Ring Energy (NYSE: REI) investors back directors, pay and auditor at 2026 meeting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ring Energy, Inc. reported voting results from its 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Of 209,395,110 common shares outstanding as of the April 2 record date, 145,045,941 shares were represented, about 69.3% of those eligible to vote.

Stockholders elected all seven director nominees, each receiving more votes "For" than "Withheld." They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. In addition, stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

1 item

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Key Figures

Shares outstanding at record date: 209,395,110 shares Shares represented at meeting: 145,045,941 shares Say-on-pay For votes: 61,088,330 shares +3 more

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Shares outstanding at record date 209,395,110 shares Common stock entitled to vote as of April 2, 2026 record date

Shares represented at meeting 145,045,941 shares Common stock present or represented at 2026 annual meeting (~69.3%)

Say-on-pay For votes 61,088,330 shares Votes For advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Say-on-pay Against votes 17,921,972 shares Votes Against advisory approval of executive compensation

Auditor ratification For votes 136,514,060 shares Votes For ratifying Grant Thornton LLP for fiscal year 2026

Auditor ratification Against votes 4,970,927 shares Votes Against ratifying Grant Thornton LLP

Key Terms

record date, Broker Non-Votes, non-binding advisory basis, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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record date financial

"At the close of business on April 2, 2026, the record date for the Meeting"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

Broker Non-Votes financial

"Nominee | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

non-binding advisory basis financial

"The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation"

A non-binding advisory basis is guidance or a recommendation offered for informational purposes that does not create legal obligations or guarantees; recipients can accept, modify, or ignore it without contractual consequences. Investors should treat it like a weather forecast for planning—useful for forming expectations and assessing risk, but not a firm promise—so they should verify assumptions, seek confirming information, and avoid relying on it as the sole basis for investment decisions.

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

ratified the appointment financial

"The stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP"

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FORM 8-K

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: May 21, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

______________________________________________________________________________________

RING ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nevada

001-36057

90-0406406

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 900

The Woodlands, TX 77380

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(281) 397-3699

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value			REI			NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Meeting’) of Ring Energy, Inc. (the “Company’) was held on May 21, 2026, at which the Company’s stockholders voted on the proposals identified below. These proposals were described in detail in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2026.

At the close of business on April 2, 2026, the record date for the Meeting, 209,395,110 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share of the Company (the “Common Stock”), were issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Meeting. Stockholders owning a total of 145,045,941 shares of Common Stock were represented at the Meeting, which represented approximately 69.3% of the shares of the Common Stock outstanding as of the record date for the Meeting.

Proposal 1 - Election of Directors

Each of the seven nominees for director was duly elected by the Company’s stockholders, with votes as follows:

Nominee						For						Withheld						Broker Non-Votes
John A. Crum						61,576,650						20,924,384						62,544,907
David A. Habachy						73,308,126						9,192,908						62,544,907
Richard E. Harris						61,205,691						21,295,343						62,544,907
Paul D. McKinney						71,414,643						11,086,391						62,544,907
Thomas L. Mitchell						61,715,336						20,785,698						62,544,907
Anthony B. Petrelli						60,976,493						21,524,541						62,544,907
Carla Tharp						64,753,068						17,747,966						62,544,907

Proposal 2 - Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, by the following vote:

For						Against						Abstentions						Broker Non-Votes
61,088,330						17,921,972						3,490,732						62,544,907

Proposal 3 – Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 by the following vote:

For						Against						Abstentions
136,514,060						4,970,927						3,560,954

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						RING ENERGY, INC.
Date:			May 22, 2026			By:			/s/ Sundip S. Johl
									Sundip S. Johl
									Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Ring Energy (REI) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Ring Energy stockholders voted on three key items: electing seven directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratifying Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. All three proposals received the required support to pass at the meeting.

How many Ring Energy (REI) shares were eligible and represented at the 2026 meeting?

At the April 2, 2026 record date, 209,395,110 Ring Energy common shares were issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote. At the meeting, 145,045,941 shares were represented, equal to approximately 69.3% of the eligible common stock, indicating a majority of shareholders participated in the vote.

Were all Ring Energy (REI) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all seven Ring Energy director nominees were elected. Each nominee, including John A. Crum, David A. Habachy, and others, received more votes "For" than "Withheld," with additional broker non-votes recorded. This result continues the existing board leadership structure for the coming term.

How did Ring Energy (REI) stockholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Stockholders approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis. The vote totaled 61,088,330 shares "For," 17,921,972 "Against," and 3,490,732 "Abstentions," with 62,544,907 broker non-votes. This advisory approval reflects support for the current pay structure for named executive officers.

Which audit firm was ratified for Ring Energy (REI) for fiscal year 2026?

Ring Energy stockholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. The vote was 136,514,060 shares "For," 4,970,927 "Against," and 3,560,954 "Abstentions," confirming continued engagement of Grant Thornton for the company’s annual audit work.

What was the outcome of the auditor ratification vote for Ring Energy (REI)?

The auditor ratification passed with strong support. Grant Thornton LLP received 136,514,060 votes "For," compared with 4,970,927 "Against" and 3,560,954 "Abstentions." This result authorizes Grant Thornton to serve as Ring Energy’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

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