Henderson James P 4

What Happened

James P. Henderson, Chief Financial Officer of Vitesse Energy, sold 2,366 shares in an open‑market/private sale on February 24, 2026. The filing reports an average price of $22.31 per share for total proceeds of $52,788. This transaction was a sale (S) and was completed under an established 10b5‑1 plan to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, indicating a routine, non-discretionary sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-24; filing date: 2026-02-26 (appears timely; Form 4 is typically due within two business days).
• Shares sold: 2,366; average price reported: $22.31; total proceeds: $52,788.
• Price range: shares were sold in multiple trades at prices between $22.160 and $22.410 (footnote states the $22.31 is an average).
• Reason per filing: Sold under an established 10b5‑1 plan to satisfy tax withholding for RSU vesting (footnote F1).
• Additional note: Reporting person will provide a breakdown of number of shares sold at each price in the stated range upon request (footnote F2).
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt of the filing.

Context

This sale was executed under a pre-established 10b5‑1 plan to cover tax liabilities from vested restricted stock units, which is a common, non‑informational transaction and does not necessarily reflect the CFO’s view on the company’s prospects. Purchases by insiders typically carry more weight for signaling confidence than routine tax-related sales.