Empire Petroleum (EP) director awarded 10,000 Common Stock shares, now holds 73,000

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Empire Petroleum Corp director Benjamin J. Marchive II received a grant of 10,000 shares of Common Stock. The shares were awarded on June 16, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this grant, Marchive directly holds 73,000 shares of Empire Petroleum Common Stock. The filing does not show any sales or derivative exercises, only this award of additional shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Marchive Benjamin J. II

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	10,000	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 73,000 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 10,000 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares held after grant: 73,000 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 10,000 shares Common Stock grant on June 16, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for awarded shares

Shares held after grant 73,000 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after transaction

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative securities

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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.

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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^*

Marchive Benjamin J. II

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2200 S. UTICA PLACE

SUITE 150

(Street)

TULSA OKLAHOMA 74114

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP [ EP ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/16/2026

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	06/16/2026		A		10,000	A	$0	73,000	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:

	/s/ Benjamin J. Marchive II	06/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Empire Petroleum (EP) director Benjamin J. Marchive II report in this Form 4?

He reported receiving a grant of 10,000 shares of Empire Petroleum Common Stock. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market trade, and increased his directly held position to 73,000 shares after the transaction.

Was the Empire Petroleum (EP) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award of 10,000 Common Stock shares. The Form 4 uses code “A” and describes it as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per share, not an open-market purchase.

How many Empire Petroleum (EP) shares does Benjamin J. Marchive II hold after this filing?

After the reported grant, he directly holds 73,000 shares of Common Stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the 10,000-share award disclosed in the Form 4, with no additional derivative holdings shown in this filing.

Did Benjamin J. Marchive II sell any Empire Petroleum (EP) shares in this Form 4?

No sales were reported in this Form 4. The filing shows only one acquisition transaction coded as a grant or award of 10,000 Common Stock shares, with no dispositions, sales, or derivative exercises disclosed for the reported date.

What is the significance of transaction code “A” in the Empire Petroleum (EP) Form 4?

Code “A” indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. In this Form 4, it applies to 10,000 Empire Petroleum Common Stock shares awarded at $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation event instead of a market trade.