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Vitesse Energy, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Vitesse Energy, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

Vitesse Energy, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINED 29,213,741 821,700 167,487”
Shareholder Votes

Vitesse Energy, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors.

“Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors . Each of the directors that were up for election was elected for a term of one year. Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows: NOMINEE VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINED BROKER NON-VOTES Linda L. Adamany 21,576,304 1,448,566 148,878 7,029,180 Jamie Benard 21,787,202 1,218,347 168,199 7,029,180 Brian P. Friedman 21,792,301 1,230,719 150,728 7,029,180 Daniel J. O’Leary 20,633,790 2,394,034 145,924 7,029,180 Cathleen M. Osborn 21,631,399 1,388,453 153,896 7,029,180 Gary D. Reaves 22,032,901 985,413 155,434 7,029,180 Randy I. Stein 21,676,465 1,341,730 155,553 7,029,180 Joseph S. Steinberg 19,955,842 3,062,853 155,053 7,029,180”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income net loss of $42.3 million.

“First quarter net loss was $42.3 million and Adjusted Net Loss was $0.3 million.”
Equity Issuances

Vitesse Energy, Inc. issued 1,935,698 shares of common stock of common stock to a third party seller ("Seller").

“On April 8, 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued 1,935,698 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (the “common stock”), to a third party seller (“Seller”) in exchange for certain non-operated oil and gas assets (the “Acquisition”).”
M&A Transactions

Vitesse Energy, Inc. completed an acquisition involving Lucero Energy Corp. for 0.01239 of a share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Vitesse (closed 2025-03-07).

“nnounced transaction with Lucero Energy Corp., a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada (“Lucero”),”

Gary D. Reaves was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“the Board of Directors of Vitesse (the “Board”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from seven to nine directors and appointed M. Bruce Chernoff and Gary D. Reaves.”

M. Bruce Chernoff was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“the Board of Directors of Vitesse (the “Board”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from seven to nine directors and appointed M. Bruce Chernoff and Gary D. Reaves.”
Shareholder Votes

Vitesse Energy, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. The voting results were as follows: VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINED 23,697,047 160,032 36,319”
Shareholder Votes

Vitesse Energy, Inc. shareholders approved Election of seven directors to serve until the 2025 Annual Meeting at the 2024-05-02 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 - Election of Directors . Each of the directors that were up for election was elected for a term of one year. Votes regarding the election of these directors were as follows: NOMINEE VOTES FOR VOTES AGAINST VOTES ABSTAINED BROKER NON-VOTES Linda A. Adamany 17,786,057 448,605 61,269 5,597,467 Brian P. Friedman 16,760,263 1,465,498 70,170 5,597,467 Robert W. Gerrity 17,978,398 273,590 43,943 5,597,467 Daniel J. O’Leary 15,511,749 2,722,830 61,352 5,597,467 Cathleen M. Osborn 18,058,554 193,782 43,595 5,597,467 Randy I. Stein 17,818,955 429,115 47,861 5,597,467 Joseph S. Steinberg 17,463,454 774,307 58,170 5,597,467”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income Net loss of $2.2 million. Guidance raised.

“On May 6, 2024, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: net income Net loss of $19.7 million and Adjusted Net Income (1) of $53.6 million.

“On February 26, 2024, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income Net loss of $1.5 million.

“On November 1, 2023, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. updated its 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On October 9, 2023, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing an activity update, revised 2023 guidance and a preliminary 2024 outlook.”

David R. Macosko changed role as Chief Financial Officer at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“Mr. Henderson will succeed David R. Macosko, who will transition from and cease to be an employee of the Company effective August 31, 2023.”

James Henderson was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“On August 29, 2023, James Henderson was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) effective September 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income $9.6 million.

