HighPeak Energy (HPK) COO gets 50,000 restricted shares grant from company

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported an insider equity award for Chief Operating Officer Rodney L. Woodard. On 01/09/2026, he received 50,000 shares of common stock as restricted stock at a price of $0 per share.

The restricted shares vest in three equal installments: one-third on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. Following this award, Woodard beneficially owns 204,138 shares directly and 13,000 shares indirectly through his investment vehicle.

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^*

WOODARD RODNEY L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

421 W. 3RD STREET, SUITE 1000

(Street)

FORT WORTH TX 76102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HighPeak Energy, Inc. [ HPK ]

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/09/2026

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, par value $0.0001 per share	01/09/2026		A		50,000(1)	A	$0	204,138	D
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share								13,000	I	See Footnote(2)

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. The shares of restricted stock vest in three equal installments: one-third on the first anniversary of the date of the grant, one-third on the second anniversary of the date of the grant and one-third on the third anniversary of the date of the grant.

2. Shares held by the reporting person's investment vehicle.

	/s/ Steven W. Tholen as Attorney in Fact for Rodney Woodard	01/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HPK disclose for Rodney L. Woodard?

HighPeak Energy, Inc. reported that Chief Operating Officer Rodney L. Woodard was granted 50,000 shares of restricted common stock on 01/09/2026 at a price of $0 per share.

How do the new restricted HPK shares for the COO vest?

The 50,000 restricted shares granted to Rodney L. Woodard vest in three equal installments: one-third on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.

How many HPK shares does Rodney L. Woodard own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Rodney L. Woodard beneficially owns 204,138 shares of HighPeak Energy common stock directly and 13,000 shares indirectly through his investment vehicle.

Were any HighPeak Energy (HPK) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

No sales were reported. The Form 4 shows an acquisition of 50,000 restricted shares at $0 per share and updated direct and indirect holdings.

What is Rodney L. Woodard’s role at HighPeak Energy (HPK)?

Rodney L. Woodard is reported as an officer of HighPeak Energy, Inc., serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

How are some of Rodney L. Woodard’s HPK shares held?

A portion of Rodney L. Woodard’s beneficial ownership, totaling 13,000 shares, is held indirectly through his investment vehicle, as noted in the filing footnote.