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Natural Gas Services (NGS) Director Sells 433,334 Shares; Holds RSUs and Trust Stake

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stephen C. Taylor, a director of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS), reported transactions on Form 4 dated 08/25/2025. The filing shows a disposition of 433,334 shares of common stock and an acquisition of 459 shares at $24.78 per share on 08/08/2025 through dividend reinvestment under a deferred compensation plan. After these transactions, Mr. Taylor beneficially owns 114,213 shares indirectly via a Rabbi Trust and directly holds restricted stock units that will convert to 8,651 shares upon vesting.

Positive

  • Disclosure compliance: Timely filing of Form 4 with clear transaction details
  • Continued economic interest: Maintains 114,213 shares indirectly in a Rabbi Trust and 8,651 RSUs that convert to common stock

Negative

  • Large disposition: Reported sale/disposition of 433,334 common shares on 08/08/2025
  • Net reduction in direct holdings: The sizable disposal materially reduces the reporting person's direct share position

Insights

TL;DR: Director reported a large share disposition with limited new purchases and retains indirect holdings via a Rabbi Trust.

The Form 4 discloses a significant sale of 433,334 common shares and a small reinvestment acquisition of 459 shares at $24.78 each. As a director, such large disposals can reflect personal liquidity needs or portfolio rebalancing; the filing does not state motive. The remaining indirect beneficial ownership of 114,213 shares in a Rabbi Trust and outstanding 8,651 RSUs preserve continuing economic exposure to NGS.

TL;DR: Material disposition reduces direct stake but director maintains exposure through trust and unvested RSUs.

The transaction details are clear: a disposition of 433,334 shares on 08/08/2025 and acquisition of 459 shares via dividend reinvestment at $24.78. The filing lists 4,456 and 4,195 restricted stock units (total 8,651 RSUs) that convert one-for-one to common shares upon vesting. No exercise prices or derivative instruments are reported beyond RSUs. Impact on control or voting is not indicated in the filing.

Insider Taylor Stephen Charles
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 459 $24.78 $11K
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Restricted Stock Units -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 114,213 shares (Indirect, Rabbi Trust); Restricted Stock Units — 4,456 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 433,334 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares acquired through reinvestment of cash dividend pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan. Not applicable. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Taylor Stephen Charles
(Last) (First) (Middle)
404 VETERANS AIRPARK LANE
SUITE 300
(Street)
MIDLAND TX 79705
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC [ NGS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/08/2025
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 433,334 D
Common Stock 08/08/2025 A 459(1) A $24.78 114,213 I Rabbi Trust
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 Units (2) (2) (2) Common Stock 4,456 4,456 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) (2) (2) Common Stock 4,195 4,195 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired through reinvestment of cash dividend pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan.
2. Not applicable. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock upon vesting.
Stephen C. Taylor 08/25/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What transactions did Stephen C. Taylor report on Form 4 for NGS?

The filing reports a disposition of 433,334 common shares and an acquisition of 459 shares via dividend reinvestment at $24.78 on 08/08/2025.

How many shares does Stephen C. Taylor beneficially own after the reported transactions?

The Form 4 shows 114,213 shares beneficially owned indirectly via a Rabbi Trust and 8,651 restricted stock units (convertible to common shares upon vesting).

What is the nature of the 459 shares acquired by Mr. Taylor?

Those 459 shares were acquired through reinvestment of a cash dividend under the terms of the company's deferred compensation plan.

How many restricted stock units does the reporting person hold?

The filing lists 4,456 and 4,195 restricted stock units, totaling 8,651 RSUs, each representing the right to one share upon vesting.

What relationship does the reporting person have to NGS?

The reporting person, Stephen C. Taylor, is identified as a Director of Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.