[Form 4] Vital Energy, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) – SEC Form 4 filing

Director Jarvis V. Hollingsworth disclosed the 31-Jul-2025 grant of 2,141 deferred stock units (DSUs) under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each DSU represents the right to receive one VTLE common share; the award carries $0 exercise price and serves as partial payment of the director’s retainer and fees. After the transaction, Hollingsworth beneficially owns 8,700 DSUs. No open-market purchases, sales, or changes in direct common-stock ownership were reported.

The transaction is a routine, non-cash board compensation grant and is unlikely to have a material impact on Vital Energy’s share float or near-term valuation.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine equity retainer; negligible market impact.

The filing shows a standard board-compensation award: 2,141 DSUs to Director Hollingsworth, lifting his derivative holdings to 8,700. Because the grant is non-cash and represents less than 0.01 % of VTLE’s outstanding shares, dilution risk is immaterial. No insider buying or selling signals were conveyed, so investor sentiment should remain unchanged.

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^*

Hollingsworth Jarvis V.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

521 E. 2ND STREET, SUITE 1000

(Street)

TULSA OK 74120

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vital Energy, Inc. [ VTLE ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2025

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	07/31/2025		A		2,141		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,141	$0	8,700	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares are granted under the Issuer's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and represent partial payment of the director's retainer and director fees.

2. These deferred stock units are granted under the Issuer's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and represent partial payment of the director's retainer and director fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark D Denny, as attorney-in-fact for Jarvis V. Hollingsworth	08/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did VTLE disclose on 31-Jul-2025?

Director Jarvis V. Hollingsworth received 2,141 deferred stock units as part of his board retainer.

How many deferred stock units does Hollingsworth now hold in VTLE?

He beneficially owns 8,700 deferred stock units after the grant.

Was any cash consideration involved in the DSU grant?

No. The exercise price was $0; the units were issued as compensation.

Did the Form 4 report any open-market purchases or sales of VTLE stock?

No. The filing shows only the DSU grant, with no common-stock transactions.

What is a deferred stock unit under Vital Energy’s plan?

Each unit represents the right to receive one share of VTLE common stock at a future settlement date.