RPC Inc. (RES) CEO Ben Palmer awarded 192,500 restricted shares vesting from 2027

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RPC Inc. reported an equity award to its chief executive. President and CEO Ben M. Palmer, who is also a director of RPC Inc., received 192,500 shares of common stock as restricted stock on January 27, 2026.

The restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments of 33 1/3% beginning in 2027, spreading the award over several years. Following this grant, Palmer directly beneficially owns a total of 1,240,235 shares of RPC Inc. common stock.

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^*

Palmer Ben M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2801 BUFORD HIGHWAY NE

SUITE 300

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30329

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RPC INC [ RES ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026

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, $.10 Par Value	01/27/2026		A		192,500	A	(1)	1,240,235	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 192,500 shares of restricted stock that vest annually in 33 1/3 percent increments beginning in 2027.

	/s/ Ben M. Palmer	01/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did RPC Inc. (RES) disclose for Ben M. Palmer?

RPC Inc. disclosed that President and CEO Ben M. Palmer received 192,500 shares of restricted common stock on January 27, 2026. These shares were granted at no stated price per share and increase his directly held position in RPC common stock to 1,240,235 shares.

How do the 192,500 restricted shares granted to RPC (RES) CEO vest?

The 192,500 restricted shares granted to RPC CEO Ben M. Palmer vest in three equal annual installments. They vest in 33 1/3 percent increments beginning in 2027, meaning the award is spread over three years rather than becoming fully available immediately.

What is Ben M. Palmer’s role at RPC Inc. (RES) in this Form 4 filing?

In this filing, Ben M. Palmer is identified as both a director and the President and CEO of RPC Inc. This dual role underscores that the reported restricted stock grant is executive-level compensation tied to his leadership responsibilities at the company.

How many RPC Inc. (RES) shares does Ben M. Palmer own after this grant?

After receiving the 192,500-share restricted stock grant, Ben M. Palmer beneficially owns 1,240,235 shares of RPC Inc. common stock. The filing classifies this ownership as direct, indicating the shares are held in his own name rather than through an intermediary entity.

What type of security was granted to the RPC (RES) CEO in this transaction?

The transaction involved RPC Inc. common stock with a par value of $0.10 per share, issued as restricted stock. The Form 4 shows no cash exercise price, meaning the award functions as stock-based compensation subject to multi-year vesting conditions starting in 2027.