W&T OFFSHORE INC

In addition to the information set forth in this Quarterly Report and risk factors below, investors should carefully consider the risk factors and other cautionary statements included under Part I, Item 1A.Risk Factors, in our 2024 Annual Report, together with all of the other information included in this Quarterly Report, and in our other public filings, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.

Changes in U.S. trade policy and the impact of tariffs may have a negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by uncertainty and changes in U.S. trade policies, including tariffs, trade agreements or other trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. or other governments. For example, on April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced a 10% tariff on product imports from almost all countries and individualized higher tariffs on certain other countries. Several tariff announcements have been followed by announcements of limited exemptions and temporary pauses. Increased tariffs by the U.S. have led and may continue to lead to substantial uncertainty and volatility in financial markets and result in retaliatory measures on U.S. goods. Current uncertainties about tariffs, their effects on trading relationships and any retaliatory measures could result in decreased demand and price for the commodities that we produce, increase our operating costs and contribute to inflation in the markets in which we operate.

Changes in tariffs and trade restrictions can be announced with little or no advance notice. The adoption and expansion of tariffs or other trade restrictions, increasing trade tensions, or other changes in governmental policies related to taxes, tariffs, trade agreements or policies, are difficult to predict, which makes attendant risks difficult to anticipate and mitigate. Although we are continuing to monitor the economic effects of such announcements, as well as opportunities to mitigate their related impacts, costs and other effects associated with the tariffs remain uncertain. If we are unable to navigate further changes in U.S. or international trade policy, it could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.