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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 8, 2024
VITAL ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware | 001-35380 | 45-3007926 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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521 E. Second Street | Suite 1000 | | |
Tulsa | Oklahoma | | 74120 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (918) 513-4570
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common stock, $0.01 par value | VTLE | New York Stock Exchange |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |
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| | Emerging Growth Company | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 8, 2024, Vital Energy, Inc. (the "Company") announced its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the Company's press release has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 8, 2024, the Company furnished the press release described above in the Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.
On May 8, 2024, the Company posted to its website, www.vitalenergy.com, an investor presentation. A copy of the investor presentation can be viewed at the website by first selecting "Investors," then "News & Presentations," then "Corporate Presentations."
All statements in the press release, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the Company's other filings with the SEC for a discussion of other risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished under this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto are deemed to be "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | VITAL ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: May 8, 2024 | By: | /s/ Bryan J. Lemmerman |
| | Bryan J. Lemmerman |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |