APA Corporation — Aug 5, 2026 release

APA returned $189 million to shareholders during the second quarter through dividends and share repurchases, including the repurchase of 2.8 million shares at an average price of $35.26 per share; cumulative returns to shareholders during the first half of the year totaled $277 million. Consistent with prior years, the company expects to return at least 60% of free cash flow to shareholders in 2026 while also strengthening the balance sheet. CEO commentary “We delivered a very strong second quarter, with excellent operational execution across our core assets,” said John J. Christmann IV, APA’s CEO. “We’re sustaining top-tier operational performance and driving stronger production, lower costs and lower capital intensity. These results reflect the structural improvements we’ve made over the past two years to become a cost leader and drive higher capital efficiency across the Permian and Egypt. APA is in a great position with a strengthening balance sheet, a highly capital-efficient base business, a clear path to organic oil production growth led by GranMorgu and multiple high-quality investment opportunities in exploration.” APA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND-QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS — PAGE 3 of 6 Exploration portfolio update APA previously announced an agreement to acquire Savant Alaska, LLC for $70 million in upfront consideration prior to customary closing adjustments, plus additional contingent payments tied to future development of APA’s eastern North Slope position. The acquisition secures ownership of key midstream, pipeline