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The VTLE SEC filings page on Stock Titan offers access to historical regulatory documents for Vital Energy, Inc., which previously traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VTLE. Vital Energy was an independent energy company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a business strategy focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas. These filings document the company’s regulatory history before and during its acquisition by Crescent Energy Company.
Key filings include multiple Forms 8-K that describe significant corporate events. For example, a Form 8-K dated August 25, 2025 outlines the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Crescent Energy Company and explains the all-equity transaction structure. Subsequent 8-K filings detail the progress of the transaction, including the special meeting of Vital stockholders on December 12, 2025 to approve the merger and the completion of the mergers on December 15, 2025. Another 8-K filed on December 15, 2025 explains the exchange ratio under which each eligible share of Vital common stock was converted into Crescent Class A common stock.
Filings related to Vital’s trading status are also available. A Form 25 filed on December 15, 2025 by the New York Stock Exchange reports the removal of Vital’s common stock from listing and registration on the exchange. A Form 15 filed on December 29, 2025 by Crescent Energy Finance LLC, as successor in interest to Vital, certifies the termination of registration of Vital’s common stock under Section 12(g) and the suspension of reporting obligations under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act. The Form 15 notes that the separate corporate existence of Vital ended upon consummation of the second merger on December 15, 2025.
On Stock Titan, these historical VTLE filings are supplemented with AI-powered summaries that highlight the core purpose and key terms of each document. Investors and researchers can quickly understand complex merger mechanics, delisting steps and successor reporting arrangements, while still having direct access to the full text of each filing as made available through the SEC’s EDGAR system.
Vital Energy (VTLE)2,617 deferred stock units as partial payment of her retainer and director fees under the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. Following this award, she held 15,414 derivative securities, reported as direct ownership. The award carried a $0 price as it was compensation.
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) reported a director equity award on Form 4. On 11/10/2025, the director acquired 2,617 deferred stock units under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of the retainer and director fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock.
Following this grant, the director beneficially owns 11,317 derivative securities, held directly. The reported acquisition price was $0.
Vital Energy (VTLE) filed a Form 4 reporting an equity award to director Lori A. Lancaster. On 11/10/2025, she received 2,617 deferred stock units (transaction code A) under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of her director retainer and fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock.
Following this transaction, the filing lists 18,814 derivative securities beneficially owned, held directly.
Vital Energy (VTLE) reported a director equity award. On 11/10/2025, director William E. Albrecht acquired 3,230 deferred stock units (Table II, code A) at $0 under the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of his retainer and fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock.
Following the transaction, 22,972 derivative securities were beneficially owned, held directly.
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) reported a director equity grant. Director John Driver acquired 2,617 deferred stock units on 11/10/2025, coded A at a price of $0. The award was granted under the company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as partial payment of the director’s retainer and fees. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Vital Energy common stock. Following the transaction, the filing shows 15,482 derivative securities beneficially owned, held directly.
Vital Energy, Inc. and Crescent Energy Company announced a proposed merger under which each share of Vital common stock will be exchanged for 1.9062 shares of Crescent Class A common stock. The implied value will vary with Crescent’s share price; it was approximately $18.95 per Vital share based on the August 22, 2025 close and approximately $17.08 based on the November 10, 2025 close.
Both companies will hold virtual special meetings on December 12, 2025 to seek approvals: Crescent stockholders to approve the stock issuance, and Vital stockholders to adopt the merger agreement. Record dates are October 16, 2025 for Crescent and October 22, 2025 for Vital. Boards of both companies unanimously recommend voting “FOR” their respective proposals.
Support agreements cover approximately 29% of Crescent’s Class A shares and require those holders to vote in favor of the Crescent issuance; Vital’s Henry Investors holding about 20% are obligated to follow the Vital board recommendation on the merger. Post‑closing, existing Crescent holders are expected to own about 77% and Vital holders about 23% of Crescent Class A stock. Termination fees are disclosed: Crescent $76.9 million, Vital $22.5 million.
Vital Energy (VTLE): Form 4 insider update. SVP & Chief Operating Officer Kathryn Anne Hill reported the withholding of 614 shares of common stock on 10/31/2025 at $15.71 per share. The shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations upon the vesting of previously granted restricted stock under the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. Following this administrative transaction, she beneficially owns 45,449 shares, held directly.
Vital Energy, Inc. filed its Q3 2025 10‑Q reporting a net loss of $353,522 thousand, driven largely by full cost ceiling impairment expense of $419,955 thousand. Total revenues for the quarter were $420,826 thousand, with oil sales of $367,511 thousand, NGL sales of $42,929 thousand, and natural gas sales of $9,206 thousand.
The company recorded year‑to‑date impairment expense of $1,005,242 thousand and depletion, depreciation and amortization of $556,840 thousand, while recognizing a gain on derivatives, net of $56,069 thousand in Q3. Cash and cash equivalents were $14,697 thousand, and long‑term debt, net was $2,282,320 thousand. The Senior Secured Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $705,000 thousand against a $1,400,000 thousand borrowing base, and a letter agreement postponed the fall 2025 redetermination to December 19, 2025.
Pending merger: Crescent Energy will acquire Vital in an all‑equity deal at an exchange ratio of 1.9062 Crescent Class A shares per Vital share. Post‑closing, Vital stockholders are expected to own approximately 23% of Crescent. Shares outstanding were 38,689,952 as of October 29, 2025.
Insider sale to cover taxes following equity vesting. An officer and director, Kathryn Anne Hill, reported a transaction in Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) where 350 shares of common stock were disposed of on