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2021 Proxy Statement

Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) is a growth oriented independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. It is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of high-quality, oil and liquids rich assets in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico which is recognized as the top producing oil basin in North America. Formed in 2012, Ring Energy has aggressively sought to acquire select low decline, long-life hydrocarbon producing properties with highly economic drilling opportunities that can be developed in future years. With over 100 years of combined industry experience in most of the oil and gas producing basins in the United States, coupled with the careful application of new and emerging geoscience, engineering, drilling and completion technologies, and long-established industry relationships, REI is poised for SUR WDELOLW\ DQG VXFFHVV.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS The 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Ring Energy, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Ring” or the “Company”), will be KHOG RQ 0D\ 25, 2021, DW 10:00 D.P., &HQWUDO 7LPH, LQ 5LQJV RFH EXLOGLQJ, ORFDWHG DW 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380. You will be asked to consider and to approve the following proposals: INCENTIVE PLAN (“LTIP”) This proxy statement and accompanying proxy card are being mailed to our stockholders on or about April 22, 2021. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report) FRYHULQJ WKH \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 LV HQFORVHG, EXW GRHV QRW IRUP DQ\ SDUW RI WKH PDWHULDOV IRU VROLFLWDWLRQ RI SUR[LHV. The Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement herein provide further information on the Company’s performance and corporate governance and describe the matters to be presented at the Annual Meeting. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH IRU H[DPLQDWLRQ DW RXU RFHV GXULQJ QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV IRU D SHULRG RI WHQ (10) FDOHQGDU GD\V SULRU WR WKH $QQXDO Meeting and will also be available during the Annual Meeting for inspection by our stockholders. EVEN IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING, PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN, AND MAIL THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE ACCOMPANYING ENVELOPE, OR VOTE YOUR SHARES USING THE TELEPHONE OR INTERNET VOTING INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting. By Order of the Board of Directors, /s/ Travis T. Thomas The Woodlands, Texas April 22, 2021 Travis T. Thomas ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQWt &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2 FHUt &RUSRUDWH Secretary & Treasurer IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE STOCKHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 25, 2021 The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, and Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2020, are available on Ring Energy, Inc.’s website at www.ringenergy.com. RECORD DATE FOR STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE April 12, 2021 LOCATION Main Floor Meeting Rooms A and B 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380 DATE & TIME May 25, 2021 10:00 am Central time APPROVE THE 2021 LONG-TERM p59 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT p56 REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM APPROVE ON A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION p55 OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ELECT SEVEN NOMINATED DIRECTORS INCLUDED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT TOp18 SERVE ON OUR BOARD

TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Joint Letter to Stockholders Our Company – Mission & Vision Our Company – Strategic Priorities Questions And Answers About the 2021 Annual Meeting And Voting Our 2020 Performance Highlights Our Commitment to Environmental, Social And Governance (“Esg”) Board Composition and Experience 1 2 3 4 10 12 16 PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Summary Board Committees & Director Bios Board Recommendation on Proposal 18 19 23 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND OUR BOARD Corporate Governance Highlights Our Board Board Leadership Structure Lead Independent Director Annual Board Evaluation Director Orientation And Continuing Education Board Independence Board Risk Assessment And Control Insider Trading Policy Board Committees – Composition and Principal Functions 'LUHFWRU 1RPLQDWLRQV DQG 4XDOL FDWLRQV Board of Directors Diversity Communications With Our Board 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 31 31 31 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ([HFXWLYH 2 FHU %LRV 32 COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS Summary Executive Team Transitions 2020 Performance Highlights 2020 Executive Compensation Policy Highlights 2020 Objectives And Philosophy of Our Executive Compensation Program Role of Stockholder Say-on-Pay Advisory Vote Executive Compensation Program Elements For 2020 Management Stock Ownership Guidelines Tax & Risk Considerations in Overall Program &RPSHQVDWLRQ RI 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2 FHUV (2018-2020) Employment Agreements Grants of Plan-Based Awards Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Option Exercises and Stock Vested 3HQVLRQ %HQH WV DQG 1RQTXDOL HG 'HIHUUHG &RPSHQVDWLRQ Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change In Control CEO Pay Ratio Director Compensation Compensation Committee Report Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation Transactions With Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons 6HFXULW\ 2ZQHUVKLS RI &HUWDLQ %HQH FLDO 2ZQHUV DQG Management & Other Matters 34 34 35 36 36 38 39 42 42 42 44 44 45 46 46 46 48 49 51 52 52 52

PROPOSAL 2: NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Summary Board Recommendation on Proposal 55 55 PROPOSAL 3: RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP Summary Board Recommendation on Proposal Audit Committee Report 56 57 58 PROPOSAL 4: APPROVAL OF RING ENERGY, INC. 2021 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Summary Key Aspects and Description of The 2021 Plan Summary of Federal Income Tax Consequences Board Recommendation on Proposal Ring Energy, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan 59 59 62 64 66 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING AND OTHER ITEMS Summary of Procedures For Submitting a Proposal or Nominating a Director Other Business Annual Report GA AP to Non-GA AP Reconciliations 82 82 83 84

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DEAR FELLOW STOCKHOLDERS, Paul D. McKinney Anthony B. Petrelli On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ring Energy, Inc., we are pleased to invite you to our 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will take place on May 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time in meeting rooms A and B RQ WKH JURXQG RRU RI RXU R FH EXLOGLQJ ORFDWHG DW 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7H[DV. into a strategic advisory role to support a new executive leadership team and refreshed Board of Directors, including six of seven members deemed as independent. Together, the Board and executive team all share a common vision and individually bring diversity in thought, background, and experience with notable track records of success to the service of Ring’s Stockholders. As you know, our industry faced unprecedented challenges this past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related global oil supply and demand imbalances. We took immediate steps to ensure the health and safety of our employees, and we appreciate their hard work and tireless H RUWV DV ZH VXFFHVVIXOO\ QDYLJDWHG WKURXJK WKLV GL FXOW period. With the collapse in oil prices last spring, we acted quickly to protect our business by suspending all drilling and completion activities, curtailing production and reducing costs across all aspects of our business. As oil prices improved, we focused our attention during the second half of the year on restoring production by bringing back online previously shut-in wells, conducting high rate of return workovers and continuing our CTR program of converting wells with electrical submersible pumps to rod pumps that further reduces operating costs. We recognize this past year was challenging for many and are grateful for our stockholders’ support. The Board of Directors is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical conduct and governance. We believe clear and timely communications with investors are imperative and given the challenging nature of 2020, the executive leadership and Board changes, along with the change of auditors, it was important to move our Annual Meeting of Stockholders historically held in December to May to keep investors informed. We also believe holding the Annual Meeting soon after the close of the proxy year is consistent with industry best practices. On behalf of the Board of Directors and management, thank you for your continued support. Your vote is very important to us, and we encourage you to review the enclosed proxy statement and to promptly vote so your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting. Armed with additional funds from our equity raise and supported by a higher oil price environment, in December ZH LQLWLDWHG WKH UVW SKDVH RI D 1RUWKZHVW 6KHOI GULOOLQJ program of eight to ten wells. We drilled four wells from our high rate-of-return inventory of undeveloped well locations and are encouraged by the initial results. We look IRUZDUG WR XVLQJ WKH DGGLWLRQDO FDVK RZ JHQHUDWHG WR KHOS further pay down debt and strengthen our balance sheet. Best regards, Paul D. McKinney Chairman of the Board of Directors & &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2 FHU Recognizing a lack of investor appreciation of the Company’s historical operating success and unique market position, during the middle of last year, Ring’s Board led by Tim Rochford, Co-Founder and then Chairman, performed a strategic evaluation of alternatives for increasing stockholder value. Consistent with Mr. Rochford’s recommendation, the Board decided a change in the Company’s approach was necessary, with Tim moving Anthony B. Petrelli /HDG QGHSHQGHQW 'LUHFWRU 2021 Proxy Statement 1

OUR COMPANY Ring Energy, Inc. is a growth oriented independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of high-quality, oil and liquids rich assets in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. OUR MISSION & VISION Ring’s mission is to deliver competitive and sustainable returns to its stockholders by developing, acquiring, exploring for, and commercializing oil and natural-gas resources vital to the world’s health and welfare. 6XFFHVVIXOO\ DFKLHYLQJ 5LQJV PLVVLRQ UHTXLUHV D UP commitment to operating safely in a socially responsible and environmentally friendly manner. Key principles supporting Ring’s new strategic vision are: (QVXULQJ KHDOWK, VDIHW\, DQG HQYLURQPHQWDO H[FHOOHQFH and a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we work and operate; &RQWLQXLQJ WR JHQHUDWH IUHH FDVK RZ WR LPSURYH DQG EXLOG D VXVWDLQDEOH QDQFLDO IRXQGDWLRQ; 3XUVXLQJ ULJRURXV FDSLWDO GLVFLSOLQH IRFXVHG RQ RXU highest returning opportunities; PSURYLQJ PDUJLQV DQG GULYLQJ YDOXH E\ FRQWLQXRXVO\ targeting additional operating cost reductions and FDSLWDO HFLHQFLHV; DQG 6WUHQJWKHQLQJ WKH EDODQFH VKHHW E\ VWHDGLO\ SD\LQJ GRZQ debt, divesting of non-core assets and becoming a peer leader in Debt/EBITDA metrics. 2

OUR STR ATEGIC PRIORITIES Ring has historically capitalized on its low-risk, high-return asset base that is focused on the conventional San Andres UHVHUYRLU LQ WKH 3HUPLDQ %DVLQ, ZKLFK LV RQH RI WKH PRVW SUROLF K\GURFDUERQ SURGXFLQJ UHJLRQV LQ WKH 8.6. $V FRPSDUHG WR XQFRQYHQWLRQDO SOD\V, WKH 6DQ $QGUHV RHUV PXFK ORZHU LQLWLDO \HDU DQG WHUPLQDO GHFOLQH UDWHV IRU SURGXFWLRQ, ZKLFK helps generate high rates of return and low breakeven economics of approximately $25 per barrel. 7KH FROOHFWLYH HRUWV RI \RXU QHZ PDQDJHPHQW WHDP DUH IRFXVHG RQ SURYLGLQJ D IUHVK SHUVSHFWLYH RQ 5LQJV SURYHQ strategy. We are targeting a number of strategic initiatives that we believe will uniquely position Ring for continued RSHUDWLQJ DQG QDQFLDO VXFFHVV, WKHUHE\ HQKDQFLQJ ORQJ-WHUP YDOXH IRU RXU VWRFNKROGHUV. To accomplish these goals, we are committed to pursuing the following strategic priorities: Pursue strategic acquisitions that maintain or reduce our break-even costs, as well as improve our margins and lower our operating costs. We are squarely focused on opportunities that are accretive RQ D FDVK RZ basis that deliver competitive risk and debt-adjusted per share returns to our stockholders. Attract and retain the best people because we recognize that our future success can only be achieved through our employees. Pursue operational excellence with a sense of urgency, which is the foundation that will GHQH RXU FXOWXUH and future success. This includes executing our operations in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, applying advanced technologies, continuously seeking ways to reduce our operating cash costs per barrel, and delivering low cost, consistent and HFLHQW H[HFXWLRQ of our drilling campaigns, work programs and operations. Prioritize our work programs to invest in the highest risk-adjusted rate-of-return projects in our inventory. This will allow us WR SURWDEO\ JURZ our production and reserve levels and generate the H[FHVV IUHH FDVK RZ required to further pay down debt. Focus on generating IUHH FDVK  RZ DQG strengthening our balance sheet by reducing debt through the use of excess cash from operations and potentially through proceeds from the sale of non-core assets. Remaining focused and disciplined in this regard will lead to meaningful returns for our stockholders and also provides DGGLWLRQDO QDQFLDO H[LELOLW\ WR PDQDJH future commodity price cycles. 2021 Proxy Statement 3

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 2021 ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING? At the Annual Meeting, our stockholders will act upon the matters outlined in the Notice, including (1) the election of seven directors named in this proxy statement to our Board, each for a term ending on the date of the 2022 annual PHHWLQJ RI VWRFNKROGHUV RU XQWLO WKHLU VXFFHVVRUV DUH GXO\ HOHFWHG DQG TXDOLHG (WKLV SURSRVDO LV UHIHUUHG WR DV WKH “Election of Directors); (2) D QRQ-ELQGLQJ, DGYLVRU\ YRWH WR DSSURYH QDPHG H[HFXWLYH RFHU FRPSHQVDWLRQ (WKLV proposal is referred to as “Executive Compensation); (3) WKH UDWLFDWLRQ RI WKH DSSRLQWPHQW RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ //3 DV RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2021 (WKLV SURSRVDO LV UHIHUUHG to as the “5DWLFDWLRQ RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ); (4) WKH DSSURYDO RI WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ (WKLV SURSRVDO LV referred to as the “Approval of 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan”); and (5) the transaction of such other business as may arise that can properly be conducted at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Additionally, PDQDJHPHQW ZLOO UHSRUW RQ RXU SHUIRUPDQFH GXULQJ WKH ODVW VFDO \HDU DQG UHVSRQG WR TXHVWLRQV IURP RXU VWRFNKROGHUV. WHAT IS A PROXY? A proxy is another person that you legally designate to vote your stock. If you designate a person or entity as your proxy in a written document, such document is also called a proxy or a proxy card. All duly executed proxies received prior WR WKH $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ ZLOO EH YRWHG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH FKRLFHV VSHFLHG WKHUHRQ DQG, LQ FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK DQ\ RWKHU business that may properly come before the meeting, in the discretion of the persons named in the proxy. WHAT IS A PROXY STATEMENT? A proxy statement is a document that regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) require that we make available to you when we ask you to sign a proxy card to vote your stock at the Annual Meeting. This proxy statement describes matters on which we would like you, as a stockholder, to vote and provides you with information on such matters so that you can make an informed decision. WHAT IS “HOUSEHOLDING”? One copy of the Notice, this proxy statement, and the Annual Report (collectively, the “Proxy Materials”) will be sent WR VWRFNKROGHUV ZKR VKDUH DQ DGGUHVV, XQOHVV WKH\ KDYH QRWLHG XV WKDW WKH\ ZDQW WR FRQWLQXH UHFHLYLQJ PXOWLSOH SDFNDJHV. 7KLV SUDFWLFH, NQRZQ DV KRXVHKROGLQJ, LV GHVLJQHG WR UHGXFH GXSOLFDWH PDLOLQJV DQG VDYH VLJQLFDQW SULQWLQJ and postage costs. If you received a householded mailing this year and you would like to have additional copies of the Proxy Materials mailed to you or you would like to opt out of this practice for future mailings, we will promptly deliver such additional copies to you if you submit your request in writing to Ring Energy, Inc., Attention: Travis T. Thomas, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380, RU E\ WHOHSKRQH E\ FDOOLQJ (281) 397-3699. <RX PD\ DOVR FRQWDFW XV LQ WKH VDPH PDQQHU LI \RX UHFHLYHG PXOWLSOH FRSLHV RI WKH 3UR[\ 0DWHULDOV DQG ZRXOG prefer to receive a single copy in the future. The Proxy Materials are also available on our website: www.ringenergy.com. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE SET OF VOTING MATERIALS? 'HVSLWH RXU HRUWV UHODWHG WR KRXVHKROGLQJ, \RX PD\ UHFHLYH PRUH WKDQ RQH VHW RI 3UR[\ 0DWHULDOV, LQFOXGLQJ PXOWLSOH copies of the proxy statement and multiple proxy cards or voting instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you will receive a separate voting instruction card for each brokerage account in which you hold shares. Similarly, if you are a stockholder of record and hold shares in a brokerage account, you will receive a proxy card and a voting instruction card. Please complete, sign, date, and return each proxy card and voting instruction card that you receive to ensure that all your shares are voted at the Annual Meeting. You can also vote your VKDUHV RYHU WKH SKRQH RU QWHUQHW. 3OHDVH VHH +2: '2 927( 0< 6+$5(6" EHORZ IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ. 4

WHO IS ENTITLED TO NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING? *RYHUQLQJ ODZV DV ZHOO DV RXU JRYHUQDQFH GRFXPHQWV UHTXLUH RXU %RDUG WR HVWDEOLVK D UHFRUG GDWH LQ RUGHU WR GHWHUPLQH who is entitled to receive notice of, attend, and vote at the Annual Meeting, and any continuations, adjournments, or postponements thereof. The record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting is the close of business on April 12, 2021 (the “Record Date”). $V RI WKH 5HFRUG 'DWH, ZH KDG 99,181,587 VKDUHV RI &RPPRQ 6WRFN RXWVWDQGLQJ. $ OLVW RI DOO VWRFNKROGHUV RI UHFRUG HQWLWOHG WR YRWH DW RXU $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ LV RQ OH DW RXU SULQFLSDO RFH ORFDWHG DW 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG, 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380, DQG ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ. WHO IS ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING? Subject to the limitations set forth below, stockholders at the close of business on the Record Date may vote at the $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ. I \RX DUH D EHQHFLDO RZQHU RI VKDUHV RI &RPPRQ 6WRFN, \RX PXVW KDYH D OHJDO SUR[\ IURP WKH stockholder of record to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting. WHAT IS A QUORUM? A quorum is the presence at the Annual Meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of at least one-third of the shares of our Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote as of the Record Date. There must be a quorum for the Annual Meeting to be held. If a quorum is not present, the Annual Meeting may be adjourned until a quorum is reached. Proxies received but marked as abstentions or broker non-votes will be included in the calculation of votes considered to be present at the Annual Meeting. WHAT ARE THE VOTING RIGHTS OF OUR STOCKHOLDERS? Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share of Common Stock on all matters to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting. Neither our Articles of Incorporation (as amended, the “Charter”), nor our Bylaws (as amended, the “Bylaws”), allow for cumulative voting rights. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STOCKHOLDER OF RECORD AND A “STREET NAME” HOLDER? Most stockholders hold their shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee rather than directly in their own name. As summarized below, there are some distinctions between shares held of record and those owned in street name. 6WRFNKROGHU RI 5HFRUG. If your shares are registered directly in your name with Standard Registrar and Transfer Company Inc., our transfer agent, you are considered the stockholder of record with respect to those shares. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy directly or to vote in person at the Annual Meeting. 6WUHHW 1DPH 6WRFNKROGHU. I \RXU VKDUHV DUH KHOG LQ D VWRFN EURNHUDJH DFFRXQW RU E\ D EDQN, GXFLDU\, RU RWKHU QRPLQHH, \RX DUH FRQVLGHUHG WKH EHQHFLDO RZQHU RI VKDUHV KHOG LQ VWUHHW QDPH.Q WKLV FDVH, VXFK EURNHU, GXFLDU\, RU RWKHU QRPLQHH LV FRQVLGHUHG WKH VWRFNKROGHU RI UHFRUG IRU SXUSRVHV RI YRWLQJ DW WKH $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ. $V WKH EHQHFLDO RZQHU, \RX KDYH the right to direct your broker, bank, or nominee how to vote and are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting. If you hold your shares through a broker, bank, or other nominee, follow the voting directions provided by your broker, bank, or other nominee to vote your shares. Since you are not the stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in person at the Annual Meeting unless you obtain a signed proxy from the record holder giving you the right to vote the shares. HOW DO I VOTE MY SHARES? 6WRFNKROGHUV RI 5HFRUG: Stockholders of record may vote their shares or submit a proxy to have their shares voted by one of the following methods: %\ :ULWWHQ 3UR[\. You may indicate your vote by completing, signing, and dating your proxy card and returning it in the enclosed reply envelope. Q 3HUVRQ. You may vote in person at the Annual Meeting by completing a ballot; however, attending the Annual Meeting without completing a ballot will not count as a vote. %\ 3KRQH. 8VH DQ\ WRXFK-WRQH WHOHSKRQH WR FDOO 1-800-690-6903 WR WUDQVPLW \RXU YRWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV XS XQWLO 11:59 3.0. (DVWHUQ 7LPH WKH GD\ EHIRUH WKH FXW-R GDWH RU PHHWLQJ GDWH. +DYH \RXU SUR[\ FDUG LQ KDQG ZKHQ \RX FDOO DQG WKHQ follow the instructions. %\ QWHUQHW. Use the Internet to access www.proxyvote.com to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic GHOLYHU\ RI LQIRUPDWLRQ XS XQWLO 11:59 3.0. (DVWHUQ 7LPH WKH GD\ EHIRUH WKH FXW-R GDWH RU PHHWLQJ GDWH. +DYH \RXU proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. 2021 Proxy Statement 5

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 2021 ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING (CONT.) 6WUHHW 1DPH 6WRFNKROGHUV: Street name stockholders may generally vote their shares or submit a proxy to have their shares voted by one of the following methods: %\ 9RWLQJ QVWUXFWLRQ &DUG. If you hold your shares in street name, your broker, bank, or other nominee will explain how you can access a voting instruction card for you to use in directing the broker, bank, or other nominee how to vote your shares. Q 3HUVRQ ZLWK D 3UR[\ IURP WKH 5HFRUG +ROGHU. You may vote in person at the Annual Meeting if you obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank, or other nominee. Please consult the instruction card or other information sent to you by your broker, bank, or other nominee to determine how to obtain a legal proxy in order to vote in person at the Annual Meeting. If you are a stockholder of record, your shares will be voted by the management proxy holder in accordance with the instructions on the proxy card you submit. For stockholders who have their shares voted by submitting a proxy, the management proxy holder will vote all shares represented by such valid proxies as our Board recommends, unless a VWRFNKROGHU DSSURSULDWHO\ VSHFLHV RWKHUZLVH. CAN I REVOKE MY PROXY OR CHANGE MY VOTE? Yes. If you are a stockholder of record, you can revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted at the Annual Meeting by doing one of the following: 6XEPLWWLQJ ZULWWHQ QRWLFH RI UHYRFDWLRQ VWDWLQJ WKDW \RX ZRXOG OLNH WR UHYRNH \RXU SUR[\ WR 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF., $WWHQWLRQ: 7UDYLV 7. 7KRPDV, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG, 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380, ZKLFK PXVW be received prior to the Annual Meeting; &RPSOHWLQJ, VLJQLQJ, DQG GDWLQJ DQRWKHU SUR[\ FDUG ZLWK QHZ YRWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV DQG UHWXUQLQJ LW E\ PDLO WR 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF., $WWHQWLRQ: 7UDYLV 7. 7KRPDV, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG, 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380 LQ WLPH WR EH UHFHLYHG, LQ ZKLFK FDVH WKH ODWHU VXEPLWWHG SUR[\ ZLOO EH UHFRUGHG DQG HDUOLHU SUR[\ UHYRNHG; RU $WWHQGLQJ WKH $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ, QRWLI\LQJ WKH LQVSHFWRU RI HOHFWLRQ WKDW \RX ZLVK WR UHYRNH \RXU SUR[\, DQG YRWLQJ \RXU shares in person at the Annual Meeting. Attendance at the Annual Meeting without submitting a ballot to vote your shares will not revoke or change your vote. I \RX DUH D EHQHFLDO RU VWUHHW QDPH VWRFNKROGHU, \RX VKRXOG IROORZ WKH GLUHFWLRQV SURYLGHG E\ \RXU EURNHU, EDQN, RU other nominee to revoke your voting instructions or otherwise change your vote before the applicable deadline. You may also vote in person at the Annual Meeting if you obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank, or other nominee as GHVFULEHG LQ +RZ GR  YRWH P\ VKDUHVDERYH. WHAT ARE ABSTENTIONS AND BROKER NON-VOTES? $Q DEVWHQWLRQ RFFXUV ZKHQ WKH EHQHFLDO RZQHU RI VKDUHV, RU D EURNHU, EDQN, RU RWKHU QRPLQHH KROGLQJ VKDUHV IRU D EHQHFLDO RZQHU, LV SUHVHQW, LQ SHUVRQ RU E\ SUR[\, DQG HQWLWOHG WR YRWH DW WKH PHHWLQJ, EXW IDLOV WR YRWH RU YROXQWDULO\ withholds its vote for any of the matters upon which the stockholders are voting. 6

