[8-K] Vital Energy, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On August 6 2025, Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) filed a Form 8-K to furnish (not file) its press release reporting financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30 2025 and to comply with Regulation FD. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1; an updated investor presentation is also available on the company’s website under “Investors → News & Presentations.” Because the materials are furnished, they are excluded from automatic incorporation into other SEC filings and limit liability under Exchange Act §18. The 8-K itself contains no quantitative results, guidance, or outlook. Standard safe-harbor language reminds readers that forward-looking statements involve risks discussed in prior SEC reports, and management disclaims any duty to update such statements.

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TL;DR: Routine compliance filing; provides access to Q2-25 earnings release but contains no numbers—market impact neutral.

Vital Energy’s 8-K merely points investors to the standalone press release and slide deck, satisfying Reg FD while limiting legal exposure by marking the information as “furnished.” Without embedded revenue, production or guidance figures, this document alone offers little insight into operating performance or valuation drivers; investors must review Exhibit 99.1 for substantive details. As such, trading reactions should hinge on the separately released metrics, not the 8-K itself.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO

SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2025

VITAL ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware			001-35380			45-3007926
(State or other jurisdiction of  incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

521 E. Second Street			Suite 1000
Tulsa			Oklahoma						74120
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip code)

 Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (918) 513-4570

 Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐						Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			VTLE			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
						Emerging Growth Company			☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 6, 2025, Vital Energy, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the Company's press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 6, 2025, the Company furnished the press release described above in the Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

On August 6, 2025, the Company posted to its website, www.vitalenergy.com, an investor presentation. A copy of the investor presentation can be viewed at the website by first selecting "Investors," then "News & Presentations," then "Corporate Presentations."

All statements in the press release, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and the Company's other filings with the SEC for a discussion of other risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release dated August 6, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						VITAL ENERGY, INC.
Date: August 6, 2025			By:			/s/ Bryan J. Lemmerman
						Bryan J. Lemmerman
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Vital Energy (VTLE) disclose in its August 6 2025 8-K?

The company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release and announced an updated investor presentation.

Where can investors access VTLE’s Q2 2025 investor presentation?

It is posted at www.vitalenergy.com under “Investors → News & Presentations → Corporate Presentations.”

Does the 8-K include detailed financial results for Q2 2025?

No. The filing references the press release but does not contain revenue, earnings or guidance figures.

Why is the information marked as “furnished” instead of “filed”?

Labeling it “furnished” limits Exchange Act §18 liability and prevents automatic incorporation into other SEC documents.

What exhibits accompany this 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated August 6 2025; Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File (Inline XBRL).