SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO logs RSU exercise and tax-withholding share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy’s President and CEO Grayson R. Pranin reported routine equity compensation activity involving company common stock. On May 17, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units to acquire 3,138 shares of common stock and simultaneously had 1,378 shares withheld to cover tax obligations.

Following these transactions, Pranin held 173,879 shares of SandRidge common stock directly, and 3,138 restricted stock units remained outstanding. The restricted stock units each represent a right to receive one share of common stock and vest in one-third increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

CEO’s Form 4 shows routine RSU vesting, exercise and tax withholding.

SandRidge Energy’s President and CEO, Grayson R. Pranin, exercised restricted stock units to acquire 3,138 shares of common stock and had 1,378 shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities. No open-market buying or selling occurred in this filing.

The transactions are compensation-driven: RSUs convert into common stock as they vest, and the company withholds a portion of shares for taxes. After these actions, Pranin directly holds 173,879 common shares, suggesting the dispositions are small relative to his total stake.

The footnotes indicate each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock and vests in equal one-third installments over three years from the grant date. Subsequent company filings may provide additional detail on future RSU grants or vesting events.

Insider Trade Summary

3,138 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Pranin Grayson R

Role President, CEO & Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	3,138	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	3,138	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,378	$15.27	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 3,138 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 173,879 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Key Figures

RSU exercise shares: 3,138 shares Tax-withheld shares: 1,378 shares Direct holdings after transaction: 173,879 shares +2 more

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RSU exercise shares 3,138 shares Common stock acquired via RSU exercise on May 17, 2026

Tax-withheld shares 1,378 shares Shares withheld to cover tax liability on May 17, 2026

Direct holdings after transaction 173,879 shares Common stock directly owned by CEO after transactions

Outstanding RSUs 3,138 units Restricted stock units remaining after reported activity

RSU vesting schedule One-third annually over 3 years Vests on first, second and third anniversaries of grant date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, common stock

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock."

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities."

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

derivative exercise/conversion financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security."

common stock financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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^*

Pranin Grayson R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 EAST SHERIDAN AVENUE

SUITE 500

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OKLAHOMA 73104

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC [ SD ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, CEO & Director

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/17/2026

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

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/17/2026		M		3,138	A	(1)	173,879	D
Common Stock	05/17/2026		F		1,378	D	$15.27	172,501	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
Restricted Stock Unit	(1)	05/17/2026		M			3,138	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	3,138	$0.00	3,138	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock.

2. The restricted stock units will vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Gaye Wilkerson, Power of Attorney for Grayson R. Pranin	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did SandRidge Energy (SD) report for its CEO?

SandRidge Energy’s CEO, Grayson R. Pranin, exercised restricted stock units into 3,138 common shares and had 1,378 shares withheld for taxes. These compensation-related entries reflect RSU vesting and tax settlement rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

Did SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO buy or sell shares on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market buy or sell orders. Instead, it records an RSU exercise creating 3,138 common shares and a 1,378-share tax-withholding disposition, which is an administrative step to cover tax obligations rather than a discretionary stock trade.

How many SandRidge Energy (SD) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, CEO Grayson R. Pranin directly holds 173,879 shares of SandRidge common stock. He also has 3,138 restricted stock units outstanding, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional common share upon vesting and settlement.

What are the terms of the SandRidge Energy (SD) restricted stock units involved?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SandRidge common stock. According to the footnotes, these RSUs vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the original grant date, subject to continued service.

What does the tax-withholding disposition in the SandRidge Energy (SD) Form 4 mean?

The tax-withholding disposition reflects 1,378 shares withheld to pay taxes triggered by the RSU vesting and exercise. This is a non-market transaction where the company retains shares instead of the insider selling stock into the market to satisfy tax liabilities.