I \RX DUH D EHQHFLDO RZQHU DQG KROG \RXU VKDUHV LQ VWUHHW QDPH,\RX ZLOO UHFHLYH LQVWUXFWLRQV IURP \RXU EURNHU, EDQN, or other nominee describing how to vote your shares. If you do not instruct your broker or nominee how to vote your shares, they may vote your shares as they decide as to each matter for which they have discretionary authority under WKH UXOHV RI WKH 1<6( $PHULFDQ //& (WKH 1<6( $PHULFDQ). 7KHUH DUH QRQ-GLVFUHWLRQDU\ PDWWHUV IRU ZKLFK EURNHUV, banks, and other nominees do not have discretionary authority to vote unless they receive timely instructions from you. If a broker, bank, or other nominee does not have discretion to vote on a particular matter and you have not given timely instructions on how the broker, banker, or other nominee should vote your shares, then the broker, bank, or other nominee indicates it does not have authority to vote such shares on its proxy and a “broker non-vote” results. Although any broker non-vote would be counted as present at the Annual Meeting for purposes of determining a quorum, it would be treated as not entitled to vote with respect to non-discretionary matters. If your shares are held in street name and you do not give voting instructions, the record holder will not be permitted to vote your shares with respect to Proposal 1 (Election of Directors), Proposal 2 (Executive Compensation) or Proposal 4 (Approve WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ), DQG \RXU VKDUHV ZLOO EH FRQVLGHUHG EURNHU QRQ-YRWHV ZLWK UHVSHFW WR WKHVH SURSRVDOV. If your shares are held in street name and you do not give voting instructions, the record holder will have discretionary DXWKRULW\ WR YRWH \RXU VKDUHV ZLWK UHVSHFW WR 3URSRVDO 3 (5DWLFDWLRQ RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ). WHAT VOTE IS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPOSALS TO BE APPROVED? 3URSRVDO 1 ((OHFWLRQ RI 'LUHFWRUV): 7R EH HOHFWHG, HDFK QRPLQHH IRU HOHFWLRQ DV D GLUHFWRU PXVW UHFHLYH WKH DUPDWLYH YRWH of a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of our Common Stock, present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal. The director nominees who receive the most votes are elected. Votes may be cast in favor of or withheld from the election of each nominee. Abstentions and broker non-votes will KDYH QR HHFW RQ WKH RXWFRPH RI WKLV SURSRVDO. 3URSRVDO 2 (([HFXWLYH &RPSHQVDWLRQ): To consider and vote upon, on a non-binding, advisory basis, a resolution to DSSURYH WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ RI RXU QDPHG H[HFXWLYH RFHUV DV GLVFORVHG SXUVXDQW WR WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ GLVFORVXUH UXOHV RI WKH 6(&. 7KLV DGYLVRU\ YRWH ZLOO EH DSSURYHG LI LW UHFHLYHV WKH DUPDWLYH YRWH RI WKH KROGHUV RI D PDMRULW\ RI WKH votes cast by the holders of our Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and HQWLWOHG WR YRWH WKHUHRQ. %URNHU QRQ-YRWHV DQG DEVWHQWLRQV ZLOO QRW DHFW WKH RXWFRPH RI WKLV SURSRVDO. 3URSRVDO 3 (5DWLFDWLRQ RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ): 5DWLFDWLRQ RI WKH DSSRLQWPHQW RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ //3 DV RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGLQJ 'HFHPEHU 31, 2021, UHTXLUHV WKH DUPDWLYH YRWH RI WKH KROGHUV of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of our Common Stock present in person or represented by proxy at the Annual 0HHWLQJ DQG HQWLWOHG WR YRWH WKHUHRQ. %URNHUV ZLOO KDYH GLVFUHWLRQDU\ DXWKRULW\ WR YRWH RQ 3URSRVDO 3 DQG, DFFRUGLQJO\, WKHUH ZLOO EH QR EURNHU QRQ-YRWHV IRU WKLV SURSRVDO. $EVWHQWLRQV ZLOO QRW DHFW WKH RXWFRPH RI WKLV SURSRVDO. 3URSRVDO 4 ($SSURYH WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ): $SSURYDO RI WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ, UHTXLUHV WKH DUPDWLYH YRWH RI WKH KROGHUV RI D PDMRULW\ RI WKH YRWHV FDVW E\ WKH KROGHUV RI RXU &RPPRQ 6WRFN SUHVHQW LQ SHUVRQ or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Broker non-votes and abstentions will not DHFW WKH RXWFRPH RI WKLV SURSRVDO. HOW DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE? Our Board recommends a vote: FOR each of the nominees for director; FOR QRQ-ELQGLQJ, DGYLVRU\ DSSURYDO RI QDPHG H[HFXWLYH RFHU FRPSHQVDWLRQ; FOR WKH UDWLFDWLRQ RI WKH DSSRLQWPHQW RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ //3 DV RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGLQJ 'HFHPEHU 31, 2021; DQG FOR WKH DSSURYDO RI WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ. 2021 Proxy Statement 7

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 2021 ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING (CONT.) WHAT HAPPENS IF I PROVIDE MY SIGNED PROXY BUT DO NOT SPECIFY HOW I WANT MAY SHARES TO BE VOTED, OR IF ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS ARE PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING? If you provide us your signed proxy but do not specify how to vote, we will vote your shares as follows: Proposal 1. FOR the election of each director nominee; 3URSRVDO 2. )25 WKH DSSURYDO, RQ DQ DGYLVRU\ EDVLV, RI WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ RI RXU QDPHG H[HFXWLYH RFHUV; 3URSRVDO 3. )25 WKH UDWLFDWLRQ RI WKH DSSRLQWPHQW RI *UDQW 7KRUQWRQ //3 DV WKH &RPSDQ\V LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP IRU WKH \HDU HQGLQJ 'HFHPEHU 31, 2021; 3URSRVDO 4. )25 WKH DGRSWLRQ RI WKH 2021 /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ; As of the date of this proxy statement, we do not expect any additional matters to be presented for a vote at the Annual Meeting. If you grant a proxy, the proxy holder will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the Annual Meeting. WHO WILL BEAR THE COST OF SOLICITING VOTES FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING? We will bear all expenses of soliciting proxies. We have engaged Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. to aid in the distribution of proxy materials and to provide voting and tabulation services for the Annual Meeting. We have also HQJDJHG $OOLDQFH $GYLVRUV WR DVVLVW LQ WKH VROLFLWDWLRQ RI SUR[LHV IRU D IHH RI $10,000. 'LUHFWRUV, RFHUV, DQG HPSOR\HHV will not be additionally compensated but may be reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with DQ\ VROLFLWDWLRQ. Q DGGLWLRQ, ZH PD\ UHLPEXUVH EURNHUDJH UPV, FXVWRGLDQV, QRPLQHHV, GXFLDULHV, DQG RWKHU SHUVRQV UHSUHVHQWLQJ EHQHFLDO RZQHUV RI RXU &RPPRQ 6WRFN IRU WKHLU UHDVRQDEOH H[SHQVHV LQ IRUZDUGLQJ VROLFLWDWLRQ PDWHULDO WR VXFK EHQHFLDO RZQHUV. MAY I PROPOSE ACTIONS FOR CONSIDER ATION AT THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OR NOMINATE INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS? You may submit proposals for consideration at future stockholder meetings, including director nominations. Please read “Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations for the 2022 Annual Meeting” for information regarding the submission of stockholder proposals and director nominations for consideration at next year’s annual meeting. 8

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OUR 2020 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS 2XU PXOWL-IDFHWHG LQLWLDWLYHV WKURXJKRXW 2020 VLJQL FDQWO\ FRQWULEXWHG WR RXU  QDQFLDO SHUIRUPDQFH IRU WKH \HDU. .H\ highlights included: 1$ QRQ-*$ $3 QDQFLDO PHDVXUH; VHH WKH HQG RI WKLV GRFXPHQW IRU UHFRQFLOLDWLRQV WR WKH PRVW FRPSDUDEOH *$ $3 PHDVXUHV. 2/LI WLQJ FRVW HTXDOV OHDVH RSHUDWLQJ H[SHQVHV H[FOXGLQJ VHYHUDQFH DQG DG YDORUHP WD[ GLYLGHG E\ WRWDO EDUUHOV RI RLO equivalent sold during the same period. 10 $10.52 /LIWLQJ &RVW SHU %RH2 8,790Boe/d Net Sales per day $72.2MM Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $39.7MM Free Cash Flow1 $86.1MM Adjusted EBITDA1 $(253.4)MM 1HW /RVV

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OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (“ESG”) We are focused on creating long-term value for our stockholders and fostering a culture that is steadfast on environmental sustainability, operational safety, social responsibility and sound corporate governance. ENVIRONMENTAL We are committed to protecting the environment in a manner that follows or goes beyond FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK DOO IHGHUDO, VWDWH DQG ORFDO UHJXODWLRQV. 2XU HRUWV WR PLQLPL]H RXU RSHUDWLRQDO LPSDFW DUH PXOWL-IDFHWHG, LQFOXGLQJ UHGXFLQJ JUHHQKRXVH JDV (*+*) DQG DLU emissions, minimizing the use of freshwater, preventing spills, safeguarding local water supplies and minimizing waste. Our ongoing environmental programs not only reduce our RSHUDWLRQDO LPSDFWV EXW DOVR LPSURYH HFLHQF\, ORZHU FRVWV DQG UHGXFH ULVN. 6RPH RI WKH steps we take to safeguard the environment include: &RQWLQXRXV DQG DFWLYH PRQLWRULQJ RI HPLVVLRQV; 'DLO\ ZHOO FKHFNV WR KHOS GHWHFW DQG SUHYHQW OHDNV DQG HPLVVLRQ HYHQWV; 3ULRULWL]H ORFDO VRXUFLQJ RI VDQG DQG ZDWHU IRU GHYHORSPHQW DFWLYLWLHV, ZKLFK UHGXFHV transportation-related emissions; 0LQLPL]LQJ DULQJ, ZKLFK LV DVVLVWHG E\ WKH KLJK RLO-WR-JDV UDWLR RI RXU SURGXFW PL[; /HYHUDJLQJ WKH XVH RI ORQJHU ODWHUDOV WR UHGXFH WKH VXUIDFH LPSDFW RI RXU GHYHORSPHQW activities; 0LQLPL]LQJ WKH XVH RI FKHPLFDO DGGLWLYHV LQ RXU ZHOO FRPSOHWLRQ IUDFNLQJ RSHUDWLRQV; /HYHUDJLQJ EHVW-LQ-FODVV HTXLSPHQW DW RXU IDFLOLWLHV WR UHGXFH YHQWHG HPLVVLRQV, including not using high-bleed pneumatic controllers, which is a major source of vented emissions; and 8WLOL]LQJ WKH EHVW LQGXVWU\ SUDFWLFHV IRU GULOOLQJ, ZHOO GHVLJQ DQG ZHOO FDVLQJ WR SURWHFW groundwater resources. 12

HEALTH & SAFETY We are committed to building a safety culture that empowers employees and contractors to act as needed to work safely and to stop the job, without retribution, if conditions are deemed unsafe. We strive to be incident-free every day across our operations. We are focused on building and maintaining a safe workplace for all employees and contractors. The oil and gas industry has a number of inherent risks and our workers are often RXWGRRUV, LQ DOO VHDVRQV DQG DOO W\SHV RI ZHDWKHU. Q DGGLWLRQ, RXU HOG SHUVRQQHO VSHQG VLJQLFDQW WLPH GULYLQJ RQ D GDLO\ EDVLV, SXWWLQJ WKHP DW ULVN IRU GULYLQJ LQFLGHQWV. $ VWURQJ safety culture is essential to the Company’s success, and we emphasize the important role that all personnel play in creating and maintaining a safe work environment. :H RHU D ZLGH UDQJH RI WUDLQLQJ RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU HPSOR\HHV DQG FRQWUDFWRUV WR KHOS them develop their skills and understanding of our health and safety policy and programs. Q DGGLWLRQ WR WHDFKLQJ VSHFLF VNLOOV, WKHVH WUDLQLQJ RSSRUWXQLWLHV HQFRXUDJH SHUVRQDO responsibility for safe operating conditions and help to build a culture of individual accountability for conducting job tasks in a safe and responsible manner. &29' 9 5HVSRQVH Our COVID-19 management plan was built around the need to support all employees in managing their personal and professional challenges. Frequent and transparent communications were the focus at every level of the organization. During the early stages of the pandemic, our management team directed the Company’s response by implementing all relevant county, state and local government guidelines, directives and regulations. We developed and adopted work-from-home provisions and procedures, implemented safe working protocols for production teams, assessed and LPSOHPHQWHG DSSURSULDWH UHWXUQ-WR-RFH SURWRFROV, DQG SURYLGHG WLPHO\ DQG WUDQVSDUHQW communications to employees and key stakeholders. Q UHVSRQVH WR WKH &29'-19 SDQGHPLF, 5LQJ EHJDQ SURYLGLQJ WKH IROORZLQJ EHQHWV WR LWV employees: &RYHULQJ WKH FRVW RI &29'-19 WHVWLQJ WKURXJK H[SDQGHG LQVXUDQFH FRYHUDJH; 3URPRWLQJ WHOHKHDOWK EHQHWV; 3URPRWLQJ PHQWDO KHDOWK DQG ZHOO-EHLQJ SODQV; DQG 3URYLGLQJ DGGLWLRQDO SDLG VLFN OHDYH IRU TXDUDQWLQHG HPSOR\HHV. 2021 Proxy Statement 13

OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (“ESG”) (CONT.) SOCIAL We strive to attract, develop and retain the best workforce in the industry as we UHFRJQL]H RXU IXWXUH VXFFHVV LV D GLUHFW UHVXOW RI WKHLU HRUWV. $V VXFK, ZH SURYLGH DQ DWWUDFWLYH FRPSHQVDWLRQ DQG FRPSUHKHQVLYH EHQHWV SURJUDP, DV ZHOO DV D SRVLWLYH work environment designed to drive a culture of innovation. We support both Company LGHQWLHG DQG HPSOR\HH LGHQWLHG HGXFDWLRQDO RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU HPSOR\HHV WR DGYDQFH in their technical and managerial skills and to help provide opportunities to advance throughout our Company. Our support comes in the form of full or partial funding of HGXFDWLRQDO SURJUDPV DQG RSSRUWXQLWLHV, LQFOXGLQJ WLPH R ZRUN WR DWWHQG DQG/RU SUHSDUH for such programs. We will continue to promote honesty and integrity in all interactions with our employees and actively support the communities in which we operate with both our time and resources. We are also committed to continuously providing an inclusive work environment where all of our employees can be respected, valued, and successful in achieving their goals, all while contributing to the Company’s success. $V RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, ZH KDG 41 IXOO-WLPH HPSOR\HHV DV ZHOO DV D GLYHUVH JURXS RI LQGHSHQGHQW FRQWUDFWRUV ZKR DVVLVW RXU IXOO-WLPH VWD LQ D UDQJH RI DUHDV LQFOXGLQJ JHRORJ\, HQJLQHHULQJ, ODQG, DFFRXQWLQJ, DQG HOG RSHUDWLRQV, DV QHHGHG. 1RQH DUH represented by labor unions or covered by any collective bargaining agreements. 'LYHUVLW\ DQG QFOXVLRQ The unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees help to develop a wide UDQJH RI SHUVSHFWLYHV WKDW OHDG WR EHWWHU VROXWLRQV. 2XU VWD V GLYHUVLW\ LV UHHFWHG LQ RXU IXOO-WLPH HPSOR\HHV ZKHUH 22% DUH ZRPHQ DQG QHDUO\ RQH WKLUG UHSUHVHQW PLQRULWLHV. The majority of our employees are citizens of the United States, with a few retaining dual citizenships in other countries. The employees who are not U.S. citizens are legally registered to live and work here and the Company is committed to helping those employees retain their ability to remain in the U.S. and continue their employment. 14

GOVERNANCE We leverage sound corporate governance practices that promote accountability and good decision making, which is a key tenet to our long-term success. Ring is focused on conducting its business and interactions with all stakeholders in a responsible and ethical manner. To promote these goals, we have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is available on our website along with other key governance documents and related information. 5LQJ DFNQRZOHGJHV WKH LPSRUWDQFH RI DQG LV FRPPLWWHG WR SURYLGLQJ IXUWKHU WUDQVSDUHQF\ RQ (6* PDWWHUV. 'XULQJ 2021, ZH FKDQJHG WKH QDPH RI RXU 1RPLQDWLQJ & &RUSRUDWH *RYHUQDQFH &RPPLWWHH WR 1RPLQDWLQJ, (QYLURQPHQWDO, 6RFLDO, DQG *RYHUQDQFH &RPPLWWHH WR DFFXUDWHO\ UH HFW WKHVH SULRULWLHV. :H DOVR EHJDQ D WKRURXJK UHYLHZ SURFHVV WKDW ZLOO UHVXOW LQ D UREXVW VXVWDLQDELOLW\ UHSRUW WKDW LQFOXGHV TXDQWLWDWLYH DQG TXDOLWDWLYH DQDO\VLV UH HFWLQJ WKH 6XVWDLQDELOLW\ Accounting Standards Board’s (“SASB) 2LO DQG *DV ([SORUDWLRQ DQG 3URGXFWLRQ 6XVWDLQDELOLW\ $FFRXQWLQJ 6WDQGDUG, WKH recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”), the Sustainable Development *RDOV (SDG’s”) promulgated by the United Nations, and other reporting guidance from industry frameworks and VWDQGDUGV. :H DOVR FKDQJHG RXU E\ODZV DQG FKDUWHUV WR D HFW WKHVH FKDQJHV. 2021 Proxy Statement 15

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At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders will elect seven directors named in this proxy statement to serve on our Board XQWLO WKH 2022 DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RU XQWLO WKHLU VXFFHVVRUV DUH GXO\ HOHFWHG DQG TXDOLHG. 8SRQ WKH UHFRPPHQGDWLRQ RI WKH 1RPLQDWLQJ, (QYLURQPHQWDO, 6RFLDO, DQG *RYHUQDQFH (1(6*) &RPPLWWHH RI WKH %RDUG1, our Board has nominated as directors the following seven individuals, each of whom is presently serving as a director. DIRECTORS The following table sets forth the names, ages, and titles, as of April 22, 2021, of each of our directors: Paul D. McKinney 62 &KDLUPDQ RI WKH %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV DQG &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU Anthony B. Petrelli 68 /HDG 'LUHFWRU John A. Crum 69 Director 5LFKDUG (. +DUULV 68 Director 7KRPDV /. 0LWFKHOO 61 Director Regina Roesener 61 Director Clayton E. Woodrum 81 Director We did not pay any third-party fees to assist in the process of identifying or evaluating candidates. Each nominee is currently a director on our Board and all directors were previously elected to our Board by our stockholders. Messrs. :RRGUXP DQG 3HWUHOOL MRLQHG WKH %RDUG LQ -DQXDU\ 2013. 0V. 5RHVHQHU MRLQHG WKH %RDUG LQ 6HSWHPEHU 2019. 0HVVUV. 0F.LQQH\, 0LWFKHOO, &UXP DQG +DUULV MRLQHG WKH %RDUG LQ 2FWREHU 2020. Each nominee has consented to being named as a nominee in this proxy statement and has indicated a willingness to serve on our Board if elected. Stockholders may not cumulate their votes in the election of our directors. We have no reason to believe that the nominees will be unable or unwilling to serve if elected; however, if a nominee should become unable or unwilling to serve for any reason, proxies may be voted for another person nominated as a substitute by our Board. 1Q 2021, WKH %RDUG FKDQJHG WKH QDPH RI WKH 1RPLQDWLQJ & &RUSRUDWH *RYHUQDQFH &RPPLWWHH WR WKH 1RPLQDWLQJ, (QYLURQPHQWDO, 6RFLDO DQG *RYHUQDQFH (1(6* ) &RPPLWWHH. 18 Independent Directors NAME AGEPOSITION Management Directors PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

BOARD COMMITTEES Audit Committee Compensation Committee Nominating, Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee Committee Chairperson Lead Independent Director %HORZ DUH VXPPDULHV RI WKH EDFNJURXQG DQG EXVLQHVV H[SHULHQFH, DWWULEXWHV, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DQG VNLOOV RI WKH FXUUHQW directors and director nominees of the Company: 0F.LQQH\ LV D PHPEHU RI WKH ERDUG RI GLUHFWRUV IRU 3UR--HFW +ROGLQJV, //& D SULYDWHO\ *XOI 3URIHVVLRQDO 3XEOLVKLQJ, (OVHYLHU, DQG 63( 75708, $SSOLHG 5HVHUYRLU &KDUDFWHUL]DWLRQ 2021 Proxy Statement 19 Paul D. McKinney Chairman of the Board of Directors DQG &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU Age: 62 Director Since: 2020 Paul D. McKinney joined Ring on October 1, 2020 and his most recent role prior to joining the Company was President, CEO & Director of SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) (“SandRidge”). +H DFFHSWHG WKH SRVW LQ -DQXDU\ 2019 DQG FRQWLQXHG WKHUH HOHYHQ PRQWKV EHIRUH UHVLJQLQJ in December 2019. Prior to SandRidge, Mr. McKinney was President & Chief Operating 2FHU IRU <XPD (QHUJ\, QF. (NYSE:YUMA)(“Yuma”) VLQFH $SULO 2017 DIWHU VHUYLQJ DV <XPDV ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW DQG &KLHI 2SHUDWLQJ 2FHU VLQFH 2FWREHU 2014. 0U. McKinney served as a petroleum engineering consultant for Yuma’s predecessor from June 2014 to September 2014 and for Yuma from September 2014 to October 2014. Mr. McKinney VHUYHG DV 5HJLRQ 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW, *XOI &RDVW 2QVKRUH, IRU $SDFKH &RUSRUDWLRQ (NYSE:APA) (“Apache) IURP 2010 WKURXJK 2013, ZKHUH KH ZDV UHVSRQVLEOH IRU WKH GHYHORSPHQW DQG DOO RSHUDWLRQDO DVSHFWV RI WKH *XOI &RDVW UHJLRQ IRU $SDFKH. 3ULRU WR KLV UROH DV 5HJLRQ Vice President, Mr. McKinney was Manager, Corporate Reservoir Engineering, for Apache IURP 2007 WKURXJK 2010. )URP 2006 WKURXJK 2007, 0U. 0F.LQQH\ ZDV 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW DQG Director, Acquisitions & Divestitures for Tristone Capital, Inc. Mr. McKinney commenced his career with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC)(“Anadarko”) and held YDULRXV SRVLWLRQV ZLWK $QDGDUNR RYHU D 23 \HDU SHULRG IURP 1983 WR 2006, LQFOXGLQJ KLV last title as Vice President of Reservoir Engineering, Anadarko Canada Corporation. Mr. RZQHG RLO HOG FKHPLFDO VHUYLFHV FRPSDQ\. +H FR-DXWKRUHG $GYDQFHG 5HVHUYRLU (QJLQHHULQJ, IRU 0D[LPL]LQJ 5HVHUYHVs *URZWKs DQG 3URWDELOLW\ LQ 7LJKW *DV 6DQGV $ SDUDGLJP 6KLIW LQ 'HYHORSPHQW 6WUDWHJLHV IRU /RZ-3HUPHDELOLW\ 5HVHUYRLUV. Mr. McKinney entered the United States Air Force upon graduating from high school and continued in the United States Air )RUFH 5HVHUYHV ZKLOH DWWHQGLQJ FROOHJH. 0U. 0F.LQQH\ DWWHQGHG /RXLVLDQD 7HFK 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG JUDGXDWHG ZLWK D %DFKHORU RI 6FLHQFH GHJUHH LQ 3HWUROHXP (QJLQHHULQJ LQ 1983. (HFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020, 0U. 0F.LQQH\ ZDV DSSRLQWHG WR WKH %RDUG WR OO D YDFDQF \ created from the resignation of prior directors. At that time, Mr. McKinney was DSSRLQWHG DV &KDLUPDQ RI WKH %RDUG DQG DV &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU. 0U. 0F.LQQH\ ZDV elected to the Board by the stockholders at the 2020 annual stockholders’ meeting. 7KH SDU WLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DW WULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. 0F.LQQH\ VKRXOG VHU YH DV GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV 37 \HDUV RI H[SHULHQFH in the oil and gas industr y; his extensive experience in advanced reser voir engineering and economic evaluations, strategic planning, and pursuing strategic transactions; his corporate governance, compliance, and risk management experience; and his experience as a director of public and private companies.