“HIGHLIGHTS • Net income of $9.6 million and $11.4 million of Adjusted Net Income (1) • Adjusted EBITDA (1) of $34.8 million • Cash flow from operations of $39.0 million and Free Cash Flow (1) of $16.1 million • Production of 11,359 barrels of oil equivalent (“Boe”) per day (67% oil) • Total cash capital expenditures of $20.5 million, of which $17.4 million were related to drilling and completion costs • As previously announced, declared our third quarter cash dividend of $0.50 per common share to be paid on September 29, 2023 • Total debt of $41.0 million as of June 30, 2023, a decrease from $45.0 million on March 31, 2023 and from $53.0 million at the time of the spin-off from Jefferies Financial Group Inc.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income First quarter net loss of $47.8 million.

“On May 8, 2023, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Vitesse Energy, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $300.1 million, net income $118.9 million.

“Total revenue for 2022 was $300.1 million, an increase of 55% over 2021. Net income was $118.9 million during 2022, an increase of 682% over 2021.”
Governance Changes

Vitesse Energy, Inc.: Adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Corporate Governance Guidelines (effective 2023-01-13).

“In connection with the Spin-Off, and effective on January 13, 2023, the Board adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Corporate Governance Guidelines.”
Governance Changes

Vitesse Energy, Inc.: Amended and Restated Bylaws became effective (effective 2023-01-13).

“The Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) became effective on January 12, 2023 and January 13, 2023, respectively.”
Governance Changes

Vitesse Energy, Inc.: Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation became effective (effective 2023-01-12).

“The Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) became effective on January 12, 2023 and January 13, 2023, respectively.”
M&A Transactions

Vitesse Energy, Inc. completed a disposition involving Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (closed 2023-01-13).

“On January 13, 2023 (the "Distribution Date"), Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ("Jefferies") completed the previously announced legal and structural separation and distribution to its shareholders of all of the outstanding shares of Vitesse Energy, Inc.”
Debt Financings

Vitesse Energy, Inc. incurred revolving credit.

“On January 13, 2023, in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company entered into a new revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which amended and restated the revolving credit facility of Vitesse Energy, LLC, the predecessor of the Company.”
Material Agreements

Vitesse Energy, Inc. entered into Revolving Credit Facility with Jefferies valued at new revolving credit facility (effective 2023-01-13).

“On January 13, 2023, in connection with the Spin-Off, the Company entered into a new revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which amended and restated the revolving credit facility of Vitesse Energy, LLC, the predecessor of the Company.”

Brian Cree changed role as Chief Operating Officer at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“Mr. Cree will no longer serve as Chief Operating Officer following the Spin-Off.”

Bob Gerrity was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“Mr. Gerrity was appointed Chairman of the Board.”

Joseph Steinberg was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(ii) effective as of the Distribution Date, the size of the Board increased from two to seven members and each of Linda Adamany, Brian Friedman, Cathleen Osborn, Randy Stein and Joseph Steinberg were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the increase in the size of the Board”

Randy Stein was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(ii) effective as of the Distribution Date, the size of the Board increased from two to seven members and each of Linda Adamany, Brian Friedman, Cathleen Osborn, Randy Stein and Joseph Steinberg were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the increase in the size of the Board”

Cathleen Osborn was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(ii) effective as of the Distribution Date, the size of the Board increased from two to seven members and each of Linda Adamany, Brian Friedman, Cathleen Osborn, Randy Stein and Joseph Steinberg were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the increase in the size of the Board”

Brian Friedman was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(ii) effective as of the Distribution Date, the size of the Board increased from two to seven members and each of Linda Adamany, Brian Friedman, Cathleen Osborn, Randy Stein and Joseph Steinberg were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the increase in the size of the Board”

Linda Adamany was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(ii) effective as of the Distribution Date, the size of the Board increased from two to seven members and each of Linda Adamany, Brian Friedman, Cathleen Osborn, Randy Stein and Joseph Steinberg were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the increase in the size of the Board”

Daniel O'Leary was appointed as Director at Vitesse Energy, Inc..

“(i) effective upon the commencement of when-issued trading in Vitesse’s common stock on January 10, 2023, the size of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) was increased from one to two members and Daniel O’Leary was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the increase in the size of the Board”

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