PDMR Dealings

Vaalco Energy Inc

11 June 2026

 

11 June 2026

Vaalco Energy, Inc.

("Vaalco" or the "Company")

PDMR dealings  

Vaalco Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) ("VAALCO" or the "Company") announces that, on 4 June 2026, restricted shares ("Restricted Shares") of common stock of par value $0.10 per share of the Company ("Common Stock") were granted at nil cost to persons discharging managerial responsibility in the Company as listed below. For the awards to directors other than George Maxwell, the Restricted Shares will be subject to forfeiture whilst they remain restricted. The Restricted Shares will become unrestricted on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the grant date and (ii) the first annual meeting of stockholders of the Company following the grant date (but in either case, not less than fifty (50) weeks following the grant date) provided, that the director is then, and continuously from the grant date has been, an outside director of the Company and has not been terminated from service from the Company's board of directors on such vesting date. For George Maxwell and non-directors, Restricted Shares will become unrestricted in equal proportions on each anniversary of the date of grant over the next three-year period.

Name	Role	Nature of transaction	Number of shares of Common Stock
Andrew Fawthrop	Director and Chairman of the Board	Award of Restricted Shares	23,173
Edward LaFehr	Director	Award of Restricted Shares	23,173
George Maxwell	Chief Executive Officer and Director	Award of Restricted Shares	151,297
Fabrice Nze-Bekale	Director	Award of Restricted Shares	23,173
Catherine Stubbs	Director	Award of Restricted Shares	23,173
Thor Pruckl	Chief Operating Officer	Award of Restricted Shares	31,686
Ronald Bain	Chief Financial Officer	Award of Restricted Shares	72,456
Matthew Powers	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	Award of Restricted Shares	18,484
Casey Donohue	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development	Award of Restricted Shares	15,368
Lynn Willis	Chief Accounting Officer	Award of Restricted Shares	19,935

VAALCO also announces that restricted performance shares ("Performance Shares") were granted to persons discharging managerial responsibility in the Company as listed below. These Performance Shares will be subject to forfeiture until they become unrestricted, which is to occur in equal proportions on each anniversary of the date of grant over the next three-year period, subject to the performance conditions attached to each award being met. The Performance Shares were granted at nil-cost.

Name	Role	Nature of transaction	Number of shares of Common Stock
George Maxwell	Chief Executive Officer and Director	Award of Performance Shares	211,945
Thor Pruckl	Chief Operating Officer	Award of Performance Shares	44,387
Ronald Bain	Chief Financial Officer	Award of Performance Shares	101,500
Matthew Powers	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	Award of Performance Shares	25,893
Casey Donohue	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development	Award of Performance Shares	21,528

Further, VAALCO also announces that on 5 June 2026 and 8 June 2026, there were the following forfeitures of Common Stock by persons discharging managerial responsibility in the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of awards:

George Maxwell	Chief Executive Officer and Director	Forfeiture of Common Stock	140,474
Thor Pruckl	Chief Operating Officer	Forfeiture of Common Stock	32,649
Ronald Bain	Chief Financial Officer	Forfeiture of Common Stock	51,914
Matthew Powers	Executive Vice President and General Counsel	Forfeiture of Common Stock	16,882
Casey Donohue	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development	Forfeiture of Common Stock	4,873
Lynn Willis	Chief Accounting Officer	Forfeiture of Common Stock	3,942

About VAALCO

VAALCO, founded in 1985 and incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a Houston, U.S.-based, independent energy company with production, development and exploration assets in Africa and Canada.

VAALCO owns a diverse portfolio of operated production, development and exploration assets across Gabon, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea.

For Further Information

VAALCO Energy, Inc. (General and Investor Enquiries)	+00 1 713 543 3422
Website:	www.vaalco.com
Al Petrie Advisors (US Investor Relations)	+00 1 713 543 3422
Al Petrie / Chris Delange
Burson Buchanan (UK Financial PR)	[phone]
Barry Archer	[e-mail]

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	George Maxwell
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Executive Officer and Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 151,297 Price: Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Ronald Bain
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 72,456 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thor Pruckl
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Operating Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 31,686 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Matthew Powers
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 18,484 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Andrew Fawthrop
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Director and Chairman of the Board
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 23,173 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Casey Donohue
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 15,368 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Lynn Willis
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Accounting Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 19,935 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Edward LaFehr
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 23,173 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Fabrice Nze-Bekale
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 23,173 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Catherine Stubbs
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 23,173 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	George Maxwell
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Executive Officer and Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Performance Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 211,945 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thor Pruckl
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Operating Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Performance Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 44,387 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Ronald Bain
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Performance Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 101,500 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Matthew Powers
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Performance Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 25,893 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Casey Donohue
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Performance Shares
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 21,528 Price:  Nil
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	4 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	George Maxwell
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Executive Officer and Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 100,540 Price:  US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Ronald Bain
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 37,335 Price:  US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thor Pruckl
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Operating Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 24,168 Price:  US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Matthew Powers
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 12,340 Price: US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Casey Donohue
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President, Technical and Business Development
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 4,873 Price:  US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Lynn Willis
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Accounting Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 2,586 Price: US$5.29
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	5 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	George Maxwell
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Executive Officer and Director
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 39,934 Price:  US$5.53
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	8 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thor Pruckl
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Operating Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 8,481 Price:  US$5.53
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	8 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Ronald Bain
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Financial Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 14,579 Price:  US$5.53
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	8 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Matthew Powers
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Executive Vice President and General Counsel
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 4,542 Price:  US$5.53
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	8 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

1.	Details of the Person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Lynn Willis
2.	Reason for the notification
a)	Position / status	Chief Accounting Officer
b)	Initial notification / amendment	Initial notification
3.	Details of the issuer, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer
a)	Name	VAALCO Energy, Inc.
b)	LEI	549300CFHFVIWB8M6T24
4.	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share US91851C2017
b)	Nature of the transaction	Forfeiture of Common Stock
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Volume: 1,356 Price:  US$5.53
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Aggregated price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	8 June 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

 

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