Talos Energy VP has 682 shares withheld for tax

Talos Energy’s chief accounting officer had shares withheld for taxes on RSU vesting, leaving a direct holding of 79,534 shares.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TALOS ENERGY INC. (TALO) reported that Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Gregory Babcock had 682 shares of common stock withheld on September 18, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of previously granted restricted stock units under the company’s 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan. After this withholding, he holds 79,534 shares of Talos common stock directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 682 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider Babcock Gregory

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	682	$17.01	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 79,534 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Talos Energy Inc., withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units under the Second Amended and Restated Talos Energy Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 682 shares Withholding share price: $17.01 per share Shares owned after transaction: 79,534 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 682 shares Shares of common stock withheld on September 18, 2026 for tax withholding obligations

Withholding share price $17.01 per share Value per share used for the 682-share tax withholding transaction

Shares owned after transaction 79,534 shares Direct Talos common stock holdings of Gregory Babcock after the withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Long Term Incentive Plan

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units under the Second"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously"

Long Term Incentive Plan financial

"under the Second Amended and Restated Talos Energy Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan"

A long term incentive plan is a company program that awards executives and key employees bonuses—often in stock, options, or cash—only if the business meets multi-year performance goals. It links management pay to company results—like tying a coach’s bonus to a team’s multi-season record—so investors monitor it for how leaders are motivated, potential share dilution, and signals about the company’s long-term priorities.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did TALOS ENERGY INC. (TALO) disclose for Gregory Babcock?

The company disclosed that Gregory Babcock had 682 shares of Talos common stock withheld on September 18, 2026 to cover tax withholding obligations related to vesting restricted stock units.

Was the Talos Energy (TALO) insider transaction a market sale or a tax withholding?

The transaction was a tax withholding event, not a market sale. 682 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations when previously granted restricted stock units vested.

At what price were the withheld Talos Energy (TALO) shares valued?

The 682 withheld shares were valued at $17.01 per share, as reported for the tax withholding transaction on September 18, 2026.

How many Talos Energy (TALO) shares does Gregory Babcock own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the withholding of 682 shares for taxes, Gregory Babcock directly owns 79,534 shares of Talos Energy Inc. common stock.

Was the Talos Energy (TALO) insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was reported in connection with this tax withholding transaction.

What compensation plan are the Talos Energy (TALO) restricted stock units from?

The restricted stock units that vested and triggered the tax withholding are under the Second Amended and Restated Talos Energy Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Babcock Gregory

(Last) (First) (Middle)

333 CLAY STREET, SUITE 3300

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77002

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TALOS ENERGY INC. [ TALO ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/18/2026

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(1)	09/18/2026		F		682	D	$17.01	79,534	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Talos Energy Inc., withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units under the Second Amended and Restated Talos Energy Inc. 2021 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

	/s/ William S. Moss III, attorney-in-fact	09/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)