W&T Offshore (WTI) awards 220,409 restricted stock units to EVP and General Counsel

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hittner George reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

W&T Offshore granted EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary George Hittner 220,409 restricted stock units (RSUs) as equity compensation. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of W&T Offshore common stock or its cash equivalent when settled.

The RSUs vest in three equal installments: one-third on May 29, 2027, one-third on May 29, 2028, and one-third on May 29, 2029. After this award, Hittner directly holds 220,409 RSUs linked to common stock, and there are no additional derivative holdings disclosed in this filing. This is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hittner George

Role EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary

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

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

Footnotes (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. 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 Transaction price: $0.00 per unit Underlying shares: 220,409 shares +4 more

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RSUs granted 220,409 units Restricted stock units awarded on May 29, 2026

Transaction price $0.00 per unit RSU grant price per restricted stock unit

Underlying shares 220,409 shares Common stock underlying the RSUs

Post-transaction RSUs held 220,409 units Total RSUs directly held after grant

First vesting date May 29, 2027 One-third of RSUs vest

Second vesting date May 29, 2028 One-third of RSUs vest

Final vesting date May 29, 2029 Final one-third of RSUs vest

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, contingent right, cash equivalent, vest, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Units financial

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

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"

cash equivalent financial

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

vest financial

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

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.

equity compensation financial

"These RSUs are part of his equity compensation and give him a contingent right"

Equity compensation is pay given to employees, executives or contractors in the form of company ownership—such as stock, stock options or restricted shares—rather than just cash. It matters to investors because it can align workers' incentives with shareholders (like paying someone in slices of the same pie they help grow), but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, affecting ownership percentages and earnings per share.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/02/2026 - 06:06 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Hittner George

(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, GC & Corporate Secretary

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)
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)

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)
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.

	/s/ George J. Hittner	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did WTI executive George Hittner receive in this Form 4 filing?

George Hittner received a grant of 220,409 restricted stock units from W&T Offshore. These RSUs are part of his equity compensation and give him a contingent right to common shares or cash at future settlement.

How many WTI restricted stock units were granted to George Hittner?

W&T Offshore granted George Hittner 220,409 restricted stock units. Each unit is tied to one share of common stock or its cash equivalent, and the entire amount reflects his post-grant RSU holdings reported in this filing.

What is the vesting schedule for George Hittner’s 220,409 WTI RSUs?

The 220,409 RSUs vest in three equal parts over three years. One-third vests on May 29, 2027, another third on May 29, 2028, and the final third on May 29, 2029, aligning with a long-term incentive structure.

Do these WTI RSUs involve any purchase price for George Hittner?

The RSU grant to George Hittner carries a reported transaction price per unit of $0.00. This reflects a compensation award from W&T Offshore rather than an open-market purchase of common stock by the executive.

How many WTI equity awards does George Hittner hold after this transaction?

After this RSU grant, George Hittner is shown holding 220,409 restricted stock units directly. These units are linked to an equivalent number of W&T Offshore common shares, subject to the vesting dates and eventual settlement terms.