Bluescape entities trim Riley Exploration (REPX) stake with stock sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bluescape-affiliated entities reported open-market sales of Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. common stock over three days in January 2026. Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC sold 16,548 shares on January 20 at a weighted average price of $27.711, 122,795 shares on January 21 at a weighted average price of $27.7393, and 22,771 shares on January 22 at a weighted average price of $27.5609. After these transactions, 3,922,699 shares of common stock were reported as beneficially owned. The January 20 trades occurred in a price range of $27.55 to $27.88, the January 21 trades between $27.55 and $28.305, and the January 22 trades between $27.55 and $27.56. The securities are held directly by Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC, and each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.

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^*

Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. [ REPX ]

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

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	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	01/20/2026		S		16,548	D	$27.711(1)	4,068,265	D(4)(5)(6)(7)
Common Stock	01/21/2026		S		122,795	D	$27.7393(2)	3,945,470	D(4)(5)(6)(7)
Common Stock	01/22/2026		S		22,771	D	$27.5609(3)	3,922,699	D(4)(5)(6)(7)

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

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluescape Energy Recapitalization & Restructuring Fund III LP

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluescape Energy Partners III GP LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluescape Resources GP Holdings LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bluescape Resources Co LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WILDER C JOHN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

300 CRESCENT COURT, STE. 1860

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75201

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The January 20th price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.55 to $27.88, inclusive. The reporting persons undertake to provide to Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1), (2) and (3) to this Form 4.

2. The January 21st price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.55 to $28.305, inclusive.

3. The January 22nd price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $27.55 to $27.56, inclusive.

4. The reported securities are held directly by Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC ("Bluescape Riley Holdings").

5. Bluescape Energy Recapitalization and Restructuring Fund III LP owns 90.06% of the membership interests of Bluescape Riley Holdings.

6. Bluescape Energy Partners III GP LLC is the general partner of Bluescape Energy Recapitalization and Restructuring Fund III LP. Bluescape Resources GP Holdings LLC owns 100% of the membership interests of Bluescape Energy Partners III GP LLC. Bluescape Resources Company LLC ("Bluescape Resources") owns 100% of the membership interests of Bluescape Resources GP Holdings LLC. Mr. C. John Wilder, Jr. has the power to direct the affairs of Bluescape Resources as its Executive Chairman.

7. Each reporting person, with the exception of Bluescape Riley Holdings, states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that it is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise, the beneficial owner of these securities. Each reporting person, including Bluescape Riley Holdings, disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, except to the extent of such reporting person's pecuniary interest in such securities.

Remarks:

	C. John Wilder, Jr.	01/22/2026
	Jonathan Siegler	01/22/2026
	Jonathan Siegler	01/22/2026
	Jonathan Siegler	01/22/2026
	C. John Wilder, Jr.	01/22/2026
	C. John Wilder, Jr.	01/22/2026
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FAQ

Who reported the insider transactions for Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)?

The transactions were reported by Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC, together with related Bluescape entities, as reporting persons on the Form 4.

What type of REPX securities were involved in the Form 4 transactions?

The Form 4 reports transactions in Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. common stock, listed as non-derivative securities in Table I.

How many Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) shares did the Bluescape entity sell on each date?

The filing shows sales of 16,548 shares on January 20, 2026, 122,795 shares on January 21, 2026, and 22,771 shares on January 22, 2026, all coded as open-market sales.

What prices were received for the REPX shares sold in these insider transactions?

The reported weighted average prices were $27.711 on January 20, $27.7393 on January 21, and $27.5609 on January 22, with each day’s trades executed within stated price ranges.

How many Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) shares were reported as owned after the sales?

After the reported transactions, the Form 4 shows 3,922,699 shares of common stock beneficially owned following the January 22, 2026 sale.

Which entity holds the REPX shares directly according to the Form 4 footnotes?

A footnote states that the reported securities are held directly by Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC, with other Bluescape entities listed as related reporting persons.

Do the Bluescape reporting persons claim full beneficial ownership of the REPX shares?

The filing explains that each reporting person, including Bluescape Riley Exploration Holdings LLC, disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.