J. Bartko?
The 153 RSUs represent time-based awards that vested and settled into 153 Murphy USA common shares on a one-for-one basis. They include related dividend equivalents, reflecting compensation earned under the 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan rather than a discretionary stock purchase.

Why were 75 Murphy USA (MUSA) shares sold in Eric J. Bartko’s Form 4?
The 75 shares of Murphy USA common stock were sold solely to cover taxes on the RSU vesting. The shares were withheld and sold at $397.42 per share, which is a common mechanism for handling tax obligations on equity compensation.

What are the key terms of Eric J. Bartko’s Murphy USA RSU awards?
Bartko’s RSUs are granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan. The filing notes these securities generally do not have a conversion price, exercisable date, or expiration date, and that dividend equivalent units accrue alongside the underlying RSUs until settlement.

Is Eric J. Bartko’s Murphy USA Form 4 transaction a large insider sale?
The Form 4 reflects 75 shares sold to cover taxes on vested RSUs, rather than a broad discretionary sale. The primary activity is compensation vesting of 153 shares, with Bartko retaining 423 common shares and 302.208 RSUs after the transactions.

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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*
Bartko Eric J.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
200 E. PEACH STREET
MURPHY USA
(Street)
EL DORADO AR 71730
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Murphy USA Inc. [ MUSA ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP & Chief Customer Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026
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 02/06/2026 M 153(1) A $0 498 D
Common Stock 02/06/2026 F(2) 75 D $397.42 423 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
Restricted Stock Unit(3) (4) 02/06/2026 M 153(1) (4) (4) Common Stock 153 $0 302.208(5) D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents time-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and corresponding dividend equivalents accrued to the Reporting Person under the 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan that have vested and settled in shares of the Company's stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. Shares withheld for taxes on RSU vesting.
3. Represents Restricted Stock Unit Award granted under the 2013 Long-term Incentive Plan.
4. These Securities generally do not carry a Conversion Price, Exercisable Date, or Expiration Date.
5. Includes dividend equivalent units accrued with respect to the underlying RSUs.
/s/ Gregory L. Smith, attorney-in-fact 02/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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