PED director awarded 114,543 restricted shares under 2021 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PEDEVCO (PED) director Kristel Franklin reported receiving 114,543 shares of restricted common stock on 11/13/2025 under the company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing lists a price of $0, reflecting a stock grant for board services, and shows 114,543 shares beneficially owned following the transaction.

The award vests in four equal 25% tranches on the 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month anniversaries of October 31, 2025, contingent on continued service and the grant agreement. The transaction is noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3.

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^*

FRANKLIN KRISTEL MARY

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O PEDEVCO CORP. 575 N. DAIRY ASHFORD

ENERGY CENTER II, SUITE 210

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77079

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEDEVCO CORP [ PED ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/14/2025

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	11/13/2025		A		114,543(1)	A	$0(2)	114,543	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. The shares of Restricted Common Stock were issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of October 31, 2025; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of October 31,2025; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of October 31, 2025; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of October 31, 2025, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. Exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

2. Issued to the Reporting Person in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer.

Remarks:

See Power of Attorney filed as Exhibit 24.1 to the Form 3 filed by Reporting Person on November 10, 2025.

	/s/ Clark R. Moore, attorney-in-fact for Kristel Franklin	11/14/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did PEDEVCO (PED) disclose in this Form 4?

A director, Kristel Franklin, received 114,543 restricted shares on 11/13/2025 under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

What is the vesting schedule for the PED restricted shares?

The award vests 25% at the 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month anniversaries of October 31, 2025, subject to continued service.

What was the reported price for the PED stock grant?

The filing shows a price of $0, indicating a stock grant for services as a director.

How many PEDEVCO shares does the reporting person own after this transaction?

Beneficial ownership following the transaction is 114,543 shares.

Is the transaction exempt from short-swing profit rules?

Yes. The filing states the grant is exempt under Rule 16b-3.

What role does the reporting person hold at PEDEVCO (PED)?

The reporting person is a Director of PEDEVCO.