---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001072613-26-000771"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EP"
cik: "0000887396"
company_name: "EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-16T20:27:28+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-16T20:29:06.072933+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Empire Petroleum issues $3.25M convertible note to PIE at 6% interest

## Summary
- Promissory note principal $3,250,000 issued to Petroleum Independent & Exploration, LLC on Sept 10, 2026.
- Note matures March 10, 2028; 6% annual interest, 9% post-maturity; proceeds for working capital.
- Convertible into common stock at $2.838/share; full conversion yields 1,145,173 shares; prepayable without penalty.
- Issuance unregistered under Securities Act Section 4(a)(2); PIE is an accredited investor.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001072613-26-000771
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EP
- cik: 0000887396
- company_name: EMPIRE PETROLEUM CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-16T20:27:28+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 3.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887396/000107261326000771/0001072613-26-000771-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887396/000107261326000771/emp_8k-19095.htm

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