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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-26-000037"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ROYL"
cik: "0001694617"
company_name: "Royale Energy, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:40:51.374337+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Royale Energy appoints Jonathan Gregory as Executive Chairman; eyes Nasdaq relisting

## Summary
- Jonathan Gregory (61) appointed Executive Chairman effective Jan. 5, 2026; Chris Parada remains Independent Chairman.
- Gregory brings energy finance, asset acquisition, and governance experience; also CEO of RMX Resources and CIPA Chairman.
- Company will pursue potential Nasdaq Capital Market relisting, subject to meeting listing standards and market conditions.
- CEO Johnny Jordan says Gregory will help enhance shareholder value and support Nasdaq relisting requirements.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-26-000037
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ROYL
- cik: 0001694617
- company_name: Royale Energy, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1694617/000117184326000037/0001171843-26-000037-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1694617/000117184326000037/f8k_010526.htm

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