PED · Pedevco Corp

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, at vesting and upon settlement, one share of common stock.

The Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest, if at all, at the rate of (i) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the one (1) year anniversary of the January 1, 2026 vesting commencement date (the "VCD"); (ii) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the two (2) year anniversary of the VCD; and (iii) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the three (3) year anniversary of the VCD, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement entered into between the Company and the Reporting Person. RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are forfeited prior to vesting date. Issued under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, at vesting and upon settlement, one share of common stock.

The Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs), which PBRSUs will be earned based on the performance metrics applicable to the Issuer's performance-based equity award program previously approved for management for the fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028 performance period, which generally provide for the cliff-vesting of 100% of the PBRSUs on December 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through that date and based on the Issuer's total shareholder return ("TSR") over the period, with payout ranging from 0-200% of target based on relative TSR percentile ranking against a defined peer group, and further subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement entered into between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. PBRSUs do not expire; they either vest or are forfeited prior to vesting. Issued under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% to 200%, based on the level of achievement of the applicable performance criteria during the applicable performance period.

Each Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, at vesting and upon settlement, shares of common stock of the Issuer. The actual number of shares issuable upon vesting may range from 0% to 200% of the target award based upon the level of achievement of the applicable performance criteria.

The Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (PBRSUs), which PBRSUs will be earned based on the performance metrics applicable to the Issuer's performance-based equity award program previously approved for management for the fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028 performance period, which generally provide for the cliff-vesting of 100% of the PBRSUs on December 31, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through that date and based on the Issuer's total shareholder return ("TSR") over the period, with payout ranging from 0-200% of target based on relative TSR percentile ranking against a defined peer group, and further subject to the terms and conditions of a Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement entered into between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. PBRSUs do not expire; they either vest or are forfeited prior to vesting. Issued under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

The "Target" number of shares is reported. Possible payout ranges from 0% to 200%, based on the level of achievement of the applicable performance criteria during the applicable performance period.

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive, at vesting and upon settlement, one share of common stock.

The Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest, if at all, at the rate of (i) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the one (1) year anniversary of the January 1, 2026 vesting commencement date (the "VCD"); (ii) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the two (2) year anniversary of the VCD; and (iii) 1/3 of the total number of RSUs on the three (3) year anniversary of the VCD, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement entered into between the Company and the Reporting Person. RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are forfeited prior to vesting date. Issued under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $14.40 to $15.15, inclusive. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

On the Automatic Conversion Date, 154,600 shares of Common Stock that were previously beneficially owned by the Reporting Person on behalf of certain third parties were issued directly to such third parties pursuant to a pre-existing agreement with affiliates of the Reporting Person.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital III PED Holdings II, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27,2026.

The shares of restricted Common Stock were issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of February 27, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Board (defined below) on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and the Reporting Person. Exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

Issued to the Reporting Person in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer (the "Board").

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including J PED, LLC ("J PED"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls J PED. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into Common Stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings") and NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, and (ii) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

Edward Geiser received a grant of Common Stock in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer (the "Board"). Upon receipt by Mr. Geiser, the shares of Common Stock were transferred, in part, to Fund III Holdings since Mr. Geiser is a designated director of an affiliate of the Reporting Person.

The shares of restricted Common Stock were issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of February 27, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Board on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and an affiliate of the Reporting Person. Exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital III PED Holdings II, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

Edward Geiser received a grant of Common Stock in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer (the "Board"). Upon receipt by Mr. Geiser, the shares of Common Stock were transferred, in part, to J PED since Mr. Geiser is a designated director of an affiliate of the Reporting Person.

The shares of restricted Common Stock were issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of February 27, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Board on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and an affiliate of the Reporting Person. Exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including J PED, LLC ("J PED"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls J PED. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer originally issued to certain affiliates of Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. ("Juniper") on behalf of the Reporting Person as shares of convertible preferred stock. On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of common stock to be received upon conversation of the convertible preferred stock were issued in the name of the Reporting Person pursuant to a pre-existing agreement with Juniper.

As a designated director of affiliates of Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. (collectively, "Juniper"), upon grant the shares of Restricted Common Stock were immediately transferred to Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holings and North Peak Partners Holdings pursuant to a previously agreed upon allocation arrangement.

On the Automatic Conversion Date, 3,235,117 shares of Common Stock that were previously beneficially owned by the Reporting Person on behalf of certain third parties were issued directly to such third parties pursuant to a pre-existing agreement with affiliates of the Reporting Person.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings") and NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, and (ii) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital III PED Holdings II, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into Common Stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital III PED Holdings II, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings") and NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, and (ii) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings"), Juniper Capital III PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"), J PED, LLC ("Fund IV Holdings"), NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings") and North Peak Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("North Peak Partners Holdings").

As the indirect, sole owner of the general partners of (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, (ii) Juniper Capital III, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings, (iii) Juniper Capital IV, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund IV Holdings, (iv) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings, and (iv) Juniper North Peak Partners, an investment fund that wholly owns and controls North Peak Partners, the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the securities held by Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holdings and North Peak Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date, the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings"), Juniper Capital III PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund III Holdings"), J PED, LLC ("Fund IV Holdings"), NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings") and North Peak Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("North Peak Partners Holdings").

