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Director Gifford Fong ends voting pacts, holds 3.4% of PrimeEnergy (PNRG)

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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PRIMEENERGY RESOURCES CORP director Gifford Fong filed Amendment No. 1 to his Schedule 13D to report a reduction in his beneficial ownership after two voting agreements were terminated on April 22, 2026.

Fong now beneficially owns 54,364 common shares directly, representing about 3.4% of the company’s 1,618,000 shares outstanding as of April 10, 2026, with sole voting and dispositive power. Previously, he had additional voting power over shares held by Steven and Timothy Fong under voting agreements, but he had no economic interest in those shares. With those agreements terminated, he is no longer a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the stock and this amendment serves as his exit filing. The filing also states that he has no current plans for significant corporate actions or further share acquisitions or dispositions.

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Director’s beneficial stake falls below 5% as voting agreements end.

Director Gifford Fong now reports beneficial ownership of 54,364 PrimeEnergy shares, or about 3.4% of outstanding stock. The change comes from terminating voting agreements over relatives’ shares, not from market purchases or sales.

This moves Fong from above to below the 5% reporting threshold, so this amendment functions as an exit filing. He retains sole voting and dispositive power over his directly held shares and discloses no plans for mergers, control changes, or significant transactions involving the company.

Beneficially owned shares 54,364 shares Directly held by Gifford Fong with sole voting and dispositive power
Ownership percentage 3.4% Portion of PrimeEnergy common stock beneficially owned by Fong
Shares outstanding 1,618,000 shares PrimeEnergy common stock outstanding as of April 10, 2026
Prior voting agreement shares (Steven Fong) 38,994 shares Shares over which Fong previously had sole voting power via Voting Agreement
Prior voting agreement shares (Timothy Fong) 18,758 shares Shares over which Fong previously had sole voting power via Voting Agreement
Event date April 22, 2026 Date both Voting Agreements were terminated and exit filing triggered
beneficial owner financial
"Mr. Fong is the beneficial owner of 54,364 Shares held directly"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole voting power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Voting Power 54,364.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive power financial
"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: Sole Dispositive Power 54,364.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The filing of this Amendment No. 1 represents the final amendment to this and constitutes an exit filing"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
Voting Agreement financial
"pursuant to a Voting Agreement, dated June 3, 2023, between Mr. Fong and Steven Fong"





74158E104

(CUSIP Number)
Gifford Fong
3658 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Suite 200,
Lafayette, CA, 94549
925-299-7800

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/22/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Based on 1,618,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of April 10, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


FONG GIFFORD
Signature:/s/ Gifford Fong
Name/Title:Gifford Fong
Date:04/22/2026

FAQ

What did Gifford Fong disclose about his PrimeEnergy (PNRG) ownership?

Gifford Fong disclosed that he beneficially owns 54,364 PrimeEnergy shares, held directly with sole voting and dispositive power. Based on 1,618,000 shares outstanding, this represents about 3.4% of the company’s common stock as of April 10, 2026.

Why did Fong file Amendment No. 1 to his Schedule 13D for PNRG?

He filed Amendment No. 1 to report a decrease in beneficial ownership after terminating two Voting Agreements with Steven and Timothy Fong. Ending these agreements removed his voting power over their shares, taking his reported stake below 5% and triggering an exit filing.

Did Gifford Fong buy or sell PrimeEnergy (PNRG) shares in this filing?

The filing states that no PrimeEnergy shares were bought or sold by Gifford Fong. The change in his beneficial ownership results solely from the termination of Voting Agreements with Steven and Timothy Fong, not from market transactions.

What were the terminated Voting Agreements involving PrimeEnergy (PNRG) shares?

Previously, Fong had sole voting power over 38,994 shares held by Steven Fong and 18,758 shares held by Timothy Fong under Voting Agreements dated June 3, 2023. These agreements ended on April 22, 2026, eliminating his voting power over those shares.

Does Fong still own more than 5% of PrimeEnergy (PNRG) after this amendment?

No. After the Voting Agreements were terminated, Fong reports beneficial ownership of about 3.4% of outstanding shares. The amendment notes he is no longer a beneficial owner of more than 5% of PrimeEnergy’s common stock, and this serves as his exit filing.

Does Gifford Fong have plans for major corporate actions at PrimeEnergy (PNRG)?

The filing states that Fong has no current plans or proposals for acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, major asset sales, management changes, or other material changes to PrimeEnergy’s business, capitalization, or corporate structure as listed in the Schedule 13D items.