Vital Energy (VTLE) director granted 2,617 deferred stock units

Q: What did VTLE disclose in this Form 4?

A director, Craig M. Jarchow, reported receiving 2,617 deferred stock units on 11/10/2025 under the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

Q: How many deferred stock units were granted and what do they represent?

The grant was 2,617 deferred stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock.

Q: What is the purpose of these equity awards?

They represent partial payment of the director’s retainer and director fees under the company’s equity plan.

Q: What is the post-transaction derivative holdings figure?

After the transaction, 18,814 derivative securities were beneficially owned directly.

Q: Who is the reporting person and relationship to VTLE?

The reporting person is Craig M. Jarchow, a Director of Vital Energy, Inc.

Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) director Craig M. Jarchow reported a Form 4 transaction.

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Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) director Craig M. Jarchow reported a Form 4 transaction. On 11/10/2025, he was granted 2,617 deferred stock units under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of his director retainer and fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock.

Following the reported transaction, 18,814 derivative securities were beneficially owned on a direct basis.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,617 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Jarchow Craig

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	2,617	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 18,814 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. These shares are granted under the Issuer's Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan and represent partial payment of the director's retainer and director fees.
F2. 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.

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What did VTLE disclose in this Form 4?

A director, Craig M. Jarchow, reported receiving 2,617 deferred stock units on 11/10/2025 under the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

How many deferred stock units were granted and what do they represent?

The grant was 2,617 deferred stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock.

What is the purpose of these equity awards?

They represent partial payment of the director’s retainer and director fees under the company’s equity plan.

What is the post-transaction derivative holdings figure?

After the transaction, 18,814 derivative securities were beneficially owned directly.

Was there a cash price for the deferred stock unit grant?

The grant is shown at a price of $0, consistent with equity awards for director fees.

Who is the reporting person and relationship to VTLE?

The reporting person is Craig M. Jarchow, a Director of Vital Energy, Inc.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/12/2025 - 04:58 PM EST

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jarchow Craig

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

521 E. 2ND STREET, SUITE 1000

(Street)

TULSA

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)
11/10/2025

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Deferred Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	11/10/2025		A		2,617		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,617	$0	18,814	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 Craig M. Jarchow	11/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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