VAALCO COO covers taxes with 8,481 shares

VAALCO Energy's Chief Operating Officer Thor Pruckl reported two tax-related share dispositions in company stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

VAALCO Energy's Chief Operating Officer Thor Pruckl reported two tax-related share dispositions in company stock. A total of 8,481 shares of common stock were withheld at $5.53 per share to cover tax obligations when restricted stock vested. These are not open-market sales but an automatic mechanism to satisfy taxes. After these transactions, Pruckl continues to hold over 500,000 VAALCO shares directly, indicating the moves are routine relative to his overall stake.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 8,481 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 2 txns

Insider Pruckl Thor

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	5,575	$5.53	$31K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,906	$5.53	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 507,674 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock.

Key Figures

Tax-withheld shares: 8,481 shares Per-share tax value: $5.53 per share First withholding block: 2,906 shares +3 more

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Tax-withheld shares 8,481 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations

Per-share tax value $5.53 per share Value used for tax-withholding dispositions

First withholding block 2,906 shares Common stock withheld on tax transaction F, same date

Second withholding block 5,575 shares Common stock withheld on second F-coded transaction

Post-transaction holdings (line 1) 507,674 shares Common stock held directly after first tax-withholding entry

Post-transaction holdings (line 2) 510,580 shares Common stock held directly after second tax-withholding entry

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, Form 4, Chief Operating Officer

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restricted stock financial

"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

tax withholding obligations financial

"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Chief Operating Officer financial

"officer_title": "Chief Operating Officer""

A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.

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What did VAALCO Energy (EGY) COO Thor Pruckl report in this Form 4?

Thor Pruckl reported tax-related dispositions of VAALCO Energy common stock. A total of 8,481 shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations when his restricted stock vested, rather than being sold in the open market.

How many VAALCO Energy (EGY) shares were withheld for taxes for the COO?

A total of 8,481 VAALCO Energy common shares were withheld for taxes. The transactions involved 2,906 shares and 5,575 shares, each at a price of $5.53 per share, to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon restricted stock vesting.

Were the VAALCO Energy (EGY) COO’s Form 4 transactions open-market sales?

No, the transactions were not open-market sales. Both entries were coded as F, meaning shares were withheld by the issuer to pay tax liabilities triggered when restricted stock vested, a routine administrative process rather than discretionary selling.

How many VAALCO Energy (EGY) shares does the COO hold after these transactions?

Following the tax withholding transactions, Thor Pruckl holds slightly over 500,000 VAALCO Energy common shares directly. Individual line items show post-transaction holdings of 507,674 and 510,580 shares, illustrating he maintains a sizable equity position in the company.

What does transaction code F mean in the VAALCO Energy (EGY) Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this VAALCO filing, it means shares of common stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock, rather than being sold voluntarily.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/10/2026 - 07:16 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pruckl Thor

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2500 CITYWEST BLVD.,

SUITE 400

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77042

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ [ EGY ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026

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

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

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

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	06/08/2026		F		5,575(1)	D	$5.53	510,580	D
Common Stock	06/08/2026		F		2,906(1)	D	$5.53	507,674	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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock.

	/s/ Thor Pruckl by Matthew Powers as attorney-in-fact	06/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)