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Riley Exploration (REPX) director receives 7,143 restricted shares in equity grant

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NORDBERG E WAYNE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Riley Exploration Permian director E. Wayne Nordberg reported a grant of 7,143 shares of common stock as time-based restricted stock under the company’s Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. The shares vest on June 1, 2027, subject to continued service and other restrictions.

Following this award, Nordberg beneficially owns 31,694 shares of common stock, including 14,667 shares of restricted stock that remain subject to vesting and related conditions.

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Insider NORDBERG E WAYNE
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share 7,143 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share — 31,694 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents a grant of time-based restricted stock under the Issuer's Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. The shares vest on June 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service and certain other restrictions. This amount includes 14,667 shares of restricted common stock subject to vesting and certain other restrictions.
Restricted stock grant 7,143 shares Time-based restricted common stock awarded on May 15, 2026
Grant price per share $0.00 per share Equity award under 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan
Total shares after transaction 31,694 shares Nordberg’s beneficial ownership following the grant
Restricted shares outstanding 14,667 shares Restricted common stock subject to vesting and restrictions
Vesting date for new grant June 1, 2027 Vesting of 7,143 time-based restricted shares
time-based restricted stock financial
"Represents a grant of time-based restricted stock under the Issuer's Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan."
Time-based restricted stock are company shares granted to employees or executives that become fully owned and transferable only after the recipient stays with the company for specified time periods. Think of it like receiving a wrapped gift that opens a little each year; the gradual unlocking helps keep employees motivated and tied to long-term performance. Investors watch these grants because they can dilute existing shares when they vest and signal how management is being rewarded and incentivized.
Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan financial
"under the Issuer's Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan."
vest financial
"The shares vest on June 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service and certain other restrictions."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
restricted common stock financial
"This amount includes 14,667 shares of restricted common stock subject to vesting and certain other restrictions."
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
NORDBERG E WAYNE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O RILEY EXPLORATION PERMIAN, INC.
29 EAST RENO, SUITE 500

(Street)
OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA 73104

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. [ REPX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share05/15/2026A7,143(1)A$031,694(2)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents a grant of time-based restricted stock under the Issuer's Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. The shares vest on June 1, 2027, subject to the reporting person's continued service and certain other restrictions.
2. This amount includes 14,667 shares of restricted common stock subject to vesting and certain other restrictions.
Remarks:
/s/E. Wayne Nordberg05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) director E. Wayne Nordberg report in this Form 4?

E. Wayne Nordberg reported receiving 7,143 shares of time-based restricted common stock as an equity award. The grant was made under Riley Exploration Permian’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan and represents a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market stock purchase.

How many Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) shares does E. Wayne Nordberg hold after the reported grant?

After the reported grant, E. Wayne Nordberg beneficially owns 31,694 shares of Riley Exploration Permian common stock. This total includes both unrestricted shares and 14,667 restricted shares that are still subject to vesting and other specified conditions under company equity plans.

What type of shares were granted to E. Wayne Nordberg by Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)?

Nordberg received time-based restricted shares of Riley Exploration Permian common stock. These restricted shares are granted at no cash cost to him, but are subject to vesting over time and other restrictions set out in the company’s Second Amended and Restated 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan.

When do E. Wayne Nordberg’s newly granted Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) restricted shares vest?

The 7,143 newly granted restricted shares vest on June 1, 2027, if Nordberg continues his service and other conditions are satisfied. Until that vesting date, the award remains subject to forfeiture and the additional restrictions described in the company’s incentive plan and grant terms.

Is Nordberg’s Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation award from Riley Exploration Permian (REPX)?

The transaction is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market purchase. It is coded as a grant or award acquisition, with 7,143 restricted shares issued at a stated price of $0.00 per share under Riley Exploration Permian’s long-term incentive plan.