---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001384195-26-000004"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "REI"
cik: "0001384195"
company_name: "RING ENERGY, INC."
filed_at: "2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:17:36.704319+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ring Energy appoints Sonu Johl as CFO effective Feb 27, 2026

## Summary
- Sundip 'Sonu' S. Johl named EVP, CFO and Treasurer, effective February 27, 2026.
- Johl brings 20+ years experience, most recently Managing Director at Raymond James.
- Base salary of $425,000; target annual bonus of 75% of base; LTIP target ~$1M starting 2027.
- Receives inducement RSUs worth ~$400k (3-yr vest) and PSUs target ~$600k (3-yr performance period).
- Eligible as Tier 2 Officer under company's Change in Control and Severance Benefit Plan.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001384195-26-000004
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: REI
- cik: 0001384195
- company_name: RING ENERGY, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-02-03T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1384195/000138419526000004/0001384195-26-000004-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1384195/000138419526000004/rei-20260203.htm

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