Director at USA Compression (NYSE: USAC) granted 2,500 phantom units

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Holotik Jim reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

USA Compression Partners, LP director Jim Holotik received an equity award of 2,500 phantom units as compensation. These units are tied to the company’s common units representing limited partner interests rather than being bought on the open market.

According to the award terms, 60% of the phantom units will vest on December 5, 2028 and the remaining 40% will vest on December 5, 2030. Each phantom unit represents the right to receive one common unit after it vests, and Holotik is reported as directly owning 2,500 units following this grant.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Holotik Jim

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common units representing limited partner interests	2,500	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common units representing limited partner interests — 2,500 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Phantom units granted: 2,500 units First vesting tranche: 60% Second vesting tranche: 40% +2 more

5 metrics

Phantom units granted 2,500 units Grant of phantom units to director Jim Holotik

First vesting tranche 60% Portion of phantom units vesting on December 5, 2028

Second vesting tranche 40% Portion of phantom units vesting on December 5, 2030

Units after transaction 2,500 units Total units reported as directly owned following the grant

Grant price $0.0000 per unit Indicates a compensation award, not a market purchase

Key Terms

phantom units, vest, common units representing limited partner interests, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

phantom units financial

"Award of phantom units, 60% of which will vest on December 5, 2028"

Phantom units are a form of employee compensation that mimics ownership in a company without issuing real shares: recipients receive cash or stock value tied to the company’s share price or performance when the units vest. They matter to investors because phantom units align employee incentives with shareholder value while avoiding share dilution; however, they create future cash obligations and can affect a company’s financial statements and cash flow.

vest financial

"60% of which will vest on December 5, 2028 and 40% of which will vest"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

common units representing limited partner interests financial

"Common units representing limited partner interests"

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/30/2026 - 08:17 PM

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^*

Holotik Jim

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O USA COMPRESSION PARTNERS, LP

8115 PRESTON ROAD, SUITE 700

(Street)

DALLAS

TEXAS

75225

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
USA Compression Partners, LP [ USAC ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/28/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common units representing limited partner interests	04/28/2026		A		2,500⁽¹⁾	A	$0	2,500	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of phantom units, 60% of which will vest on December 5, 2028 and 40% of which will vest on December 5, 2030. Each phantom unit represents the right to receive one common unit of USA Compression Partners, LP (the "Issuer") following vesting.

Remarks:

The Reporting Person is a director of USA Compression GP, LLC, the general partner (the "General Partner") of the Issuer. The Issuer is managed by the directors and executive officers of the General Partner.

	/s/ Rachel D. Evans, as attorney-in-fact for Jim S. Holotik	04/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Jim Holotik report in this USA Compression (USAC) Form 4 filing?

Jim Holotik reported receiving an award of 2,500 phantom units tied to USA Compression common units. This is a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market purchase, and results in Holotik being reported as directly owning 2,500 units following the transaction.

How many USA Compression (USAC) phantom units were granted to Jim Holotik?

Jim Holotik was granted 2,500 phantom units linked to USA Compression common units. These phantom units are part of an equity award and each represents the right to receive one common unit of USA Compression Partners, LP after the applicable vesting conditions are met.

When do Jim Holotik’s USA Compression (USAC) phantom units vest?

Holotik’s phantom units vest in two stages: 60% on December 5, 2028 and 40% on December 5, 2030. Vesting means he becomes entitled to receive USA Compression common units corresponding to each phantom unit as those future dates are reached.

Are Jim Holotik’s USA Compression (USAC) phantom units an open-market purchase?

No. The Form 4 describes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition of phantom units at a price of $0.0000 per unit. This indicates a compensation award rather than an open-market buy, with units delivered in the future as they vest into common units.

How many USA Compression (USAC) units does Jim Holotik own after this transaction?

After this grant, Holotik is reported as directly holding 2,500 units. These are associated with the phantom unit award, where each phantom unit represents the right to receive one common unit of USA Compression Partners, LP once the stated vesting conditions and dates are satisfied.