Ring Energy (REI) interim CFO covers tax obligations with share dispositions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ring Energy, Inc. interim CFO Rocky Kwon reported three small share dispositions classified as tax-withholding transactions related to restricted stock units. On February 12, 10,689 common shares at $1.21 per share were withheld. On February 13, 7,285 shares and on February 16, 6,185 shares were withheld at $1.27 per share. After these transactions, Kwon’s directly held common stock positions reported in the filing ranged between about 175,000 and 189,000 shares, reflecting routine tax settlements rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Kwon Rocky

Role Interim CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	6,185	$1.27	$8K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	7,285	$1.27	$9K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	10,689	$1.21	$13K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 175,428 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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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^*

Kwon Rocky

(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)
	Interim CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		F		10,689(1)	D	$1.21	188,898	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F		7,285(1)	D	$1.27	181,613	D
Common Stock	02/16/2026		F		6,185(1)	D	$1.27	175,428	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. Shares of Common Stock withheld by the Registrant to cover tax withholding obligations of the reporting person arising from the settlement of a restricted stock unit award granted under the Registrant's long-term incentive plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Rocky Kwon	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Ring Energy (REI) interim CFO Rocky Kwon report?

Rocky Kwon reported three share dispositions, all classified as tax-withholding transactions. These involved common stock withheld by Ring Energy to cover tax obligations from restricted stock unit settlements under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

Were Rocky Kwon’s Ring Energy (REI) transactions open-market sales?

No, the transactions were coded “F” and described as tax-withholding dispositions. Shares were withheld by Ring Energy to satisfy tax liabilities from restricted stock unit awards, not sold by Kwon in open-market trades.

How many Ring Energy (REI) shares were involved on February 12, 2026?

On February 12, 2026, the filing shows 10,689 Ring Energy common shares disposed at $1.21 per share. These were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations from settling a restricted stock unit award under its long-term incentive plan.

What were the Ring Energy (REI) share dispositions on February 13 and 16, 2026?

On February 13, 2026, 7,285 common shares were disposed at $1.27 per share. On February 16, 2026, 6,185 shares were disposed at the same price, both described as tax-withholding transactions tied to restricted stock unit settlements.

How many Ring Energy (REI) shares did Rocky Kwon hold after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Rocky Kwon’s directly held Ring Energy common stock positions in the filing ranged from 188,898 shares after February 12 to 175,428 shares after February 16, reflecting adjustments from restricted stock unit tax settlements.

Why did Ring Energy (REI) withhold shares from Rocky Kwon’s awards?

Ring Energy withheld shares from Rocky Kwon’s restricted stock unit award to satisfy his tax withholding obligations. The footnote explains the common stock was retained by the company as payment of taxes arising from settlement of the long-term incentive plan award.