board experience. (QHUJ\ &RUSRUDWLRQ, GLVWULFW DQG UHJLRQDO PDQDJHU IRU 3DFLF (QWHUSULVHV 2LO &RPSDQ\, DQG 20 John A. Crum Independent Director Age: 69 Director Since: 2020 John A. Crum LV PDQDJLQJ SDUWQHU RI -$& (QHUJ\ 3DUWQHUV, //&, IRUPHG WR SURYLGH DGYLFH WR FRPSDQLHV DQG LQGLYLGXDO LQYHVWRUV LQ RLO DQG JDV H[SORUDWLRQ DQG SURGXFWLRQ. +H KDV been involved with worldwide oil and gas development for more than 40 years. Mr. Crum FXUUHQWO\ VHUYHV DV D GLUHFWRU IRU: &+& +HOLFRSWHUV, D JOREDO VXSSOLHU RI URWRUFUDIW VHUYLFHV; Crestone Peak Resources, an unconventional resource developer concentrating on the '-%DVLQ; )RUW\ $FUHV (QHUJ\, //&, DQ RLO FRPSDQ\ GHYHORSLQJ 3HUPLDQ EDVLQ ZDWHURRG DVVHWV; DQG WKH $PHULFDQ +HDUW $VVRFLDWLRQ, +RXVWRQ 'LYLVLRQ. +H VHUYHG DV FKLHI H[HFXWLYH RFHU DQG GLUHFWRU RI 0LGVWDWHV 3HWUROHXP &RPSDQ\ QF. (NYSE:MPO), from 2011 to 2014. 0U. &UXP OHG WKH SXEOLF RHULQJ FRPSOHWHG LQ $SULO 2012 DQG WKH VXEVHTXHQW H[SDQVLRQ RI WKH FRPSDQ\ ZLWK DFTXLVLWLRQV WRWDOLQJ $1.3 ELOOLRQ. +H GLUHFWHG D YHU\ DFWLYH GHYHORSPHQW SURJUDP, LQFUHDVLQJ SURGXFWLRQ WR RYHU 33,000 ERHSG LQ HLJKWHHQ PRQWKV. )URP 1995 WR 2011, Mr. Crum served in a variety of executive roles for Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA), LQFOXGLQJ FR-FKLHI RSHUDWLQJ RFHU DQG SUHVLGHQW, 1RUWK $PHULFD, SUHVLGHQW $SDFKH &DQDGD /WG., PDQDJLQJ GLUHFWRU $SDFKH 1RUWK 6HD (8.), PDQDJLQJ 'LUHFWRU $SDFKH (QHUJ\ /WG. (Australia), and executive vice president for Eurasia and worldwide new ventures. Earlier in his career, Mr. Crum held positions of responsibility for several independent exploration and production companies including vice president of engineering and operations of Aquila GLVWULFW HQJLQHHU UROHV IRU 6RXWKODQG 5R\DOW\ &RPSDQ\. +H EHJDQ KLV FDUHHU ZLWK &RQRFR LQ 1975. +H KDV SUHYLRXVO\ VHUYHG DV D GLUHFWRU RI WKH KROGLQJ FRPSDQ\ IRU WKH OLVWHG (NYSE:MEP) PLGVWUHDP 0/3, 0LGFRDVW (QHUJ\ 3DUWQHUV, /3 DQG IRU &RVNDWD QF., D SULYDWH biofuel technology company. Mr. Crum has been active with industry groups serving on the boards of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), UK 2VKRUH 2SHUDWRUV $VVRFLDWLRQ (8.22$), DQG &DQDGLDQ $VVRFLDWLRQ RI 3HWUROHXP 3URGXFHUV (&$33) GXULQJ DVVLJQPHQWV LQ WKRVH FRXQWULHV. +H KROGV D %DFKHORU RI 6FLHQFH GHJUHH LQ petroleum engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. (HFWLYH 2FWREHU 29, 2020, 0U. &UXP ZDV DSSRLQWHG WR WKH %RDUG WR OO D YDFDQF\ FUHDWHG from the resignation of a prior director. Mr. Crum was elected to the Board by the stockholders at the 2020 annual stockholders’ meeting. 7KH SDUWLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DWWULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. &UXP VKRXOG VHUYH DV D GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV VLJQLFDQW ZRUOGZLGH RLO DQG JDV experience; and his prior executive and Board experience. Board Committees: Anthony B. Petrelli /HDG QGHSHQGHQW 'LUHFWRU Age: 68 Director Since: 2013 Anthony B. Petrelli is the President, Chairman, and Director of Investment Banking Services RI 17% )LQDQFLDO &RUSRUDWLRQ, D 'HQYHU, &RORUDGR EDVHG QDQFLDO VHUYLFHV UP IRXQGHG LQ 1977. %HJLQQLQJ KLV FDUHHU LQ 1972, 0U. 3HWUHOOL KDV H[WHQVLYH H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH DUHDV RI RSHUDWLRQV, VDOHV, WUDGLQJ, PDQDJHPHQW RI VDOHV, XQGHUZULWLQJ DQG FRUSRUDWH QDQFH. +H has served on numerous regulatory and industry committees including service on the FINRA Corporate Finance Committee, the NASD Small Firm Advisory Board and as Chairman of the )15$ 'LVWULFW %XVLQHVV &RQGXFW &RPPLWWHH, 'LVWULFW 3. $GGLWLRQDOO\, 0U. 3HWUHOOL KDV VHUYHG RQ WKH ERDUG RI GLUHFWRUV RI 6HQVXV +HDOWKFDUH, QF. (NASDAQ:SRTS) VLQFH -XO\ 2016. 0U. Petrelli received his Bachelor of Science in Business (Finance) and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary. 7KH SDUWLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DWWULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. 3HWUHOOL VKRXOG VHUYH DV GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV H[SHULHQFH DQG H[SHUWLVH LQ QDQFLDO DQG EXVLQHVV PDWWHUV ZLWK VLJQLFDQW LQYROYHPHQW LQ FRUSRUDWH JRYHUQDQFH DQG QDQFLDO matters; his service on the FINRA Corporate Finance Committee, the NASD Small Firm Advisory Board and as Chairman of the FINRA District Business Conduct Committee; and his Board Committees:

team successfully developed, implemented and provided oversight for processes to source, 2021 Proxy Statement 21 Richard E. Harris Independent Director Age: 68 Director Since: 2020 Richard E. Harris EHJDQ KLV FRUSRUDWH FDUHHU LQ 1981, MRLQLQJ 7KH 6WDQGDUG 2LO &RPSDQ\ of Ohio (“SOHIO) LQ WKH 7UHDVXU\ 'HSDUWPHQW. 62+2 ZDV DFTXLUHG E\ %ULWLVK 3HWUROHXP plc (“BP) LQ 1987. 0U. +DUULV FRQWLQXHG WR EH DVVLJQHG FKDOOHQJLQJ SRVLWLRQV ZLWK LQFUHDVLQJ UHVSRQVLELOLW\ ZLWKLQ %3 )LQDQFH DQG %3 $PHULFD )LQDQFH. 0U. +DUULVDFKLHYHPHQWV HDUQHG him a two year assignment in Belgium as a member of a team charged with integrating QDQFH IXQFWLRQV DFURVV (XURSH LQWR %3 2LO (XURSH LQ %UXVVHOV. Q 1995, 0U. +DUULV OHIW %3 WR MRLQ &RPSDT &RPSXWHU &RUSRUDWLRQ LQ D QHZO\ FUHDWHG SRVLWLRQ ZKHUH 0U. +DUULV GHYHORSHG DQG HQKDQFHG WKH FRPSDQ\V JOREDO FDSDELOLWLHV LQ FRUSRUDWH QDQFH, QDQFLDO planning, M&A pre-close analysis and post close evaluation as well as global treasury PDQDJHPHQW. &RPSDT SURPRWHG 0U. +DUULV WR $VVLVWDQW 7UHDVXUHU, *OREDO 7UHDVXU\ LQ 1999 IRU KLV DFFRPSOLVKPHQWV. Q 2003, 0U. +DUULV MRLQHG &XPPLQV QF.V H[HFXWLYH WHDP as Vice President, Treasurer and led initiatives to develop best in class global treasury SURFHVVHV DQG SURFHGXUHV. 0U. +DUULV ZDV DOVR VHFUHWDU\ RI WKH )LQDQFH &RPPLWWHH RI WKH Cummins Board of Directors and collaborated with the Board members on a frequent EDVLV. 0U. +DUULV HVWDEOLVKHG D ZRUOG FODVV JOREDO WUHDVXU\ RUJDQL]DWLRQ ZKLFK VXSSRUWHG WKH &XPPLQVEXVLQHVVHV LQ 198 FRXQWULHV ZRUOGZLGH. %DVHG RQ KLV SHUIRUPDQFH DV 7UHDVXUHU, 0U. +DUULV ZDV SURPRWHG WR 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW, &KLHI QYHVWPHQW 2FHU LQ 2008. 0U. +DUULVevaluate, and execute the company’s strategic acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. Q 2015, 0U. +DUULV UHWLUHG WR $XVWLQ, 7H[DV. 0U. +DUULV UHFHLYHG D %DFKHORU RI 6FLHQFH LQ Mathematics and Master of Business Administration from John Carroll University. (HFWLYH 2FWREHU 29, 2020, 0U. +DUULV ZDV DSSRLQWHG WR WKH %RDUG WR OO D YDFDQF\ FUHDWHG IURP WKH UHVLJQDWLRQ RI D SULRU GLUHFWRU. 0U. +DUULV ZDV HOHFWHG WR WKH %RDUG E\ WKH stockholders at the 2020 annual stockholders’ meeting. 7KH SDUWLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DWWULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. +DUULV VKRXOG VHU YH DV D GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV VLJQLFDQW ZRUOGZLGH RLO and gas experience; and his prior executive and Board experience. Board Committees:

being Vice President and Controller. Mr. Mitchell currently serves on the boards of Sundance that Ms. Roesener should serve as director include her experience and knowledge in the 22 Regina Roesener Independent Director Age: 61 Director Since: 2019 Regina Roesener FXUUHQWO\ VHUYHV DV WKH &KLHI 2SHUDWLQJ 2FHU, 'LUHFWRU RI &RUSRUDWH Finance and a member of the board of directors of NTB Financial Corporation (“NTB”), a PHPEHU UP RI )15$ DQG DOVR D 5HJLVWHUHG QYHVWPHQW $GYLVRU ZLWK WKH 6(&. 'XULQJ KHU PRUH WKDQ 30-\HDU WHQXUH DW 17%, 0V. 5RHVHQHU KDV EHHQ LQYROYHG LQ WKH FDSLWDO UDLVLQJ HRUWV IRU QXPHURXV SXEOLF DQG SULYDWH FRPSDQLHV, PDQ\ RI ZKLFK ZHUH LQ WKH HQHUJ\ VHFWRU, FROOHFWLYHO\ UDLVLQJ PRUH WKDQ $300 PLOOLRQ. 7KLV LQYROYHV ZRUNLQJ FORVHO\ ZLWK H[HFXWLYH management of the issuing company to develop and deliver their investor presentations and road shows, utilizing long-standing strategic relationships with participating FINRA PHPEHU UPV. Q DGGLWLRQ, LQ KHU SRVLWLRQ DW 17%, 0V. 5RHVHQHU ZDV UHVSRQVLEOH IRU WKH management of an internal market broker for a large, SEC registered public company, where she facilitated more than $500 million in transactions over 15 years. She has served as a board member of the National Investment Bankers Association and as a member of Women in Syndicate Association and has served as a board member for the Denver chapter of the March of Dimes. Ms. Roesener received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI &RORUDGR LQ 1982. 7KH SDUWLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DWWULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH DUHDV RI FRUSRUDWH QDQFH DQG FDSLWDO PDUNHWV, ZKLFK WKH %RDUG EHOLHYHV ZLOO SURYLGH valuable insight and assistance in the future growth of the Company. Board Committees: Thomas L. Mitchell Independent Director Age: 61 Director Since: 2020 Thomas L. Mitchell LV D VWUDWHJLF QDQFH OHDGHU ZLWK D UHFRUG RI GULYLQJ JURZWK LQ HQHUJ\ EXVLQHVV PRGHOV DV WKH FKLHI QDQFLDO RFHU RI ERWK ODUJH DQG VPDOO FRPSDQLHV LQ WKH RLO DQG JDV LQGXVWU\. +H KDV KDG D FDUHHU RI VWURQJ )RUWXQH 500 H[SHULHQFH ZLWK H[SORUDWLRQ DQG SURGXFWLRQ FRPSDQLHV, DQG EURDG HQHUJ\ H[SRVXUH ZLWK RVKRUH GULOOLQJ DQG PLGVWUHDP JDWKHULQJ DQG PDUNHWLQJ FRPSDQLHV. Q KLV ODVW SRVLWLRQ DV (93 DQG &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU RI Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) IURP 2014 WR 2017, 0U. 0LWFKHOO OHDG WKH QDQFH DQG business development organizations, and also helped the company successfully strengthen its asset quality through strategic acquisitions. Previously, Mr. Mitchell served as EVP and &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU DQG D PHPEHU RI WKH ERDUG RI GLUHFWRUV RI 0LGVWDWHV 3HWUROHXP Company (now NYSE:AMPY), a private equity-funded exploration and production company. :KLOH WKHUH, 0U. 0LWFKHOO KHOSHG OHDG WKH LQLWLDO SXEOLF RHULQJ OLVWLQJ RI WKH FRPSDQ\ RQ WKH 1HZ <RUN 6WRFN ([FKDQJH LQ 2012. )URP 1RYHPEHU 2006 WR 6HSWHPEHU 2011, 0U. 0LWFKHOO ZDV WKH 6HQLRU 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU RI 1REOH &RUSRUDWLRQ (NASDAQ:NEBLQ), D SXEOLFO\-KHOG RVKRUH GULOOLQJ FRQWUDFWRU IRU WKH RLO DQG JDV LQGXVWU\. )ROORZLQJ KLV IRUPDO education, Mr. Mitchell began his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Co. ZKHUH KH SUDFWLFHG DV D &3$ (FXUUHQWO\ LQDFWLYH), WKHQ, LQ 1989 HQWHUHG WKH RLO DQG JDV LQGXVWU\ DW $SDFKH ZKHUH KH VSHQW HLJKWHHQ \HDUV LQ YDULRXV QDQFH DQG FRPPHUFLDO UROHV WKH ODVW Energy, Inc. (OTC MKTS:SNDEQ), a public exploration and production company, and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from the resignation of a prior director. Mr. Mitchell was elected to the Board by the stockholders at the 2020 annual stockholders’ meeting. 7KH SDUWLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DWWULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHG RXU %RDUG WR FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. 0LWFKHOO VKRXOG VHUYH DV D GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV VLJQLFDQW QDQFLDO EDFNJURXQG; KLV SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ H[SHULHQFH; DQG KLV SULRU SHUIRUPDQFH RI FKLHI QDQFLDO RFHU IXQFWLRQV IRU both public and private companies; and his board experience. Board Committees:

Kansas State Universit y. FRQFOXGH WKDW 0U. :RRGUXP, VKRXOG VHU YH DV D GLUHFWRU LQFOXGH KLV VLJQLFDQW QDQFLDO BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON PROPOSAL THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE. THE MANAGEMENT PROXY HOLDER WILL VOTE ALL PROPERLY SUBMITTED PROXIES FOR ELECTION OF EACH DIRECTOR UNLESS PROPERLY INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE. 2021 Proxy Statement 23 Clayton E. Woodrum Independent Director Age: 81 Director Since: 2013 Clayton E. Woodrum, CPA, ABV, C VA, is a founding partner of Woodrum, Tate & $VVRFLDWHV, 3//& D &HU WLHG 3XEOLF $FFRXQWLQJ UP UHJLVWHUHG LQ WKH 6WDWH RI 2NODKRPD. Mr. Woodrum provides tax, accounting, and consulting to a wide range of privately held businesses. In addition to these ser vices, Mr. Woodrum also provides chief QDQFLDO RFHU VHU YLFHV WR D QXPEHU RI SULYDWHO\ KHOG EXVLQHVVHV. 0U. :RRGUXP DOVR SURYLGHV EXVLQHVV YDOXDWLRQ VHU YLFHV, OLWLJDWLRQ VXSSRU W (LQFOXGLQJ, QDQFLDO DQDO\VLV, GDPDJH UHSRU WV, GHSRVLWLRQV, DQG WHVWLPRQ\), HVWDWH SODQQLQJ, QDQFLQJ WHFKQLTXHV for businesses, asset protection vehicles, sales and liquidation of businesses, and debt UHVWUXFWXULQJ. +LV FXUUHQW FOLHQWV LQFOXGH VHYHUDO SULYDWHO\ KHOG RLO DQG JDV H[SORUDWLRQ and production companies to which he provides tax and accounting advice. In his 50 \HDUV RI QDQFLDO H[SHULHQFH, 0U. :RRGUXP KDV VHU YHG DV WKH 3DU WQHU LQ &KDUJH RI a Tax Department of Peat, Mar wick, Mitchell and Co., (now KPMG). +H DOVR VHU YHG DV WKH &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU RI %DQN RI 2NODKRPD &RUS. (NASDAQ:BOKF) and Bank of Oklahoma, NA, a publicly held bank holding company and national bank. Prior to joining the board of Ring Energ y, Inc. Mr. Woodrum ser ved on the board of Arena Resources, Inc. and as Chairman of the audit committee of Arena. Mr. Woodrum received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from 7KH SDU WLFXODU H[SHULHQFH, TXDOLFDWLRQV, DW WULEXWHV, DQG VNLOOV WKDW OHDG RXU %RDUG WR background; his public accounting and tax experience; and his prior performance as a director and CFO functions for both public and private companies. Board Committees:

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director, and none of our directors or nominees for director have been involved in any judicial or administrative proceedings resulting from involvement in mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity, any judicial or administrative proceedings based on violations of federal or state securities, commodities, banking, or insurance laws or regulations, and any disciplinary sanctions or orders imposed by a stock, commodities, or derivatives exchange or other self-regulatory organization, and none of our directors or nominees for director have been involved in any material proceedings in which they are adverse to the Company or have a material interest that is adverse to the Company. BOARD RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL The Board considers risk oversight and management to be an integral part of its role. Our risk management program is overseen by our Board and its committees, with support from our management. Our Board utilizes an enterprise-wide approach to oil and gas industry risk management, designed to support the achievement of organizational objectives, including strategic objectives, to improve long-term organizational performance and enhance stockholder value. A fundamental part of risk management is a thorough understanding of the risks the Company faces, understanding of the level RI ULVN DSSURSULDWH IRU RXU &RPSDQ\, DQG WKH VWHSV QHHGHG WR PDQDJH WKRVH ULVNV HHFWLYHO\. 7KH LQYROYHPHQW RI DOO PHPEHUV of the Board in setting our business strategy is a key part of their overall responsibilities and, together with management, determines what constitutes an appropriate level of risk for our Company. Our Board believes that its practice of including DOO PHPEHUV RI RXU PDQDJHPHQW WHDP LQ RXU ULVN DVVHVVPHQWV DOORZV WKH %RDUG WR PRUH GLUHFWO\ DQG HHFWLYHO\ HYDOXDWH PDQDJHPHQW FDSDELOLWLHV DQG SHUIRUPDQFH, PRUH HHFWLYHO\ DQG HFLHQWO\ FRPPXQLFDWH LWV FRQFHUQV DQG ZLVKHV WR WKH HQWLUH management team and provides all members of management with a direct communication avenue to the Board. While our Board has the ultimate oversight responsibility for the risk management process, the committees of our %RDUG DOVR KDYH UHVSRQVLELOLW\ IRU VSHFLF ULVN PDQDJHPHQW DFWLYLWLHV. Q SDUWLFXODU, WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH IRFXVHV RQ QDQFLDO ULVN PDQDJHPHQW, LQFOXGLQJ LQWHUQDO FRQWUROV, DQG RYHUVHHV FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK UHJXODWRU\ UHTXLUHPHQWV. Q VHWWLQJ FRPSHQVDWLRQ, WKH &RPSHQVDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH DSSURYHV FRPSHQVDWLRQ SURJUDPV IRU WKH RFHUV DQG RWKHU NH\ HPSOR\HHV to encourage an appropriate level of risk-taking behavior consistent with our business strategy and performance. INSIDER TR ADING POLICY Our Board has adopted a comprehensive Insider Trading Policy for employees and directors to promote compliance with federal and state securities laws. The policy prohibits certain persons who are aware of material non-public information about the Company from: (i) trading in securities of the Company; or (ii) providing material non-public information to other persons who PD\ WUDGH RQ WKH EDVLV RI WKDW LQIRUPDWLRQ. :KHQ PDWHULDO QRQ-SXEOLF LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW XV PD\ H[LVW DQG PD\ KDYH DQ LQXHQFH RQ WKH PDUNHWSODFH, D WUDGLQJ EODFNRXW SHULRG LV SODFHG LQ HHFW E\ PDQDJHPHQW. Q DGGLWLRQ, RXU QVLGHU 7UDGLQJ 3ROLF\ DOVR applies to family members, other members of a person’s household, and entities controlled by a person covered by this Insider 7UDGLQJ 3ROLF\. 2FHUV, GLUHFWRUV, DQG GHVLJQDWHG HPSOR\HHV, DV ZHOO DV WKH IDPLO\ PHPEHUV DQG FRQWUROOHG HQWLWLHV RI VXFK SHUVRQV, PD\ QRW HQJDJH LQ DQ\ WUDQVDFWLRQ LQ &RPSDQ\ VHFXULWLHV ZLWKRXW UVW REWDLQLQJ SUH-FOHDUDQFH RI WKH WUDQVDFWLRQ. 8QGHU WKH QVLGHU 7UDGLQJ 3ROLF\, GLUHFWRUV, H[HFXWLYH RFHUV DQG RWKHU HPSOR\HHV DUH SURKLELWHG IURP HQWHULQJ LQWR any hedging or monetization transactions relating to our securities or otherwise trading in any instrument relating to WKH IXWXUH VHFXULWLHV SULFH. 2XU QVLGHU 7UDGLQJ 3ROLF\ DOVR SUHYHQWV GLUHFWRUV DQG H[HFXWLYH RFHUV IURP SOHGJLQJ RXU securities as collateral for loans or holding our securities in a margin account. BOARD COMMITTEES 2XU %RDUG KDV HVWDEOLVKHG WKUHH VWDQGLQJ FRPPLWWHHV, WKH FRPSRVLWLRQ DQG UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV RI ZKLFK DUH EULH\ described below. Our Board may establish other committees from time to time to facilitate our management. Audit Committee Compensation Committee Nominating, Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee Our Board has determined that the Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, and Nominating, Environmental, Social, DQG *RYHUQDQFH &RPPLWWHH DUH FRPSULVHG HQWLUHO\ RI LQGHSHQGHQW GLUHFWRUV DV UHTXLUHG XQGHU WKH OLVWLQJ VWDQGDUGV of the NYSE American and applicable rules and requirements of the SEC. The Board may delegate certain duties and responsibilities to the committees it establishes. 2021 Proxy Statement 27

