ARKO Corp. (ARKO) CEO receives performance stock unit award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kotler Arie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

ARKO Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Arie Kotler received a grant of performance-based stock units tied to the company’s share price. The award covers up to 324,494 Performance Stock Units, each linked one-for-one to common stock, with an expiration date of December 31, 2028.

The grant is structured around a Target Amount of 216,329 shares. Depending on the stock price during the performance period, the units may vest into shares equal to between 50% and 150% of this target, so actual shares earned can range from 108,164 to 324,494. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kotler Arie

Role Chairman, President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Stock Units	324,494	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Stock Units — 324,494 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Maximum PSUs granted: 324,494 units Target Amount: 216,329 shares Performance range: 50%–150% +3 more

6 metrics

Maximum PSUs granted 324,494 units Performance Stock Units, one-for-one into common stock

Target Amount 216,329 shares Target common stock linked to PSUs

Performance range 50%–150% Range of vesting vs. 216,329-share target

Expiration date December 31, 2028 PSU expiration

Shares underlying PSUs 324,494 shares Underlying common stock if maximum vests

Shares after transaction 324,494 units Total Performance Stock Units following grant

Key Terms

Performance Stock Units, RSUs, Target Amount, performance period, +1 more

5 terms

Performance Stock Units financial

"Grant of performance-based RSUs ("PSUs") providing for target issuance of 216,329 shares"

Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.

RSUs financial

"Grant of performance-based RSUs ("PSUs") providing for target issuance of 216,329 shares"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

Target Amount financial

"providing for target issuance of 216,329 shares (the "Target Amount") of common stock"

performance period financial

"subject to vesting upon the common stock achieving a certain specified price per share during the performance period"

The performance period is the specific time span over which an investment’s results, an employee’s targets, or a fund’s returns are measured and judged. It matters to investors because the length and start/end of that window determine which gains or losses count toward performance fees, bonus payouts, or benchmark comparisons—much like timing a race decides who wins, the chosen period can change whether results look strong or weak.

vest financial

"the PSUs may vest into shares of common stock representing between 50% and 150% of the Target Amount"

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.

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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^*

Kotler Arie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

8565 MAGELLAN PARKWAY

SUITE 400

(Street)

RICHMOND VIRGINIA 23227

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARKO Corp. [ ARKO ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/30/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Performance Stock Units	(1)	03/30/2026		A		324,494		(1)	12/31/2028	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	324,494	$0	324,494	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of performance-based RSUs ("PSUs") providing for target issuance of 216,329 shares (the "Target Amount") of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share ("common stock"), of ARKO Corp. (the "Company"), on a one-for-one basis, subject to vesting upon the common stock achieving a certain specified price per share during the performance period. Depending on the price per share of common stock during the performance period, the PSUs may vest into shares of common stock representing between 50% and 150% of the Target Amount. Columns 5, 7 and 9 above present the maximum amount of PSUs, and the underlying shares of common stock, that may vest, which represent 150% of the Target Amount.

	/s/ Galagher Jeff, Attorney-in-Fact	03/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ARKO (ARKO) CEO Arie Kotler report in this Form 4 filing?

Arie Kotler reported receiving a grant of performance stock units. The award covers up to 324,494 units, each tied one-for-one to ARKO common stock, as part of his equity compensation package.

How many ARKO (ARKO) shares are tied to the new performance stock unit grant?

The grant has a Target Amount of 216,329 shares of ARKO common stock. Depending on share-price performance, the award can vest into between 50% and 150% of this target, or 108,164 to 324,494 shares.

Is the ARKO (ARKO) Form 4 transaction a stock sale or purchase?

The filing shows an award of performance stock units, not an open-market stock purchase or sale. It is coded as a grant (transaction code A) with no cash price, reflecting equity compensation rather than trading activity.

What conditions affect vesting of the ARKO (ARKO) performance stock units?

The units vest only if ARKO’s common stock reaches a specified price per share during a defined performance period. Actual shares delivered can range from 50% to 150% of the 216,329-share Target Amount, based on stock-price performance.

When do the granted ARKO (ARKO) performance stock units expire?

The reported performance stock units carry an expiration date of December 31, 2028. Any units that do not vest under the specified stock-price performance conditions by then would cease to be exercisable after that date.