Empire Petroleum (EP) director receives 10,000-share stock award in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Matschke Mason H. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Empire Petroleum director Mason H. Matschke reported a compensation-related share award on Common Stock. He received a grant of 10,000 shares at $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 436,525 shares. A separate line shows 382,904 shares held indirectly through Elk Antelope Trust, reflecting additional ownership reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Matschke Mason H.

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 436,525 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 382,904 shares (Indirect, By Elk Antelope Trust)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Share grant: 10,000 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 436,525 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Share grant 10,000 shares Common Stock award coded as A

Grant price $0.00 per share Price for 10,000-share award

Direct holdings after grant 436,525 shares Common Stock directly owned after transaction

Indirect holdings 382,904 shares Common Stock held by Elk Antelope Trust

Key Terms

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

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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.

indirect ownership financial

"ownership_type: indirect"

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^*

Matschke Mason H.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

25025 I-45 NORTH, SUITE 420

(Street)

THE WOODLANDS TEXAS 77380

(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	436,525	D
Common Stock								382,904	I	By Elk Antelope Trust

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/ Mason H. Matschke	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 Mason H. Matschke report in this Empire Petroleum (EP) Form 4?

Mason H. Matschke reported a grant of 10,000 Empire Petroleum Common Stock shares. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Empire Petroleum (EP) shares does Mason H. Matschke now hold directly?

After the reported grant, Mason H. Matschke directly holds 436,525 Empire Petroleum Common Stock shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership position immediately following the 10,000-share award reported in the filing.

What is the nature of the 10,000-share Empire Petroleum (EP) award?

The 10,000-share award is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition under code A. It is a non-derivative transaction in Common Stock, recorded at $0.00 per share, consistent with equity compensation rather than a cash purchase.

Does Mason H. Matschke report any indirect holdings of Empire Petroleum (EP) stock?

Yes. The filing lists 382,904 Empire Petroleum Common Stock shares as indirectly owned. These shares are held "By Elk Antelope Trust," indicating an additional reported position separate from his directly held 436,525 shares.

Were any Empire Petroleum (EP) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 does not report any sales of Empire Petroleum shares. It shows a 10,000-share grant to Mason H. Matschke and a separate holding entry for 382,904 indirectly owned shares, with no sell transactions indicated.