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W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) COO reports RSU vesting and tax share disposal

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W&T Offshore executive vice president and COO William J. Williford had 152,542 restricted stock units granted on May 16, 2025 vest on May 16, 2026, delivering 152,542 shares of common stock. Of these, 43,131 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 377,880 common shares held directly and 305,085 restricted stock units outstanding.

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Insider Williford William J
Role EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 152,542 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 152,542 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 43,131 $4.75 $205K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 305,085 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 421,011 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. On May 16, 2026, the reporting person's 152,542 restricted stock units, which were granted on May 16, 2025, vested, and the reporting person received 152,542 shares of common stock. This represents the vesting of the first tranche of the grant. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by WTI. Each grant of restricted stock units vests in three installments.
RSUs vested 152,542 units Restricted stock units vested on May 16, 2026
Shares received on vesting 152,542 shares Common stock delivered upon RSU vesting
Shares for tax withholding 43,131 shares Disposed of to cover tax obligations
Shares held after transaction 377,880 shares Common stock directly owned after Form 4 transactions
RSUs remaining 305,085 units Restricted stock units outstanding after vesting of first tranche
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the reporting person's 152,542 restricted stock units, which were granted on May 16, 2025, vested"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent"
vests in three installments financial
"Each grant of restricted stock units vests in three installments."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/16/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/16/2026M152,542A(1)(2)421,011D
Common Stock05/16/2026F43,131D$4.75377,880D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)05/16/2026M152,542 (1) (1)Common Stock152,542$0305,085D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On May 16, 2026, the reporting person's 152,542 restricted stock units, which were granted on May 16, 2025, vested, and the reporting person received 152,542 shares of common stock. This represents the vesting of the first tranche of the grant.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock or its cash equivalent, as determined at the time of settlement by WTI. Each grant of restricted stock units vests in three installments.
/s/ Steven Lackey, as attorney-in-fact05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did WTI executive William J. Williford report?

William J. Williford reported vesting of 152,542 restricted stock units into common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 43,131 shares. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation events, not open-market buying or selling of W&T Offshore stock.

How many WTI shares did William J. Williford receive from RSU vesting?

He received 152,542 shares of W&T Offshore common stock when an equal number of restricted stock units vested. Each unit represented the right to receive one share or its cash equivalent upon settlement, according to the company’s equity compensation terms.

Why were 43,131 WTI shares disposed of in William J. Williford’s Form 4?

The 43,131 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition is coded as “F” and is a standard non-market mechanism, not an open-market sale initiated for investment reasons.

What are William J. Williford’s WTI share holdings after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, William J. Williford directly holds 377,880 shares of W&T Offshore common stock. He also has 305,085 restricted stock units outstanding, which may convert into additional common shares as future vesting conditions are met.

How do WTI restricted stock units work for William J. Williford?

Each W&T Offshore restricted stock unit gives a contingent right to receive one common share or its cash equivalent at settlement. The grants vest in three installments, and the May 16, 2026 transaction reflects vesting of the first tranche of a prior grant.

When were William J. Williford’s vested RSUs in WTI originally granted?

The 152,542 restricted stock units that vested on May 16, 2026 were originally granted on May 16, 2025. The filing notes that this vesting represents the first tranche of that grant, with the remaining units scheduled to vest in later installments.