VTS Vitesse Energy, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Former director Michael Bruce Chernoff filed a Form 144 on June 2, 2026, indicating intent to sell 13,468 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock, valued at approximately $246,178. The shares were acquired via a plan of arrangement on March 7, 2025, and Chernoff has been actively selling shares in recent weeks (over 460,000 shares sold in April–May 2026), making this filing part of a broader ongoing liquidation pattern.
Actionable Insight
Monitor for additional Form 144 or Form 4 filings from Chernoff or other insiders. The sustained selling by a former director suggests a lack of confidence or a planned exit. Compare to recent insider buying of $1.0M by another party — the net insider flow is negative. Watch for any upcoming earnings or operational updates that could explain the selling.
Key Facts
- Form 144 filed June 2, 2026 by former director Michael Bruce Chernoff
- Proposed sale of 13,468 shares of common stock (~$246,178 at filing)
- Shares acquired March 7, 2025 via plan of arrangement
- Chernoff has sold over 460,000 shares between April 21 and May 28, 2026 (total ~$8.3M)
- Chernoff is a former director, not current management, but the selling volume is substantial
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of ~$246K; cumulative insider sales by Chernoff over past ~6 weeks total ~$8.3M, representing a significant portion of his disclosed holdings
Risk Factors
- Continued insider selling could pressure the stock
- Former director's sustained liquidation may signal negative private information
- Oil & gas sector volatility could amplify selling impact
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001353114-26-000008 |
| Document: 0001353114-26-000008-index.html | 0001353114-26-000008 |
| Document: 0001353114-26-000008.txt | 0001353114-26-000008 |
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Jun 2, 2026
3d ago
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144
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May 28, 2026
8d ago
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144
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May 27, 2026
10d ago
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144
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May 19, 2026
18d ago
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144
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May 4, 2026
4w ago
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144
| $18.87 $18.24 | ▼ −3.34% | ▼ −8.29% | $17.62 (−6.62%) |
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May 4, 2026
4w ago
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8-K
| $18.87 $18.24 | ▼ −3.34% | ▼ −8.29% | $17.62 (−6.62%) |
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Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
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144
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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Apr 28, 2026
5w ago
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144
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Apr 22, 2026
6w ago
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EFFECT
| $18.35 $18.52 | ▲ +0.93% | ▼ −2.24% | $17.62 (−3.98%) |
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Apr 17, 2026
7w ago
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DEFA14A
| $17.82 $18.36 | ▲ +3.03% | ▼ −1.17% | $17.62 (−1.12%) |
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