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APA Corp — fact timeline

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Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Approval of Amendment to the 2016 Omnibus Compensation Plan.

“Proposal 4 — Approval of Amendment to the 2016 Omnibus Compensation Plan . The Amendment as disclosed in the Proxy Statement was approved by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 266,499,823 10,989,332 642,903 34,089,789”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation.

“Proposal 3 — Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. In a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement (commonly known as “say on pay”), the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 238,710,645 38,762,516 658,897 34,089,789”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor.

“Proposal 2 — Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 was ratified by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 307,082,415 4,653,628 485,804 0”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Election of Directors.

“Proposal 1 — Election of Directors. The following nominees for directors were elected to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Annell R. Bay 269,919,835 7,802,862 409,361 34,089,789 John J. Christmann IV 275,118,068 2,608,513 405,477 34,089,789 Juliet S. Ellis 271,823,321 5,685,806 622,931 34,089,789 Kenneth M. Fisher 276,348,675 1,366,864 416,519 34,089,789 Charles W. Hooper 274,795,166 2,918,985 417,906 34,089,789 Chansoo Joung 274,003,759 3,708,825 419,474 34,089,789 H. Lamar McKay 276,435,125 1,286,135 410,798 34,089,789 Peter A. Ragauss 274,587,738 3,118,147 426,173 34,089,789 David L. Stover 275,026,460 2,699,058 406,540 34,089,789 Anya Weaving 275,421,441 2,081,920 628,696 34,089,789”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the first quarter of 2026 results: net income $446 million, EPS $1.26 per share. Guidance raised.

“HOUSTON, May 6, 2026 – APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026. APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $446 million, or $1.26 per share on a fully diluted basis.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported preliminary financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“On April 14, 2026, APA Corporation issued a press release announcing supplemental information regarding certain financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.”

Rebecca A. Hoyt departed as senior vice president, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller at APA Corp.

“On June 17, 2025, Rebecca A. Hoyt, senior vice president, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller, informed APA Corporation (the “Company”) of her intention to retire from the Company.”

D. Clay Bretches was terminated as Executive Vice President of Operations at APA Corp.

“On June 4, 2025, the employment of D. Clay Bretches, Executive Vice President of Operations of APA Corporation, was terminated.”

Stephen J. Riney changed role as president at APA Corp.

“Stephen J. Riney, who currently holds the role of president and chief financial officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s president on the Effective Date.”

Ben C. Rodgers was appointed as executive vice president and chief financial officer at APA Corp.

“appointed Ben C. Rodgers to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective as of May 12, 2025”

D. Clay Bretches departed as Executive Vice President of Operations at APA Corp.

“On January 6, 2025, D. Clay Bretches, Executive Vice President of Operations, notified APA Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire from the Company, effective July 1, 2025.”

Kenneth M. Fisher was appointed as Director at APA Corp.

“On October 24, 2024, the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”) expanded the Board to eleven directors and appointed Kenneth M. Fisher as a new director of the Company’s Board.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported first quarter of 2024 results: net income net income attributable to common stock of $132 million, EPS $0.44 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $132 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. When adjusted for items that impact the comparability of results, APA’s first-quarter earnings were $237 million, or $0.78 per diluted share.”

David A. Pursell departed as Executive Vice President of Development at APA Corp.

“Effective April 9, 2024, David A. Pursell, Executive Vice President of Development, has left APA Corporation (the “Company”) as a result of the restructuring of the Company’s development function.”
M&A Transactions

APA Corp completed an acquisition involving Callon Petroleum Company (closed 2024-04-01).

“On April 1, 2024, APA completed its previously announced acquisition of Callon, in connection with the merger of Astro Comet Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of APA (“Merger Sub”), with and into Callon (the “Merger”)”
Material Agreements

APA Corp entered into Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement with American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC (effective 2024-04-01).

“On April 1, 2024, upon consummation of the Merger (as defined and described in further detail below), APA Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“APA”), entered into an Amended and Restated Warrant Agreement (the “Warrant Agreement”) with American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC (“AST”), as warrant agent, and, solely with respect to certain provisions therein, Callon Petroleum Company, a Delaware corporation (“Callon”), to, among other things, establish warrants that have terms that are substantially similar to the warrants that were issued by Callon on December 20, 2019 (the “Callon Warrants”).”

Anya Weaving was appointed as Director at APA Corp.

“the Board appointed Anya Weaving as a member of the Board, effective immediately following the Effective Time.”

Matthew R. Bob was appointed as Director at APA Corp.

“the Board appointed Matthew R. Bob, the former chair of the board of directors of Callon, as a member of the Board, effective immediately following the Effective Time.”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Approval of issuance of shares of common stock of APA in connection with the merger with Callon Petroleum Company at the 2024-03-27 meeting.

“The number of shares voted for or against, as well as abstentions, with respect to the Issuance Proposal presented at the Special Meeting was: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 225,998,399.658 1,966,932.972 2,383,248.712”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results: net income net income of $2.9 billion, or $9.25 per diluted common share, EPS $9.25 per diluted common share.

“During the fourth-quarter 2023, APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $1.8 billion, or $5.78 per share on a fully diluted basis.”
Debt Financings

APA Corp incurred term loan of aggregate $2.0 billion for senior unsecured delayed-draw term loans with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto at base rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the applicable prime rate, (ii) maturing 3-Year Tranche Loans mature three years after the Closing Date; 364-Day Tranche Loans mature 364 days after the Closing Date.

