Vital Energy Inc. announces that it has entered into a loan agreement, effective December 4, 2023, with a company controlled by Mr. Hai Zhou, a director and control person of ?the Corporation, for a $10,000,000 credit facility (the ?Credit Facility?). ?The Credit Facility matures on December 4, 2024 and ?funds advanced bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, payable on the maturity date.