Granite Ridge exits controlled-company status after Grey Rock share distribution; board adds two independents

Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Grey Rock distributed 14,000,000 shares of GRNT to LPs; ownership falls to ~39% of outstanding stock.
Company no longer a 'controlled company' under NYSE; will transition to non-controlled governance within phase-in periods.
Board expanded from 7 to 9; Jonathan Adams (CIO, Mt. Vernon Investments) and John Cocke (Partner, Corbin Capital) appointed as independent directors.
Each new director received 19,305 shares of common stock and 5,315 restricted shares vesting Jan 2, 2027; eligible for cash retainer.
Distribution was not an underwritten offering; no proceeds to company, shares outstanding unchanged; Master Services Agreement with Grey Rock unaffected.

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Appointed

John Cocke

Director

GRNT · Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Effective: 2026-08-19
Filed: August 19, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

appointed John Cocke and Jonathan Adams to the Board, each effective as of August 19, 2026.

Appointed

Jonathan Adams

Director

GRNT · Granite Ridge Resources, Inc.

Effective: 2026-08-19
Filed: August 19, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

appointed John Cocke and Jonathan Adams to the Board, each effective as of August 19, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Cocke was appointed as Director at Granite Ridge Resources, Inc..

Action: Appointed to Board
Role: Director

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appointed John Cocke and Jonathan Adams to the Board, each effective as of August 19, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jonathan Adams was appointed as Director at Granite Ridge Resources, Inc..

Action: Appointed to Board
Role: Director

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appointed John Cocke and Jonathan Adams to the Board, each effective as of August 19, 2026.

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