SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO reports RSU exercise, new stock grant and tax withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy President and CEO Grayson R. Pranin reported compensation-related equity activity. He exercised 5,277 restricted stock units into common shares at a $0.00 exercise price, then had 1,803 shares withheld at $16.75 per share to cover tax obligations. He also received a grant of 7,915 common shares as an award, with an additional 2,278 shares withheld at $16.75 per share for taxes. Following these transactions, he directly holds 169,418 shares of common stock and 10,553 restricted stock units that each represent a contingent right to one common share.

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^*

Pranin Grayson R

(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)

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

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		5,277	A	(1)	165,584	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		1,803	D	$16.75	163,781	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		A		7,915(2)	A	(1)	171,696	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		2,278	D	$16.75	169,418	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			5,277	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	5,277	$0.00	10,553	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 Grayson R. Pranin	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO Grayson Pranin report?

Grayson Pranin reported exercising 5,277 restricted stock units into common shares and receiving a grant of 7,915 common shares. The filing also shows share withholdings to cover tax obligations, reflecting routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many SandRidge Energy (SD) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Grayson Pranin directly holds 169,418 shares of SandRidge Energy common stock. He also holds 10,553 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional common share upon vesting, subject to the plan’s terms.

Were any SandRidge Energy (SD) shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?

No open-market sales were reported. The only dispositions were 1,803 and 2,278 shares of common stock withheld at $16.75 per share to satisfy tax liabilities tied to equity awards, which is treated differently from discretionary market selling activity.

What equity awards did the SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO receive in this filing?

The filing shows a grant of 7,915 shares of common stock as an award, and the vesting and settlement of 5,277 performance-based restricted stock units. These awards were made under SandRidge Energy’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended, and relate to executive compensation.

How do the restricted stock units in SandRidge Energy (SD) CEO’s Form 4 work?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one SandRidge Energy common share. Certain units vest and settle based on performance share awards, while others vest in one-third increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the applicable grant date.