HighPeak Energy (HPK) CEO awarded 550,000 restricted shares on Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HighPeak Energy, Inc. President and CEO Michael L. Hollis, who also serves as a director, reported the acquisition of 550,000 shares of restricted common stock on January 9, 2026 at a price of $0 per share. After this grant, he directly holds 1,978,312 shares of HighPeak common stock.

The restricted shares vest in three equal installments: one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary, and one-third on the third anniversary. The filing also notes 1,860 shares held by each of his sons as indirect holdings, and Hollis expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of those shares except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

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^*

Hollis Michael 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)

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

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		550,000(1)	A	$0	1,978,312	D
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share								1,860	I	By Son(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share								1,860	I	By Son(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 common 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 grant and one-third on the third anniversary of the date of the grant.

2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the common stock held by the reporting person's sons (the "Record Holders") except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in each of the Record Holders, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that he is the beneficial ownership of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by his sons, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

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

What insider transaction did HighPeak Energy (HPK) report for Michael Hollis?

HighPeak Energy reported that President, CEO and director Michael L. Hollis acquired 550,000 shares of restricted common stock on January 9, 2026 at a price of $0 per share.

How many HighPeak Energy shares does Michael Hollis own after this Form 4 filing?

Following the reported grant, Michael Hollis directly holds 1,978,312 shares of HighPeak Energy common stock.

How do the 550,000 restricted HighPeak Energy shares granted to Michael Hollis vest?

The 550,000 restricted shares vest in three equal installments: one-third on the first anniversary of the grant date, one-third on the second anniversary, and one-third on the third anniversary.

Were any HighPeak Energy shares reported as indirectly owned in this Form 4?

Yes. The filing lists 1,860 shares of common stock held by each of Michael Hollis’s sons as indirectly owned. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

What is the role of Michael Hollis at HighPeak Energy (HPK)?

Michael L. Hollis is reported as a director and as an officer of HighPeak Energy, serving as President and CEO.

What type of security is involved in Michael Hollis’s reported HighPeak transaction?

The reported transaction involves Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share of HighPeak Energy, issued as restricted stock.