SANDRIDGE ENERGY INC 8-K

What Happened
SandRidge Energy, Inc. filed an 8‑K on May 6, 2026, issuing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with financial and operational results for the period ended March 31, 2026. On May 5, 2026, the company’s board increased its ongoing quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.13 per share and declared a one‑time special dividend of $0.20 per share. Both dividends are payable June 1, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 20, 2026. Shareholders may elect to receive the dividends in cash or additional common shares under the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The filing was signed by Jonathan Frates, Executive VP and CFO.

Key Details

• Quarterly dividend increased 8% to $0.13 per share (ongoing program).
• One‑time special dividend: $0.20 per share.
• Payment date: June 1, 2026; record date: May 20, 2026.
• Press release filed May 6, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) reports financial and operational results for quarter ended March 31, 2026; dividends可 be taken as cash or reinvested via the DRIP.

Why It Matters
The board’s dividend actions provide a direct cash return (or share reinvestment option) to shareholders with record status on May 20, 2026. The attached press release contains the company’s reported quarterly financial and operational results (Q1 2026), which investors should review for details on revenue, earnings, cash flow and operational performance that underlie the dividend decisions.