RESERVE PETROLEUM CO
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Apr 17, 2025.
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Dec 31, 2024 · Filed Apr 17, 2025
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Filed by the Registrantx
Filed by a Party other than the Registranto
Check the appropriate box:
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| x | Definitive Proxy Statement |
| o | Definitive Additional Materials |
| o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12 |
THERESERVE PETROLEUM COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Notice of 2025
Annual Meeting
and
Proxy Statement
6801 Broadway Ext., Suite 300
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116-9037
April 17, 2025
Dear Stockholder:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Reserve Petroleum Company on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Information about the Annual Meeting is presented in the following pages.
The Annual Meeting will begin with a discussion and vote on the matters set forth in the accompanying Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement, followed by a discussion on any other business matters that are properly brought before the Annual Meeting.
Your vote is very important. We encourage you to read the Proxy Statement and vote your shares as soon as possible. Whether or not you plan to attend, you can be sure your shares are represented at the Annual Meeting by promptly voting online per the instructions on the enclosed Proxy Card or by completing, signing, dating and returning your Proxy Card in the enclosed envelope.
This Proxy Statement and the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K are also available on the website https://materials.proxyvote.com/761102 and on the Company’s website http://www.reserve-petro.com.
If you need special assistance at the Annual Meeting because of a disability, please contact Lawrence R. Francis, Secretary, at (405) 848-7551, Ext. 303.
Thank you for your continued support of The Reserve Petroleum Company. We look forward to seeing you on May 20th.
Sincerely,
Kyle McLain
Chairman of the Board
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Important Voting Information | ii |
| Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders | iii |
| Proxy Statement | 1 |
| General | 1 |
| Solicitation of Proxies | 1 |
| Voting Rights and Outstanding Shares | 1 |
| •Proposal 1 – Election of Directors | 2 |
| Information Relating to Directors, Nominees and Executive Officers | 2 |
| Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 6 |
| Information Relating to the Board of Directors and Committees | 7 |
| Executive Compensation | 9 |
| Code of Ethics for Senior Officers | 12 |
| Audit Committee Report | 12 |
| •Proposal 2 – Ratification of the Selection of HoganTaylor LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accountants for 2025 | 12 |
| •Proposal 3 – Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation | 13 |
| •Proposal 4 – Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation. | 15 |
| Additional Information | 16 |
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