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND OUR BOARD (CONT.) SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Paul D. McKinney Anthony B. Petrelli John A. Crum 5LFKDUG (. +DUULV 7KRPDV /. 0LWFKHOO Regina Roesener Clayton E. Woodrum Chair Member Audit Committee Pursuant to its charter, the Audit Committee’s principal functions are as follows: 2YHUVHH WKH TXDOLW\, LQWHJULW\ DQG UHOLDELOLW\ RI RXU QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV DQG RWKHU QDQFLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ ZH SURYLGH WR any governmental body or the public; 6HOHFW, KLULQJ, DQG RYHUVHHLQJ RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP DQG WR DSSURYH WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ SDLG WR RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP; 2YHUVHH RXU LQGHSHQGHQW DXGLWRUV TXDOLFDWLRQV DQG LQGHSHQGHQFH, DQG WKH SHUIRUPDQFH; 2YHUVHH DQG RXU FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK OHJDO DQG UHJXODWRU\ UHTXLUHPHQWV; 2YHUVHH RXU LQWHUQDO DXGLW IXQFWLRQ, LQFOXGLQJ RYHUVLJKW RI RXU LQWHUQDO FRQWUROV UHJDUGLQJ QDQFH, DFFRXQWLQJ, OHJDO compliance and ethics; (VWDEOLVK SURFHGXUHV IRU (L) WKH UHFHLSW, UHWHQWLRQ, DQG WUHDWPHQW RI FRPSODLQWV UHFHLYHG E\ WKH &RPSDQ\ UHJDUGLQJ DFFRXQWLQJ, LQWHUQDO DFFRXQWLQJ FRQWUROV, RU DXGLWLQJ PDWWHUV; DQG (LL) WKH FRQGHQWLDO, DQRQ\PRXV VXEPLVVLRQ E\ Company employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters; $VVHVV PDWWHUV UHODWHG WR ULVN, ULVN FRQWUROV DQG FRPSOLDQFH; 3URGXFH WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH 5HSRUW IRU LQFOXVLRQ LQ RXU DQQXDO SUR[\ VWDWHPHQW; DQG 3HUIRUP VXFK RWKHU IXQFWLRQV RXU %RDUG PD\ DVVLJQ WR WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH IURP WLPH WR WLPH. 'XULQJ WKH 2020 VFDO \HDU, IURP -DQXDU\ WKURXJK 6HSWHPEHU, WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH ZDV FRPSULVHG RI 0U. :RRGUXP, 0U. Petrelli and Ms. Roesener, with Mr. Woodrum acting as the chairman. In October 2020, the Board appointed Mr. Mitchell to the Audit Committee. Each of Messrs. Woodrum, Petrelli and Mitchell, and Ms. Roesener qualify as “independent directors” in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ommittee was given the opportunity to meet in executive session separately with Mr. Broaddrick, our Chief Financial 2FHU, DQG RXU LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP. 28 NAME AUDIT COMPENSATION NOMINATING, ENVIRONMENTAL, COMMITTEE

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DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS 8QGHU LWV FKDUWHU, WKH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH LGHQWLHV TXDOLHG FDQGLGDWHV WR VHUYH DV %RDUG PHPEHUV DV QHFHVVDU\ WR OO YDFDQFLHV RU WKH DGGLWLRQDO QHHGV RI WKH %RDUG, DQG UHYLHZV DQG HYDOXDWHV FDQGLGDWHV UHFRPPHQGHG E\ RXU VWRFNKROGHUV. 7KH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH FRQVLGHUV TXDOLHG FDQGLGDWHV IURP VHYHUDO VRXUFHV, LQFOXGLQJ VWRFNKROGHU QRPLQDWLRQV. 7KH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH PD\, EXW KDV QRW, UHWDLQHG DQ RXWVLGH FRQVXOWDQW WR HYDOXDWH RU DVVLVW LQ LGHQWLI\LQJ RU evaluating potential director candidates. Any stockholders who would like to propose a nominee to the Board should submit such proposed nominee for FRQVLGHUDWLRQ E\ WKH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH, LQFOXGLQJ WKH SURSRVHG QRPLQHHV TXDOLFDWLRQV, WR 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF., $WWHQWLRQ: 0U. 7UDYLV 7. 7KRPDV, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380. 6WRFNKROGHUV ZKR PHHW FHUWDLQ UHTXLUHPHQWV VSHFLHG LQ RXU E\ODZV PD\ DOVR QRPLQDWH FDQGLGDWHV IRU LQFOXVLRQ LQ RXU proxy materials for an annual meeting as described in “Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations for the 2022 $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ. 7KHUH DUH QR GLHUHQFHV LQ WKH PDQQHU LQ ZKLFK WKH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH HYDOXDWHV QRPLQHHV IRU GLUHFWRU based on whether the nominee is recommended by a stockholder or the incumbent directors. :KHWKHU QRPLQDWHG E\ D VWRFNKROGHU RU WKURXJK WKH DFWLYLWLHV RI WKH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH, WKH 1(6* &RPPLWWHH VHHNV WR select candidates who have distinguished records of leadership and success in their area of activity and who will make VXEVWDQWLDO FRQWULEXWLRQV WR RXU %RDUG RSHUDWLRQV DQG HHFWLYHO\ UHSUHVHQW WKH LQWHUHVWV RI RXU VWRFNKROGHUV. 7KH 1(6* &RPPLWWHHV DVVHVVPHQW RI FDQGLGDWHV LQFOXGHV, EXW LV QRW OLPLWHG WR, FRQVLGHUDWLRQ RI: (L) UROHV DQG contributions valuable to the business community; (ii) personal qualities of leadership, character, judgment, and whether the candidate possesses and maintains a reputation in the community at large of integrity, trust, respect, competence, and adherence to the highest ethical standards; (iii) relevant knowledge and diversity of background and experience LQ VXFK WKLQJV DV WKH &RPSDQ\V LQGXVWU\, DQG LQ JHQHUDO, EXVLQHVV, WHFKQRORJ\, QDQFH DQG DFFRXQWLQJ, PDUNHWLQJ, LQWHUQDWLRQDO EXVLQHVV, JRYHUQPHQW, DQG WKH OLNH; RU (LY) ZKHWKHU WKH FDQGLGDWH LV IUHH RI FRQLFWV DQG KDV WKH WLPH UHTXLUHG IRU SUHSDUDWLRQ, SDUWLFLSDWLRQ, DQG DWWHQGDQFH DW DOO PHHWLQJV. $ GLUHFWRUV TXDOLFDWLRQV LQ OLJKW RI WKHVH FULWHULD are considered at least each time the director is re-nominated for Board membership. The Committee also evaluates whether the candidate’s skills are complementary to the existing Board members’ skills, the Board’s needs for particular H[SHUWLVH LQ HOGV VXFK DV EXVLQHVV, WHFKQRORJ\, QDQFLDO, PDUNHWLQJ, JRYHUQPHQWDO, RU RWKHU DUHDV RI H[SHUWLVH, DQG DVVHVV WKH FDQGLGDWHV LPSDFW RQ %RDUG G\QDPLFV DQG HHFWLYHQHVV. 7KH &RPPLWWHH VHOHFWV FDQGLGDWHV WKDW EHVW VXLW the Board’s current needs and recommends one or more of such individuals to the Board. Our membership criteria and D ULJRURXV VHOHFWLRQ SURFHVV KHOS HQVXUH WKDW FDQGLGDWHV UHFRPPHQGHG WR WKH %RDUG ZLOO HHFWLYHO\ UHSUHVHQW WKH EHVW interests of our stockholders. BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIVERSITY The Board encourages a diversity of backgrounds among its members; however, it does not have a formal diversity policy with regard to the consideration of diversity in identifying director nominees. The Board considers candidates with VLJQLFDQW GLUHFW RU LQGLUHFW HQHUJ\ LQGXVWU\ H[SHULHQFH WKDW ZLOO SURYLGH WKH %RDUG DV D ZKROH ZLWK WKH WDOHQWV, VNLOOV, diversity, and expertise to serve the long-term interests of the Company and our stockholders. COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR BOARD Stockholders desiring to communicate with our Board, the independent directors, or any director in particular, may GR VR E\ PDLO DGGUHVVHG DV IROORZV: $WWQ: %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV, 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF., 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380. 2XU &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, RU &RUSRUDWH 6HFUHWDU\ UHYLHZ HDFK communication received from our stockholders and other interested parties and will forward the communication, as expeditiously as reasonably practicable, to the Board (or individual director) if the communication complies with the requirements of any applicable policy adopted by us relating to the subject matter or the communication falls within the scope of matters generally considered by our Board. 2021 Proxy Statement 31

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 7KH IROORZLQJ WDEOH VHWV IRUWK WKH QDPHV, DJHV, DQG SRVLWLRQV RI RXU FXUUHQW H[HFXWLYH RFHUV DV RI $SULO 22, 2021: The Universit y of Texas at Austin. 32 Stephen D. Brooks Executive Vice President of /DQG, /HJDO, +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV and Marketing Age: 65 Stephen D. Brooks joined Ring on October 1, 2020 and most recently held the position RI 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG, /HJDO, 3HRSOH & &XOWXUH DQG &RUSRUDWH 6HU YLFHV ZLWK 6DQG5LGJH Energy, Inc. Mr. Brooks served in these various capacities from May 2019 to April 2020. 3ULRU WR HPSOR\PHQW DW 6DQG5LGJH, 0U. %URRNV VHU YHG DV 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG IRU ERWK <XPD (QHUJ\, QF. IURP )HEUXDU \ 2016 WR 0D\ 2019, DQG IRU WKH *XOI &RDVW 5HJLRQ RI 'XQFDQ Energy Company from 2000 to 2015, where at both of these companies he was responsible for all land department functions. Prior to becoming the Vice President, Mr. Brooks was the /DQG 0DQDJHU IRU WKH *XOI &RDVW 5HJLRQ RI 'XQFDQ IURP 1991 WR 2000. %HIRUH VSHQGLQJ 24 \HDUV ZLWK 'XQFDQ, 0U. %URRNV ZDV WKH /DQG 0DQDJHU *XOI &RDVW 5HJLRQ IRU /DGG 3HWUROHXP &RUSRUDWLRQ IURP 1984 WR 1990, ZKHQ KH EHFDPH /DGGV ([SORUDWLRQ 0DQDJHU XQWLO 1991. Mr. Brooks also held landman positions at Patrick Petroleum Corporation, Santa Fe Energy &RPSDQ\ DQG VWDUWHG KLV FDUHHU LQ 1977 ZLWK 6KHOO 2LO &RPSDQ\. 0U. %URRNV LV D &HU WLHG 3URIHVVLRQDO /DQGPDQ DQG D PHPEHU RI WKH $PHULFDQ $VVRFLDWLRQ RI 3URIHVVLRQDO /DQGPHQ. 0U. %URRNV KROGV D %%$ LQ 3HWUROHXP /DQG 0DQDJHPHQW IURP Marinos Baghdati Executive Vice President of Operations Age: 44 Marinos Baghdati joined Ring on October 1, 2020 and has spent his career focused RQ DOO DVSHFWV RI 2LO & *DV 2SHUDWLRQV, IURP VWDU WLQJ ZLWK D SURSRVHG ORFDWLRQ WR drill and following through to product being sold. Most recently Mr. Baghdati ser ved as Vice President – Operations at Sandridge Energ y. Prior to Sandridge Energ y, he ser ved in various roles as a drilling, completions, production and facilit y engineer for ERWK SULYDWH HTXLW \ UPV DQG SXEOLFO\ WUDGHG FRPSDQLHV. 0U. %DJKGDWL KDV H[WHQVLYH experience primarily in the Permian Basin of West Texas, but it extends to South Texas, /RXLVLDQD, 0LVVLVVLSSL, &RORUDGR DQG 2NODKRPD. +LV H[SHULHQFH DOVR LQFOXGHV GHHS-ZDWHU, LQWHUQDWLRQDO GULOOLQJ DQG FRPSOHWLRQV R WKH FRDVWV RI VUDHO DQG &\SUXV LQ WKH Mediterranean Sea for Noble Energ y. Mr. Baghdati received a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Texas Tech Universit y. Paul D. McKinney Please see “Proposal 1 - Election of directors” above for the biography of Mr. McKinney.

Universit y of Texas at Austin with a minor in Business Foundations from McCombs School 2021 Proxy Statement 33 Travis T. Thomas Executive Vice President, Chief )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, &RUSRUDWH Secretar y & Treasurer Age: 43 Travis T. Thomas MRLQHG 5LQJ RQ 2FWREHU 26, 2020 DQG PRVW UHFHQWO\ KHOG WKH SRVLWLRQ RI ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW, 7UHDVXUHU DQG &KLHI $FFRXQWLQJ 2FHU RI 3DUDGR[ 5HVRXUFHV, //&, D SULYDWH H[SORUDWLRQ, GHYHORSPHQW DQG SURGXFWLRQ FRPSDQ\ IRFXVHG RQ WKH 3DUDGR[ Basin of Utah and Colorado with complementar y midstream assets. Prior to Paradox, Mr. Thomas ser ved as Vice President of Finance/Controller with Yuma Energ y, Inc. from )HEUXDU \ 2016 WKURXJK )HEUXDU \ 2019. )URP 0DUFK 2012 WKURXJK -DQXDU \ 2016, KH KHOG D YDULHW \ RI QDQFLDO PDQDJHPHQW UROHV DW 1HZ 3URVSHFW &RPSDQ\, DQ RLO DQG JDV FRQVXOWLQJ UP VSHFLDOL]LQJ LQ ZHOOVLWH VXSHU YLVLRQ, HQJLQHHULQJ, HQHUJ \ VHU YLFHV DQG FRQVWUXFWLRQ, and was named Vice President of Finance in June 2015. Prior to New Prospect, Mr. Thomas KHOG VLPLODU QDQFLDO UROHV DW +LJKODQG 2LO DQG *DV DQG (TXLW \ $VVRFLDWHV, QF. 0U. 7KRPDV KROGV D %DFKHORU RI %XVLQHVV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ GHJUHH ZLWK D PDMRU LQ QDQFH from the Red McCombs School of Business at the Universit y of Texas in Austin. Alexander Dyes Executive Vice President of Engineering and Corporate Strategy Age: 36 Alexander Dyes joined Ring on October 1, 2020 and has a well-rounded background in both conventional and unconventional plays with over 14 years of multi-disciplined H[SHULHQFH LQ RLOHOG RSHUDWLRQV, UHVHU YRLU HQJLQHHULQJ, HFRQRPLF HYDOXDWLRQ, FDSLWDO allocation, risk assessment, strategic planning, and business development. Most recently Mr. Dyes ser ved as Vice President – A&D at Sandridge Energ y. Prior to Sandridge, he worked at Yuma Energ y from late 2014 to early 2019 where he ser ved as Vice President of $&'/(QJLQHHULQJ IURP 2016 -2019. +H EHJDQ KLV FDUHHU DW $SDFKH &RUSRUDWLRQ DQG ZRUNHG LQ YDULRXV UROHV RI LQFUHDVLQJ UHVSRQVLELOLW \ IURP 2007 WR 2014 LQFOXGLQJ KLV ODVW UROH DV D lead asset Senior Reser voir Engineer in Apache’s Permian Region. During his career he has led multi-discipline teams charged with identif ying upside, optimizing vertical and KRUL]RQWDO GHYHORSPHQW SURJUDPV, UHGXFLQJ FRVWV, DQG LPSURYLQJ UHWXUQV. +H KDV GLUHFW experience in drilling, completions, production operations and reser voir engineering in most of the U.S. major active basins and horizontal plays. Mr. Dyes is bilingual in Spanish and brings a multicultural background as he was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. Mr. Dyes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the of Business.

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS Our Compensation Committee, appointed by our Board, assists the Board in performing its responsibilities relating to the FRPSHQVDWLRQ RI RXU &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DQG RWKHU H[HFXWLYH RFHUV. 7KH &RPSHQVDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH LV UHVSRQVLEOH for our incentive compensation programs, which include programs for our executive management team, including the 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV OLVWHG EHORZ. (6HH 6HWWLQJ ([HFXWLYH &RPSHQVDWLRQ DQG (YDOXDWLQJ 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHU Performance” below). This Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides an overview of our compensation policies and programs and explains our compensation objectives, policies and practices with respect to individuals deemed to be our “Named Executive 2FHUV XQGHU 6(& UXOHV, HDFK RI ZKRP LV LGHQWLHG LQ WKH WDEOH EHORZ. 7KLV LQFOXGHV DOO LQGLYLGXDOV ZKR VHUYHG DV WKH &RPSDQ\V SULQFLSDO H[HFXWLYH DQG SULQFLSDO QDQFLDO RFHUV GXULQJ 2020, RXU IRUPHU SULQFLSDO H[HFXWLYH RFHU ZKR VHSDUDWHG IURP WKH &RPSDQ\ LQ 2020, DQG WKH WKUHH RWKHU PRVW KLJKO\ FRPSHQVDWHG H[HFXWLYH RFHUV VHUYLQJ DW WKH HQG RI WKH VFDO \HDU: Paul D. McKinney &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DQG &KDLUPDQ RI WKH %RDUG, HHFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020 Stephen D. Brooks ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG, /HJDO, +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV DQG 0DUNHWLQJ, HHFWLYH 1RYHPEHU 30, 2020 .HOO\ +RPDQ )RUPHU &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU, HHFWLYH -DQXDU \ 1, 2013 WKURXJK 2FWREHU 1, 2020 William R. Broaddrick )RUPHU &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, HHFWLYH -XO\ 1, 2012 WKURXJK 0DUFK 24, 2021 David A. Fowler )RUPHU 3UHVLGHQW, HHFWLYH -DQXDU \ 1, 2013 WKURXJK 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 Daniel D. Wilson )RUPHU ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW, HHFWLYH -DQXDU \ 1, 2013 WKURXJK 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 This section also provides an explanation of our Compensation Committee’s rationale for structuring our executive FRPSHQVDWLRQ SURJUDP, ZKLFK LV GHVLJQHG WR DOLJQ WKH LQWHUHVWV RI 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV ZLWK RXU VWRFNKROGHUV, DV ZHOO DV WR SURYLGH RXU 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV ZLWK LQFHQWLYHV WR DFKLHYH WKH &RPSDQ\V JRDOV DQG REMHFWLYHV WKDW ZLOO XOWLPDWHO\ HQKDQFH YDOXH WR RXU VWRFNKROGHUV. )LQDOO\, WKLV VHFWLRQ LGHQWLHV WKH HOHPHQWV RI FRPSHQVDWLRQ IRU RXU 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGLQJ 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. This section omits tables and columns if there has been no compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to any of the Named ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV RU GLUHFWRUV UHTXLUHG WR EH UHSRUWHG LQ VXFK WDEOH RU FROXPQ LQ DQ\ VFDO \HDU FRYHUHG E\ VXFK WDEOH. EXECUTIVE TEAM TR ANSITIONS 'XULQJ WKH ODVW TXDUWHU RI 2020 DQG WKH UVW TXDUWHU RI 2021, VHYHUDO H[HFXWLYHV MRLQHG WKH &RPSDQ\ DQG RWKHUV PRYHG RQ to new opportunities. To ensure a smooth transition between the outgoing and incoming executives, the Board approved FHUWDLQ OLPLWHG WHUPLQDWLRQ EHQHWV, GHVFULEHG LQ PRUH GHWDLO EHORZ. 34 NAME PRINCIPAL POSITION

&KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU 7UDQVLWLRQ $V SUHYLRXVO\ GLVFORVHG, HHFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020, 0U. +RPDQ UHVLJQHG DV &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DQG 0U. 0F.LQQH\ DVVXPHG WKH UROH DV KLV VXFFHVVRU. Q FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK 0U. +RPDQV UHVLJQDWLRQ, KH UHFHLYHG D OXPS VXP SD\PHQW HTXDO WR WKUHH PRQWKV VHYHUDQFH (RU $83,333) DQG DFFHOHUDWHG YHVWLQJ RQ 181,095 VKDUHV RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN. $ GHVFULSWLRQ RI WKH terms of Mr. McKinney’s employment agreement can be found under the heading, “Employment Agreements” following the Summary Compensation Table below. &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU 7UDQVLWLRQ $V SUHYLRXVO\ GLVFORVHG, HHFWLYH 0DUFK 24, 2021, 0U. %URDGGULFN UHVLJQHG DV &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU DQG 7UDYLV 7KRPDV, ZKR SUHYLRXVO\ VHUYHG DV WKH &RPSDQ\V 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI )LQDQFH, ZDV SURPRWHG WR &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU DV KLV VXFFHVVRU, HHFWLYH 0DUFK 24, 2021. 0U. %URDGGULFN, ZKR KDV VHUYHG WKH &RPSDQ\ DV &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU VLQFH LWV UHYHUVH PHUJHU with Stanford Energy in 2012, continues in a transition support role on an as-needed basis. In connection with Mr. %URDGGULFNV UHVLJQDWLRQ, KH UHFHLYHG D OXPS VXP SD\PHQW HTXDO WR IRXU PRQWKV VHYHUDQFH (RU $65,000) DQG DFFHOHUDWHG YHVWLQJ RQ 89,840 VKDUHV RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN. 2WKHU ([HFXWLYH 7UDQVLWLRQV $V SUHYLRXVO\ GLVFORVHG, HHFWLYH 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, 0U. )RZOHU UHVLJQHG DV 3UHVLGHQW, DQG 0U. :LOVRQ UHVLJQHG DV ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW DQG &KLHI 2SHUDWLQJ 2FHU. 8SRQ KLV UHVLJQDWLRQ DV 3UHVLGHQW, 0U. )RZOHU WUDQVLWLRQHG LQWR a new role, providing investor relations and business development consulting services to the Company. In connection with Messrs. Fowler and Wilson’s resignations, each received a lump sum payment equal to three months’ severance (or $56,250) DQG DFFHOHUDWHG YHVWLQJ RQ 89,840 VKDUHV RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN. Q DGGLWLRQ, 0U. %URRNV MRLQHG WKH &RPSDQ\ LQ 2FWREHU 2020 DQG ZDV SURPRWHG WR ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG, /HJDO, +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV DQG 0DUNHWLQJ, HHFWLYH 1RYHPEHU 30, 2020. $ GHVFULSWLRQ RI WKH WHUPV RI 0U. %URRNV HPSOR\PHQW agreement can be found under the heading “Employment Agreements” following the Summary Compensation Table below. 2020 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS As the COVID-19 pandemic made its impact on the world economy during 2020, and in particular its impact on oil and gas commodity prices, energy companies were compelled to alter operating plans, budgets and goals established at the beginning of the year to respond to unprecedented conditions the pandemic imposed on the oil and gas industry for the rest of the year. Ring, like many other companies, immediately took steps to ensure the health and safety of our employees DQG FRQWUDFWRUV DQG IXUWKHU UHVSRQGHG E\ LPSOHPHQWLQJ FRVW FRQWURO PHDVXUHV, LQFOXGLQJ VWDQJ UHGXFWLRQV, WHPSRUDULO\ suspending production on a portion of our operated properties, and by curtailing and redirecting our capital expenditures. Additionally, the Board, recognizing the lack of investor appreciation of the Company’s historical operating success and unique market position, took decisive action after completing a strategic evaluation of alternatives for increasing VWRFNKROGHU YDOXH. :KHQ FRPELQLQJ WKHVH LQLWLDWLYHV, WKH &RPSDQ\ VLJQLFDQWO\ UHGXFHG RSHUDWLQJ FRVWV, UHVWRUHG SURGXFWLRQ OHYHOV DQG JHQHUDWHG IUHH FDVK RZ DOO IRXU TXDUWHUV DOORZLQJ 5LQJ WR VLJQLFDQWO\ UHGXFH LWV RXWVWDQGLQJ GHEW balance and increase liquidity as we exited the year. Key highlights of our 2020 Performance are listed below. $253.4 Million Net Loss – 5HSRUWHG D QHW ORVV IRU IXOO \HDU 2020 RI $253.4 PLOOLRQ, RU $3.48 SHU GLOXWHG VKDUH, DQG Adjusted Net Income1 RI $20.7 PLOOLRQ, RU $0.28 SHU GLOXWHG VKDUH, IRU IXOO \HDU 2020. $86.1 Million Adjusted EBITDA – *HQHUDWHG $GMXVWHG (%7'$1 RI $86.1 PLOOLRQ IRU IXOO \HDU 2020. $39.7 Million in Free Cash Flow – 3URGXFHG VLJQLFDQW )UHH &DVK )ORZ1 RI $39.7 PLOOLRQ IRU IXOO \HDU 2020 DQG UHPDLQHG FDVK RZ SRVLWLYH HYHU\ TXDUWHU HYHQ ZLWK WKH UHFHQW UHVXPSWLRQ RI GHYHORSPHQW GULOOLQJ LQ 44 2020; $72.2 Million in Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities – *HQHUDWHG 1HW &DVK 3URYLGHG E\ 2SHUDWLQJ $FWLYLWLHV IRU WKH WZHOYH PRQWKV HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 RI $72.2 PLOOLRQ. 8,790 Boe/d Average Net Sales – 1HW VDOHV IRU IXOO \HDU 2020 ZHUH 8,790 %RH/G, RU 3,217,278 %RH, FRPSULVHG RI 2,801,528 Bbls of oil and 2,494,502 Mcf of natural gas. $10.52 per Boe Lifting Costs – 'HFUHDVHG OLIWLQJ FRVW E\ 8% WR $10.52 SHU %RH IRU IXOO \HDU 2020 DQG /2( E\ 25% WR $33.8 PLOOLRQ. 1$ QRQ-*$ $3 QDQFLDO PHDVXUH; VHH HQG RI WKLV GRFXPHQW IRU UHFRQFLOLDWLRQV WR WKH PRVW FRPSDUDEOH *$ $3 PHDVXUHV. 2021 Proxy Statement 35

COMPENSATION POLICY HIGHLIGHTS OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGR AM Our executive compensation programs are intended to achieve two objectives. The primary objective is to enhance stockholder value. The second objective is to attract, motivate, reward, and retain employees, including executive personnel, who contribute to the long-term success of the Company and the enhancement of stockholder value. As GHVFULEHG LQ PRUH GHWDLO EHORZ, RXU FXUUHQW H[HFXWLYH FRPSHQVDWLRQ SURJUDP IRU 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV LQFOXGHV WKUHH PDMRU HOHPHQWV: (1) D EDVH VDODU\, (2) GLVFUHWLRQDU\ DQQXDO ERQXVHV, DQG (3) GLVFUHWLRQDU\ HTXLW\ DZDUGV. The Company believes that each element of its executive compensation program helps to achieve one or both of the Company’s compensation objectives outlined above. Our executives’ compensation is based on individual and Company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in the Company and directly correlating the value of compensation with the Company’s long-term stock performance. We EHOLHYH WKDW RXU FRPSHQVDWLRQ SURJUDP SURYLGHV RXU RFHUV, GLUHFWRUV, DQG HPSOR\HHV ZLWK D VWURQJ LQFHQWLYH WR JHQHUDWH JDLQV LQ PDUNHW YDOXH IRU RXU VWRFNKROGHUV E\ SODFLQJ D VLJQLFDQW SRUWLRQ RI WKHLU FRPSHQVDWLRQ DW ULVN RI GLPLQLVKHG YDOXH in the event of poor stock performance. 36 (PSKDVL]H DOLJQPHQW RI LQWHUHVW ZLWK VWRFNKROGHUV through greater percentage of equity compensation out of total compensation 3ROLF\ DGRSWHG UHTXLULQJ VHFRQG WULJJHU RQ accelerated vesting of equity awards in the event of a change in control established in each award agreement /RQJ-WHUP YHVWLQJ DQG WUDQVIHU UHVWULFWLRQ SURYLVLRQV on all equity awards (VWDEOLVKHG FODZEDFN SROLF\ RQ HTXLW\ DZDUGV 3ROLF\ DGRSWHG SURKLELWLQJ FDVK EX\RXWV RI underwater options (TXLW\ FRPSHQVDWLRQ SODQ GRHV QRW FRQWDLQ DQ evergreen provision (TXLW\ FRPSHQVDWLRQ SODQ SURKLELWV RSWLRQ UHSULFLQJ without stockholder approval 2FHUV DQG GLUHFWRUV SURKLELWHG IURP HQWHULQJ LQWR hedging transactions in our securities

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The Company has engaged an outside compensation consultant to assist the Compensation Committee and ensure the Company’s 2021 compensation practices are aligned with our Stockholder’s interests and conform to industry best practices. The Compensation Committee will work with the outside compensation consultant to consider enhancements to the Company’s current compensation program, such as adopting performance-based restricted stock awards. 6HWWLQJ ([HFXWLYH &RPSHQVDWLRQ DQG (YDOXDWLQJ 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHU 3HUIRUPDQFH Our executive compensation programs are determined and approved by our Compensation Committee based on a FRPSUHKHQVLYH HYDOXDWLRQ RI WKH &RPSDQ\V DQG LQGLYLGXDO H[HFXWLYH RFHUV SHUIRUPDQFH, DV ZHOO DV FRQVLGHUDWLRQ of industry compensation data reviewed by the Compensation Committee. 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Our Board and Compensation Committee utilizes the “say-on-pay” vote as an additional guide to ensure our executive compensation programs are aligned with the interests of our stockholders. Our Compensation Committee will continue to evaluate the Company’s compensation program to ensure competitiveness, the alignment of the Company’s executive compensation with stockholders’ interests and to meet other compensation objectives. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGR AM ELEMENTS FOR 2020 Performance Objectives and Goals 2XU &RPSHQVDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH EHOLHYHV WKDW RXU H[HFXWLYH FRPSHQVDWLRQ SURJUDP KDV SOD\HG D VLJQLFDQW UROH LQ RXU ability to enhance our stock’s value based upon our capital discipline and paydown of debt, in addition to our continued commitment to meeting our objectives and goals. 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This included reducing overhead, expensive repairs, and the conversion of 29 electrical submersible pumps to rod pumps, which have an overall ORZHU RSHUDWLQJ FRVW. Q DGGLWLRQ, DUWLFLDO OLIW RSWLPL]DWLRQ KDV FRQWLQXHG WR UHGXFH RYHUDOO ZHOO IDLOXUH UDWHV, UHVXOWLQJ LQ lower well downtime and further reductions to operating costs. 3URGXFHG 6LJQLFDQW )UHH &DVK )ORZ 5LQJ JHQHUDWHG $39.7 PLOOLRQ RI )UHH &DVK )ORZ IRU IXOO \HDU 2020, LQFOXGLQJ $12.7 PLOOLRQ LQ WKH IRXUWK TXDUWHU DQG UHPDLQHG FDVK RZ SRVLWLYH IRU WKH IWK FRQVHFXWLYH TXDUWHU HYHQ ZLWK WKH UHFHQW UHVXPSWLRQ RI GHYHORSPHQW GULOOLQJ LQ 44 2020. 5HYHQXHV IRU 2020 WRWDOHG $113.0 PLOOLRQ FRPSDUHG ZLWK $195.7 PLOOLRQ LQ 2019, with the reduction due primarily to decreases in commodity prices and sales volumes. 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MANAGEMENT STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES Q $SULO 2021, RXU %RDUG DSSURYHG VWRFN RZQHUVKLS JXLGHOLQHV IRU RXU QRQ-HPSOR\HH GLUHFWRUV, &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DQG 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV. 7KH PDQDJHPHQW VWRFN RZQHUVKLS JXLGHOLQHV FUHDWH D VWURQJ OLQN EHWZHHQ RXU ORQJ-WHUP VXFFHVV DQG WKH XOWLPDWH SD\ RI RXU H[HFXWLYH RFHUV WKURXJK VSHFLHG VWRFN RZQHUVKLS OHYHOV EDVHG RQ D PXOWLSOH RI EDVH VDODU\, as shown in the table below. After becoming subject to the stock ownership guidelines, executives have three years to reach the stock ownership goal. Until an executive meets the guideline, he or she must hold two-thirds of the net shares acquired upon the vesting of equity awards. Once the guidelines are met, restrictions on the sale of vested awards of the Company’s stock are limited to normal trading restrictions for insiders and Company policies. 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In connection with its approval of stock-based awards, the Compensation Committee is cognizant of and sensitive to the impact of such awards on stockholder dilution. The Compensation Committee also endeavors to avoid stock-based awards made subject to a market condition, which may result in an expense that must be marked to market on a quarterly basis. The accounting treatment for stock-based awards does not otherwise impact the Compensation Committee’s compensation decisions. RISK CONSIDER ATIONS IN OUR OVER ALL COMPENSATION PROGR AM Our compensation program is designed to focus on meeting the Company’s objectives and goals while discouraging management from undue risk-taking. When establishing and reviewing our executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee has considered whether the program encourages unnecessary or excessive risk taking and has concluded that it does not. 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Summary Compensation Table POSITION YEAR SALARY ($) BONUS ($)(1) AWARDS ($)(2) COMPENSATION ($)(3) TOTAL ($) Paul D. McKinney(4), &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU 2020 120,000 162,000 204,000 7,000 493,000 Stephen D. Brooks(5), 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG, /HJDO, +XPDQ Resources and Marketing 2020 72,500 70,690 136,000 — 279,190 2020 187,500 — — 105,833 293,333 .HOO\ +RPDQ(6), )RUPHU &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU 2019 250,000 30,000 229,010 24,000 533,010 2018 235,000 — 407,615 24,000 666,615 2020 195,000 30,128 — 11,700 236,828 William R. Broaddrick(7), )RUPHU &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU 2019 195,000 20,000 143,448 4,875 363,323 2018 175,000 — 265,768 — 440,768 2020 225,000 9,000 — 80,750 314,750 David A. Fowler(8), Former President 2019 225,000 30,000 143,448 24,000 422,448 2018 200,000 — 265,768 24,000 489,768 2020 225,000 9,000 — 56,250 290,250 Daniel D. Wilson(9), Former Executive Vice President 2019 225,000 20,000 143,448 — 388,448 2018 200,000 — 265,768 — 465,768 (1)7KH DPRXQWV UHSRU WHG LQ WKH %RQXV FROXPQ IRU 2020 UHSUHVHQW (L) IRU 0U. 0F.LQQH\ DQG 0U. %URRNV, D VLJQ-RQ ERQXV RI $54,000 DQG $23,565, UHVSHFWLYHO\, SDLG LQ FRQQHFWLRQ with the commencement of each executive’s employment with the Company, and (ii) for Messrs. McKinney, Brooks, Broaddrick, Fowler and Wilson, a discretionar y bonus based on 2020 Company performance, the amounts of which were determined and approved by the Compensation Committee in early 2021. (2)The amounts reported in the “Equity Awards” column for 2020 represent the grant date fair value of the sign-on equity awards of restricted stock granted to Messrs. 0F.LQQH\ DQG %URRNV LQ FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK WKH FRPPHQFHPHQW RI WKHLU HPSOR\PHQW ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\, FDOFXODWHG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK )$6% $6& 7RSLF 718. )RU D GLVFXVVLRQ RI WKH DVVXPSWLRQV DQG PHWKRGRORJLHV XVHG LQ FDOFXODWLQJ WKH JUDQW GDWH IDLU YDOXH RI WKH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN DZDUGV, SOHDVH VHH 1RWH 13 WR WKH &RPSDQ\ V FRQVROLGDWHG QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV LQ WKH &RPSDQ\ V $QQXDO 5HSRU W RQ )RUP 10 -. IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. (3)The amounts reported in the “All Other Compensation” column for 2020 represent the following: All Other Compensation Paul D. McKinney 7,000 — — 7,000 Stephen D. Brooks — — — — .HOO\ +RPDQ 22,500 83,333 — 105,833 William R. Broaddrick — — 11,700 11,700 David A. Fowler 24,500 56,250 — 80,750 Daniel D. Wilson — 56,250 — 56,250 (a))RU 0HVVUV. 0F.LQQH\, +RPDQ DQG )RZOHU, WKH DPRXQWV UHSRUWHG LQ WKLV FROXPQ UHSUHVHQW WKH IHHV HDUQHG RU SDLG LQ FDVK WR HDFK 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHU LQ FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK WKHLU VHUYLFH DV D GLUHFWRU RQ WKH %RDUG. 1RQH RI 0HVVUV. 0F.LQQH\, +RPDQ RU )RZOHU UHFHLYHG HTXLW\ FRPSHQVDWLRQ RU DQ\ RWKHU IRUPV RI FRPSHQVDWLRQ UHODWHG WR KLV %RDUG VHUYLFH. %RDUG IHHV IRU H[HFXWLYH RFHUV LV XQGHU UHYLHZ E\ WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ FRQVXOWDQW KLUHG LQ 2021. (b)7KH DPRXQW UHSRU WHG LQ WKLV FROXPQ IRU 0U. %URDGGULFN FRQVLVWV RI &RPSDQ\ PDWFKLQJ FRQWULEXWLRQV RI XS WR 6% RI 0U. %URDGGULFN V HOLJLEOH VDODU \ LQWR WKH &RPSDQ\ V sponsored 401(k) plan, subject to IRS and plan limits. (4)0U. 0F.LQQH\ FRPPHQFHG HPSOR\PHQW ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\ DV &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU RQ 2FWREHU 1, 2020. 0U. 0F.LQQH\ ZDV QRW D 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHU LQ 2018 RU 2019 DQG thus, only 2020 compensation information is shown for him in this table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respectively. 2021 Proxy Statement 43 NAME BOARD FEES ($)(a) SEVERANCE ($) COMPANY MATCH TO 401(K) ($)(b) TOTAL ($) EQUITYALL OTHER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS 'XULQJ 2020, ZH HQWHUHG LQWR DW-ZLOO HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQWV ZLWK FHUWDLQ 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV, WKH PDWHULDO WHUPV RI which are set forth below. 3DXO ' 0F.LQQH\ (HFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020 0U. 0F.LQQH\ HQWHUHG LQWR DQ HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\, HHFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020. 8QGHU WKH DJUHHPHQW, 0U. 0F.LQQH\ ZLOO VHUYH DV &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU RQ DQ DW-ZLOO EDVLV IRU DQ LQGHQLWH WHUP. 7KH DJUHHPHQW SURYLGHV IRU DQ LQLWLDO EDVH VDODU\ RI $480,000 SHU \HDU DQG HOLJLELOLW\ WR UHFHLYH DQQXDO ERQXVHV DW WKH GLVFUHWLRQ RI WKH %RDUG ZLWK D WDUJHW bonus equal to a percentage of his annual base salary established annually by the Board. Mr. McKinney is also eligible WR SDUWLFLSDWH LQ DQG UHFHLYH DZDUGV XQGHU WKH /73, ZLWK D WDUJHW YDOXH HTXDO WR D SHUFHQWDJH RI KLV DQQXDO EDVH VDODU\, determined by the Board (based on the grant date value of any such award), based on the achievement of performance goals established by the Board. In addition, the agreement provides for a sign-on cash bonus of $54,000 (payable in three PRQWKO\ LQVWDOOPHQWV LQ 2FWREHU, 1RYHPEHU DQG 'HFHPEHU RI 2020) DQG HTXLW\ JUDQW RI 300,000 VKDUHV RI UHVWULFWHG stock (subject to a three-year vesting period and the terms and conditions of the award agreement). Mr. McKinney is also subject to certain non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions for a period of one year following any termination of HPSOR\PHQW, DV ZHOO DV FHUWDLQ FRQGHQWLDOLW\ UHVWULFWLRQV WKDW DSSO\ LQGHQLWHO\. Under Mr. McKinney’s employment agreement, if the Company (i) materially reduces his then current base salary, title, authority or responsibilities, (ii) requires relocation of Mr. McKinney’s primary place of employment to a location more than 50 PLOHV IURP WKH &RPSDQ\V RFH LQ +RXVWRQ, 7H[DV, (LLL) IDLOV WR WLPHO\ SD\ LQ IXOO EDVH VDODU\ RU LQFHQWLYH FRPSHQVDWLRQ or (iv) otherwise materially breaches the agreement, Mr. McKinney would have a basis to invoke his rights under the agreement for termination for good reason. In addition, if in the six months before or 24 months following a change in FRQWURO (DV GHQHG LQ 0U. 0F.LQQH\V HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW) WKH &RPSDQ\ ZHUH WR PDWHULDOO\ UHGXFH 0U. 0F.LQQH\V maximum bonus opportunity, he would similarly have a basis to terminate for good reason. For a description of the severance provisions of Mr. McKinney’s employment agreement, see “Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control” below. 6WHSKHQ ' %URRNV (HFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020 0U. %URRNV HQWHUHG LQWR DQ HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\, HHFWLYH 2FWREHU 1, 2020 DQG ZDV DSSRLQWHG DV WKH &RPSDQ\V ([HFXWLYH 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI /DQG, /HJDO, +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV DQG 0DUNHWLQJ RQ 1RYHPEHU 30, 2020. 8QGHU WKH DJUHHPHQW, 0U. %URRNV ZLOO VHUYH RQ DQ DW-ZLOO EDVLV IRU DQ LQGHQLWH WHUP. 7KH DJUHHPHQW SURYLGHV IRU DQ LQLWLDO EDVH salary of $290,000 per year and eligibility to receive annual bonuses in the discretion of the Board with a target bonus equal to a percentage of his annual base salary established annually by the Board. Mr. Brooks is also eligible to participate LQ DQG UHFHLYH DZDUGV XQGHU WKH &RPSDQ\V /73, ZLWK D WDUJHW YDOXH HTXDO WR D SHUFHQWDJH RI KLV DQQXDO EDVH VDODU\, determined by the Board (based on the grant date value of any such award), based on the achievement of performance JRDOV HVWDEOLVKHG E\ WKH %RDUG. Q DGGLWLRQ, WKH DJUHHPHQW SURYLGHV IRU D VLJQ-RQ FDVK ERQXV RI $23,565 (SD\DEOH LQ WKUHH monthly installments in October, November and December of 2020) and equity grant of 200,000 shares of restricted stock (subject to a three-year vesting period and the terms and conditions of the award agreement). Mr. Brooks is subject to the same restricted covenants and would have the same basis to invoke his rights under his employment agreement for termination for good reason as Mr. McKinney. For a description of the severance provisions of Mr. Brooks’ employment agreement, see “Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control” below. GR ANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS The Company awards equity through the grant of stock options or restricted stock to key employees and the Named ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV HLWKHU RQ WKH LQLWLDO GDWH RI HPSOR\PHQW RU EDVHG RQ SHUIRUPDQFH LQFHQWLYHV WKURXJKRXW WKH \HDU. 7KH IROORZLQJ WDEOH UHHFWV WKH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN JUDQWHG GXULQJ 2020. 44

