VTS Vitesse Energy, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Former director Michael Bruce Chernoff filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 100,000 shares of Vitesse Energy common stock, with an estimated aggregate market value of approximately $1.71 million. The filing signals a planned sale by a former insider, but the actual transaction may not occur.
Actionable Insight
The proposed sale by a former director is not unusual and the dollar amount is modest relative to market cap. However, the filer has already sold ~$4.87M in shares over the past month, which may indicate ongoing portfolio liquidation. Monitor for any Form 4 filings confirming the sale and watch for additional insider selling patterns.
Key Facts
- Filer: Michael Bruce Chernoff, a former director of Vitesse Energy
- Proposed sale: 100,000 shares of common stock
- Estimated aggregate market value: approximately $1,711,450
- Broker: Scotia Wealth Management
- Filing date: May 27, 2026
- Chernoff has sold 260,796 shares in multiple transactions between April 21 and May 19, 2026, totaling approximately $4.87 million
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of 100,000 shares valued at ~$1.71 million, representing ~0.24% of Vitesse's $726M market cap
Risk Factors
- Insider selling may be perceived negatively if it continues at an elevated pace
- The sale is not yet executed; the insider may choose not to sell
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001353114-26-000006 |
| Document: 0001353114-26-000006-index.html | 0001353114-26-000006 |
| Document: 0001353114-26-000006.txt | 0001353114-26-000006 |
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Filters
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Jun 2, 2026
4d ago
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144
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May 28, 2026
9d ago
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144
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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May 27, 2026
10d ago
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144
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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May 19, 2026
18d ago
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144
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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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
| — | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
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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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