Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) COO uses 9,741 shares for RSU tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Patterson-UTI Energy executive James Michael Holcomb reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 5, 2026, 9,741 shares of Common Stock were disposed at $12.29 per share to satisfy withholding taxes on Restricted Stock Units that converted into Common Stock. After this tax-withholding transaction, he directly holds 583,918 Patterson-UTI Energy shares, indicating he retained a substantial equity position.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Holcomb James Michael

Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	9,741	$12.29	$120K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 583,918 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares disposed for tax withholding: 9,741 shares Disposition price per share: $12.29 per share Shares held after transaction: 583,918 shares

3 metrics

Shares disposed for tax withholding 9,741 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 5, 2026

Disposition price per share $12.29 per share Price for tax-withholding share disposition

Shares held after transaction 583,918 shares Direct Common Stock holdings after May 5, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock on May 5, 2026"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

"Shares disposed to pay applicable withholding taxes on Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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^*

Holcomb James Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10713 W. SAM HOUSTON PKWY N.

SUITE 800

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77064

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PATTERSON UTI ENERGY INC [ PTEN ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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	05/05/2026		F		9,741(1)	D	$12.29	583,918	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. Shares disposed to pay applicable withholding taxes on Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock on May 5, 2026.

Remarks:

	By Forrest Robinson pursuant to a Limited Power of Attorney filed with the SEC on 6/11/2013 /s/Forrest Robinson	05/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PTEN executive James Michael Holcomb report in this Form 4?

James Michael Holcomb reported a tax-related share disposition of 9,741 shares of Patterson-UTI Energy Common Stock. The shares were used to cover withholding taxes on Restricted Stock Units that converted into Common Stock on May 5, 2026, rather than an open-market sale.

Was the PTEN Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were surrendered to cover applicable withholding taxes owed when Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock, a common administrative mechanism tied to equity compensation rather than a discretionary trade.

How many Patterson-UTI Energy shares were used for tax withholding in this filing?

The filing reports that 9,741 shares of Patterson-UTI Energy Common Stock were disposed of. According to the footnote, these shares were surrendered specifically to pay applicable withholding taxes on Restricted Stock Units that converted into Common Stock on May 5, 2026.

How many PTEN shares does James Michael Holcomb hold after the reported transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, James Michael Holcomb directly holds 583,918 shares of Patterson-UTI Energy Common Stock. This post-transaction figure reflects his remaining equity position following the use of 9,741 shares to satisfy the withholding tax obligation tied to Restricted Stock Units.

What does transaction code F mean in this PTEN Form 4?

Transaction code F on this Form 4 indicates a tax-withholding disposition of shares. In Holcomb’s case, it reflects shares delivered to satisfy withholding taxes due when Restricted Stock Units converted into Common Stock, rather than a voluntary purchase or sale in the open market.