OF STOCK (#)(1) VALUE ($)(2) Paul D. McKinney 9/29/2020 10/1/2020 300,000 204,000 Stephen D. Brooks 9/29/2020 10/1/2020 200,000 136,000 .HOO\ +RPDQ — — — — William R. Broaddrick — — — — David A. Fowler — — — — Daniel D. Wilson — — — — (1)$PRXQWV UHSRU WHG LQ WKLV FROXPQ UHSUHVHQW DZDUGV RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN, ZKLFK YHVW LQ HTXDO LQVWDOOPHQWV RYHU WKH FRXUVH RI WKUHH \HDUV, EHJLQQLQJ RQ WKH UVW DQQLYHUVDU \ RI WKH grant date. (2)3OHDVH VHH 1RWH 13 WR WKH &RPSDQ\ V FRQVROLGDWHG QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV LQ WKH &RPSDQ\ V $QQXDO 5HSRU W RQ )RUP 10 -. IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 IRU WKH assumptions made in determining values. /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYHV 7KH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN DZDUGV ZHUH DOO JUDQWHG SXUVXDQW WR WKH /73, D VXPPDU\ RI ZKLFK LV VHW IRUWK DERYH XQGHU WKH KHDGLQJ, (TXLW\ %DVHG &RPSHQVDWLRQ. 7KH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN YHVWV LQ UDWDEOH DQQXDO LQVWDOOPHQWV RQ HDFK RI WKH UVW WKUHH anniversaries of the grant date, generally subject to continued service with the Company through each applicable vesting GDWH. 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV DUH QRW VHSDUDWHO\ HQWLWOHG WR UHFHLYH GLYLGHQG HTXLYDOHQW ULJKWV ZLWK UHVSHFW WR UHVWULFWHG VWRFN JUDQWHG XQGHU WKH /73. )RU D GHVFULSWLRQ RI WKH HHFW RI D WHUPLQDWLRQ RI HPSOR\PHQW RU FKDQJH LQ FRQWURO RQ WKH vesting of the restricted stock awards, please see “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.” OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END The following table provides certain information regarding unexercised stock options and stock awards outstanding for HDFK 1DPHG ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. VESTED ($)(3) Paul D. McKinney — — — — 300,000(5) 198,000 Stephen D. Brooks — — — — 200,000(5) 132,000 .HOO\ +RPDQ — — — — — — 60,000(4) — 2.00 12/01/23 12,000(6) 7,920 William R. Broaddrick 33,360(7) 22,018 44,480(8) 29,357 David A. Fowler — — — — — — Daniel D. Wilson — — — — — — (1) 2SWLRQ DZDUGV YHVW DQG EHFRPH H[HUFLVDEOH LQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ HTXDO LQVWDOOPHQWV RQ HDFK RI WKH UVW YH DQQLYHUVDULHV RI WKH DSSOLFDEOH JUDQW GDWH, VXEMHFW WR FRQWLQXHG VHU YLFH with the Company through each such vesting date. The regular term of each option expires on the tenth anniversar y of the applicable grant date. (2) 5HVWULFWHG VWRFN DZDUGV UHSRU WHG LQ WKLV FROXPQ JUDQWHG (L) SULRU WR 2020 YHVW LQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ HTXDO LQVWDOOPHQWV RQ HDFK RI WKH UVW YH DQQLYHUVDULHV RI WKH DSSOLFDEOH JUDQW GDWH DQG (LL) LQ 2020 YHVW LQ DSSUR[LPDWHO\ HTXDO LQVWDOOPHQWV RQ HDFK RI WKH UVW WKUHH DQQLYHUVDULHV RI WKH DSSOLFDEOH JUDQW GDWH, LQ HDFK FDVH VXEMHFW WR FRQWLQXHG VHU YLFH ZLWK the Company through each such vesting date. (3) 7KH YDOXH RI WKH XQYHVWHG UHVWULFWHG VWRFN LV VKRZQ DVVXPLQJ D PDUNHW YDOXH RI $0.66 SHU VKDUH, WKH FORVLQJ PDUNHW SULFH RI D VKDUH RI FRPPRQ VWRFN RQ 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. (4)*UDQWHG RQ 'HFHPEHU 1, 2011. (5)*UDQWHG RQ 2FWREHU 1, 2020. (6)*UDQWHG RQ 'HFHPEHU 19, 2017. (7)*UDQWHG RQ 'HFHPEHU 26, 2018. (8)*UDQWHG RQ 'HFHPEHU 21, 2019. 2021 Proxy Statement 45 NAME OPTION AWARDS STOCK AWARDS NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS (#) EXERCISABLE(1) NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS OPTION EXERCISE OPTION EXPIRATION (#) UNEXERCISABLE(1) PRICE ($) DATE NUMBER OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT VESTED (#)(2) MARKET VALUE OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT NAME DATE OF BOARD APPROVAL GRANT DATENUMBER OF SHARES GRANT DATE FAIR

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TOTAL ($) OF EQUITY AWARDS ($)(2) COBRA PREMIUMS ($)(1) Paul D. McKinney 480,000 198,000 21,385 699,385 5HVLJQDWLRQ IRU *RRG 5HDVRQ Termination for Cause/Resignation ZLWKRXW *RRG 5HDVRQ — — — — Termination without Cause/ 5HVLJQDWLRQ IRU *RRG 5HDVRQ LQ WKH 6 PRQWKV SULRU WR RU WKH 24 PRQWKV following a Change in Control 720,000 198,000 21,385 939,385 Disability — — — — Stephen D. Brooks 290,000 132,000 13,959 435,959 5HVLJQDWLRQ IRU *RRG 5HDVRQ Termination for Cause/Resignation ZLWKRXW *RRG 5HDVRQ — — — — Termination without Cause/ 5HVLJQDWLRQ IRU *RRG 5HDVRQ LQ WKH 6 PRQWKV SULRU WR RU WKH 24 PRQWKV following a Change in Control 435,000 132,000 13,959 580,959 Disability — — — — (1)A description of the cash severance and COBR A obligations under the employment agreements with the Messrs. McKinney and Brooks is set forth under “Employment $JUHHPHQWV EHORZ. 6LQFH 0HVVUV. 0F.LQQH\ DQG %URRNV KDG QRW FRPSOHWHG D IXOO \HDU RI VHU YLFH ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\ DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, QR ERQXV DPRXQWV ZRXOG KDYH been payable in connection with any of the termination events listed in the table. (2)5HSUHVHQWV DFFHOHUDWHG YHVWLQJ RI VWRFN RSWLRQV DQG UHVWULFWHG VWRFN, YDOXHG EDVHG RQ WKH 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 FORVLQJ SULFH RI $0.66 SHU VKDUH RI WKH &RPSDQ\ V FRPPRQ VWRFN. Employment Agreements Pursuant to their employment agreements, Messrs. McKinney and Brooks are entitled to receive severance payments and EHQHWV, DV GHVFULEHG EHORZ DQG DV VHW IRUWK LQ WKH IRUHJRLQJ WDEOH. 7HUPLQDWLRQnZLWKRXWn&DXVHe5HVLJQDWLRQnIRUn*RRGn5HDVRQ Upon termination of employment by the Company other than for “cause” or by the executive for “good reason” (as each is GHQHG LQ WKH H[HFXWLYHV HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW), WKH H[HFXWLYH ZLOO HQWLWOHG WR D OXPS VXP FDVK SD\PHQW LQ DQ DPRXQW HTXDO WR: (L) DQ\ DFFUXHG, XQSDLG EDVH VDODU\ RU EHQHWV HDUQHG WKURXJK WKH WHUPLQDWLRQ GDWH DQG DQ\ XQSDLG H[SHQVH reimbursements (“$FFUXHG %HQHWV”); (ii) if executive has completed one full year of service, any unpaid bonus amount equal to either the bonus amount approved by the Board remaining unpaid or, if the Board has not yet determined executive’s ERQXV, DQ DPRXQW HTXDO WR 100% RI KLV 7DUJHW %RQXV (DV GHQHG XQGHU WKH H[HFXWLYHV HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW)(Unpaid Bonus”); and (iii) a single lump sum equal to 1.0 times the executive’s annual base salary at the highest rate (“+LJKHVW %DVH Salary) LQ HHFW DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ WKH 36 PRQWK SHULRG LPPHGLDWHO\ SUHFHGLQJ WKH WHUPLQDWLRQ GDWH (Cash Severance”). In addition, all equity incentive awards held by the executive will become fully vested and/or the restrictions shall lapse. If the executive timely and properly elects health continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget 5HFRQFLOLDWLRQ $FW RI 1985 RU RWKHU DSSOLFDEOH ODZ (&2%5$), WKH &RPSDQ\ VKDOO UHLPEXUVH WKH H[HFXWLYH IRU DQ DPRXQW equal to the amount of medical premium expenses paid for a similarly situated employee, determined as of the executive’s termination date. Following the expiration of the COBRA continuation coverage period, the Company shall permit the executive (including his spouse and dependents) to (A) continue to participate in the Company’s group health plan if permitted under such plan, (B) convert the Company’s group health plan to an individual policy, or (C) obtain other similar FRYHUDJH, LQ HDFK FDVH IRU XS WR DQ DGGLWLRQDO 12 PRQWKV, ZLWK H[HFXWLYH EHLQJ UHVSRQVLEOH IRU 100% RI DOO SUHPLXP FRVWV. 2021 Proxy Statement 47 Death ——13,959 13,959 Change in Control———— Termination without Cause/ Death ——23,385 21,385 Change in Control———— Termination without Cause/ NAME/EVENT CASH SEVERANCE ($)(1) ACCELERATED VESTING COMPANY-PAID

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To identify the median of the annual total compensation of all our employees, as well as to determine the annual total compensation of our median employee and our former CEO, we took the following steps: :H GHWHUPLQHG WKDW, DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, RXU HPSOR\HH SRSXODWLRQ FRQVLVWHG RI 41 LQGLYLGXDOV ZLWK DOO RI WKHVH individuals located in the U.S. This population consisted of our full-time and part-time employees, as we do not have WHPSRUDU\ RU VHDVRQDO ZRUNHUV. :H VHOHFWHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, DV RXU LGHQWLFDWLRQ GDWH IRU GHWHUPLQLQJ RXU PHGLDQ HPSOR\HH EHFDXVH LW HQDEOHG XV WR PDNH VXFK LGHQWLFDWLRQ LQ D UHDVRQDEO\ HFLHQW DQG HFRQRPLF PDQQHU. We used a consistently applied compensation measure to identify our median employee by comparing the amount of VDODU\ RU ZDJHV, ERQXVHV DQG UHVWULFWHG VWRFN DZDUGV JUDQWHG LQ 2020 DV UHHFWHG LQ RXU SD\UROO UHFRUGV. 7R PDNH WKHP comparable, salaries for newly hired employees who had worked less than one year were annualized and the target incentive amount was applied to their total compensation measure. :H LGHQWLHG RXU PHGLDQ HPSOR\HH E\ FRQVLVWHQWO\ DSSO\LQJ WKLV FRPSHQVDWLRQ PHDVXUH WR DOO RI RXU HPSOR\HHV LQFOXGHG in our analysis. Since all of our employees, including our CEO, are located in the U.S., we did not make any cost of living adjustments in identifying the median employee. $IWHU ZH LGHQWLHG RXU PHGLDQ HPSOR\HH, ZH FRPELQHG DOO RI WKH HOHPHQWV RI VXFK HPSOR\HHV FRPSHQVDWLRQ IRU the 2020 year in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K, resulting in annual total compensation of $120,245. With respect to the annual total compensation of our CEO, we used annualized salary, bonus and restricted stock awards JUDQWHG DQG DOO RWKHU FRPSHQVDWLRQ IRU WKH 2020 VFDO \HDU LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV RI WHP 402(F)(2)([) RI 5HJXODWLRQ 6-., UHVXOWLQJ LQ DQQXDO WRWDO FRPSHQVDWLRQ RI $874,000. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION )RU WKH \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, GLUHFWRUV UHFHLYHG WKH IROORZLQJ IHHV: Stipend Non-management Director $3,000/PRQWK Management Director1 $2,000/month Committee Fees (per committee) $500/month Fee for telephonic or video conference participation in Board or Committee meeting $500/meeting Fee for in-person participation in Board or Committee meeting $1,000/meeting Stock Awards Determined Annually Compensation Philosophy The compensation of our non-employee directors is reviewed by the Compensation Committee and is approved by the %RDUG. :H XVH D FRPELQDWLRQ RI FDVK DQG VWRFN DZDUGV WR DWWUDFW DQG UHWDLQ TXDOLHG FDQGLGDWHV WR VHUYH RQ RXU %RDUG. Q GHWHUPLQLQJ GLUHFWRU FRPSHQVDWLRQ, ZH FRQVLGHU WKH UHVSRQVLELOLWLHV RI RXU GLUHFWRUV, WKH VLJQLFDQW DPRXQW RI WLPH WKH GLUHFWRUV VSHQG IXOOOLQJ WKHLU GXWLHV, DQG WKH FRPSHWLWLYH PDUNHW IRU VNLOOHG GLUHFWRUV. We seek to maximize alignment of incentives between the Board and stockholders by primarily using equity awards to FRPSHQVDWH GLUHFWRUV. :H EHOLHYH WKDW HTXLW\ DZDUGV WKDW YHVW RYHU D PXOWL-\HDU SHULRG EHJLQQLQJ RQ WKH UVW DQQLYHUVDU\ RI the grant provide a strong incentive to the Board to preserve and promote stockholder value and directly connects director compensation to the Company stock performance. In this regard, a majority of a director’s compensation depends on whether the Company’s stock price maintains its value over the vesting period. Starting in 2020, we revised our form of director award DJUHHPHQW WR SURYLGH IRU D WKUHH-\HDU YHVWLQJ SHULRG DV RSSRVHG WR D YH-\HDU YHVWLQJ SHULRG, LQ RUGHU WR FRQIRUP WR FRPPRQ industry practices. 1Management Director fees are under review by the compensation consultant hired in 2021. 2021 Proxy Statement 49 COMPENSATION ELEMENT DECEMBER 31, 2020

Peer Review and Benchmarking The Compensation Committee reviews, evaluates, and benchmarks our director compensation practices against our peer companies in the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. The Compensation Committee uses this peer comparison to inform themselves of industry practice and to help them structure the appropriate level and mix of compensation elements. This information is used only as a reference and not to establish compensation benchmarks, as Ring GRHV QRW EHQFKPDUN H[HFXWLYH FRPSHQVDWLRQ WR D VSHFLF SHUFHQWLOH ZLWKLQ LWV SHHU JURXS. Stipend We provide our management and non-management directors a monthly stipend in lieu of an annual retainer, a fee for participation in each Board or committee meeting, based on whether in person or not, and reimbursement of out-of-pocket FRVWV LQFXUUHG LQ DWWHQGLQJ %RDUG DQG FRPPLWWHH PHHWLQJV. :H EHOLHYH WKDW WKH PRQWKO\ VWLSHQG LV VXFLHQW WR FRYHU HDFK director’s costs associated with his or her service on the Board and respective committees. Equity Awards :H XVH HTXLW\ DZDUGV WR UHZDUG RXU GLUHFWRUV IRU VLJQLFDQW FRQWULEXWLRQV WR WKH VXFFHVVIXO LPSOHPHQWDWLRQ RI RXU EXVLQHVV objectives and strategy. Q 2020, HDFK RXWVLGH GLUHFWRU UHFHLYHG 130,000 VKDUHV RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN SXUVXDQW WR WKH /73. 7KH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN JUDQWHG WR RXU GLUHFWRUV YHVWV RYHU D SHULRG RI WKUHH \HDUV EHJLQQLQJ RQ WKH UVW DQQLYHUVDU\ RI WKH JUDQW. 2XU &RPSHQVDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH FRQVLGHUHG VHYHUDO IDFWRUV LQ GHWHUPLQLQJ WKH DSSURSULDWH DPRXQW RI UHVWULFWHG VWRFN JUDQWV XQGHU WKH /73 IRU WKH 2020 VFDO year including the following: 7KH /73 KDG D OLPLWHG VKDUH UHVHUYH UHPDLQLQJ WKDW QHHGHG WR EH FRQVHUYHG WR LQFHQWLYL]H 5LQJ HPSOR\HHV; Past equity awards to our non-executive directors; The recent award practices of other peer companies in the oil and gas industry; 7KUHH QRQ-H[HFXWLYH GLUHFWRUV KDG UHFHQWO\ MRLQHG WKH %RDUG DQG 130,000 VKDUHV ZHUH LQFOXGHG DV WKH ORQJ-WHUP LQFHQWLYH compensation portion of their compensation terms for 2020; and Desire to treat all directors equitably. Director Stock Ownership Guidelines In April 2021, our Board approved stock ownership guidelines for our non-employee directors. The director stock ownership guidelines create a strong link between our long-term success and the ultimate pay of our directors by requiring our non-employee directors to own 5 times the amount of their annual cash retainer and director fees. After becoming subject to the stock ownership guidelines, directors have three years to reach the stock ownership goal. Until a director meets the guideline, he or she must hold two-thirds of the net shares acquired upon the vesting of equity awards. Once the guidelines are met, restrictions on the sale of vested awards of the Company’s stock are limited to normal trading restrictions for insiders and Company policies. DIRECTOR COMPENSATION The following table summarizes the compensation earned by our directors (other than our directors who are also Named ([HFXWLYH 2FHUV), DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. 'LUHFWRU FRPSHQVDWLRQ WR 0HVVUV. 0F.LQQH\, +RPDQ DQG )RZOHU LV LQFOXGHG in “All Other Compensation” the Summary Compensation Table above and is therefore excluded from the Director Compensation Table. 50

EQUITY AWARDS ($)(1) ALL OTHER COMPENSATION ($)(2) TOTAL ($) PAID IN CASH ($) Clayton E. Woodrum(3) 53,500 96,200 — 149,700 Anthony B. Petrelli(3) 53,500 96,200 — 149,700 Regina Roesener(3) 47,000 96,200 — 143,200 7KRPDV /. 0LWFKHOO(3) 9,774 96,200 — 105,974 5LFKDUG (. +DUULV(3) 7,500 96,200 — 103,700 John A. Crum(3) 8,500 96,200 — 104,700 Stanley M. McCabe(3) 54,000 — — 54,000 /OR\G 7. 5RFKIRUG(2)(3) — 180,000 207,000 (1)Amounts in this column represent the grant date fair value of restricted stock awards granted to the outside directors on December 15, 2020, calculated in accordance with FASB $6& 7RSLF 718, H[FOXGLQJ WKH HVWLPDWHG LPSDFW RI IRU IHLWXUHV UHODWHG WR VHU YLFH-EDVHG YHVWLQJ FRQGLWLRQV, DQG GR QRW UHSUHVHQW WKH DFWXDO YDOXH WKDW PD\ EH UHDOL]HG E\ GLUHFWRUV upon vesting or settlement of the awards. For a discussion of the assumptions and methodologies used in calculating the grant date fair value of the restricted stock awards, SOHDVH VHH 1RWH 13 WR WKH &RPSDQ\ V FRQVROLGDWHG QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV LQ WKH &RPSDQ\ V $QQXDO 5HSRU W RQ )RUP 10 -. IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. (2)Mr. Rochford ser ved as an employee of the Company and Chairman of the Board until October 1, 2020, at which time he resigned from both positions. The amount listed under $OO 2WKHU &RPSHQVDWLRQ IRU 0U. 5RFKIRUG UHSUHVHQW WKH $135,000 LQ EDVH VDODU \ SDLG WR 0U. 5RFKIRUG SULRU WR KLV UHVLJQDWLRQ, DQG WKH $45,000 LQ VHYHUDQFH EHQHWV SDLG WR 0U. Rochford in a lump sum following his resignation. (3)7KH DJJUHJDWH QXPEHU RI VWRFN RSWLRQV DQG XQYHVWHG UHVWULFWHG VWRFN DZDUGV DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020 DUH DV IROORZV: Clay ton E. Woodrum 85,000 130,000 Anthony B. Petrelli 50,000 130,000 Regina Roesener — 130,000 7KRPDV /. 0LWFKHOO — 130,000 5LFKDUG (. +DUULV — 130,000 John A. Crum — 130,000 Stanley M. McCabe 100,000 — /OR\G 7. 5RFKIRUG — — COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT(1) Among the duties imposed on our Compensation Committee under its charter is the direct responsibility and authority to review and approve the Company’s goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the Company’s Chief Executive 2FHU DQG RWKHU H[HFXWLYH RFHUV, WR HYDOXDWH WKH SHUIRUPDQFH RI VXFK RFHUV LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH SROLFLHV DQG principles established by the Compensation Committee and to determine and approve, either as a Committee, or (as GLUHFWHG E\ WKH %RDUG) ZLWK WKH RWKHU LQGHSHQGHQW %RDUG PHPEHUV (DV GHQHG E\ WKH 1<6( $PHULFDQ OLVWLQJ VWDQGDUGV), WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ OHYHO RI WKH &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2FHU DQG WKH RWKHU H[HFXWLYH RFHUV. $V RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, WKH Compensation Committee was comprised of the three non-employee Directors named at the end of this report each of ZKRP LV DQ LQGHSHQGHQW GLUHFWRU DV GHQHG E\ WKH 1<6( $PHULFDQ OLVWLQJ VWDQGDUGV. The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the disclosures contained in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of this Proxy Statement, as required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K. Based upon this review and our discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to its Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section be included in this Proxy Statement. &RPSHQVDWLRQ &RPPLWWHH RI WKH %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV (DV RI 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020) John A. Crum (Chair) Clayton E. Woodrum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roxy Statement 51 NAME OUTSTANDING STOCK OPTIONS UNVESTED RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS NAME FEES EARNED OR

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT The Audit Committee is comprised of four independent, non-employee directors. The Board has determined that the members of the Audit Committee satisfy the NYSE American listing standards. The Board has determined that one of the PHPEHUV RI WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH, 0U. :RRGUXP, LV DQ DXGLW FRPPLWWHH QDQFLDO H[SHUW DV GHQHG E\ WKH UXOHV RI WKH 6(&. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities are set forth in the Audit Committee Charter, as may be amended from time to time by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function. This is a report on the Audit Committee’s activities relating to 2020. Review of Audited Financial Statements with Management 7KH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH KDV UHYLHZHG DQG GLVFXVVHG WKH &RPSDQ\V DXGLWHG QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV DQG PDQDJHPHQWV GLVFXVVLRQ DQG DQDO\VLV RI WKH &RPSDQ\V QDQFLDO FRQGLWLRQ DQG UHVXOWV RI RSHUDWLRQ ZLWK PDQDJHPHQW RI WKH &RPSDQ\ IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020. 7KH PHPEHUV RI WKH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH UHO\, ZLWKRXW LQGHSHQGHQW YHULFDWLRQ, RQ LQIRUPDWLRQ SURYLGHG WR WKHP DQG RQ WKH representations made by Company management and the independent auditor. Accordingly, the Audit Committee’s oversight does not provide an independent basis to determine that management has maintained and applied appropriate accounting DQG QDQFLDO SULQFLSOHV RU DSSURSULDWH LQWHUQDO FRQWUROV DQG SURFHGXUHV, WKDW WKH &RPSDQ\V QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV DUH SUHVHQWHG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK JHQHUDOO\ DFFHSWHG DFFRXQWLQJ SULQFLSOHV, WKDW WKH DXGLW RI WKH &RPSDQ\V QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV has been carried out in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, or that the independent registered public DFFRXQWLQJ UP LV LQ IDFW LQGHSHQGHQW. Review of Financial Statements and Other Matters with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 7KH $XGLW &RPPLWWHH GLVFXVVHG ZLWK (LGH %DLOO\, WKH &RPSDQ\V LQGHSHQGHQW UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UP IRU WKH VFDO \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, WKH PDWWHUV UHTXLUHG WR EH GLVFXVVHG E\ WKH DSSOLFDEOH UHTXLUHPHQWV RI WKH 3XEOLF &RPSDQ\ Accounting Oversight Board and the SEC. The Audit Committee has received and reviewed the written disclosures and the OHWWHU IURP (LGH %DLOO\ UHTXLUHG E\ DSSOLFDEOH 3XEOLF &RPSDQ\ $FFRXQWLQJ 2YHUVLJKW %RDUG UHTXLUHPHQWV UHJDUGLQJ WKH UPV communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and has discussed with Eide Bailly the independent UHJLVWHUHG SXEOLF DFFRXQWLQJ UPV LQGHSHQGHQFH. 7KHVH GLVFXVVLRQV LQFOXGHG D UHYLHZ RI DOO DXGLW DQG QRQ-DXGLW VHUYLFHV (including tax services) provided by Eide Bailly to the Company. The Audit Committee has also considered whether the SURYLVLRQ RI QRQ-DXGLW VHUYLFHV WR WKH &RPSDQ\ E\ (LGH %DLOO\ //3 LV FRPSDWLEOH ZLWK PDLQWDLQLQJ LWV LQGHSHQGHQFH. Recommendation that Financial Statements be Included in the Annual Report Based on the review and discussions referred to above, and subject to the limitations on the role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee referred to below and in the Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board WKDW WKH DXGLWHG QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV UHIHUUHG WR DERYH EH LQFOXGHG LQ WKH &RPSDQ\V $QQXDO 5HSRUW RQ )RUP 10-. IRU WKH \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, IRU OLQJ ZLWK WKH 6(&. 7+( $8'7 &20077((, Clayton E. Woodrum (Chairman) Anthony B. Petrelli Regina Roesener 7KRPDV /. 0LWFKHOO 58

