Vitesse Energy, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) filed an 8-K on June 10, 2026 reporting the results of its annual meeting held June 9, 2026. Stockholders elected eight directors to one-year terms (expiring at the 2027 annual meeting) and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Director elections (votes for / against / abstained; broker non-votes = 7,029,180 for each election):
  • Linda L. Adamany: 21,576,304 / 1,448,566 / 148,878
  • Jamie Benard: 21,787,202 / 1,218,347 / 168,199
  • Brian P. Friedman: 21,792,301 / 1,230,719 / 150,728
  • Daniel J. O’Leary: 20,633,790 / 2,394,034 / 145,924
  • Cathleen M. Osborn: 21,631,399 / 1,388,453 / 153,896
  • Gary D. Reaves: 22,032,901 / 985,413 / 155,434
  • Randy I. Stein: 21,676,465 / 1,341,730 / 155,553
  • Joseph S. Steinberg: 19,955,842 / 3,062,853 / 155,053
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified with 29,213,741 votes for, 821,700 against, and 167,487 abstentions.

Why It Matters

• Governance: The confirmed board slate sets Vitesse’s governance and oversight for the coming year; investor attention often focuses on director vote margins as a signal of shareholder support.
• Audit continuity: Ratifying Deloitte maintains the company’s external audit relationship for 2026, important for financial reporting and investor confidence.
• Voting context: A significant number of broker non-votes (7,029,180) appeared in the director elections, which can affect the percentage of outstanding shares represented in contested votes.