Crescent Energy Co. Acquisition and Director Appointment Filing

On December 15, 2025, Crescent Energy Co. completed its acquisition of Vital Energy, Inc. As a result, Jarvis V. Hollingsworth was appointed to the Board of Directors of Crescent Energy Co. This report reflects Mr. Hollingsworth's beneficial ownership at the time of his appointment, which includes 38,245 shares of Class A Common Stock. The filing also includes a Power of Attorney document authorizing Todd Falk and Bo Shi to execute various SEC filings on behalf of Mr. Hollingsworth, including Forms 3, 4, 5, 144, Schedule 13D, and Schedule 13G, related to his beneficial ownership of Crescent Energy Company securities. This Power of Attorney remains in effect until Mr. Hollingsworth is no longer required to file these forms.