SandRidge Energy (SD) CFO awarded 8,742 restricted stock units in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FRATES JONATHAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SandRidge Energy Inc. executive Jonathan Frates received a new equity grant. On March 9, 2026, the EVP and Chief Financial Officer was awarded 8,742 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock.

The 8,742 restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, aligning Frates’ compensation with the company’s longer-term performance. Following this grant, he holds 8,742 restricted stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider FRATES JONATHAN

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	8,742	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 8,742 shares (Direct)

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.

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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^*

FRATES JONATHAN

(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 Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

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

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)	03/09/2026		A		8,742		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	8,742	$0.00	8,742	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, as attorney in fact for Jonathan Frates	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SandRidge Energy (SD) report for Jonathan Frates?

SandRidge Energy reported that EVP and Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Frates received a grant of restricted stock units. He was awarded 8,742 RSUs, each convertible into one share of common stock, as part of his equity-based compensation on March 9, 2026.

How many restricted stock units did the SandRidge Energy CFO receive?

The SandRidge Energy CFO, Jonathan Frates, received 8,742 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of SandRidge Energy common stock, providing him with equity exposure tied directly to the company’s future share performance over the vesting period.

What is the vesting schedule for Jonathan Frates’ 8,742 RSUs at SandRidge Energy (SD)?

Jonathan Frates’ 8,742 RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. One-third vests on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the March 9, 2026 grant date, encouraging long-term alignment between the executive’s compensation and SandRidge Energy’s multi-year business performance.

Does the SandRidge Energy Form 4 show a stock purchase or sale by the CFO?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market purchase or sale by the CFO. Instead, it reports a compensation-related acquisition: a grant of 8,742 restricted stock units with no cash price per unit, reflecting equity awarded rather than shares traded in the market.

What does each restricted stock unit granted to the SandRidge Energy CFO represent?

Each restricted stock unit granted to the SandRidge Energy CFO represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The units convert into shares as they vest over three years, linking his realized compensation to SandRidge Energy’s future stock performance and retention incentives.