We are asking our stockholders to approve the new Ring Energy, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). On $SULO 7, 2021, WKH %RDUG DSSURYHG WKH 2021 3ODQ, VXEMHFW WR DSSURYDO E\ RXU VWRFNKROGHUV DW WKH $QQXDO 0HHWLQJ. 7KH adoption of the 2021 Plan is necessary to allow us to continue to make our customary annual long-term incentive awards DQG RWKHU HTXLW\ DZDUGV WR DWWUDFW, UHWDLQ DQG PRWLYDWH RXU RFHUV, NH\ HPSOR\HHV DQG GLUHFWRUV DQG WR FRQWLQXH WR OLQN the interests of participants to those of the Company’s stockholders. If approved by our stockholders, the 2021 Plan would UHSODFH WKH 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF. /RQJ-7HUP QFHQWLYH 3ODQ (WKH 3ULRU 3ODQ) IRU DOO IXWXUH HTXLW\ JUDQWV, DQG ZH ZRXOG QR ORQJHU LVVXH DZDUGV XQGHU WKH 3ULRU 3ODQ. $ZDUGV SUHYLRXVO\ JUDQWHG XQGHU WKH 3ULRU 3ODQ ZRXOG EH XQDHFWHG E\ WKH DGRSWLRQ of the 2021 Plan, and they would remain outstanding under the terms pursuant to which they were previously granted. If RXU VWRFNKROGHUV GR QRW DSSURYH WKH 2021 3ODQ, WKH 3ULRU 3ODQ ZLOO UHPDLQ LQ HHFW LQ LWV FXUUHQW IRUP XQWLO WKH HDUOLHU RI LWV H[SLUDWLRQ RQ -XQH 27, 2022, LWV WHUPLQDWLRQ E\ WKH %RDUG RU WKH GDWH RQ ZKLFK WKH UHPDLQLQJ VKDUHV DYDLODEOH IRU LVVXDQFH thereunder are depleted, following which date we will no longer have an equity-based compensation plan pursuant to which we may issue long-term incentive awards. KEY ASPECTS OF THE 2021 PLAN 3URSRVHG 6KDUH 5HVHUYH: The number of shares of our common stock that will be reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2021 3ODQ ZLOO QRW H[FHHG WKH VXP RI 9,900,000 VKDUHV, ZKLFK LQFOXGHV 341,155 VKDUHV WKDW are reserved but unissued under the Prior Plan, and any shares originally reserved under the 3ULRU 3ODQ WKDW, DIWHU 0D\ 25, 2021, DUH IRUIHLWHG, WHUPLQDWHG, ODSVHG, RU VDWLVHG WKHUHXQGHU LQ FDVK RU SURSHUW\ RWKHU WKDQ VKDUHV. $V RI $SULO 13, 2021, WKHUH ZHUH 2,504,567 VKDUHV VXEMHFW to outstanding equity awards under the Prior Plan. The closing price of a share of our common VWRFN RQ $SULO 13, 2021, 2021 UHSRUWHG RQ WKH 1HZ <RUN 6WRFN ([FKDQJH (WKH 1<6() ZDV $2.11. 0LQLPXP 9HVWLQJ: The 2021 Plan includes a minimum vesting period for all awards granted thereunder of one year from the date of grant, subject to certain limited exceptions (including an exception for up WR 5% RI WKH VKDUHV UHVHUYHG IRU LVVXDQFH XQGHU WKH 2021 3ODQ). 1R /LEHUDO 6KDUH 5HF\FOLQJ: Under the 2021 Plan, any shares withheld from any award to cover taxes or any exercise price, and any shares tendered to exercise outstanding options or repurchased on the open market using exercise price proceeds, will not be again available for issuance thereunder. 1R 'LYLGHQGV RU 'LYLGHQG (TXLYDOHQWV 3DLG RQ 8QYHVWHG $ZDUGV: To the extent that any award under the 2021 Plan contains a right to receive dividends or dividend equivalents while such award remains unvested, such dividends or dividend equivalents will be accumulated and paid once and to the extent that the underlying award vests. 1RQ-(PSOR\HH 'LUHFWRU /LPLW: 7KH 2021 3ODQ FRQWDLQV DQ DQQXDO OLPLW RI $750,000 RQ WKH FDVK DQG HTXLW\ FRPSHQVDWLRQ WKDW PD\ EH SDLG RU DZDUGHG WR D QRQ-HPSOR\HH GLUHFWRU LQ DQ\ VFDO \HDU ZLWK UHVSHFW WR KLV RU KHU service as a non-employee director. 1R 5HSULFLQJ RI 2SWLRQV RU 6WRFN $SSUHFLDWLRQ 5LJKWV: The 2021 Plan prohibits the repricing of stock options and stock appreciation rights and cash buyouts of underwater options and stock appreciation rights without stockholder approval 3ODQ 7HUP: 7KH 2021 3ODQ ZLOO H[SLUH RQ 0D\ 25, 2031, XQOHVV HDUOLHU WHUPLQDWHG E\ WKH %RDUG RU WKH Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”), but awards granted prior to such date may extend beyond that date. &ODZEDFN 3URYLVLRQV: Awards granted under the 2021 Plan are subject to any compensation recoupment policy adopted by the Company from time to time. 2021 Proxy Statement 59 PROPOSAL 4: APPROVAL OF RING ENERGY, INC. 2021 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN

DESCRIPTION OF THE 2021 PLAN 7KH SULQFLSDO SXUSRVHV RI WKH 2021 3ODQ DUH WR: (D) HQFRXUDJH SURWDELOLW\ DQG JURZWK RI WKH &RPSDQ\ WKURXJK VKRUW-term and long-term incentives that are consistent with the Company’s objectives; (b) to give participants an incentive for excellence in individual performance; (c) to promote teamwork among participants; and (d) to give the Company a VLJQLFDQW DGYDQWDJH LQ DWWUDFWLQJ DQG UHWDLQLQJ NH\ HPSOR\HHV, GLUHFWRUV, DQG FRQVXOWDQWV. 7R DFFRPSOLVK VXFK SXUSRVHV, the 2021 Plan provides that the Company may grant options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance-based awards (including performance-based restricted shares and restricted stock units), other share-based awards, other cash-based awards, or any combination of the foregoing. When considering new grants of share-based or option-based awards, we intend to take into account previous grants of such awards. 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Shares underlying awards that are subject to the achievement of performance goals will be counted against the share reserve based on the target value of such awards unless, and until, such time as such awards become vested and settled in shares, and awards that, pursuant to their terms, may be settled only in cash will not count against the share reserve. $GMXVWPHQWV. 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granted to non-employee directors will be deemed to satisfy the one-year minimum vesting provision if the awards vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the next regular annual meeting of stockholders that is at least 50 weeks after the immediately preceding year’s annual meeting. 6WRFN 2SWLRQV. Under the 2021 Plan, the plan administrator may grant participants incentive stock options, which qualify for VSHFLDO WD[ WUHDWPHQW LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV, DV ZHOO DV QRQ-TXDOLHG VWRFN RSWLRQV. 6WRFN RSWLRQV DUH D YDULDEOH FRPSRQHQW of compensation designed to incentivize the participants to grow the Company and to increase the value of our shares. 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Unless otherwise directed by a participant in writing, each vested and unexercised option held by a participant who is actively in service with the Company will automatically be exercised on the last business day before such option expires, so long as the per-share exercise price of the option is less than the fair market value of a share on that date. 6WRFN $SSUHFLDWLRQ 5LJKWV. The plan administrator may also grant stock appreciation rights, which will be exercisable upon the occurrence of certain contingent events. Stock appreciation rights are a variable component of compensation designed to retain key employees. Stock appreciation rights entitle the holder upon exercise to receive an amount in any combination of cash and shares (as determined by the plan administrator) equal in value to the excess of the fair market value of the shares covered by the stock appreciation rights over the exercise price of the right. Unless otherwise directed by a participant in writing, each vested and unexercised stock appreciation right held by a participant who is actively in service with the Company will automatically be exercised on the last business day before such stock appreciation right expires, so long as the per-share exercise price of the stock appreciation right is less than the fair market value of a share on that date. 5HVWULFWHG 6KDUHV. The plan administrator may also grant restricted shares, which are awards of our shares of common stock that vest in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the plan administrator. A participant holding restricted shares will generally have the rights of a stockholder with respect to such shares; however, the plan administrator will determine in the award agreement whether the participant will be entitled receive dividends on such shares. Restricted shares are a variable component of compensation also available to retain key employees when deemed appropriate. 5HVWULFWHG 6WRFN 8QLWV. 5HVWULFWHG VWRFN XQLWV UHSUHVHQW WKH ULJKW WR UHFHLYH VKDUHV RI FRPPRQ VWRFN DW D VSHFLHG GDWH LQ WKH IXWXUH, VXEMHFW WR IRUIHLWXUH RI VXFK ULJKW. I WKH UHVWULFWHG VWRFN XQLW KDV QRW EHHQ IRUIHLWHG, WKHQ RQ WKH GDWH VSHFLHG LQ WKH restricted stock unit grant, we must deliver to the holder of the restricted stock unit, unrestricted shares of our common stock, which will be freely transferable. A participant holding restricted stock units will have no voting rights with respect thereto. The plan administrator will determine in the award agreement whether the participant will be entitled to receive dividend equivalents on such restricted stock units. Restricted stock units are a variable component of compensation also designed to retain key employees when deemed appropriate. 3HUIRUPDQFH-%DVHG $ZDUGV. Performance-based awards are denominated in shares, stock units, or cash, and are linked to the satisfaction of performance criteria established by the plan administrator. Performance-based awards are a variable component of compensation designed to reward key management for achieving annual performance goals. 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conditions as it deems appropriate. 'LYLGHQGV DQG 'LYLGHQG (TXLYDOHQWV. To the extent that any award under the 2021 Plan contains a right to receive dividends or dividend equivalents while such award remains unvested, notwithstanding anything in the 2021 Plan to the contrary, such dividends or dividend equivalents will be accumulated and paid once and to the extent that the underlying award vests. 'HIHUUDOV RI 3D\PHQW. The plan administrator may determine that the delivery of shares or cash upon the vesting, exercise or settlement of an award under the 2021 Plan may or will be deferred in accordance with applicable law. &KDQJH LQ &RQWURO 3URYLVLRQV. 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Unless otherwise provided in an award agreement, in the event that a change in control occurs, and any awards are not continued, assumed or substituted for an economically equivalent in connection with the change in control transaction, then as of the date of such change in control: (1) any unvested or unexercisable portion of any award carrying a right to exercise will become fully vested and exercisable; and (2) the restrictions and forfeiture conditions applicable to any such award will lapse and such awards will be deemed fully vested and any performance conditions imposed with respect to such awards will be deemed to be fully achieved at the greater of (x) target or (y) actual performance through the date of such change in control. $PHQGPHQW DQG 7HUPLQDWLRQ. The Board or the Committee may alter, amend, modify, or terminate the 2021 Plan at any time; provided that the approval of our stockholders will be obtained for any amendment to the 2021 Plan that requires stockholder approval under the rules of the NYSE or in accordance with other applicable law. 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We intend for awards granted under the 2021 Plan to be designed, granted, and administered in such a manner that they are either exempt from the application of, or comply with, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. NEW PLAN BENEFITS Future awards under the 2021 Plan will be made at the discretion of the plan administrator based on such factors as the plan administrator deems relevant at the time the awards are made. Accordingly, awards that may be granted under the 2021 Plan are not determinable at this time. SUMMARY OF FEDER AL INCOME TA X CONSEQUENCES The following is a brief description of the federal income tax treatment that generally applies to Plan awards. The description is based on current federal tax laws, rules and regulations, which are subject to change, and does not purport to be a complete description of the federal income tax aspects of the 2021 Plan. 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QFHQWLYH 6WRFN 2SWLRQV. The grant of an incentive stock option will not result in taxable income to the participant. The exercise of an incentive stock option will not result in taxable income to the participant if the participant was continuously HPSOR\HG E\ WKH &RPSDQ\ RU DQ DOLDWH IURP WKH GDWH RI WKH JUDQW RI WKH RSWLRQ XQWLO WKH GDWH WKUHH PRQWKV SULRU WR WKH date of exercise (one year prior to the date of exercise if the participant is disabled). The excess, if any, of the fair market value of the stock at the time of the exercise over the exercise price is an adjustment that is included in the calculation of the participant’s alternative minimum taxable income for the tax year in which the incentive stock option is exercised. If the participant does not sell or otherwise dispose of the stock within two years from the date of the grant of the incentive stock option or within one year after the transfer of such stock to the participant, then, upon disposition of such stock, any amount realized in excess of the exercise price will be taxed to the participant as capital gain, and the Company will not be entitled to a corresponding deduction. If the holding period requirements are not met, the participant will generally realize ordinary income at the time of the disposition of the shares, in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price, or (ii) the excess, if any, of the amount realized upon disposition of the shares over the exercise price, and the Company will generally be entitled to a corresponding GHGXFWLRQ. 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A grant of restricted stock or performance-based shares will not result in taxable income to the participant at the time of grant, and the Company will not be entitled to a corresponding deduction, assuming that the shares are subject to transferability restrictions and that certain restrictions on the shares constitute a “substantial risk of forfeiture” for federal income tax purposes. Upon vesting, the holder will realize ordinary income in an amount equal to the then fair market value of the vested shares, and the Company will generally be entitled to a FRUUHVSRQGLQJ GHGXFWLRQ. *DLQV RU ORVVHV UHDOL]HG E\ WKH SDUWLFLSDQW XSRQ VXEVHTXHQW GLVSRVLWLRQ RI VXFK VKDUHV ZLOO EH treated as capital gains or losses, with the basis in such shares equal to the fair market value of the shares at the time of vesting. 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Upon vesting and issuance of the underlying shares, the holder will realize ordinary income in an amount equal to the then IDLU PDUNHW YDOXH RI WKH LVVXHG VKDUHV, DQG WKH &RPSDQ\ ZLOO JHQHUDOO\ EH HQWLWOHG WR D FRUUHVSRQGLQJ GHGXFWLRQ. *DLQV RU losses realized by the participant upon disposition of such shares will be treated as capital gains or losses, with the basis in such shares equal to the fair market value of the shares at the time of vesting and issuance. Dividend equivalents paid to the holder of restricted stock units during the restricted period also will be compensation income to the participant, and the Company will generally be entitled to a corresponding deduction when the dividend equivalents are paid. 3HUIRUPDQFH $ZDUGV DQG 2WKHU 6KDUH-%DVHG RU &DVK-%DVHG $ZDUGV. 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'HGXFWLELOLW\ /LPLW RQ &RPSHQVDWLRQ LQ ([FHVV RI $1 0LOOLRQ. 6HFWLRQ 162(P) RI WKH QWHUQDO 5HYHQXH &RGH JHQHUDOO\ OLPLWV WKH deductible amount of total annual compensation paid by a public company to each “covered employee” to no more than $1 million. 7D[ :LWKKROGLQJ. As a condition to the delivery of any shares to the recipient of an award, the Company may require the recipient to make arrangements for meeting certain tax withholding requirements in connection with the award. PSRUWDQFH RI &RQVXOWLQJ D 7D[ $GYLVHU. The information set forth above is a summary only and does not purport to be complete. In addition, the information is based upon Federal income tax rules as of the date hereof and therefore is subject to change when those rules change. Moreover, because the tax consequences to any recipient may depend on their particular situation, each recipient should consult their tax adviser as to the Federal, state, local, foreign and other tax consequences of the grant or exercise of an award or the disposition of shares acquired as a result of an award. VOTE REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL 7KH DUPDWLYH YRWH RI KROGHUV RI D PDMRULW\ RI WKH VKDUHV RI WKH &RPSDQ\V FRPPRQ VWRFN SUHVHQW LQ SHUVRQ RU represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting is required to approve the 2021 Plan. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE RING ENERGY, INC. 2021 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. 64

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RING ENERGY, INC. 2021 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN 6(&721 1. *(1(5 $/. 7KH SXUSRVHV RI WKH 5LQJ (QHUJ\, QF. 2021 2PQLEXV QFHQWLYH 3ODQ (WKH 3ODQ) DUH WR: (D) HQFRXUDJH WKH SUR WDELOLW\ DQG growth of the Company through short-term and long-term incentives that are consistent with the Company’s objectives; (b) give Participants an incentive for excellence in individual performance; (c) promote teamwork among Participants; and (G) JLYH WKH &RPSDQ\ D VLJQL FDQW DGYDQWDJH LQ DWWUDFWLQJ DQG UHWDLQLQJ NH\ (PSOR\HHV, 'LUHFWRUV DQG &RQVXOWDQWV. 7R accomplish such purposes, the Plan provides that the Company may grant Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Shares, Restricted Stock Units, Performance-Based Awards (including performance-based Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units), Other Share Based Awards, Other Cash-Based Awards or any combination of the foregoing. 6(&721 2.'()17216. )RU SXUSRVHV RI WKH 3ODQ, WKH IROORZLQJ WHUPV VKDOO EH GH QHG DV VHW IRUWK EHORZ: (a) “Administrator” means the Board, or, if and to the extent the Board does not administer the Plan, the Committee in DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6HFWLRQ 3 RI WKH 3ODQ. (b) “$ OLDWH” means a Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled E\, RU LV XQGHU FRPPRQ FRQWURO ZLWK, WKH 3HUVRQ VSHFL HG. $Q HQWLW\ VKDOO EH GHHPHG DQ $ OLDWH RI WKH &RPSDQ\ IRU SXUSRVHV RI WKLV GH QLWLRQ RQO\ IRU VXFK SHULRGV DV WKH UHTXLVLWH RZQHUVKLS RU FRQWURO UHODWLRQVKLS LV PDLQWDLQHG. )RU SXUSRVHV RI WKLV GH QLWLRQ, FRQWURO (LQFOXGLQJ ZLWK FRUUHODWLYH PHDQLQJV, WKH WHUPV FRQWUROOLQJ, FRQWUROOHG E\, RU “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or by contract or otherwise. (c) “Ar ticles of Incorporation” means the articles of incorporation of the Company, as amended and/or restated from time to time. (d) “Automatic Exercise Date” means, with respect to an Option or a Stock Appreciation Right, the last business day of the DSSOLFDEOH WHUP RI WKH 2SWLRQ SXUVXDQW WR 6HFWLRQ 7(N) RU WKH 6WRFN $SSUHFLDWLRQ 5LJKW SXUVXDQW WR 6HFWLRQ S(K). (e) “Award” means any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Share, Restricted Stock Unit, Performance-Based Award, Other Share Based Award or Other Cash-Based Award granted under the Plan. (f ) “Award Agreement” means any written agreement, contract or other instrument or document evidencing an Award. Evidence of an Award may be in written or electronic form, may be limited to notation on the books and records of the Company and, with the approval of the Administrator, need not be signed by a representative of the Company or D 3DUWLFLSDQW. $Q\ 6KDUHV WKDW EHFRPH GHOLYHUDEOH WR WKH 3DUWLFLSDQW SXUVXDQW WR WKH 3ODQ PD\ EH LVVXHG LQ FHUWL FDWH form in the name of the Participant or in book-entry form in the name of the Participant. (g) “Bylaws” means the bylaws of the Company, as may be amended and/or restated from time to time. (h) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company. (i) “Cause PHDQV, ZLWK UHVSHFW WR DQ\ 3DUWLFLSDQW, (L) FDXVH DV GH QHG LQ DQ XQH[SLUHG HPSOR\PHQW DJUHHPHQW RU DQ\ other similar type of agreement applicable to the Participant, or (ii) in the case of a Participant who does not have an employment agreement or any other similar type of agreement or has an employment agreement or any other similar W\SH RI DJUHHPHQW WKDW GRHV QRW GH QH FDXVH: ($) DQ\ DFW RU RPLVVLRQ WKDW FRQVWLWXWHV D PDWHULDO EUHDFK E\ WKH Participant of any of such Participant’s obligations under such Participant’s employment agreement (if any) with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, the applicable Award Agreement or any other agreement with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (B) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Participant substantially to perform the duties 66

