Prairie Operating (PROP) EVP has 7,291 shares withheld for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prairie Operating Co. executive Daniel T. Sweeney, EVP, GC and Corporate Secretary, reported a tax-related share withholding on Common Stock. A total of 7,291 shares were withheld at $1.20 per share to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock, rather than sold in the open market. Following this withholding, Sweeney directly holds 550,609 shares of Prairie Operating Co. common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Sweeney Daniel T.

Role EVP, GC and Corp. Sec.

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	7,291	$1.20	$9K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 550,609 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 7,291 shares Withholding price per share: $1.20 per share Shares held after transaction: 550,609 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 7,291 shares Tax withholding on vested restricted stock

Withholding price per share $1.20 per share Value used for withheld shares

Shares held after transaction 550,609 shares Direct holdings after tax withholding

Transaction type Tax-withholding disposition (Code F) Payment of tax liability by delivering securities

Key Terms

restricted stock, tax withholding obligations, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"Represents shares that were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

tax withholding obligations financial

"Represents shares that were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations."

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction."

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.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): details the insider transaction."

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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Sweeney Daniel T.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

55 WAUGH DRIVE

SUITE 400

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77007

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Prairie Operating Co. [ PROP ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, GC and Corp. Sec.

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

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	05/04/2026		F		7,291(1)	D	$1.2	550,609	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. Represents shares that were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

	/s/ Daniel T. Sweeney	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Prairie Operating (PROP) executive Daniel T. Sweeney report on this Form 4?

Daniel T. Sweeney reported a tax-related share withholding, not an open-market trade. Specifically, 7,291 Prairie Operating common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations when restricted stock vested, leaving him with 550,609 directly held shares afterward.

How many Prairie Operating (PROP) shares were withheld for taxes in this filing?

A total of 7,291 Prairie Operating common shares were withheld for taxes. The shares were taken upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than being sold on the open market by the executive.

At what price were the withheld Prairie Operating (PROP) shares valued?

The withheld shares were valued at $1.20 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 entry for the 7,291 Prairie Operating common shares that were withheld to cover tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock.

How many Prairie Operating (PROP) shares does Daniel T. Sweeney hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Daniel T. Sweeney directly holds 550,609 Prairie Operating common shares. This figure reflects his position following the withholding of 7,291 shares to satisfy the tax obligations tied to vested restricted stock.

Was this Prairie Operating (PROP) Form 4 an open-market sale or a tax withholding event?

This Form 4 reflects a tax withholding event, not an open-market sale. The 7,291 Prairie Operating common shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations, as indicated by the F transaction code and accompanying footnote.