Vitesse Energy (VTS) CFO granted 26,273 RSUs vesting 2027-2029

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Henderson James P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Vitesse Energy, Inc. Chief Financial Officer James P. Henderson received a grant of 26,273 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no purchase price. After this award, he directly holds 202,477 shares of common stock.

The restricted stock units are unvested and represent a contingent right to receive one share of common stock for each unit. They vest in three equal installments on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029, subject to his continued employment with the company.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Henderson James P

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	26,273	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 202,477 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 26,273 restricted stock units Grant price: $0.00 per share Post‑transaction holdings: 202,477 shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 26,273 restricted stock units Award to CFO James P. Henderson on May 1, 2026

Grant price $0.00 per share Transaction price for the RSU grant

Post‑transaction holdings 202,477 shares Common stock directly held after the award

Vesting date 1 May 1, 2027 First installment of RSUs vests, subject to employment

Vesting date 2 May 1, 2028 Second installment of RSUs vests, subject to employment

Vesting date 3 May 1, 2029 Final installment of RSUs vests, subject to employment

Key Terms

restricted stock units, contingent right, vest

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents unvested restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

contingent right financial

"each of which represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"

vest financial

"The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/05/2026 - 05:30 PM

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^*

Henderson James P

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O VITESSE ENERGY, INC.

5619 DTC PARKWAY, SUITE 700

(Street)

GREENWOOD VILLAGE

COLORADO

80111

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/01/2026		A		26,273⁽¹⁾	A	$0	202,477	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029, respectively, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment with the Registrant.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael Sabol, Attorney-in-Fact for James P. Henderson	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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FAQ

What did Vitesse Energy (VTS) disclose about CFO James P. Henderson’s equity grant?

Vitesse Energy reported that CFO James P. Henderson received 26,273 restricted stock units of common stock at no purchase price. These units are unvested equity awards that will convert into shares over time, subject to continued employment and the specified vesting schedule.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported award, CFO James P. Henderson directly holds 202,477 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock. This total includes the newly granted 26,273 restricted stock units, which will convert into shares only as they vest over the specified future dates.

When do the new restricted stock units for Vitesse Energy’s CFO vest?

The 26,273 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on May 1, 2027, May 1, 2028, and May 1, 2029. Vesting is contingent on James P. Henderson’s continued employment with Vitesse Energy through each applicable vesting date, according to the disclosure.

What does the Form 4 say about the nature of the CFO’s award at Vitesse Energy (VTS)?

The filing describes the transaction as a grant or award acquisition of 26,273 restricted stock units with a transaction price of $0.00 per share. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock as it vests under the award terms.

Are the restricted stock units granted to the Vitesse Energy CFO currently vested?

The restricted stock units are currently unvested and represent contingent rights to receive common shares in the future. They will vest in three equal tranches on May 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029, assuming the CFO remains employed by Vitesse Energy on each vesting date.