Royale Energy, Inc. announced that on January 25, 2022, Stephen M. Hosmer Secretary and Principle Accounting Officer of Royale Energy, Inc. announced his voluntary resignation, effective January 31, 2022, from any and all positions as an employee, officer, manager, director or similar position with the Company and all of its subsidiaries. Mr. Hosmer's resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Hosmer will not receive any compensation or other severance benefits in connection with the resignation of his employment.

On January 25, 2022, the board of directors of the Company appointed Stephen M. Hosmer, former Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as a director to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Hosmer accepted the appointment to the Board effective February 1, 2022. Mr. Hosmer shall hold office until the next annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company and until a successor has been elected and qualified.