Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On September 30, 2026, Gary D. Reaves, a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Vitesse Energy, Inc. (the "Company") notified the Board of his resignation as a director of the Company, effective September 30, 2026. Mr. Reaves' decision was not based on any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
Mr. Reaves was appointed to the Board in connection with Vitesse's 2024 acquisition of Lucero Energy Corp ("Lucero"). The Company thanks Mr. Reaves for his service, including his support of the Lucero acquisition, and extends him best wishes for the future.