Ring Energy (REI) EVP James J. Parr awarded 317,460 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RING ENERGY, INC. executive James J. Parr, EVP and Chief Exploration Officer, reported an equity award on common stock. He acquired 317,460 shares through a restricted stock unit grant with no cash paid per share, increasing his directly held common stock to 547,348 shares after the award.

The restricted stock units vest in equal annual installments over three years, with the first vesting date on February 17, 2027, under the terms of the restricted stock unit agreement. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Ring Energy common stock as it vests.

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^*

Parr James J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1725 HUGHES LANDING BLVD.

SUITE 900

(Street)

THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RING ENERGY, INC. [ REI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Exploration Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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	02/17/2026		A		317,460	A	$0(1)	547,348	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. This restricted stock unit award vests on an equal annual basis over a three-year period with the first vesting date on February 17, 2027, subject to the terms of the restricted stock unit agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ James J. Parr	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ring Energy (REI) report for James J. Parr?

Ring Energy reported that EVP and Chief Exploration Officer James J. Parr received a grant of 317,460 restricted stock units. These units convert into common shares as they vest over time, aligning part of his compensation with the company’s equity performance.

How many Ring Energy (REI) shares does James J. Parr own after this Form 4 filing?

After the restricted stock unit grant, James J. Parr is reported as directly owning 547,348 shares of Ring Energy common stock. This figure reflects his holdings following the 317,460-share equity award disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms of James J. Parr’s new Ring Energy (REI) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock unit award to James J. Parr vests in equal annual installments over three years. The first vesting date is February 17, 2027, and each vested unit entitles him to receive one share of Ring Energy common stock.

Did James J. Parr pay a purchase price for his new Ring Energy (REI) shares?

No cash purchase was reported for this transaction. The Form 4 shows a price per share of $0.0000, indicating the 317,460 restricted stock units were granted as compensation rather than bought in an open-market or cash transaction.

What does a restricted stock unit grant mean for Ring Energy (REI) executives?

A restricted stock unit grant gives an executive the right to receive company shares over time, subject to vesting. For Ring Energy, James J. Parr’s 317,460-unit award ties part of his compensation to future stock performance and continued service.