Kosmos Energy Ltd. Reports Leadership and Compensation Changes

TL;DR

Kosmos Energy (KOS) filed an 8-K detailing leadership changes and executive pay adjustments.

AI Summary

Kosmos Energy Ltd. filed an 8-K on August 22, 2025, reporting on the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, the appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. The filing details changes within the company's leadership and executive compensation structures.

Why It Matters

Changes in a company's board of directors and executive officers, along with adjustments to their compensation, can signal shifts in strategic direction or operational focus.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in executive leadership and compensation can sometimes indicate underlying issues or strategic shifts that may impact the company's future performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Kosmos Energy Ltd. (company) — Registrant
• August 22, 2025 (date) — Date of Report
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
• 8176 Park Lane, Dallas, Texas 75231 (address) — Principal Executive Offices
• KOS (ticker) — Trading Symbol
• New York Stock Exchange (exchange) — Exchange for Common Stock
• London Stock Exchange (exchange) — Exchange for Common Stock

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — nge on which registered: Common Stock $0.01 par value KOS New York Stock Exchange
• $3,000 — e. Mr. Ball will be entitled to receive $3,000 for each day he provides services under

Filing Documents

• dp233338_8k.htm (8-K) — 23KB
• 0000950103-25-010614.txt ( ) — 183KB
• kos-20250822.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• kos-20250822_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
• kos-20250822_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
• dp233338_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

02 Departure

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 19, 2025, Christopher J. Ball informed Kosmos Energy Ltd. (the " Company ") that he has decided to retire as the Company's Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 30, 2025. Mr. Ball's role and responsibilities will be transitioned to Mr. Neal D. Shah, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, who will assume oversight of the Company's commercial matters. In connection with his decision to retire, Mr. Ball has entered into an Advisory Agreement with the Company (the " Advisory Agreement "), pursuant to which Mr. Ball has agreed to provide certain advisory services to the Company following his retirement in connection with the Company's commercial efforts, as may be requested by the Company from time to time. Mr. Ball will be entitled to receive $3,000 for each day he provides services under the Advisory Agreement plus reimbursement for expenses incurred. In addition, in consideration for his services under the Advisory Agreement and for entering into a transition agreement with the Company (the " Transition Agreement "), Mr. Ball will be provided a portion of his target annual bonus for 2025, prorated through his retirement date. The Advisory Agreement will continue in effect until terminated by either the Company or Mr. Ball. The foregoing summary of the Advisory Agreement and the Transition Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Advisory Agreement and the Transition Agreement, copies of which will be filed by the Company as exhibits to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025.

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 22, 2025 KOSMOS ENERGY LTD. By: /s/ NEAL D. SHAH Neal D. Shah Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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