Vitesse Energy (NYSE: VTS) CEO sells shares to cover RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vitesse Energy, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director Robert W. Gerrity reported multiple open-market sales of the company’s common stock under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On January 16, 2026, he sold 31,460 shares at an average price of $19.39, on January 20, 2026 he sold 45,463 shares at an average price of $19.293, and on January 21, 2026 he sold 36,785 shares at an average price of $19.665. The filing states these sales were made to satisfy taxes related to vesting restricted stock units. Following these transactions, Gerrity directly held 371,991 Vitesse Energy shares and had indirect beneficial ownership of 827,173 additional shares through the Gerrity Family Trust, where he serves as trustee and an immediate family member is the sole beneficiary.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gerrity Robert W

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/16/2026

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	01/16/2026		S		31,460(1)	D	$19.39(2)	454,239	D
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S		45,463(1)	D	$19.293(3)	408,776	D
Common Stock	01/21/2026		S		36,785(1)	D	$19.665(4)	371,991	D
Common Stock								827,173	I	By the Gerrity Family Trust(5)

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. The reporting person sold these shares under an established 10b5-1 plan for the purpose of satisfying tax owing related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is an average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $19.200 to $19.530, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Vitesse Energy, Inc., any security holder of Vitesse Energy, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote to the Form 4.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is an average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $18.910 to $19.500, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Vitesse Energy, Inc., any security holder of Vitesse Energy, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote to the Form 4.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is an average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $19.520 to $19.950, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Vitesse Energy, Inc., any security holder of Vitesse Energy, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote to the Form 4.

5. These securities are owned directly by the Gerrity Family Trust. The reporting person is a trustee of the Gerrity Family Trust. A member of the reporting person's immediate family is the sole beneficiary of the trust.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael Sabol, Attorney-in-Fact for Robert W. Gerrity	01/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Vitesse Energy (VTS) report for Robert W. Gerrity?

The filing reports that Robert W. Gerrity, Chief Executive Officer and director of Vitesse Energy, Inc., executed multiple open-market sales of the company’s common stock in January 2026, disclosed on a Form 4.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares did Robert W. Gerrity sell and on which dates?

Gerrity sold 31,460 Vitesse Energy common shares on January 16, 2026, 45,463 shares on January 20, 2026, and 36,785 shares on January 21, 2026, all reported as open-market sales.

At what prices were the Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares sold by Robert W. Gerrity?

The reported average sale prices were $19.39 per share on January 16, $19.293 per share on January 20, and $19.665 per share on January 21, 2026, with each price representing a volume-weighted average over multiple trades within stated ranges.

Why did Robert W. Gerrity sell Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares according to the Form 4?

The footnotes state that Gerrity sold these shares under an established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the purpose of satisfying tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares does Robert W. Gerrity own after these transactions?

After the reported sales, Gerrity beneficially owned 371,991 Vitesse Energy shares directly and 827,173 shares indirectly through the Gerrity Family Trust, where he is a trustee and an immediate family member is the sole beneficiary.

What is the role of the Gerrity Family Trust in Robert W. Gerrity’s Vitesse Energy (VTS) holdings?

The Form 4 notes that 827,173 Vitesse Energy shares are held by the Gerrity Family Trust. Gerrity is a trustee of the trust, and a member of his immediate family is the trust’s sole beneficiary, resulting in indirect beneficial ownership reported on the form.

Were Robert W. Gerrity’s Vitesse Energy (VTS) share sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing indicates that the reported sales were executed under an established Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan, which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions for pre-arranged trades when properly adopted.