“On January 30, 2024, APA Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“APA”), entered into a Credit Agreement among APA, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other agents party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). The lenders under the Credit Agreement have committed an aggregate $2.0 billion for senior unsecured delayed-draw term loans to APA, the proceeds of which, subject to satisfaction of certain limited conditions, APA may use to refinance certain indebtedness of Callon Petroleum Company”
Material Agreements

APA Corp entered into Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and the lenders valued at $2.0 billion senior unsecured delayed-draw term loans (effective 2024-01-30).

“On January 30, 2024, APA Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“APA”), entered into a Credit Agreement among APA, as borrower, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other agents party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”).”

Stephen J. Riney was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at APA Corp.

“On January 7, 2024, the Management Development and Compensation Committee (the “MD&C Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”), through authority delegated to the MD&C Committee by the full Board, appointed Stephen J. Riney, 63, to the role of president and chief financial officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2024.”
Material Agreements

APA Corp entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Callon Petroleum Company valued at exchange ratio of 1.0425 shares of APA common stock per Callon share (effective 2024-01-03).

“On January 3, 2024, APA Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“ APA ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with Callon Petroleum Company (“ Callon ”) and Astro Comet Merger Sub Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of APA (“ Merger Sub ”).”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the third quarter of 2023 results: net income $459 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, EPS $1.33 per diluted share.

“APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $459 million, or $1.49 per diluted share. When adjusted for items that impact the comparability of results, APA’s third-quarter earnings were $410 million, or $1.33 per diluted share.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported second quarter of 2023 results: net income $381 million, EPS $1.23 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $381 million, or $1.23 per diluted share.”
Governance Changes

APA Corp: Amended charter to add Officer Exculpation Provision following DGCL amendment (effective 2023-05-24).

“The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”) approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) to add an Officer Exculpation Provision”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say When on Pay) at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Proposal 13 — Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Frequency of Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. In a non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (commonly known as “say when on pay”), the frequency of “one year” was approved by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 225,544,037 355,858 3,081,998 388,224 35,363,089”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation (Say on Pay) at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Proposal 12 — Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation. In a non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s 2023 proxy statement (commonly known as “say on pay”), the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 216,122,313 12,645,364 602,440 35,363,089”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Proposal 11 — Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditor. The appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2023 was ratified by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 255,973,436 8,373,532 386,238 –”
Shareholder Votes

APA Corp shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Proposals 1–10 — Election of Directors. The following nominees for directors were elected to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders by the majority of shares voted, excluding abstentions and broker non-votes. Nominee For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Annell R. Bay 205,168,394 23,869,059 332,665 35,363,089 John J. Christmann IV 226,740,586 2,305,151 324,381 35,363,089 Juliet S. Ellis 222,503,654 6,530,728 335,735 35,363,089 Charles W. Hooper 224,006,567 5,009,606 353,944 35,363,089 Chansoo Joung 218,120,824 10,911,886 337,406 35,363,089 H. Lamar McKay 222,729,685 6,295,477 344,956 35,363,089 Amy H. Nelson 223,359,985 5,674,454 335,679 35,363,089 Daniel W. Rabun 224,905,477 4,131,488 333,152 35,363,089 Peter A. Ragauss 226,418,854 2,607,952 343,312 35,363,089 David L. Stover 226,605,393 2,429,437 335,288 35,363,089”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the first quarter of 2023 results: net income $242 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, EPS $0.78 per diluted share. Guidance lowered.

“APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $242 million, or $0.78 per diluted share.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the full-year 2022 results: net income $3.67 billion, EPS $11.02 per diluted common share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“For the full-year 2022, APA reported net income of $3.67 billion, or $11.02 per diluted common share.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported the fourth-quarter 2022 results: net income $443 million, EPS $1.38 per share on a fully diluted basis. Guidance reaffirmed.

“During the fourth-quarter 2022, APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $443 million, or $1.38 per share on a fully diluted basis.”
Governance Changes

APA Corp: Amended and restated Bylaws to modernize provisions, including updates for Universal Proxy Rule and DGCL amendments, adding exclusive forum provision and updating remote meeting, record date, voting standard, proxy card color, inspector duties, stockholder meeting procedures, and advance notice requ (effective 2023-02-02).

“On February 2, 2023, the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), amended and restated the Company’s existing Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws” and, as so amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”), effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

APA Corp reported third-quarter 2022 results: net income $422 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, EPS $1.28 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“APA reported net income attributable to common stock of $422 million, or $1.28 per diluted share.”

H. Lamar McKay was elected as non-executive chair at APA Corp.

“Current Board member H. Lamar McKay has been elected to succeed Mr. Lowe as non-executive chair effective as of the Retirement Date.”

John E. Lowe departed as non-executive chair at APA Corp.

“On July 14, 2022, John E. Lowe, non-executive chair of the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”), provided notice of his decision to retire from the Board effective September 1, 2022”

William C. Montgomery departed as Director at APA Corp.

“On March 7, 2022, William C. Montgomery notified the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”) that due to recently taking on additional responsibilities at Quantum Energy Partners, he had decided to retire from the Board upon expiration of his current term at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in May.”

David L. Stover was appointed as director at APA Corp.

“On February 21, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”) expanded the Board to twelve directors and appointed David L. Stover as a new director of the Company’s Board.”

Charles W. Hooper was appointed as Director at APA Corp.

“On February 2, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of APA Corporation (the “Company”) expanded the Board to eleven directors and appointed Lieutenant General Charles W. Hooper (U.S. Army, Retired) as a new director of the Company’s Board.”

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