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(iv) to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of each Award granted hereunder, including, but not limited to, (A) the restrictions applicable to Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Units and the conditions under which restrictions applicable to such Restricted Shares and Restricted 6WRFN 8QLWV VKDOO ODSVH, (%) WKH 3HUIRUPDQFH *RDOV DQG SHULRGV DSSOLFDEOH WR $ZDUGV, LI DQ\, (&) WKH ([HUFLVH 3ULFH RI HDFK $ZDUG, (') WKH YHVWLQJ VFKHGXOH DSSOLFDEOH WR HDFK $ZDUG, (() DQ\ FRQGHQWLDOLW\ RU UHVWULFWLYH covenant provisions applicable to the Award, and (F) subject to the requirements of Code Section 409A (to the extent applicable), any amendments to the terms and conditions of outstanding Awards, including, but not limited to, extending the exercise period of such Awards and accelerating the vesting schedule of such Awards; (v) to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, which shall govern all Award Agreements evidencing Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Shares, Restricted Stock Units or Other Share Based Awards, Other Cash-Based Awards or any combination of the foregoing granted hereunder; (vi) to determine Fair Market Value; (vii) to determine the duration and purpose of leaves of absence which may be granted to a Participant without constituting termination of the Participant’s employment for purposes of Awards granted under the Plan; (viii) to adopt, alter and repeal such administrative rules, guidelines and practices governing the Plan as it shall from time to time deem advisable; (ix) to reconcile any inconsistency in, correct any defect in and/or supply any omission in the Plan, any Award Agreement or other instrument or agreement relating to the Plan or an Award granted under the Plan; and (x) to construe and interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan and any Award issued under the Plan (and any Award Agreement relating thereto), and to otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan and to H[HUFLVH DOO SRZHUV DQG DXWKRULWLHV HLWKHU VSHFLFDOO\ JUDQWHG XQGHU WKH 3ODQ RU QHFHVVDU\ DQG DGYLVDEOH LQ WKH administration of the Plan. 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(d) Except in the case of Substitute Awards granted pursuant to Sections 4(e) or 4(f ) and subject to the following sentence, Awards granted under the Plan shall be subject to a minimum vesting period of one (1) year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Administrator may provide in an Award Agreement or following the time of grant that the vesting of an Award shall accelerate in the event of the Participant’s death or Disability and (ii) the Administrator may grant $ZDUGV FRYHULQJ YH SHUFHQW (5%) RU IHZHU RI WKH WRWDO QXPEHU RI 6KDUHV DXWKRUL]HG XQGHU WKH 3ODQ ZLWKRXW UHVSHFW to the above-described minimum vesting requirement. 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6(&7Z21 7.237Z216. (a) * HQHUDO. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, grant Options to Participants. Solely with respect to Participants ZKR DUH (PSOR\HHV, WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU PD\ JUDQW ZQFHQWLYH 6WRFN 2SWLRQV, 1RQTXDOLHG 6WRFN 2SWLRQV RU D FRPELQDWLRQ RI ERWK. :LWK UHVSHFW WR DOO RWKHU 3DUWLFLSDQWV, WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU PD\ JUDQW RQO\ 1RQTXDOLHG 6WRFN Options. Each Participant who is granted an Option shall enter into an Award Agreement with the Company, containing such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, in its sole discretion, which Award Agreement shall VSHFLI\ ZKHWKHU WKH 2SWLRQ LV DQ ZQFHQWLYH 6WRFN 2SWLRQ RU D 1RQTXDOLHG 6WRFN 2SWLRQ DQG VKDOO VHW IRUWK, DPRQJ other things, the Exercise Price of the Option, the term of the Option and provisions regarding exercisability of the Option granted thereunder. The provisions of each Option need not be the same with respect to each Participant. 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(d) 2SWLRQ 7HUP. 7KH PD[LPXP WHUP RI HDFK 2SWLRQ VKDOO EH [HG E\ WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU, EXW LQ QR HYHQW VKDOO (L) DQ Option be exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such Option is granted, and (ii) an Incentive Stock 2SWLRQ JUDQWHG WR D WHQ SHUFHQW (10%) VWRFNKROGHU RI WKH &RPSDQ\ (ZLWKLQ WKH PHDQLQJ RI &RGH 6HFWLRQ 422(E) (6)) EH H[HUFLVDEOH PRUH WKDQ YH (5) \HDUV DIWHU WKH GDWH VXFK 2SWLRQ LV JUDQWHG. (DFK 2SWLRQeV WHUP LV VXEMHFW WR earlier expiration pursuant to the applicable provisions in the Plan and the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator shall have the authority to accelerate the exercisability of any outstanding Option at such time and under such circumstances as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. 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As determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, with respect to any Option or category of Options, payment in whole or in part may also be made (i) by means of consideration received under any cashless exercise procedure approved by the Administrator (including the withholding of Shares otherwise issuable upon exercise), (ii) in the form of unrestricted Shares already owned by the Participant which have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Shares as to which such Option shall be exercised, (iii) any other form of consideration approved by the Administrator and permitted by applicable law or (iv) any combination of the foregoing. 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granted with an Exercise Price not less than the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant. The provisions of Stock Appreciation Rights need not be the same with respect to each Participant. Stock Appreciation Rights granted XQGHU WKH 3ODQ VKDOO EH VXEMHFW WR WKH IROORZLQJ WHUPV DQG FRQGLWLRQV VHW IRUWK LQ WKLV 6HFWLRQ 8 DQG VKDOO FRQWDLQ such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator shall deem desirable, as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement. (b) $ZDUGV; 5LJKWV DV 6WRFNKROGHU. The prospective recipient of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not have any rights with respect to such Award, unless and until such recipient has received an Award Agreement and, if required by the Administrator in the Award Agreement, executed and delivered a fully executed copy thereof to the Company, within D SHULRG RI VL[W\ (60) GD\V (RU VXFK RWKHU SHULRG DV WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU PD\ VSHFLI\) DIWHU WKH DZDUG GDWH. 3DUWLFLSDQWV who are granted Stock Appreciation Rights shall have no rights as stockholders of the Company with respect to the grant or exercise of such rights. (c) ( [HUFLVDELOLW\. (i) Stock Appreciation Rights that are Free Standing Rights shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Administrator in the applicable Award Agreement. (ii) Stock Appreciation Rights that are Related Rights shall be exercisable only at such time or times and to the H[WHQW WKDW WKH 2SWLRQV WR ZKLFK WKH\ UHODWH VKDOO EH H[HUFLVDEOH LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH SURYLVLRQV RI 6HFWLRQ 7 DERYH DQG WKLV 6HFWLRQ 8 RI WKH 3ODQ. (d) 3D\PHQW 8SRQ ([HUFLVH. (i) Upon the exercise of a Free Standing Right, the Participant shall be entitled to receive up to, but not more than, that number of Shares, determined using the Fair Market Value, equal in value to the excess of the Fair Market 9DOXH DV RI WKH GDWH RI H[HUFLVH RYHU WKH SULFH SHU VKDUH VSHFLHG LQ WKH )UHH 6WDQGLQJ 5LJKW PXOWLSOLHG E\ WKH number of Shares in respect of which the Free Standing Right is being exercised. (ii) A Related Right may be exercised by a Participant by surrendering the applicable portion of the related Option. Upon such exercise and surrender, the Participant shall be entitled to receive up to, but not more than, that number of Shares, determined using the Fair Market Value, equal in value to the excess of the Fair Market 9DOXH DV RI WKH GDWH RI H[HUFLVH RYHU WKH ([HUFLVH 3ULFH VSHFLHG LQ WKH UHODWHG 2SWLRQ PXOWLSOLHG E\ WKH QXPEHU of Shares in respect of which the Related Right is being exercised. Options which have been so surrendered, in whole or in part, shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the Related Rights have been so exercised. (iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may determine to settle the exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right in cash (or in any combination of Shares and cash). (e) 7HUPLQDWLRQ RI (PSOR\PHQW RU 6HUYLFH. (L) 6XEMHFW WR 6HFWLRQ 8(I ), LQ WKH HYHQW RI WKH WHUPLQDWLRQ RI HPSOR\PHQW RU VHUYLFH ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\ DQG DOO $OLDWHV WKHUHRI RI D 3DUWLFLSDQW ZKR KDV EHHQ JUDQWHG RQH RU PRUH )UHH 6WDQGLQJ 5LJKWV, VXFK ULJKWV VKDOO be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Administrator in the applicable Award Agreement. (LL) 6 XEMHFW WR 6HFWLRQ 8(I ), LQ WKH HYHQW RI WKH WHUPLQDWLRQ RI HPSOR\PHQW RU VHUYLFH ZLWK WKH &RPSDQ\ DQG DOO $OLDWHV WKHUHRI RI D 3DUWLFLSDQW ZKR KDV EHHQ JUDQWHG RQH RU PRUH 5HODWHG 5LJKWV, VXFK ULJKWV VKDOO EH exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as set forth in the related Options. (f ) Term. (L) 7KH WHUP RI HDFK )UHH 6WDQGLQJ 5LJKW VKDOO EH [HG E\ WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU, EXW QR )UHH 6WDQGLQJ 5LJKW VKDOO EH exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such right is granted. (ii) The term of each Related Right shall be the term of the Option to which it relates, but no Related Right shall be exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such right is granted. (g) &KDQJH LQ &RQWURO. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon a Change in Control, all outstanding Stock Appreciation Rights shall be subject to Section 12 of the Plan. (h) $XWRPDWLF ([HUFLVH. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator in an Award Agreement or otherwise, or as otherwise directed by the Participant in writing to the Company, each vested and exercisable Stock Appreciation Right outstanding on the Automatic Exercise Date with an Exercise Price per Share that is less than the Fair Market Value per Share as of such date shall automatically and without further action by the Participant or the Company be H[HUFLVHG RQ WKH $XWRPDWLF ([HUFLVH 'DWH. 7KH &RPSDQ\ RU DQ\ $OLDWH VKDOO GHGXFW RU ZLWKKROG DQ DPRXQW VXFLHQW WR VDWLVI\ DOO WD[HV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK VXFK H[HUFLVH LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6HFWLRQ 16. 8QOHVV RWKHUZLVH GHWHUPLQHG E\ WKH 2021 Proxy Statement 75

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Settlement of vested Restricted Stock Units shall be made to Participants in the form of Shares, unless the Administrator, in its sole discretion, provides for the payment of the Restricted Stock Units in cash (or partly in cash and partly in Shares) equal to the value of the Shares that would otherwise be distributed to the Participant. (e) &KDQJH LQ &RQWURO. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon a Change in Control, all outstanding Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to Section 12 of the Plan. 6(&7Z21 11.27+(5 6+$5( %$6(' 25 &$6+-%$6(' $:$5'6. (a) The Administrator is authorized to grant Awards to Participants in the form of Other Share Based Awards or Other Cash-Based Awards, as deemed by the Administrator to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan and as evidenced by an Award Agreement. 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(b) The prospective recipient of an Other Share-Based Award or Other Cash-Based Award shall not have any rights with respect to such Award, unless and until such recipient has received an Award Agreement and, if required by the Administrator in the Award Agreement, executed and delivered a fully executed copy thereof to the Company, within a SHULRG RI VL[W\ (60) GD\V (RU VXFK RWKHU SHULRG DV WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU PD\ VSHFLI\) DIWHU WKH DZDUG GDWH. (c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon a Change in Control, all outstanding Other Share-Based Awards and Other Cash-Based Awards shall be subject to Section 12 of the Plan. 2021 Proxy Statement 77

6(&7Z21 12.&+$1*( Z1 &21752/. (a) Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator and evidenced in an Award Agreement, subject to Section 12(b) below, in the event that (i) a Change in Control occurs and any Awards are continued, assumed or substituted for an economically equivalent award in such Change in Control transaction, and (ii) the Participant’s employment or service is WHUPLQDWHG E\ WKH &RPSDQ\, LWV VXFFHVVRU RU $OLDWH WKHUHRI ZLWKRXW &DXVH RQ RU DIWHU WKH HHFWLYH GDWH RI WKH &KDQJH in Control but prior to twenty-four (24) months following the Change in Control, then as of the date of such termination: (1) any unvested or unexercisable portion of any such Award carrying a right to exercise shall become fully vested and exercisable; and (2) the restrictions and forfeiture conditions applicable to any such Award shall lapse and such Awards shall be deemed fully vested and any performance conditions imposed with respect to such Awards shall be deemed to be fully achieved at the target level. (b) Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator and evidenced in an Award Agreement, in the event that a Change in Control occurs and any Awards are not continued, assumed or substituted for an economically equivalent award in connection with such Change in Control transaction, then, as of the date of such Change in Control: (1) any unvested or unexercisable portion of any such Award carrying a right to exercise shall become fully vested and exercisable; and (2) the restrictions and forfeiture conditions applicable to any such Award shall lapse and such Awards shall be deemed fully vested and any performance conditions imposed with respect to such Awards shall be deemed to be fully achieved at the greater of (x) target or (y) actual performance through the date of such Change in Control. 6(&7Z21 13.$0(1'0(17 $1' 7(50Z1$7Z21. (a) The Board or the Committee may amend, alter or terminate the Plan, but no amendment, alteration, or termination shall be made that would adversely alter or impair the rights of a Participant under any Award theretofore granted without such Participant’s prior written consent. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) approval of the Company’s stockholders shall be obtained for any amendment that would require such approval in order to satisfy the requirements of Code Section 422, if applicable, any rules of the stock exchange on which the Shares are traded or other applicable law, and (ii) without stockholder approval to the extent required by the rules of any applicable national securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system on which the Shares are listed or quoted, except as otherwise permitted under Section 5 of the Plan, (A) no amendment RU PRGLFDWLRQ PD\ UHGXFH WKH ([HUFLVH 3ULFH RI DQ\ 2SWLRQ RU 6WRFN $SSUHFLDWLRQ 5LJKW, (%) WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU PD\ not cancel any outstanding Option or Stock Appreciation Right and replace it with a new Option or Stock Appreciation Right, another Award or cash and (C) the Administrator may not take any other action that is considered a “repricing” for purposes of the stockholder approval rules of the applicable securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system. (c) Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and Code Section 409A, the Administrator may modify, extend or renew outstanding Awards under the Plan, or accept the surrender of outstanding Awards (to the extent not already exercised) and grant new Awards in substitution of them (to the extent not already exercised). (G) 1RWZLWKVWDQGLQJ WKH IRUHJRLQJ, QR DOWHUDWLRQ, PRGLFDWLRQ RU WHUPLQDWLRQ RI DQ $ZDUG ZLOO, ZLWKRXW WKH SULRU ZULWWHQ consent of the Participant, adversely alter or impair any rights or obligations under any Award already granted under the Plan. 6(&7Z21 14.81)81'(' 67$786 2) 3/$1. The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive compensation. With respect to any payments not yet made or Shares not yet transferred to a Participant by the Company, nothing contained herein shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general unsecured creditor of the Company. 6(&7Z21 15.'()(55 $/6 2) 3$<0(17. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may determine that the delivery of Shares or the payment of cash, upon the exercise, vesting or settlement of all or a portion of any Award, shall or may be deferred and may establish programs and procedures for deferral elections to be made by Participants. Deferrals by Participants (or deferred settlement or payment required by the Administrator) shall be made in accordance with Code Section 409A, if applicable, and any other applicable law. 78

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No purported sale, assignment, mortgage, hypothecation, transfer, charge, pledge, encumbrance, gift, transfer in trust (voting or other) or other disposition of, or creation of a security interest in or lien on, any Award or any agreement or commitment to do any of the foregoing (each, a “Transfer”) by any holder thereof in violation of the provisions of the Plan or an Award Agreement will be valid, except with the prior written consent of the Administrator, which consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of the Administrator. Any purported Transfer of an Award or any HFRQRPLF EHQHW RU LQWHUHVW WKHUHLQ LQ YLRODWLRQ RI WKH 3ODQ RU DQ $ZDUG $JUHHPHQW VKDOO EH QXOO DQG YRLG DE LQLWLR, and shall not create any obligation or liability of the Company, and any person purportedly acquiring any Award or any HFRQRPLF EHQHW RU LQWHUHVW WKHUHLQ WUDQVIHUUHG LQ YLRODWLRQ RI WKH 3ODQ RU DQ $ZDUG $JUHHPHQW VKDOO QRW EH HQWLWOHG to be recognized as a holder of such Shares. 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inadvisable. If the Administrator determines to cancel all or any portion of an Award in accordance with the foregoing, the Company shall, subject to any limitations or reductions as may be necessary to comply with Code Section 409A, (i) pay to the Participant an amount equal to the excess of (A) the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to such Award or portion thereof canceled (determined as of the applicable exercise date, or the date that the Shares would have been vested or issued, as applicable), over (B) the aggregate Exercise Price (in the case of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right) or any amount payable as a condition of issuance of Shares (in the case of any other Award), and such amount shall be delivered to the Participant as soon as practicable following the cancellation of such Award or portion thereof, or (ii) in the case of Restricted Shares, Restricted Stock Units or Other Share-Based Awards, provide the Participant with a cash payment or equity subject to deferred vesting and delivery consistent with the vesting restrictions applicable to such Restricted Shares, Restricted Stock Units or Other Share-Based Awards, or the underlying Shares in respect thereof. 6(&7Z21 24.(5521(286/< $:$5'(' &203(16$7Z21. The Plan and all Awards issued hereunder shall be subject to any compensation recovery and/or recoupment policy adopted by the Company to comply with applicable law, including, without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as amended, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, or to comport with good corporate governance practices, as such policies may be amended from time to time. 6(&7Z21 25.*29(51Z1* /$:. 7KH 3ODQ VKDOO EH JRYHUQHG E\ DQG FRQVWUXHG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH ODZV RI WKH 6WDWH RI 1HYDGD, ZLWKRXW JLYLQJ HHFW WR SULQFLSOHV RI FRQnLFWV RI ODZ RI VXFK VWDWH. 6(&7Z21 26.3/$1 '2&80(17 &21752/6. The Plan and each Award Agreement together constitute the entire agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof; provided, that in the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and such Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall control. 2021 Proxy Statement 81

STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022 ANNUAL MEETING Pursuant to the rules promulgated by the SEC, stockholders interested in submitting a proposal for inclusion in our proxy materials and for presentation at the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders may do so by following the procedures set IRUWK LQ 5XOH 14D-8 XQGHU WKH ([FKDQJH $FW. 5XOH 14D-8 XQGHU WKH ([FKDQJH $FW DGGUHVVHV ZKHQ D FRPSDQ\ PXVW LQFOXGH D VWRFNKROGHUeV SURSRVDO LQ LWV SUR[\ statement and identify the proposal in its form of proxy when the company holds an annual or special meeting of VWRFNKROGHUV. 8QGHU 5XOH 14D-8, SURSRVDOV WKDW VWRFNKROGHUV LQWHQG WR KDYH LQFOXGHG LQ WKH &RPSDQ\eV SUR[\ VWDWHPHQW and form of proxy for the 2022 annual meeting of Stockholders must be received by the Company no later than 'HFHPEHU 23, 2021. +RZHYHU, LI WKH GDWH RI WKH 2022 DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RI VWRFNKROGHUV FKDQJHV E\ PRUH WKDQ 30 GD\V IURP the date of the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the deadline is a reasonable time before the Company begins to SULQW DQG PDLO LWV SUR[\ PDWHULDOV, ZKLFK GHDGOLQH ZLOO EH VHW IRUWK LQ D 4XDUWHUO\ 5HSRUW RQ )RUP 10-4 RU ZLOO RWKHUZLVH be communicated to stockholders. Stockholder proposals must also be otherwise eligible for inclusion. ZQ DGGLWLRQ WR WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV RI 5XOH 14D-8, DQG DV PRUH VSHFLIFDOO\ SURYLGHG IRU LQ RXU E\ODZV, LQ RUGHU IRU D nomination of persons for election to our Board or a proposal of business to be properly brought before our annual meeting of stockholders, nominations for election as a director and proposals for stockholder action may be made only by stockholders of the Company of record by giving written notice delivered or mailed to the Secretary of the Company: (D) LQ WKH FDVH RI DQ DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RI VWRFNKROGHUV WKDW LV FDOOHG IRU D GDWH WKDW LV ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ (30) GD\V EHIRUH RU DIWHU the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders, not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to such anniversary date; and (b) in the case of an annual meeting of stockholders that is called for a date WKDW LV QRW ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ (30) GD\V EHIRUH RU DIWHU WKH DQQLYHUVDU\ GDWH RI WKH LPPHGLDWHO\ SUHFHGLQJ DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RI stockholders, or in the case of a special meeting of stockholders, not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which the notice of meeting was mailed or public disclosure of the date of the meeting was PDGH, ZKLFKHYHU RFFXUV IUVW. ZI WKH GDWH RI WKH 2022 DQQXDO PHHWLQJ RI VWRFNKROGHUV LV WKH VDPH DV WKH GDWH RI WKH 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, a stockholder making a nomination for election to our Board or a proposal of business for the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders must deliver proper notice to us no later than the close of business on January 25, 2022. Proposals must also comply with the provisions contained in our bylaws relating to stockholder proposals, including SURYLVLRQ RI WKH LQIRUPDWLRQ VSHFLIHG LQ RXU E\ODZV, VXFK DV LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQFHUQLQJ WKH QRPLQHH RU WKH SURSRVDO. $Q\ proposals that do not meet the requirements set forth in our bylaws, other than proposals submitted in compliance ZLWK 6(& 5XOH 14D-8 XQGHU WKH ([FKDQJH $FW, ZLOO EH GHFODUHG RXW RI RUGHU DQG ZLOO QRW EH FRQVLGHUHG DW WKH 2022 DQQXDO meeting of stockholders. OTHER BUSINESS Our Board knows of no matter other than those described herein that will be presented for consideration at the Annual 0HHWLQJ. +RZHYHU, VKRXOG DQ\ RWKHU PDWWHUV SURSHUO\ FRPH EHIRUH WKH 0HHWLQJ RU DQ\ SRVWSRQHPHQWV RU DGMRXUQPHQWV thereof, it is the intention of the person(s) named in the accompanying proxy to vote in accordance with their best judgment in the interest of our Company and our stockholders. 82

ANNUAL REPORT $ FRS\ RI WKH $QQXDO 5HSRUW RQ )RUP 10-. IRU WKH \HDU HQGHG 'HFHPEHU 31, 2020, H[FOXGLQJ H[KLELWV, LV DYDLODEOH DW ZZZ. ringenergy.com, and will be furnished at no charge to each person to whom a proxy statement is delivered upon the request of such person. Exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-K are available upon payment of a reasonable fee, which is limited to our expenses in furnishing the requested exhibit. Such requests should be directed to: Ring Energy, ZQF., $WWHQWLRQ: 7UDYLV 7. 7KRPDV, &KLHI )LQDQFLDO 2FHU, 1725 +XJKHV /DQGLQJ %OYG., 6XLWH 900, 7KH :RRGODQGV, 7; 77380 RU FDOO (281) 397-3699. By Order of the Board of Directors, /s/ Travis T. Thomas The Woodlands, Texas April 22, 2021 Travis T. Thomas ([HFXWLYHe9LFHe3UHVLGHQWte&KLHIe)LQDQFLDOe2FHUte&RUSRUDWHe Secretary & Treasurer 2021 Proxy Statement 83

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS Net Loss $ (253,411,828) Interest expense, net 17,617,606 Unrealized loss on change in fair value of derivatives 1,156,523 Ceiling test impairment 277,501,943 ZQFRPH WD[ EHQHIW (6,001,176) Depreciation, depletion and amortization 43,010,660 Asset retirement obligation accretion 906,616 Share-based compensation 5,364,162 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,144,506 Adjusted EBITDA $ 86,144,506 1HW LQWHUHVW H[SHQVH (H[FOXGLQJ DPRUWL]DWLRQ RI GHIHUUHG IQDQFLQJ FRVWV) (16,427,497) Capital expenditures (excluding Northwest Shelf acquisition) (30,020,131) Free Cash Flow $ 39,696,878 84 FREE CASH FLOW TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 ADJUSTED EBITDA

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VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years. RING ENERGY, INC. 1725 HUGHES LANDING BLVD., SUITE 900 THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380 VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903 Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions. VOTE BY MAIL Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717. TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED. For Withhold For All Except To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the AllAll The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: nominee(s) on the line below. 0 0 0 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01) John A. Crum 06) Regina Roesener 02) Richard E. Harris 07) Clayton E. Woodrum 03) Paul D. McKinney 04) Thomas L. Mitchell 05) Anthony B. Petrelli The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4. For 0 0 0 Against 0 0 0 Abstain 0 0 0 2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. 3. To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Approve the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 4. NOTE: Consideration of any matters which may properly come before the Meeting, or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Yes 0 No 0 Please indicate if you plan to attend this meeting Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name by authorized officer. Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date Signature (Joint Owners) Date 0000511936_1 R1.0.0.177

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Annual Report and Notice and Proxy Statement are available at www.proxyvote.com RING ENERGY, INC. Annual Meeting of Stockholders May 25, 2021 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors The undersigned, a stockholder of RING ENERGY, INC. (the "Company"), having received the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement dated April 22, 2021, does hereby appoint Travis T. Thomas, proxy and attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution, for and in the name of the undersigned to represent the undersigned at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company to be held at Ring Energy’s office building, meeting rooms A&B, ground floor, located at 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77380, on May 25, 2021, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time, or at any adjournment or postponement thereof, and to vote all shares of the Company’s voting securities that the undersigned would be entitled to vote if then and there personally present, on the matters set forth on the reverse side, and all such other business as may properly come before the meeting, as designated below. This Proxy will be voted as directed, or if no contrary direction is indicated, will be voted FOR the election of all directors; FOR Proposal 2; FOR Proposal 3; and FOR Proposal 4, and as the Board of Directors may recommend on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Continued and to be signed on reverse side 0000511936_2 R1.0.0.177