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Vitesse Energy (VTS) investors back all directors and ratify Deloitte as 2026 auditor

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Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected eight directors to the Board to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than against, and significant broker non-votes recorded on each director item.

Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 29,213,741 votes for, 821,700 against, and 167,487 abstentions. These outcomes confirm the existing board slate and auditor relationship for the coming year.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Auditor ratification votes for 29,213,741 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification votes against 821,700 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification abstentions 167,487 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Broker non-votes per director item 7,029,180 votes Director election proposals at Annual Meeting
Votes for Gary D. Reaves 22,032,901 votes Director election at Annual Meeting
Votes for Joseph S. Steinberg 19,955,842 votes Director election at Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting financial
"At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders were requested to"
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
broker non-votes financial
"Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows ... BROKER NON-VOTES"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders regulatory
"Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders."
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0001944558FALSE5619 DTC Parkway,Suite 700Greenwood Village,Colorado00019445582026-06-082026-06-08

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): June 5, 2026
________________________
Vitesse Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
________________________
Delaware001-4154688-3617511
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		(Commission
File Number)		(IRS. Employer
Identification No.)
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 700
Greenwood Village, Colorado
80111
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 361-2500
________________________
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 (see General Instruction A.2, below):
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
oPre-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 classTrading
Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareVTSNew 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  x
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.  o



Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s stockholders were requested to: (1) elect eight directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for a term of office expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; and (2) ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

The following are the final voting results on proposals considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting, each of which is more fully described in the Definitive Proxy Statement:

Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors. Each of the directors that were up for election was elected for a term of one year. Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows:

NOMINEEVOTES FORVOTES AGAINSTVOTES ABSTAINEDBROKER NON-VOTES
Linda L. Adamany21,576,3041,448,566148,8787,029,180
Jamie Benard21,787,2021,218,347168,1997,029,180
Brian P. Friedman21,792,3011,230,719150,7287,029,180
Daniel J. O’Leary20,633,7902,394,034145,9247,029,180
Cathleen M. Osborn21,631,3991,388,453153,8967,029,180
Gary D. Reaves22,032,901985,413155,4347,029,180
Randy I. Stein21,676,4651,341,730155,5537,029,180
Joseph S. Steinberg19,955,8423,062,853155,0537,029,180
        
Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The voting results were as follows:
VOTES FORVOTES AGAINSTVOTES ABSTAINED
29,213,741821,700167,487




SIGNATURE
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.
Date: June 9, 2026VITESSE ENERGY, INC.
/s/ James P. Henderson
James P. Henderson
Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Vitesse Energy (VTS) stockholders vote on at the latest Annual Meeting?

Stockholders voted on electing eight directors to the Board and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Both proposals received sufficient support to pass at the Annual Meeting.

Were all Vitesse Energy (VTS) director nominees elected at the Annual Meeting?

Yes, all eight director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Each nominee received more votes for than against, despite varying levels of support across individual directors.

How did shareholders vote on Vitesse Energy (VTS) director Linda L. Adamany?

Linda L. Adamany received 21,576,304 votes for, 1,448,566 against, and 148,878 abstentions, with 7,029,180 broker non-votes. This result was sufficient for her election to the Board for a one-year term.

Which Vitesse Energy (VTS) director received the highest votes for?

Director Gary D. Reaves received the highest votes for, with 22,032,901 votes supporting his election. He had 985,413 votes against, 155,434 abstentions, and 7,029,180 broker non-votes recorded on his election item.

Did Vitesse Energy (VTS) shareholders ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026?

Yes, shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with 29,213,741 votes for, 821,700 against, and 167,487 abstentions, confirming the existing audit relationship for the upcoming fiscal year.

What are broker non-votes in the Vitesse Energy (VTS) director election results?

Broker non-votes are shares held by brokers that were not voted on a particular proposal, often due to lacking instructions. Each director election at Vitesse Energy’s meeting showed 7,029,180 broker non-votes in the tabulated results.

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