Vital Energy (NYSE: VTLE) common stock set for removal from NYSE listing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vital Energy, Inc. is having its common stock removed from listing and/or registration on the New York Stock Exchange. The exchange submitted a Form 25 notification under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to strike this class of securities from its listing.

The notification states that the New York Stock Exchange has complied with its own rules and the relevant SEC regulations for this action. It is signed on 2025-12-15 by an NYSE Market Watch analyst, confirming the exchange’s belief that it meets all requirements for filing Form 25 for Vital Energy’s common stock.

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• Vital Energy’s common stock is being removed from listing and/or registration on the New York Stock Exchange, ending its status on that major exchange.

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Equity Markets Analyst

Vital Energy’s NYSE removal of common stock is a clearly adverse listing event.

The notification shows that the New York Stock Exchange is removing Vital Energy, Inc. common stock from listing and/or registration under Section 12(b) via Form 25. The language that the exchange will "strike the class of securities from listing and/or withdraw registration" indicates a full removal of this security from that venue.

The document notes that the NYSE believes it has satisfied its internal rules and the SEC’s requirements in 17 CFR 240.12d2-2 for this action. Because the change affects where the common stock is listed and registered, it represents a structurally negative development for holders who value a major exchange listing. The filing is dated 2025-12-15 and signed by an NYSE Market Watch analyst, formalizing the delisting process.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 25

NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION
UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

Commission File Number

001-35380

Issuer:	Vital Energy, Inc.
Exchange:	NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC

(Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of Exchange where security is listed and/or registered)

Address:	521 E SECOND ST SOUTH SUITE 1000
	Tulsa	OKLAHOMA	74120
Telephone number:					918-513-4570

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Issuer's principal executive offices)

Common Stock

(Description of class of securities)

Please place an X in the box to designate the rule provision relied upon to strike the class of securities from listing and registration:

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(1)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(2)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3)

17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(4)

Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(b), the Exchange has complied with its rules to strike the class of securities from listing and/or withdraw registration on the Exchange. ¹

Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c), the Issuer has complied with its rules of the Exchange and the requirements of 17 CFR 240.12d-2(c) governing the voluntary withdrawal of the class of securities from listing and registration on the Exchange.

Pursuant to the requirements fo the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing the Form 25 and has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.

2025-12-15	By	Anthony Sozzi		Analyst, Market Watch
Date		Name		Title

¹ Form 25 and attached Notice will be considered compliance with the provisions of 17 CFR 240.19d-1 as applicable. See General Instructions.

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FAQ

What does this Form 25 filing mean for Vital Energy (VTLE)?

The Form 25 filing indicates that Vital Energy, Inc. is having its common stock removed from listing and/or registration on the New York Stock Exchange under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Which Vital Energy security is affected by this Form 25?

The filing specifies that Vital Energy’s common stock is the class of securities subject to removal from listing and/or registration on the New York Stock Exchange.

Which exchange is involved in Vital Energy’s delisting action?

The action involves NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC, which is listed as the exchange where Vital Energy, Inc.’s common stock is currently listed and/or registered.

Who signed the Form 25 for Vital Energy and on what date?

The notification is signed by Anthony Sozzi, an Analyst, Market Watch at New York Stock Exchange LLC, and is dated 2025-12-15.

Under what regulatory authority is Vital Energy’s common stock being removed from the NYSE?

The document states that the removal is a Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and cites 17 CFR 240.12d2-2 as the governing SEC rule.

Does the filing mention both exchange and issuer procedures for Vital Energy’s removal?

Yes. It references that the exchange has complied with its rules to strike the class of securities from listing and/or withdraw registration under 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(b), and also cites issuer-related requirements under 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(c).