Vitesse Energy (VTS) president Brian Cree reports planned stock sales

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vitesse Energy, Inc. insider trading report: Company President Brian Cree reported selling shares of Vitesse Energy common stock in three transactions under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. On January 16, 2026, he sold 19,824 shares at an average price of $19.373 per share. On January 20, 2026, he sold 18,000 shares at an average price of $19.327, and on January 21, 2026, he sold 1,440 shares at an average price of $19.691. After these sales, Cree directly beneficially owned 464,225 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock. The filing states that the sales on January 16 were made under an established 10b5-1 plan to cover taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units, and that the reported prices are volume-weighted averages for multiple trades within the stated price ranges.

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^*

Cree Brian

(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)
	President

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		19,824(1)	D	$19.373(2)	483,665	D
Common Stock	01/20/2026		S		18,000(1)	D	$19.327(3)	465,665	D
Common Stock	01/21/2026		S		1,440(1)	D	$19.691(4)	464,225	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 $19.200 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 $18.945 to $19.490, 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 $19.580 to $19.700, 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 Brian J. Cree	01/21/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider in Vitesse Energy (VTS) Form 4 and what is their role?

The Form 4 identifies Brian Cree as the reporting person. He is an officer of Vitesse Energy, Inc., serving as President, and the form is filed as a single reporting person.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares did President Brian Cree sell and on which dates?

President Brian Cree reported selling Vitesse Energy common stock in three transactions: 19,824 shares on January 16, 2026, 18,000 shares on January 20, 2026, and 1,440 shares on January 21, 2026.

What prices did Brian Cree receive for the Vitesse Energy (VTS) share sales reported on Form 4?

The reported average sale prices were $19.373 per share on January 16, 2026, $19.327 per share on January 20, 2026, and $19.691 per share on January 21, 2026. Each is disclosed as a volume-weighted average of multiple trades within stated price ranges.

How many Vitesse Energy (VTS) shares does President Brian Cree own after the reported transactions?

Following the reported sales, President Brian Cree directly beneficially owned 464,225 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock, as shown in the Form 4 table.

Were the Vitesse Energy (VTS) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. A footnote explains that the reporting person sold shares under an established Rule 10b5-1 plan, specifically to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

What do the price range footnotes in the Vitesse Energy (VTS) Form 4 mean?

The footnotes state that the prices reported in Column 4 are average prices, and that the shares were sold in multiple transactions within specified price ranges. The reporting person undertakes to provide full details of the number of shares sold at each separate price within those ranges upon request.