RING ENERGY, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• On March 1, 2026, Ring Energy, Inc.'s Board appointed Rocky Kwon as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. Mr. Kwon also continues in his roles as Vice President and Principal Financial Officer. He served as Interim Chief Financial Officer until February 27, 2026, when Sundip “Sonu” S. Johl began as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
• Mr. Kwon has been Vice President of Accounting and Assistant Treasurer since March 2025, Controller since July 2021, and had served as Interim CFO and Principal Financial Officer since September 2025. Prior to joining Ring Energy, he was Assistant Controller at Earthstone Energy, Inc. He holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio. The filing states there are no family relationships, no special arrangements related to his appointment, and no related-party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Key Details

• Appointment date: March 1, 2026 (Chief Accounting Officer / principal accounting officer).
• Interim CFO role ended: February 27, 2026 (Sundip S. Johl commenced as EVP & CFO).
• Company tenure: Controller since July 2021; VP of Accounting & Assistant Treasurer since March 2025; Interim CFO since September 2025.
• No reportable family ties, arrangements, or related-party transactions involving Mr. Kwon.

Why It Matters

• This appointment formalizes the company’s accounting leadership and clarifies responsibilities after a period of interim finance leadership, which can affect financial reporting oversight and internal controls. For investors, the filing signals continuity in the finance organization (new permanent CFO in place and a designated principal accounting officer) and notes there are no disclosed related-party concerns connected to Mr. Kwon.