SandRidge Energy (SD) SVP gets stock grant, RSUs vest with tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Brandon Louis Brown Sr. reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. He exercised 2,557 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.

To cover tax obligations, a total of 1,897 common shares were withheld at $16.75 per share, which is a non‑market disposition. Brown also received a grant of 3,836 shares of common stock as a compensation award. Following these transactions, he directly owns 25,806 common shares and 5,114 restricted stock units, which will vest in one‑third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

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^*

Brown Brandon Louis Sr.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 EAST SHERIDAN AVENUE

SUITE 500

(Street)

OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73104

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

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

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	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	03/12/2026		M		2,557	A	(1)	23,867	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		759	D	$16.75	23,108	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		A		3,836(2)	A	(1)	26,944	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		1,138	D	$16.75	25,806	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)	03/12/2026		M			2,557	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	2,557	$0.00	5,114	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. Represents the vesting and settlement of Performance Share Units granted by the issuer on March 12, 2025, under Issuer's 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended.

3. 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 Brandon Louis Brown, Sr.	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SandRidge Energy (SD) executive Brandon Brown report on this Form 4?

Brandon Brown reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 2,557 restricted stock units into common shares, had 1,897 shares withheld for taxes, and received a grant of 3,836 common shares, reflecting standard compensation and tax‑withholding mechanics rather than open‑market trading.

How many SandRidge Energy (SD) shares did Brandon Brown acquire in March 2026?

Brown acquired shares through both vesting and a grant. He received 2,557 common shares from restricted stock unit vesting and an additional 3,836 common shares as a grant, while 1,897 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with these equity awards.

Were any of Brandon Brown’s SandRidge Energy (SD) transactions open-market sales?

No, the reported dispositions were tax withholdings, not market sales. Two transactions coded “F” involved a total of 1,897 shares delivered at $16.75 per share to satisfy tax liabilities, which are non‑discretionary and do not represent open‑market selling activity by the executive.

What are the vesting terms of Brandon Brown’s new SandRidge Energy (SD) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest over three years. Footnotes state they vest in one‑third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, aligning the award with multi‑year service and performance at SandRidge Energy.

How many SandRidge Energy (SD) shares does Brandon Brown hold after these transactions?

Brown holds both common shares and restricted stock units. After the reported March 12, 2026 transactions, he directly owns 25,806 shares of common stock and 5,114 restricted stock units, reflecting his ongoing equity stake as SVP and Chief Accounting Officer.

What do the tax-withholding transactions mean in Brandon Brown’s SandRidge Energy (SD) filing?

The tax-withholding transactions settle tax obligations on equity awards. Code “F” entries show 1,897 shares delivered at $16.75 per share, indicating shares were automatically used to pay taxes due on vested or granted equity rather than being sold on the open market.