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Vital Energy, Inc. filings document the public-company record of an independent Permian Basin oil and natural gas operator and its transition out of standalone public-company status. Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, Regulation FD materials, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, governance and capital-structure disclosures.
The filing record also includes a Form 25 notice of removal of Vital Energy common stock from NYSE listing and registration, and a Form 15 certification by Crescent Energy Finance LLC, as successor in interest, to terminate registration or suspend reporting duties for the common stock. Those filings document the completed acquisition and related deregistration steps.
Vital Energy has completed its previously announced stock-for-stock merger with Crescent Energy. Each share of Vital common stock was converted at closing into 1.9062 shares of Crescent Class A common stock, with cash paid for any fractional shares, and Vital became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent.
Following the deal on December 15, 2025, trading in Vital’s VTLE shares on the NYSE was suspended, a Form 25 was filed to delist and deregister the stock, and Vital plans to file a Form 15 to end its SEC reporting obligations.
Vital’s 7.75% Senior Notes due 2029 and 9.750% Senior Notes due 2030 were amended on December 12, 2025 to remove most restrictive covenants, certain default triggers, and change-of-control repurchase rights in connection with Crescent’s exchange offers. All borrowings under Vital’s revolving credit facility were repaid and the facility terminated, and all Vital directors and key executive officers resigned in connection with the merger.
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.
Crescent Energy Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Crescent Energy, reported strong early participation in its exchange offers for Vital Energy’s senior notes.
By the early tender deadline, holders had tendered $280,962,000 of the $298,214,000 outstanding 7.75% notes due 2029, or 94.21%, and $230,573,000 of the $302,364,000 outstanding 9.750% notes due 2030, or 76.26%. Eligible holders who tendered by this date will receive $1,000 of new Crescent notes for each $1,000 of Vital notes exchanged, while later tenders before the December 30, 2025 expiration receive $970.
Required consents have been obtained to adopt amendments that would remove most restrictive covenants and certain defaults from the Vital indentures, and all holders as of settlement are entitled to a $2.50 per $1,000 consent fee. The exchange offers remain subject to conditions, including completion of Crescent’s acquisition of Vital, with settlement currently expected on January 2, 2026.
Vital Energy, Inc. reported that its stockholders approved the previously announced all‑equity merger with Crescent Energy Company. At a special meeting, 26,619,679 shares of Vital common stock were present, representing a quorum out of 38,689,952 shares outstanding as of the record date. The merger proposal passed with 26,111,925 votes for, 242,604 against, and 265,150 abstentions, satisfying the required majority of outstanding shares.
Stockholders did not approve, on a non-binding basis, the proposal regarding potential compensation to Vital’s named executive officers related to the mergers, which received 11,824,680 votes for and 14,659,405 against. With the merger proposal approved, Vital expects the closing of the two-step merger structure with Crescent to occur on December 15, 2025, subject to remaining conditions that can only be satisfied at closing.
Vital Energy, Inc. reports that its stockholders approved the previously announced all‑equity merger with Crescent Energy Company. At the special meeting, 26,619,679 shares of Vital common stock were present or represented by proxy out of 38,689,952 shares outstanding as of the October 22, 2025 record date, establishing a quorum. The merger proposal passed with 26,111,925 votes for, 242,604 against and 265,150 abstentions, clearing the required majority of outstanding shares. Stockholders did not approve, on a non‑binding advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid to Vital’s named executive officers in connection with the mergers, as 14,659,405 shares voted against and 11,824,680 voted for that proposal. With the merger proposal approved, Vital expects the closing of the mergers to occur on December 15, 2025, subject to remaining closing conditions.
Vital Energy circulated a communication about its proposed business combination with Crescent Energy Company, explaining that it is informational only and not an offer to sell securities or a request for voting instructions. The message notes that Crescent has filed an effective Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC, which includes a definitive joint proxy statement and prospectus that will be used for stockholder votes at both companies. Investors are directed to review the registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus, available for free through the SEC’s website and the investor relations sections of Vital’s and Crescent’s websites. The communication also identifies directors and executive officers of both companies as potential proxy soliciting participants and incorporates their ownership details by reference to prior SEC filings. It ends with extensive forward-looking statement cautions, highlighting that completion of the transaction, integration, expected synergies and market reactions are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.
Vital Energy (VTLE) director Jarvis V. Hollingsworth reported an equity award on Form 4. On 11/10/2025, he received 2,617 deferred stock units under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of director retainer and fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The award was priced at $0, and following the transaction he beneficially owned 11,317 derivative securities, held directly.
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) director Edmund P. Segner, III reported an equity award on Form 4. On 11/10/2025, he acquired 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 this transaction, Mr. Segner beneficially owned 18,814 derivative securities, held in direct form. The filing was submitted by one reporting person and reflects routine director compensation.
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.