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ONEOK (NYSE: OKE) officer makes 1,000-share charitable stock gift

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ONEOK officer Mary M. Spears reported a charitable stock gift. She transferred 1,000 shares of ONEOK common stock as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization and no longer has a reportable interest in those shares. After this gift, she holds 27,352.626 shares directly and 8,414.5088 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

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Insider SPEARS MARY M
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Gift Common Stock, par value $0.01 1,000 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 27,352.626 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 8,414.509 shares (Indirect, 401(k))
Footnotes (1)
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Shares gifted 1,000 shares Bona fide gift of common stock
Gift price per share $0.0000 per share Reported value for charitable transfer
Direct holdings after transaction 27,352.626 shares Common stock held directly after gift
Indirect 401(k) holdings 8,414.5088 shares Common stock held indirectly via 401(k)
Gift transactions 1 transaction Bona fide gift coded G
Gifted shares total 1,000 shares Total shares disposed as gift in this filing
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift" for 1,000 shares transferred"
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
401(k) financial
"nature_of_ownership: "401(k)" describing indirect stock holdings"
A 401(k) is a type of retirement savings plan offered by employers that allows workers to set aside a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out. The money saved in a 401(k) can grow over time through investments, helping individuals build funds for their future retirement. It matters to investors because it provides a tax-advantaged way to save and invest for long-term financial security.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type: "indirect" with 8,414.5088 shares in 401(k)"
beneficial interest financial
"footnote states the reporting person no longer has a reportable interest"
Beneficial interest is the right to receive the economic benefits of an asset—such as dividends, interest, or sale proceeds—without necessarily holding legal title to it. For investors this matters because it determines who actually gains from an investment or trust, much like renting an apartment where the tenant enjoys living there and paying bills while the landlord holds the deed; understanding who has the beneficial interest affects income rights, voting influence, and risk exposure.
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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*
SPEARS MARY M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
100 WEST FIFTH STREET

(Street)
TULSA OKLAHOMA 74103

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ONEOK INC /NEW/ [ OKE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026
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 Stock, par value $0.0105/28/2026G1,000(1)D$027,352.626D
Common Stock, par value $0.018,414.5088I401(k)
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. The reporting person gifted 1,000 shares of directly held Issuer's common stock to a charitable organization. The reporting person no longer has a reportable interest in these shares.
Remarks:
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Finance and Tax
/s/ Sarah M. Rechter, Attorney-in-Fact for Mary M. Spears06/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ONEOK (OKE) officer Mary M. Spears report?

Mary M. Spears reported a charitable stock gift. She transferred 1,000 shares of ONEOK common stock as a bona fide gift to a charitable organization, meaning she received no sale proceeds and no longer has a reportable interest in those specific shares.

How many ONEOK (OKE) shares did Mary M. Spears gift to charity?

Mary M. Spears gifted 1,000 ONEOK shares. The transaction is classified as a bona fide gift, with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, indicating a non-cash transfer to a charitable organization rather than a market sale for investment proceeds.

How many ONEOK (OKE) shares does Mary M. Spears hold after the gift?

After the gift, Spears holds 27,352.626 shares directly. She also has 8,414.5088 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, giving a combined reported holding across direct and indirect accounts in ONEOK common stock following the charitable transfer.

Was Mary M. Spears’ ONEOK (OKE) transaction a market sale or a gift?

The transaction was a bona fide gift, not a market sale. The Form 4 lists transaction code G, with 1,000 shares transferred at $0.0000 per share to a charitable organization, indicating no cash proceeds and a non-market disposition of the shares.

What does it mean that Mary M. Spears no longer has a reportable interest in 1,000 ONEOK shares?

She no longer beneficially owns those 1,000 shares. The footnote explains the gifted shares went to a charitable organization, and she no longer has a reportable interest, so those shares are removed from her disclosed ownership position in the company.

How are Mary M. Spears’ indirect ONEOK (OKE) holdings reported?

Her indirect holdings are reported through a 401(k) plan. The filing shows 8,414.5088 shares of ONEOK common stock held indirectly, with the nature of ownership described as “401(k),” separate from her directly held 27,352.626 shares after the gift.