ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) COO Lentz vests RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ONEOK Inc. executive Randy N. Lentz reported equity award vesting and related tax withholding. On 01/30/2026, 6,556.6169 shares of common stock were issued upon the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units at $79.19 per share.

On the same date, 1,686 common shares at $79.19 were withheld (code F) to cover obligations such as taxes, leaving Lentz with 5,139.3479 common shares directly owned. He also continues to hold 12,225 restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting under ONEOK’s equity incentive plan.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lentz Randy N

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 WEST FIFTH STREET

(Street)

TULSA OK 74103

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ONEOK INC /NEW/ [ OKE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

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, par value $0.01	01/30/2026		M		6,556.6169	A	$79.19	6,825.3479	D
Common Stock, par value $0.01	01/30/2026		F		1,686	D	$79.19	5,139.3479	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
RSU 2025-OC	(1)	01/30/2026		M			6,556.6169	(1)	(1)	Common Stock, par value $0.01	6,556.6169	(1)	12,225	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 18,524 restricted units were awarded to the participant under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan upon becoming the Issuer's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. One-third of the award, including accumulated dividends, vested 1/30/2026, and the remaining two-thirds will vest on 2/1/2027. During the remaining vesting period, the award will continue to be credited with dividend equivalents that will be paid out in shares of common stock at the time the two-thirds of the underlying units vest and are issued. The award and credited dividend equivalents are payable one share of the Issuer's common stock for each vested restricted unit, including additional restricted units resulting from dividend equivalents.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Sarah M. Rechter, Attorney-in-Fact for Randy N. Lentz	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Randy N. Lentz report at ONEOK (OKE)?

Randy N. Lentz reported the vesting of restricted stock units that delivered 6,556.6169 ONEOK common shares on 01/30/2026 at $79.19 per share. This reflects equity compensation settling into stock rather than an open-market purchase, with some shares withheld to satisfy related obligations.

How many ONEOK (OKE) shares does Randy N. Lentz own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Randy N. Lentz directly owns 5,139.3479 ONEOK common shares. This figure comes after 6,556.6169 shares were issued upon RSU vesting and 1,686 shares were withheld, leaving the remaining balance as his directly held stock position.

What happened to Randy N. Lentz’s restricted stock units in this ONEOK (OKE) filing?

One-third of an 18,524-unit restricted stock award, including accumulated dividends, vested on 01/30/2026, converting into 6,556.6169 shares. Lentz still holds 12,225 restricted stock units, which remain outstanding and are scheduled to continue vesting under ONEOK’s equity incentive plan terms.

Why were 1,686 ONEOK (OKE) shares reported as a disposition by Randy N. Lentz?

The 1,686 ONEOK shares, shown with transaction code F at $79.19 per share, were withheld from the vested RSU shares. Such F-code transactions typically represent share withholding to cover tax or similar obligations tied to equity compensation settlements.

What are the key dates for Randy N. Lentz’s ONEOK (OKE) restricted stock award?

The restricted stock units were granted when Lentz became Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. One-third, with dividend equivalents, vested on 01/30/2026, and the remaining two-thirds are scheduled to vest on 02/01/2027, subject to continued terms of the equity plan.