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SunCoke Energy (SXC) CEO reports 274,927 RSU grant and share tax withholdings

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SunCoke Energy, Inc. CEO and President Katherine T. Gates reported multiple equity compensation transactions involving restricted stock units (RSUs), performance share units (PSUs), and common stock. On February 19, 2026, she received a grant of 274,927 RSUs (02.19.2026) at $0.0000 per unit, which vest in three equal annual installments under the company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.

On February 23, 2026, 49,231 RSUs (02.21.2025) were exercised into 49,231 shares of common stock, with 21,842 shares of common stock disposed at $6.2200 per share to satisfy statutory tax withholding, leaving 305,981 common shares directly held. On February 24, 2026, 17,878 RSUs (02.23.2023) and 38,480 RSUs (02.22.2024) were exercised into common stock, and 7,920 shares and 17,047 shares of common stock were disposed at $5.8800 and $6.2200 per share, respectively, for tax withholding, with direct common stock ownership increasing to 316,676 shares after an additional 10,695-share other acquisition.

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Insider Gates Katherine T
Role CEO and President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise RSUs (02.23.2023) 17,878 $0.00 --
Exercise RSUs (02.22.2024) 38,480 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 17,878 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 7,920 $5.88 $47K
Exercise Common Stock 38,480 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 17,047 $6.22 $106K
Other Common Stock 10,695 $0.00 --
Exercise RSUs (02.21.2025) 49,231 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 49,231 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 21,842 $6.22 $136K
Grant/Award RSUs (02.19.2026) 274,927 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: RSUs (02.23.2023) — 0 shares (Direct); RSUs (02.22.2024) — 38,479 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 265,079 shares (Direct); RSUs (02.21.2025) — 98,461 shares (Direct); RSUs (02.19.2026) — 274,927 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Conversion rate is 1 for 1. Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy minimum statutory withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs. Represents settlement of Performance Share Unit ("PSU") award granted February 23, 2023 pursuant to SunCoke Energy, Inc. ("SXC") Long Term Performance Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. PSU award settled, at the end of applicable three-year vesting period, in shares of SXC common stock, (net of shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy statutory tax withholding requirements). Grant of restricted share units awarded pursuant to the SunCoke Energy, Inc. Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The restricted share units vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date.
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*
Gates Katherine T

(Last) (First) (Middle)
1011 WARRENVILLE ROAD
STE 600

(Street)
LISLE IL 60532

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SunCoke Energy, Inc. [ SXC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
CEO and President
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026
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 02/24/2026 M 17,878 A (1) 265,079 D
Common Stock(2) 02/24/2026 F 7,920 D $5.88 257,159 D
Common Stock 02/24/2026 M 38,480 A (1) 295,639 D
Common Stock(2) 02/24/2026 F 17,047 D $6.22 278,592 D
Common Stock 02/23/2026 M 49,231 A (1) 327,823 D
Common Stock(2) 02/23/2026 F 21,842 D $6.22 305,981 D
Common Stock 02/24/2026 J 10,695 A (3) 316,676 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
RSUs (02.23.2023)(4) (1) 02/24/2026 M 17,878 02/23/2024 02/23/2026 Common Stock 17,878 (1) 0 D
RSUs (02.22.2024)(4) (1) 02/24/2026 M 38,480 02/22/2025 02/22/2027 Common Stock 38,480 (1) 38,479 D
RSUs (02.21.2025)(4) (1) 02/23/2026 M 49,231 02/21/2026 02/21/2028 Common Stock 49,231 (1) 98,461 D
RSUs (02.19.2026)(4) (1) 02/19/2026 A 274,927 02/19/2027 02/19/2029 Common Stock 274,927 (1) 274,927 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Conversion rate is 1 for 1.
2. Shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy minimum statutory withholding requirements on vesting of RSUs.
3. Represents settlement of Performance Share Unit ("PSU") award granted February 23, 2023 pursuant to SunCoke Energy, Inc. ("SXC") Long Term Performance Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. PSU award settled, at the end of applicable three-year vesting period, in shares of SXC common stock, (net of shares withheld by Registrant to satisfy statutory tax withholding requirements).
4. Grant of restricted share units awarded pursuant to the SunCoke Energy, Inc. Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. The restricted share units vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/ Sean Leslie 02/24/2026
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FAQ

What did SunCoke Energy (SXC) CEO Katherine Gates report in this Form 4?

Katherine T. Gates reported equity compensation activity, including RSU grants, RSU and PSU settlements into common stock, and share dispositions to cover taxes. These transactions reflect routine compensation and tax-withholding mechanics rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many restricted stock units were newly granted to the SXC CEO?

She received a grant of 274,927 RSUs dated February 19, 2026. The award was issued under SunCoke Energy’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan and vests in three equal annual installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Were any SunCoke Energy shares sold by the CEO on the open market?

The filing shows dispositions coded as “F,” meaning shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, not sold on the open market. Shares at prices $5.8800 and $6.2200 per share were delivered to cover statutory withholding obligations on vested RSUs and PSUs.

How did the CEO’s direct common stock holdings in SXC change?

Following the reported transactions, Katherine Gates’ direct ownership increased to 316,676 shares of SunCoke Energy common stock. This reflects RSU and PSU conversions into shares, net of shares withheld by the company to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.

What is the conversion rate between RSUs and SunCoke Energy common stock?

The footnotes state a conversion rate of 1-for-1 between the RSUs and SunCoke Energy common stock. This means each restricted stock unit or performance share unit settles into one share of common stock when the award vests or is settled.

How are the new RSU awards to the SXC CEO scheduled to vest?

The 274,927 RSUs granted on February 19, 2026 vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, consistent with the terms of the company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.