Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) holds 7.60M shares (5.1%) of W&T Offshore (WTI)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W&T Offshore, Inc. disclosure: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC report shared voting and dispositive power over 7,597,175.54 shares of W&T Offshore common stock, representing 5.1% of the class as shown on the cover page, with an effective reporting date of 03/31/2026.

The filing is a joint Schedule 13G identifying GS Group as a parent holding company and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as a reporting subsidiary; the submission includes standard disclaimers that client accounts and certain managed entities are not reflected in the reported beneficial ownership.

Insights

Equity Ownership Analyst

Goldman Sachs reports a passive >5% stake (5.1%) in W&T Offshore as of 03/31/2026.

The Schedule 13G shows shared voting and dispositive power of 7,597,175.54 shares, filed jointly by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. The filing treats GS Group as a parent holding company and names a broker-dealer subsidiary as a reporting unit.

The filing includes the Release-based disclaimer that client accounts and certain managed entities are excluded from the reported total. Subsequent filings may specify any changes in ownership or classification.

Corporate Counsel (SEC Filings)

Submission follows Rule 13d-1(k) joint-filing procedures and includes standard exhibits.

The submission attaches a Joint Filing Agreement and exhibits identifying the reporting subsidiary and Item 4/7 explanatory text. It cites Release No. 34-39538 for the reporting-unit disclosures and disclaims beneficial ownership for client accounts and certain investment entities.

Material changes to beneficial ownership or voting/dispositive power would require amended schedules; the filing itself is a passive disclosure of holdings at the stated date.

Key Figures

Shares reported: 7,597,175.54 shares Percent of class: 5.1% CUSIP: 92922P106

3 metrics

Shares reported 7,597,175.54 shares shared voting/dispositive power as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.1% percentage of common stock as shown on cover page

CUSIP 92922P106 W&T Offshore common stock identifier

Key Terms

shared dispositive power, beneficially owned, parent holding company

3 terms

shared dispositive power regulatory

"Shared Dispositive Power 7,597,175.54"

beneficially owned regulatory

"this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned by certain operating units"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

parent holding company regulatory

"The securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), as a parent holding company"

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

W&T OFFSHORE, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.00001

(Title of Class of Securities)

92922P106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 92922P106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,597,175.54
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,597,175.54

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,597,175.54

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 92922P106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

NEW YORK

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 7,597,175.54
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 7,597,175.54

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,597,175.54

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

BD, OO, IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: W&T OFFSHORE, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 5718 WESTHEIMER RD,SUITE 700, HOUSTON, X1, 77057-5745
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 200 West Street New York, NY 10282| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282
(c)	Citizenship: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. - Delaware| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC - New York
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, par value $0.00001
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 92922P106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: See the response(s)to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit (99.2)
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.

Signature:	Name: Sam Prashanth
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact
Date:	04/24/2026

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Signature:	Name: Sam Prashanth
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.00001, par value $ per share, of W&T OFFSHORE, INC. and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto. In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement on Schedule 13G. Date: THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. By:/s/ Sam Prashanth ---------------------------------------- Name: Sam Prashanth Title: Attorney-in-fact GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC By:/s/ Sam Prashanth ---------------------------------------- Name: Sam Prashanth Title: Attorney-in-fact EXHIBIT (99.2) ITEM 7 INFORMATION The securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ("GS Group"), as a parent holding company, are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs"), a broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Goldman Sachs is a subsidiary of GS Group. EXHIBIT (99.3) ITEM 4 INFORMATION *In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned by certain operating units (collectively, the "Goldman Sachs Reporting Units") of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "GSG"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of GSG whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units in accordance with the Release. The Goldman Sachs Reporting Units disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by (i) any client accounts with respect to which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units or their employees have voting or investment discretion or both, or with respect to which there are limits on their voting or investment authority or both and (ii) certain investment entities of which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units act as the general partner, managing general partner or other manager, to the extent interests in such entities are held by persons other than the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units.

FAQ

Who filed the Schedule 13G reporting ownership in WTI?

The filing was made jointly by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. The submission includes a Joint Filing Agreement and exhibits naming GS Group as the parent holding company and Goldman Sachs as the reporting subsidiary.

How many W&T Offshore (WTI) shares does Goldman Sachs report owning?

The filing reports shared voting and dispositive power over 7,597,175.54 shares of common stock. That figure appears on the cover page and is tied to the reporting date of 03/31/2026 shown in the excerpt.

What percentage of WTI does the reported holding represent?

The reported position represents 5.1% of W&T Offshore's common stock as stated on the cover page. The percentage is shown alongside the share count and the CUSIP 92922P106 in the filing excerpt.

Does the filing show direct ownership by Goldman Sachs or client accounts?

The filing identifies the securities as held by Goldman Sachs reporting units and includes a disclaimer that client accounts and certain managed investment entities are not reflected in the reported beneficial ownership, per Release No. 34-39538.

What is the effective reporting date for the ownership figures?

The cover-page data in the excerpt is dated 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G and attached exhibits reference that date as the snapshot for the reported share count and percentage.