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−Removed: Empire was not informed by any of its directors or Section 16 officers of the adoption or termination of a “ Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement ” or “ non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement ,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, during the first quarter of 2026.
+Added: Empire was not informed by any of its directors or Section 16 officers of the adoption or termination of a “ Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement ” or “ non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement ,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, during the second quarter of 2026.
+Added: Empire Petroleum Corporation 2026 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Annex A to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 30, 2026).
Sales Agreement by and between Empire Petroleum Corporation and Roth Capital Partners, LLC, dated May 1, 2026 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated May 1, 2026, which was filed on May 1, 2026).
−Removed: Empire Petroleum Corporation Promissory Note due May 19, 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of $3.0 million in favor of Phil E.
−Removed: Mulacek (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated February 19, 2026, which was filed on February 23, 2026).
Rule 13a - 14 (a)/15(d) - 14(a) Certification of Michael R.
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Empire Petroleum Corporation
+Added: August 14, 2026
/s/ Michael R.
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