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Summit issued 1,351,351 shares of common stock to Tall Oak Midstream Holdings, an affiliate of Tailwater Capital, for $42 million in cash at $31.08 per share.

The transaction increases Tailwater Capital's beneficial ownership in Summit from approximately 35% to approximately 39% of outstanding equity.

Net proceeds are intended to reduce borrowings under the company's asset-based lending credit facility and fund organic growth capital projects.

The shares are subject to a 6-month lock-up period and were issued in a private placement exempt from SEC registration.

The transaction was unanimously approved by the Audit Committee, which is comprised solely of independent and disinterested directors.

The company will file a registration statement within 90 days to allow for resale of the shares under Rule 415.

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Summit Midstream Corporation has executed a strategic equity financing with its largest shareholder, Tailwater Capital, through its affiliate Tall Oak Midstream Holdings. The $42 million private placement at $31.08 per share represents a significant capital infusion that management intends to use for debt reduction and funding of growth projects. This transaction strengthens Summit's relationship with Tailwater, which now increases its ownership stake to approximately 39% of outstanding equity, reinforcing its position as the company's dominant shareholder. The pricing at $31.08 per share was determined as the 'Minimum Price' in accordance with NYSE regulations and matches the closing price as of March 30, 2026. The 6-month lock-up period provides stability, while the registration rights provisions ensure liquidity for the investor within 90 days. Management emphasized that this investment provides financial flexibility to execute on high-return growth projects and progress toward the company's long-term 3.5x leverage target. The unanimous approval by the independent Audit Committee underscores proper governance of this related-party transaction.

SMC · Summit Midstream Corp.

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