W&T Offshore COO awarded 220,409 RSUs

Williford William J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williford William J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

W&T Offshore executive vice president and chief operating officer William J. Williford received a grant of 220,409 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent. The award vests in three equal installments on May 29 of 2027, 2028, and 2029, and his reported holdings of these units after the transaction total 220,409.

Insights

Executive compensation analyst

Routine time-based RSU grant to COO with multi-year vesting.

Executive vice president and COO William J. Williford was granted 220,409 restricted stock units, each tied to one share of common stock or its cash equivalent. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market transaction.

The units vest in three equal installments on May 29, 2027, May 29, 2028, and May 29, 2029, encouraging retention over three years. Following the grant, his reported balance for this award is 220,409 units, with no remaining derivative positions shown.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 220,409 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Williford William J

Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	220,409	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 220,409 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WTI common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by WTI.
2. F2. The restricted stock units will vest 1/3 on May 29, 2027, 1/3 on May 29, 2028 and 1/3 on May 29, 2029.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 220,409 units Post-transaction RSU holdings: 220,409 units Vesting date 1: May 29, 2027 +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 220,409 units Restricted stock units granted to EVP & COO on May 29, 2026

Post-transaction RSU holdings 220,409 units Total restricted stock units reported following the grant

Vesting date 1 May 29, 2027 One-third of RSU grant vests

Vesting date 2 May 29, 2028 Second one-third of RSU grant vests

Vesting date 3 May 29, 2029 Final one-third of RSU grant vests

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, cash equivalent, vest

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WTI common stock"

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

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of WTI common stock or its cash equivalent"

cash equivalent financial

"one share of WTI common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement"

vest financial

"The restricted stock units will vest 1/3 on May 29, 2027, 1/3 on May 29, 2028 and 1/3 on May 29, 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.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did W&T Offshore (WTI) report for William J. Williford?

W&T Offshore reported that EVP and COO William J. Williford received 220,409 restricted stock units as a compensation grant. These units are derivative securities tied to the company’s common stock rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the WTI COO in this Form 4?

The COO of W&T Offshore was granted 220,409 restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of WTI common stock or its cash equivalent, providing equity-based incentive compensation linked directly to the company’s share performance.

What is the vesting schedule for the 220,409 RSUs granted by W&T Offshore?

The 220,409 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on May 29, 2027, another third on May 29, 2028, and the final third on May 29, 2029, creating a multi-year retention and performance incentive for the executive.

Does the WTI Form 4 show an open-market buy or sell by the COO?

No, the Form 4 reflects a grant of restricted stock units coded as an acquisition (A), not an open-market trade. This is a compensation award, so it does not represent the COO choosing to buy or sell shares in the market.

How many derivative securities does the WTI COO hold after this RSU grant?

After the grant, the Form 4 reports that the COO holds 220,409 restricted stock units. This amount equals the number granted in the transaction, and no additional derivative positions are listed in the derivative summary of the filing.

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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^*

Williford William J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5718 WESTHEIMER RD, SUITE 700

(Street)

HOUSTON TEXAS 77057

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
W&T OFFSHORE INC [ WTI ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	05/29/2026		A			220,409	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	220,409	$0	220,409	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WTI common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by WTI.

2. The restricted stock units will vest 1/3 on May 29, 2027, 1/3 on May 29, 2028 and 1/3 on May 29, 2029.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ George J. Hittner, as attorney-in-fact	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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