Trio Petroleum (TPET) CEO discloses 6% ownership stake in shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Trio Petroleum Corp’s chief executive, Robin A. Ross, has filed a Schedule 13D reporting his beneficial ownership in the company’s common stock. Ross beneficially owns 737,500 shares of Trio Petroleum common stock, representing 6.00% of the class, based on 12,300,752 shares outstanding as of January 16, 2026, as disclosed in the company’s latest annual report. He serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director, and the reported securities were issued to him in connection with his service under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

The filing also notes that 37,500 of Ross’s shares were sold on January 14, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 sales plan. Ross reports sole voting and dispositive power over the 737,500 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

TRIO PETROLEUM CORP

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

89669L207

(CUSIP Number)

Robin A. Ross
23823 Malibu Road, Suite 304,
Malibu, CA, 90265
(661) 324-3911

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

12/16/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 89669L207

1

Name of reporting person

Robin A. Ross

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 737,500.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 737,500.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

737,500.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

6.00 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The percentage used herein is calculated based upon 12,300,752 shares of common stock outstanding as of January 16, 2026, as disclosed in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 20, 2026

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: TRIO PETROLEUM CORP
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 23823 Malibu Road, Suite 304, Malibu, CALIFORNIA , 90265.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	This statement is filed by Robin A. Ross
(b)	The address of the reporting person is 21823 Malibu Road, Suite 304, Malibu, CA 90265
(c)	Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Issuer
(d)	N/A
(e)	N/A
(f)	United States
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The securities were issued to the reporting person, in connection with his service, pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	N/A
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	See rows (11) and (13) of the cover page to this Schedule 13D for the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock and percentage of Common Stock beneficially owned by the reporting person, which information is incorporated herein by reference
(b)	See rows (7) through (10) of the cover page to this Schedule 13D for the number of shares of Common Stock as to which the reporting person has the sole or shared power to vote or direct the vote and sole or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition, which information is incorporated herein by reference
(c)	37,500 shares of the reporting person's Common Stock were sold on January 14, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of the reporting person's 10b5-1 Sales Plan.
(d)	N/A
(e)	N/A
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	N/A
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	N/A

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Robin A. Ross

Signature:	/s/ Robin A. Ross
Name/Title:	Robin A. Ross
Date:	01/20/2026

FAQ

How many Trio Petroleum (TPET) shares does Robin A. Ross beneficially own?

According to the Schedule 13D, Robin A. Ross beneficially owns 737,500 shares of Trio Petroleum Corp common stock.

What percentage of Trio Petroleum (TPET) does Robin A. Ross own?

The filing states that Robin A. Ross’s 737,500 shares represent 6.00% of Trio Petroleum’s outstanding common stock.

What share count was used to calculate Robin A. Ross’s 6.00% ownership in TPET?

The 6.00% ownership is based on 12,300,752 shares of Trio Petroleum common stock outstanding as of January 16, 2026, as disclosed in the company’s Form 10-K.

Did Robin A. Ross recently sell Trio Petroleum (TPET) shares?

Yes. The Schedule 13D notes that 37,500 shares of Robin A. Ross’s Trio Petroleum common stock were sold on January 14, 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 sales plan.

How did Robin A. Ross acquire his Trio Petroleum (TPET) shares?

The filing explains that the securities were issued to Robin A. Ross in connection with his service, pursuant to Trio Petroleum’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

What role does Robin A. Ross hold at Trio Petroleum (TPET)?

Robin A. Ross is identified in the Schedule 13D as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Trio Petroleum Corp.

Does Robin A. Ross share voting or dispositive power over his TPET shares?

No. The Schedule 13D reports that Robin A. Ross has sole voting and sole dispositive power over the 737,500 shares, with no shared power reported.