Vitesse Energy (NYSE: VTS) VP Morella sells 5,202 shares via 10b5-1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vitesse Energy, Inc. officer Mike Morella, the VP and Chief Accounting Officer, reported a sale of 5,202 shares of common stock on January 14, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.129 per share, leaving him with 82,413 shares beneficially owned after the transaction.

According to the filing, the sale was made under an established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and was specifically to cover taxes owed in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. The price represents a volume-weighted average for multiple trades executed between $19.995 and $20.290 per share.

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^*

Morella Mike

(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 - Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/14/2026

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	01/14/2026		S		5,202(1)	D	$20.129(2)	82,413	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. 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 $19.995 to $20.290, 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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael Sabol, Attorney-in-Fact for Mike Morella	01/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who reported the insider transaction at Vitesse Energy (VTS)?

The transaction was reported by Mike Morella, who serves as VP - Chief Accounting Officer of Vitesse Energy, Inc.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares did Mike Morella sell?

Mike Morella sold 5,202 shares of Vitesse Energy, Inc. common stock in the reported transaction.

At what price were the Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares sold in this Form 4?

The shares were sold at an average price of $20.129 per share, with individual trades ranging from $19.995 to $20.290 per share.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares does Mike Morella own after the sale?

Following the reported sale, Mike Morella beneficially owns 82,413 shares of Vitesse Energy, Inc. common stock in direct ownership.

Why did the Vitesse Energy (VTS) officer sell shares according to the Form 4?

The filing states that the shares were sold under an established Rule 10b5-1 plan to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

Was the Vitesse Energy (VTS) insider sale made under a 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. The filing explains that the sale was executed pursuant to an established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the reporting person.