Executive at SandRidge (NYSE: SD) nets shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy senior vice president and chief accounting officer Brandon Louis Brown Sr. reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 1,761 restricted stock units, each converting into one share of common stock. To cover tax obligations, 429 shares of common stock were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction rather than an open-market sale.

Following these transactions, Brown directly held 27,646 shares of SandRidge common stock. The filing also shows a remaining derivative position of 1,761 restricted stock units, which vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Insider Trade Summary

1,761 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Brown Brandon Louis Sr.

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	1,761	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	1,761	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	429	$15.27	$7K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 1,761 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 28,075 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

RSUs exercised: 1,761 shares Tax-withholding shares: 429 shares Post-transaction common shares: 27,646 shares +2 more

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RSUs exercised 1,761 shares Restricted stock units converted into common stock on May 17, 2026

Tax-withholding shares 429 shares Common stock disposed of to satisfy tax liability

Post-transaction common shares 27,646 shares Common stock directly owned after reported transactions

Remaining RSU holdings 1,761 units Restricted stock units shown as derivative securities after transactions

Tax-withholding reference price $15.27 per share Price associated with 429-share tax-withholding disposition

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, contingent right, +1 more

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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 security financial

"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

contingent right financial

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

anniversaries of the grant date financial

"will vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date."

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^*

Brown Brandon Louis Sr.

(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)

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

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		1,761	A	(1)	28,075	D
Common Stock	05/17/2026		F		429	D	$15.27	27,646	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			1,761	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,761	$0.00	1,761	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 Brandon Louis Brown, Sr.	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SandRidge Energy (SD) report for Brandon Brown?

SandRidge Energy reported that executive Brandon Louis Brown Sr. exercised 1,761 restricted stock units into common shares. As part of this compensation event, 429 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations through share withholding, not through an open-market sale.

How many SandRidge (SD) shares does Brandon Brown hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Brandon Louis Brown Sr. directly holds 27,646 shares of SandRidge common stock. The filing also shows a remaining holding of 1,761 restricted stock units, which are derivative awards that can convert into additional common shares over time.

Was the SandRidge (SD) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the disposition of 429 shares by Brandon Louis Brown Sr. is labeled as a tax-withholding disposition. This means shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities associated with equity vesting, rather than sold by the executive in the open market for investment purposes.

What does the 1,761 SandRidge (SD) restricted stock units represent?

Each of the 1,761 restricted stock units represents a contingent right to receive one share of SandRidge common stock. According to the disclosure, these awards vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the original grant date.

How are SandRidge (SD) restricted stock units for Brandon Brown scheduled to vest?

The restricted stock units described vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. This three-year vesting schedule is typical for executive compensation, aligning long-term equity incentives with ongoing service to the company.