As the indirect, sole owner of the general partners of (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, (ii) Juniper Capital III, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings, (iii) Juniper Capital IV, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund IV Holdings, (iv) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings, and (iv) Juniper North Peak Partners, an investment fund that wholly owns and controls North Peak Partners, the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the securities held by Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holdings and North Peak Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date, 3,389,717 shares of common stock that were previously beneficially owned by the Reporting Person on behalf of certain third parties were issued directly to such third parties pursuant to a pre-existing agreement with Juniper (defined below).

As the indirect, sole owner of the general partners of (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, (ii) Juniper Capital III, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings, (iii) Juniper Capital IV, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund IV Holdings, (iv) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings, and (iv) Juniper North Peak Partners, an investment fund that wholly owns and controls North Peak Partners, the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the securities held by Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holdings and North Peak Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into Common Stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including J PED, LLC ("J PED"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in Juniper Capital IV, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls J PED. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

Edward Geiser received a grant of Common Stock in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer (the "Board"). Upon receipt by Mr. Geiser, the shares of Common Stock were transferred, in part, to Fund II Holdings and NPR Partners Holdings since Mr. Geiser is a designated director of an affiliate of the Reporting Person.

The shares of restricted Common Stock were issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of February 27, 2026; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of February 27, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service on the Board on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and an affiliate of the Reporting Person. Exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

Prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were held of record by North Peak Oil & Gas Holdings, LLC ("NPOG") and Century Oil and Gas Holdings, LLC ("COG"). On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of Common Stock were issued to affiliates of NPOG and COG including Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC ("Fund II Holdings") and NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC ("NPR Partners Holdings"). The Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over such securities by virtue of its general partner interest in (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, and (ii) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer originally issued to certain affiliates of Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. ("Juniper") on behalf of the Reporting Person as shares of convertible preferred stock. On the Automatic Conversion Date, the shares of common stock to be received upon conversation of the convertible preferred stock were issued in the name of the Reporting Person pursuant to a pre-existing agreement with Juniper.

The Convertible Series A Preferred Stock was not convertible until the expiration of the twenty calendar day period (the "Automatic Conversion Date") commencing on the distribution to the Issuer's shareholders in accordance with Rule 14c-2 of Regulation 14C promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, of an information statement disclosing, among other things, the approval of such conversion and related matters by the majority stockholders of the Issuer which occurred on October 31, 2025, which Automatic Conversion Date was February 27, 2026.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

American Resources Inc., is owned and controlled by the Reporting Person, and as such the Reporting Person may be deemed to be beneficially owned the securities held by American Resources Inc.

As a designated director of affiliates of Juniper Capital Advisors, L.P. (collectively, "Juniper"), upon grant the shares of Restricted Common Stock were immediately transferred to Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holings and North Peak Partners Holdings pursuant to a previously agreed upon allocation arrangement.

As the indirect, sole owner of the general partners of (i) Juniper Capital II, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund II Holdings, (ii) Juniper Capital III, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund III Holdings, (iii) Juniper Capital IV, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls Fund IV Holdings, (iv) Juniper NPR Partners, L.P., an investment fund that wholly owns and controls NPR Partners Holdings, and (iv) Juniper North Peak Partners, an investment fund that wholly owns and controls North Peak Partners, the Reporting Person may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the securities held by Fund II Holdings, Fund III Holdings, Fund IV Holdings, NPR Partners Holdings and North Peak Partners Holdings. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

On the Automatic Conversion Date (defined below), the Convertible Series A Preferred Stock converted into common stock of the Issuer automatically pursuant to its terms based on a conversion ratio of 10-for-1.

Reflects the acquisition of shares in lieu of cash compensation for services as a director issued under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 150,000 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 26, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 83,333 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 26, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 175,000 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 26, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 23,333 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 26, 2024. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 100,000 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 23, 2023. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 66,667 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 23, 2023. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Represents shares of common stock of the Issuer surrendered to the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 116,667 shares of restricted stock granted to the reporting person on January 23, 2023. No shares were issued or sold in this transaction. The per-share value assigned to the shares surrendered reflects the price per share on the date on which the shares vested as reported on the NYSE American.

Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the November 23, 2025 vesting of certain shares of restricted stock which were granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which grants were exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $0.4457 to $0.51, inclusive. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the November 23, 2025 vesting of certain shares of restricted stock which were granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which grants were exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $0.4457 to $0.5115, inclusive. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the November 23, 2025 vesting of certain shares of restricted stock which were granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which grants were exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $0.4457 to $0.5115, inclusive. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax liability in connection with the November 23, 2025 vesting of certain shares of restricted stock which were granted under the Company's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, which grants were exempt from Section 16(b) pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $0.4458 to $0.51, inclusive. The price reported above reflects the weighted average sales price. The Reporting Person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.