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ProPetro (PUMP) CEO Sledge logs PSU vesting and tax share withholding

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ProPetro Holding Corp. Chief Executive Officer Samuel D. Sledge reported equity award activity involving the company’s common stock. On January 19, 2026, he acquired 226,665 shares of common stock at a price of $0, representing shares delivered upon vesting and settlement of previously granted performance stock units. On the same date, 75,361 shares were disposed of at $10.29 per share to cover taxes related to that vesting. After these transactions, Sledge directly beneficially owned 513,943 shares of ProPetro common stock.

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Insider Sledge Samuel D
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 226,665 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 75,361 $10.29 $775K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 589,304 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Reflects shares of common stock of the Issuer ("Common Stock") delivered upon vesting and settlement of previously awarded performance stock units ("PSUs"). Reflects shares of Common Stock withheld to satisfy taxes payable in connection with the vesting and settlement of previously awarded PSUs.
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*
Sledge Samuel D

(Last) (First) (Middle)
ONE MARIENFELD PLACE
110 N. MARIENFELD STREET, SUITE 300

(Street)
MIDLAND TX 79701

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ProPetro Holding Corp. [ PUMP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/19/2026
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 01/19/2026 A 226,665(1) A $0 589,304 D
Common Stock 01/19/2026 F 75,361(2) D $10.29 513,943 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. Reflects shares of common stock of the Issuer ("Common Stock") delivered upon vesting and settlement of previously awarded performance stock units ("PSUs").
2. Reflects shares of Common Stock withheld to satisfy taxes payable in connection with the vesting and settlement of previously awarded PSUs.
Remarks:
/s/ John J. Mitchell, as attorney-in-fact for Samuel D. Sledge 01/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ProPetro (PUMP) report for Samuel D. Sledge?

The filing shows that Chief Executive Officer Samuel D. Sledge received 226,665 shares of ProPetro common stock upon vesting of previously awarded performance stock units and had 75,361 shares withheld to cover related taxes, all dated January 19, 2026.

How many ProPetro (PUMP) shares does CEO Samuel D. Sledge own after this Form 4?

Following the reported equity award vesting and tax withholding, Samuel D. Sledge directly beneficially owned 513,943 shares of ProPetro common stock.

Were the ProPetro (PUMP) shares acquired by the CEO bought on the open market?

No. The 226,665 shares acquired by CEO Samuel D. Sledge were delivered upon vesting and settlement of previously awarded performance stock units, rather than purchased on the open market.

Why were 75,361 ProPetro (PUMP) shares disposed of in the CEO’s Form 4?

The filing explains that the 75,361 shares of ProPetro common stock were withheld to satisfy taxes due in connection with the vesting and settlement of the previously awarded performance stock units.

What transaction codes are used in this ProPetro (PUMP) Form 4 for the CEO?

The Form 4 lists transaction code A for the 226,665 shares acquired upon PSU vesting and code F for the 75,361 shares withheld to cover taxes, both involving ProPetro common stock.

Is Samuel D. Sledge a director and officer of ProPetro (PUMP)?

Yes. The filing identifies Samuel D. Sledge as both a Director and an Officer of ProPetro Holding Corp., with the title of Chief Executive Officer.