Nine Energy Service (NINE) director receives 27,778 restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Esslemont Alexander reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Nine Energy Service, Inc. director Esslemont Alexander reported an equity compensation grant of company common stock. He was awarded 27,778 time-based restricted stock units, with no cash price per share, increasing his directly held position to 27,778 shares after the transaction.

The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on June 30, 2027, provided he continues to serve through that vesting date. If he is up for re-election at the next annual meeting of stockholders and is not elected to continue on the board, the units become fully vested on that meeting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Esslemont Alexander

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	27,778	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,778 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 27,778 shares Reported grant price: $0.0000 per share Post-transaction holdings: 27,778 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 27,778 shares Time-based restricted stock units awarded on May 18, 2026

Reported grant price $0.0000 per share Equity compensation, not an open-market purchase

Post-transaction holdings 27,778 shares Direct ownership following RSU grant

Vesting date June 30, 2027 Scheduled RSU vesting subject to continued service

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, vesting date, annual meeting of stockholders, board of directors

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time-based restricted stock units financial

"Represents time-based restricted stock units that will vest on June 30, 2027"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

vesting date financial

"will vest on June 30, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date"

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"up for re-election at the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and is not elected"

board of directors financial

"continue serving as a member of the board of directors at such annual meeting"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/20/2026 - 05:26 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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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^*

Esslemont Alexander

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2001 KIRBY DRIVE, SUITE 200

(Street)

HOUSTON

TEXAS

77019

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Nine Energy Service, Inc. [ NINE ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

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

X	Form 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)
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	05/18/2026		A		27,778⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	27,778	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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents time-based restricted stock units that will vest on June 30, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date; provided, however, that in the event the Reporting Person is up for re-election at the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and is not elected to continue serving as a member of the board of directors at such annual meeting of stockholders, the shares shall be deemed fully vested on that annual meeting date.

	/s/ Alexander Esslemont by Anita Kerin, as Attorney-in-fact	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Esslemont Alexander report for Nine Energy Service (NINE)?

Esslemont Alexander reported receiving a grant of restricted stock units in Nine Energy Service common stock. The award consists of 27,778 time-based RSUs, recorded as an acquisition with no cash price per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How many Nine Energy Service shares did Esslemont Alexander receive in this Form 4 filing?

He received 27,778 restricted stock units tied to Nine Energy Service common stock. Following this grant, his directly held position reported in the filing totals 27,778 shares, indicating this award established or reset his disclosed direct ownership level at that amount after the transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for Esslemont Alexander’s Nine Energy Service RSU grant?

The 27,778 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on June 30, 2027, if his service continues through that date. The award is time-based, meaning vesting depends on his ongoing role rather than performance or stock-price conditions during the vesting period.

What happens to the Nine Energy Service RSUs if Esslemont Alexander is not re-elected to the board?

If he is up for re-election at the next annual stockholder meeting and is not elected to continue serving, the restricted stock units become fully vested on that meeting date. This acceleration provision protects the award from forfeiture in that specific non-reelection scenario.

Was Esslemont Alexander’s Nine Energy Service transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the filing classifies the transaction as a grant or award acquisition at a reported price of $0.0000 per share. This indicates equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase where shares are bought at current trading prices.

How is Esslemont Alexander’s ownership in Nine Energy Service classified after this Form 4?

After the transaction, the Form 4 shows he directly owns 27,778 shares of Nine Energy Service common stock. The ownership type is coded as direct, reflecting that the RSU-based position is attributed personally to him rather than to an indirect entity or related account.