Vitesse Energy (VTS) VP receives 6,000 restricted stock units vesting 2027–2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vitesse Energy, Inc. VP Michael Sabol reported a grant of 6,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was recorded on January 13, 2026 at a stated price of $0 per share, reflecting an equity grant rather than an open-market purchase. After this grant, Sabol beneficially owned 69,411 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock.

The 6,000 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on January 13, 2027, January 13, 2028, and January 13, 2029, and each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. Vesting is conditioned on Sabol’s continued employment with the company through each vesting date, meaning the award is intended to align his long-term incentives with the company’s performance and retention goals.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SABOL MICHAEL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O VITESSE ENERGY, INC.

5619 DTC PARKWAY, SUITE 700

(Street)

GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vitesse Energy, Inc. [ VTS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP - SEC and Financial Rprtng

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/13/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/13/2026		A		6,000(1)	A	$0	69,411	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents unvested restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on January 13, 2027, January 13, 2028 and January 13, 2029, respectively, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Registrant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael Sabol	01/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Vitesse Energy (VTS) report for Michael Sabol?

Vitesse Energy reported that VP Michael Sabol received an award of 6,000 restricted stock units of common stock on January 13, 2026 at a stated price of $0 per share.

How many Vitesse Energy shares does Michael Sabol own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported grant, Michael Sabol beneficially owned 69,411 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock, as disclosed in the Form 4.

How do the 6,000 restricted stock units for Vitesse Energy VP Michael Sabol vest?

The 6,000 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on January 13, 2027, January 13, 2028, and January 13, 2029, with each RSU converting into one share of common stock upon vesting.

What conditions apply to Michael Sabol’s restricted stock units in Vitesse Energy (VTS)?

The restricted stock units are subject to continued employment with Vitesse Energy; Sabol must remain employed through each vesting date for the respective portion of the award to vest.

Is Michael Sabol’s ownership in Vitesse Energy reported as direct or indirect on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Michael Sabol’s ownership as direct, with no indication of indirect ownership through another entity in the provided excerpt.

What role does Michael Sabol hold at Vitesse Energy as reported in this Form 4?

Michael Sabol is reported as an officer of Vitesse Energy with the title VP - SEC and Financial Reporting.