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Royale Energy (ROYL) appoints veteran geologist Micheal McCaskey to its Board

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Royale Energy, Inc. appointed Micheal McCaskey, age 71, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. He brings decades of experience in petroleum geology, asset acquisition, and corporate governance, including long service with Matrix Oil entities prior to Royale’s 2018 merger with Matrix Oil Corp.

Mr. McCaskey currently serves on the board of RMX Resources, LLC and has been President of PEM Management Corporation, a family office consulting firm, since February 2002. His career spans more than thirty-five years in exploration and field development roles at ARCO Exploration, Union Oil of California, Venoco, and Matrix Oil.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Director age 71 years Age of new director Micheal McCaskey
Service at PEM Management Since February 2002 Tenure as President of PEM Management Corporation
Experience length Over thirty-five years Exploration and field development experience as petroleum geologist
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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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2026

 

 

 

ROYALE ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   000-55912   81-4596368
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1530 Hilton Head Road, Suite 205
El Cajon, California 92021

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(619) 383-6600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

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

 

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None 

 

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))

 

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

On April 10, 2026, Royale Energy, Inc. (OTC: ROYL) (the “Company”) appointed Micheal McCaskey to its Board of Directors (the “Board), effective immediately. Mr. McCaskey, age 71, brings extensive experience in petroleum geology, asset acquisition, corporate governance, and industry leadership. Prior to Royale’s merger with Matrix Oil Corp. in 2018, he had served on Matrix’s board of directors since 1999 and formally served as President of Matrix Oil Management Corporation from first quarter 2006 to April 2018 and Vice President and Secretary of Matrix Oil Corp. from 2002 to April 2018. Mr. McCaskey currently serves on the board of directors of RMX Resources, LLC, a California-based energy company, and since February 2002, as President of PEM Management Corporation, a family office consulting a firm. For over thirty-five years, Mr. McCaskey has worked in both exploration and field development as a petroleum geologist for ARCO Exploration, Union Oil of California, Venoco and Matrix Oil.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibit is included with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

 

Exhibit
Number
  Description
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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.

 

  ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
     
Date: April 10, 2026 By: /s/ Johnny Jordan
    Johnny Jordan
    Chief Executive Officer

 

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FAQ

What did Royale Energy (ROYL) announce in this 8-K filing?

Royale Energy announced the appointment of Micheal McCaskey to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The filing highlights his extensive petroleum geology background and prior leadership roles at Matrix Oil entities, RMX Resources, LLC, and PEM Management Corporation.

Who is Micheal McCaskey, the new Royale Energy (ROYL) director?

Micheal McCaskey is a 71-year-old petroleum geologist and energy executive. He previously served on Matrix Oil Corp.’s board, was President of Matrix Oil Management Corporation, and currently serves on RMX Resources, LLC’s board and leads PEM Management Corporation.

What experience does Micheal McCaskey bring to Royale Energy (ROYL)?

Micheal McCaskey brings over thirty-five years of exploration and field development experience. He has worked as a petroleum geologist for ARCO Exploration, Union Oil of California, Venoco, and Matrix Oil, and has significant board and executive leadership experience in the energy sector.

What prior roles did Micheal McCaskey hold at Matrix Oil before Royale’s merger?

Before Royale’s merger with Matrix Oil Corp. in 2018, Micheal McCaskey served on Matrix’s board since 1999, was President of Matrix Oil Management Corporation from 2006 to April 2018, and Vice President and Secretary of Matrix Oil Corp. from 2002 to April 2018.

What other positions does Micheal McCaskey currently hold alongside his Royale Energy (ROYL) board role?

Micheal McCaskey currently serves on the board of RMX Resources, LLC, a California-based energy company, and has served as President of PEM Management Corporation, a family office consulting firm, since February 2002, in addition to his new role at Royale Energy.

Does this Royale Energy (ROYL) 8-K filing include any financial statements?

This 8-K filing focuses on a board appointment and does not present financial statements. It lists an Inline XBRL cover page data file as an exhibit, but the core disclosure concerns the addition of Micheal McCaskey to the Board of Directors.

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