Royale Energy (ROYL) files 8-K noting January 5, 2026 press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Royale Energy, Inc. filed a current report to note that it has issued a new press release. The company states that on January 5, 2026 it released this communication and attached it as Exhibit 99.1, making it part of the official disclosure record.

The filing does not describe the contents of the press release itself, only that it has been furnished under Regulation FD, which is designed to ensure fair public access to important company information.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 5, 2026

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Royale Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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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)

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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:

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 5, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated January 5, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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: January 5, 2026	By:	/s/ Johnny Jordan
		Johnny Jordan
		Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Royale Energy, Inc. (ROYL) report in this 8-K filing?

Royale Energy reported that it issued a press release on January 5, 2026 and attached it as Exhibit 99.1, incorporating it by reference into the filing.

Why did Royale Energy (ROYL) file this document under Regulation FD?

The filing states that the press release was furnished under Regulation FD, which is intended to provide broad, fair disclosure of important company information to the public.

What exhibit is included with Royale Energy’s January 5, 2026 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, described as a press release dated January 5, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document.

Who signed the Royale Energy (ROYL) 8-K filed on January 5, 2026?

The report was signed on behalf of Royale Energy, Inc. by Johnny Jordan, who is identified as the Chief Executive Officer.

Does the 8-K describe the content of Royale Energy’s January 5, 2026 press release?

The text specifies only that a press release dated January 5, 2026 was issued and attached as Exhibit 99.1; it does not summarize its contents.

Are any securities listed as registered on a national exchange for Royale Energy (ROYL) in this filing?

The filing states that there are no securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.