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 |
Filters
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Jun 10, 2026
2d ago
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144
| $17.93 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $17.15 (+4.35%) |
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Jun 2, 2026
10d ago
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144
| $17.65 $17.81 | ▼ −0.91% | ▼ −0.51% | $17.15 (+2.83%) |
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May 28, 2026
15d ago
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144
| $17.28 $17.73 | ▼ −2.60% | ▼ −2.35% | $17.15 (+0.75%) |
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May 27, 2026
16d ago
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144
| $17.31 $17.28 | ▼ −0.17% | ▼ −0.41% | $17.15 (−0.92%) |
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May 19, 2026
24d ago
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144
| $18.36 $18.16 | ▼ −1.09% | ▼ −1.28% | $17.15 (−6.59%) |
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May 4, 2026
5w ago
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144
| $18.87 $18.50 | ▼ −1.96% | ▼ −3.35% | $17.15 (−9.11%) |
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May 4, 2026
5w ago
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8-K
| $18.87 $18.50 | ▼ −1.96% | ▼ −3.35% | $17.15 (−9.11%) |
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Apr 30, 2026
6w ago
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144
| $18.77 $19.08 | ▼ −1.65% | ▼ −1.99% | $17.15 (+8.63%) |
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Apr 28, 2026
6w ago
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144
| $18.89 $18.76 | ▼ −0.69% | ▼ −1.71% | $17.15 (−9.21%) |
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Apr 22, 2026
7w ago
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EFFECT
| $18.35 $18.57 | ▲ +1.20% | ▲ +1.59% | $17.15 (−6.54%) |
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