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8-K filed February 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET ticker EP CIK 0000887396
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Empire Petroleum issues $3M promissory note to Phil Mulacek; convertible at $2.99/share

EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP

item 1.01item 2.03item 3.02item 9.01

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EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP incurred loan of $3,000,000 with Phil E. Mulacek at 5.5% per annum maturing May 19, 2026.

On February 19, 2026, Empire Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) issued that certain Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 (the “Note”) to Phil E. Mulacek.

SEC 8-K Item 2.03/2.04 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP entered into Promissory Note with Phil E. Mulacek valued at $3,000,000 (effective 2026-02-19).

On February 19, 2026, Empire Petroleum Corporation (the “Company”) issued that certain Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 (the “Note”) to Phil E. Mulacek.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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