Darden Alexander Newsom 4

What Happened

• Darden Alexander Newsom, a director of Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS), purchased 5,000 common shares on the open market on March 13, 2026. The shares were acquired at an average price of $54.75 per share for a total cost of $273,750. This was a straight purchase (transaction code P), not an option exercise or award.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-13
• Price: $54.75 per share (average); Total value: $273,750
• Shares acquired: 5,000 (open-market purchase; footnote F1 confirms open market)
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-03-16 (appears timely; Form 4s are generally due within two business days)
• Remarks/Exhibits: Exhibit 24 (Power of Attorney) referenced in filing

Context

• This was a direct open-market purchase by a company director. Purchases can be interpreted by investors as a vote of confidence by insiders, but they are common and do not guarantee future company performance. No derivative activity, gift, or tax-withholding was reported in this transaction.