# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001694617
**File Stem:** 0001171843-26-000037
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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**Document Hash:** 8eb059a37e252c0937a76603fe6befeb
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001171843-26-000037.hdr.sgml**: 20260105

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001171843-26-000037

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260105

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260105

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260105

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Royale Energy, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001694617
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 814596368
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-55912
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26504113

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1530 HILTON HEAD RD
- **CITY:** EL CAJON
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92019
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (619) 881-2800

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1530 HILTON HEAD RD
- **CITY:** EL CAJON
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92019

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Royale Energy Holdings, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170112

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? Form 8-K

### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

### Washington, D.C. 20549
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### FORM 8-K
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#### CURRENT REPORT

#### Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026
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#### Royale Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Delaware** | **000-55912** | **81-4596368** |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |

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#### 1530 Hilton Head Road, Suite 205

#### El Cajon, California 92021
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(619) 383-6600

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

#### Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On January 5, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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| **<u>Exhibit Number</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| [99.1](exh_991.htm) | [Press Release dated January 5, 2026](exh_991.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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#### SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Royale Energy, Inc.** | **Royale Energy, Inc.** |
| Date: January 5, 2026 | By: | <u>/s/ Johnny Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> |
|  |  | Johnny Jordan |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

**Royale Energy, Inc. Appoints Jonathan Gregory as Executive Chairman to Lead Strategic and Capital Markets Initiatives**

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royale Energy, Inc. (OTC: ROYL) ("Royale Energy" or the "Company"), an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in California and Texas, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Gregory as Executive Chairman of the Board. Chris Parada will continue to serve as Independent Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Gregory (age 61) brings extensive experience in energy finance, asset acquisition, corporate governance, and industry leadership. As Executive Chairman, he will work closely with the Board of Directors and management team to lead strategic initiatives focused on improving the Company's financial performance, strengthening its capital structure, and positioning Royale Energy to pursue a potential relisting on the Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to meeting applicable listing standards and market conditions.

Mr. Gregory currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of RMX Resources, LLC, a California-based energy company, and as Chairman of the California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA), the state's leading trade association representing independent oil and natural gas producers. His roles reflect deep engagement with upstream operations as well as regulatory and policy matters affecting the California energy sector.

"Jonathan's depth of experience in energy markets, corporate governance, and capital markets strategy makes him well suited to help guide Royale Energy through its next phase," said Johnny Jordan, CEO of Royale Energy. "His leadership will be particularly valuable as the Company evaluates initiatives designed to enhance shareholder value and support the requirements associated with a potential Nasdaq relisting."

For over thirty years, Mr. Gregory has advised and been engaged with energy companies across multiple market cycles, with a focus on upstream assets, and structured energy financings. He is known for his disciplined approach to value creation and for aligning operational execution with capital markets objectives.

"I am honored to serve as Executive Chairman of Royale Energy," said Mr. Gregory. "My focus will be on working with the Board and management to advance strategies that improve financial strength, enhance governance and reporting standards, and, over time, position Royale Energy to meet the criteria necessary to pursue a Nasdaq relisting."

The Company noted that this appointment reflects its commitment to experienced leadership and a clear strategic direction as it navigates a dynamic energy and capital markets environment.

**About Royale Energy, Inc.**

Royale Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties, primarily in California and Texas. The Company seeks to enhance shareholder value through disciplined capital management, operational efficiency, and strategic asset development.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that may affect future results include, among others, commodity price volatility, regulatory changes, operational risks, capital market conditions, and the Company's ability to meet Nasdaq listing requirements. Royale Energy undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

**Contact:**

Royale Energy, Inc.

For more information, please visit https://www.royl.com or contact Investor Relations

at IR@royl.com

619-383-6600