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Dividend reinvestment adds NGS (NGS) shares to director Taylor’s deferred comp trust

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC director Stephen Charles Taylor reported additional share accruals rather than an open-market trade. On the reported date, a deferred compensation account associated with Taylor acquired 334 shares of Common Stock at $42.42 per share through reinvested cash dividends under a deferred compensation plan, held indirectly in a Rabbi Trust.

Following these transactions, Taylor holds 197,818 shares of Common Stock directly and 95,137 shares indirectly through the Rabbi Trust. The filing reflects routine compensation-related dividend reinvestment, not a discretionary market purchase or sale.

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Insights

Small, routine dividend reinvestment in a deferred compensation plan.

The filing shows Stephen Charles Taylor gaining 334 Common Stock shares via dividend reinvestment in a deferred compensation plan, held indirectly in a Rabbi Trust. This is coded as an A transaction, a grant/award-type acquisition rather than an open-market buy.

After the update, Taylor’s position stands at 197,818 shares held directly and 95,137 shares held indirectly. Given the small incremental amount and automatic, plan-based nature, this looks like routine compensation administration with limited signaling value for the company’s equity outlook.

Insider Taylor Stephen Charles
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 334 $42.42 $14K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 95,137 shares (Indirect, Rabbi Trust); Common Stock — 197,818 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares acquired via plan 334 shares Common Stock credited through dividend reinvestment
Transaction price $42.42 per share Price for 334 shares acquired in plan
Direct holdings after 197,818 shares Common Stock held directly after transactions
Indirect holdings after 95,137 shares Common Stock held indirectly via Rabbi Trust after transactions
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition
Rabbi Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership": "Rabbi Trust""
A rabbi trust is a special account a company sets up to hold promised future pay for executives, like bonus or retirement money, so those employees can see there are funds earmarked for them. It matters to investors because it signals the company’s commitment to keep key people, but the money is still part of the company’s assets and can be claimed by creditors if the company goes bankrupt—think of it as a labeled jar that isn’t completely off-limits.
deferred compensation plan financial
"pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Taylor Stephen Charles

(Last)(First)(Middle)
404 VETERANS AIRPARK LANE
SUITE 300

(Street)
MIDLAND TEXAS 79705

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC [ NGS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/08/2026A334(1)A$42.4295,137IRabbi Trust
Common Stock197,818D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares acquired through reinvestment of cash dividends pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan.
Stephen C. Taylor06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NGS director Stephen Charles Taylor report?

Stephen Charles Taylor reported an acquisition of 334 shares of NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC Common Stock. The shares were credited through dividend reinvestment in a deferred compensation plan, not an open-market purchase, and are held indirectly in a Rabbi Trust on his behalf.

How many NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC shares does Stephen Charles Taylor hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Stephen Charles Taylor holds 197,818 shares of NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC Common Stock directly and 95,137 shares indirectly. The indirect holdings are maintained in a Rabbi Trust connected to a deferred compensation plan, as reflected in the Form 4 data.

Was the NGS Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or routine plan activity?

The Form 4 shows routine plan activity, not an open-market trade. The 334 shares were acquired automatically through reinvestment of cash dividends under a deferred compensation plan and are coded as a grant or award-type acquisition, rather than a discretionary market purchase.

What is the price per share for the new NGS shares credited to Stephen Charles Taylor?

The 334 NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC Common Stock shares were credited at $42.42 per share. This price applies to the acquisition through dividend reinvestment inside the deferred compensation plan and is disclosed as the transaction price in the Form 4 data.

How are Stephen Charles Taylor’s indirect NGS holdings structured?

Taylor’s indirect holdings of NATURAL GAS SERVICES GROUP INC shares are held through a Rabbi Trust. This trust is linked to a deferred compensation plan, where cash dividends are reinvested into company stock, periodically increasing his indirect share position as disclosed on the Form 4.