SandRidge Energy (SD) EVP & COO logs RSU exercise, tax withholding and stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SandRidge Energy EVP & COO Dean Parrish reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 12, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units into 3,197 shares of common stock and received a grant of 4,795 additional common shares. A total of 2,650 shares were withheld at $16.75 per share to cover tax obligations, which is not an open-market sale. Following these transactions, he holds 35,628 common shares directly and 6,392 restricted stock units, which vest in one-third increments over three years.

Insights

Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine vesting, option exercise and tax withholding with no open‑market trading.

Dean Parrish, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of SandRidge Energy, exercised 3,197 restricted stock units into common stock and received a 4,795‑share stock award. These actions reflect standard equity compensation rather than discretionary market purchases or sales.

Two F‑code transactions totaling 2,650 shares at $16.75 per share were used to satisfy tax liabilities, not sold into the market. After these moves, Parrish holds 35,628 common shares and 6,392 restricted stock units, indicating continued equity exposure to the company.

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^*

Parrish Dean

(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)
	EVP & Chief Operating 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		3,197	A	(1)	33,483	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		1,092	D	$16.75	32,391	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		A		4,795(2)	A	(1)	37,186	D
Common Stock	03/12/2026		F		1,558	D	$16.75	35,628	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			3,197	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,197	$0.00	6,392	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, as attorney in fact for Dean Parrish	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SandRidge Energy (SD) EVP & COO Dean Parrish report?

Dean Parrish exercised 3,197 restricted stock units into common stock and received a grant of 4,795 additional common shares. He also had 2,650 shares withheld to cover tax obligations related to these equity compensation events.

Did SandRidge Energy (SD) executive Dean Parrish buy or sell shares on the market?

The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales by Dean Parrish. Reported F-code dispositions, totaling 2,650 shares at $16.75 each, reflect shares withheld to pay tax liabilities on vested or granted stock, not discretionary market transactions.

How many SandRidge Energy (SD) shares does Dean Parrish hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Dean Parrish directly holds 35,628 shares of SandRidge Energy common stock. He also holds 6,392 restricted stock units, which represent contingent rights to receive an equal number of common shares as they vest over time.

What was the nature of the restricted stock unit activity for SandRidge Energy (SD)?

Parrish exercised 3,197 restricted stock units into common stock as part of vesting and settlement under the company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SandRidge common stock upon vesting.

How do the new restricted stock units for SandRidge Energy (SD) EVP Dean Parrish vest?

The restricted stock units reported in the filing vest in one-third increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. This three-year schedule is designed to align executive compensation with longer-term company performance and retention.