SMITH WILLIAM A 4

What Happened

William A. Smith, a director of Kinder Morgan, reported an open-market/private purchase of 3,000 shares of KMI on 2026-02-02 at $29.75 per share, for a total transaction value of approximately $89,236. The transaction is coded as a purchase (P), which is a direct buy of common stock rather than an option exercise or award.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-02
• Report filed (Form 4) accession: 0001033442-26-000001 on 2026-02-03 (timely filing)
• Price per share: $29.75
• Shares acquired: 3,000
• Total value: ~$89,236
• Transaction code: P (purchase — open market or private purchase)
• Shares owned after transaction: not provided in the supplied filing details
• Footnote: The reporting person disclaims any beneficial or pecuniary interest in Class P common stock owned by his spouse (Footnote F1)

Context

This was a straightforward purchase of common stock (not an option exercise, award, or gift). Purchases by directors can be interpreted by some investors as a more informative signal than routine sales, but the filing itself does not state any motive. No late filing was indicated based on the provided dates.