Restricted stock grant at Nine Energy Service (NINE) gives officer 136,111 units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crombie David reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Nine Energy Service, Inc. reported that officer David Crombie received an equity grant linked to the company’s common stock. The award covers 136,111 shares, reported at a price of $0.0000 per share, and represents his entire directly held position after the transaction.

According to the footnote, this grant consists of time-based restricted stock units that will vest in three equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date. Each installment requires Mr. Crombie’s continued employment through the relevant vesting date for the units to fully vest.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Crombie David

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	136,111	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 136,111 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity award size: 136,111 shares Reported grant price: $0.0000 per share Post-transaction holdings: 136,111 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Equity award size 136,111 shares Time-based restricted stock units granted to officer

Reported grant price $0.0000 per share Compensation grant, not open-market purchase

Post-transaction holdings 136,111 shares Total shares reported following the transaction

Vesting installments 3 equal installments Time-based vesting schedule of restricted stock units

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, vesting commencement date, continued employment, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

time-based restricted stock units financial

"Represents time-based restricted stock units that will vest in three equal installments"

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 commencement date financial

"beginning on the first anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date"

The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.

continued employment financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through each applicable vesting date"

Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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^*

Crombie David

(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)

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/18/2026		A		136,111(1)	A	$0.00	136,111	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 time-based restricted stock units that will vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment through each applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer The Form 4 filed on behalf of the Reporting Person on 3/6/2026 inadvertently included a check box mark indicating the Reporting Person was no longer subject to Section 16, which was an error.

	/s/ David Crombie by Ann G. Fox, as Attorney-in-fact	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Nine Energy Service (NINE) report for David Crombie?

Nine Energy Service reported an equity award to officer David Crombie. He received 136,111 units linked to common stock at a reported price of $0.0000. The award is time-based and vests over several years, subject to his continued employment with the company.

How many shares did David Crombie acquire in the latest Nine Energy Service (NINE) Form 4?

David Crombie acquired rights relating to 136,111 shares of Nine Energy Service common stock. These are structured as time-based restricted stock units that vest in three equal installments, starting on the first anniversary of a vesting commencement date, assuming ongoing employment.

What type of award did Nine Energy Service (NINE) grant to David Crombie?

The award to David Crombie is a grant of time-based restricted stock units tied to Nine Energy Service common stock. It is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition transaction and reported with a price per share of $0.0000, reflecting a compensation grant rather than a market purchase.

What is the vesting schedule of David Crombie’s restricted stock units at Nine Energy Service (NINE)?

Crombie’s restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the applicable vesting commencement date. Each installment requires that he remain employed by Nine Energy Service through the corresponding vesting date for those units to become fully vested.

How many Nine Energy Service (NINE) shares does David Crombie hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following this grant, David Crombie is reported as directly holding 136,111 shares associated with this award. The filing shows this figure as his total shares following the transaction, reflecting the full amount of the newly granted equity-position reported in this Form 4.

Was David Crombie’s Nine Energy Service (NINE) equity grant an open-market purchase?

No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. It is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, indicating compensation-related restricted stock units rather than a buy order on the open market.