[Form 4] California Resources Corporation Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Omar Hayat, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC), reported two tax-related share dispositions:

• On May 8, 2025, 102 shares were cancelled at $40.71 per share for tax payments on vested restricted stock units (RSUs)
• On June 19, 2025, 4,270 shares were cancelled at $46.05 per share for tax payments on vested RSUs

Following these transactions, Hayat directly owns 43,922 shares of CRC common stock, down from 48,192 shares. These dispositions were automatic share cancellations to cover tax obligations from RSU vestings, rather than open market sales. No derivative securities were involved in these transactions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hayat Omar

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 WORLD TRADE CENTER, SUITE 1500

(Street)

LONG BEACH CA 90831

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
California Resources Corp [ CRC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/08/2025		F(1)		102	D	$40.71	48,192	D
Common Stock	06/19/2025		F(2)		4,270	D	$46.05	43,922	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares cancelled for payment of taxes on vested restricted stock units which settled on May 8, 2025.

2. Represents shares cancelled for payment of taxes on vested restricted stock units which settled on June 19, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Ulrik Damborg, Attorney-in-Fact for Omar Hayat	06/23/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many shares of CRC stock did EVP & COO Omar Hayat sell in June 2025?

EVP & COO Omar Hayat had 4,270 shares cancelled on June 19, 2025 at a price of $46.05 per share for tax payment purposes related to vested restricted stock units.

What is Omar Hayat's current position at CRC?

Omar Hayat serves as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of California Resources Corporation.

How many CRC shares does Omar Hayat own after the June 2025 transactions?

Following the June 19, 2025 transaction, Omar Hayat directly owns 43,922 shares of CRC common stock.

What was the purpose of CRC insider Omar Hayat's stock dispositions in May and June 2025?

Both transactions were share cancellations for payment of taxes on vested restricted stock units - 102 shares on May 8, 2025 at $40.71 per share and 4,270 shares on June 19, 2025 at $46.05 per share.

What was the total value of CRC shares sold by Omar Hayat for tax purposes in June 2025?

The June 19, 2025 transaction involved 4,270 shares at $46.05 per share, representing approximately $196,633.50 in total value used for tax payment purposes.