Vitesse Energy director Gary D. Reaves resigns

Vitesse thanked Reaves for his service, including his support of the Lucero acquisition.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) disclosed that director Gary D. Reaves resigned from its board, effective September 30, 2026. The company stated that his decision was not based on any disagreement concerning its operations, policies or practices. Reaves was appointed to the board in connection with Vitesse’s 2024 acquisition of Lucero Energy Corp.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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"Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b)"

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When was Gary D. Reaves’s VTS board resignation effective?

Gary D. Reaves’s resignation from the Vitesse Energy board was effective September 30, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2026

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Vitesse Energy, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-41546

88-3617511

(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):

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o			Pre-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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

VTS

New 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 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On September 30, 2026, Gary D. Reaves, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) notified the Board of his resignation as a director of the Company, effective September 30, 2026. Mr. Reaves’ decision was not based on any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Mr. Reaves was appointed to the Board in connection with Vitesse’s 2024 acquisition of Lucero Energy Corp (“Lucero”). The Company thanks Mr. Reaves for his service, including his support of the Lucero acquisition, and extends him best wishes for the future.

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: October 5, 2026			VITESSE ENERGY, INC.
			/s/ James P. Henderson
			James P. Henderson
			Chief Financial Officer

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