<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001213900-25-111721.txt : 20251117
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001213900-25-111721
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20251113
FILED AS OF DATE:		20251117
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20251117

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Geiser Edward
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001839074
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-35922
		FILM NUMBER:		251492627

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2727 ALLEN PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1850
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77019

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PEDEVCO CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001141197
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS [1311]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				223755993
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TX
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		575 N. DAIRY ASHFORD
		STREET 2:		ENERGY CENTER II, SUITE 210
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77079
		BUSINESS PHONE:		855-733-3826

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		575 N. DAIRY ASHFORD
		STREET 2:		ENERGY CENTER II, SUITE 210
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77079

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLAST ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050610

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VERDISYS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20010523
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        <issuerName>PEDEVCO CORP</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerName>Geiser Edward</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>2727 ALLEN PARKWAY</rptOwnerStreet1>
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            <rptOwnerZipCode>77019</rptOwnerZipCode>
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                <value>2025-11-13</value>
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        <footnote id="F1">Upon receipt by Joshua Schmidt, the shares of Restricted Common Stock were transferred to Juniper Capital II PED Holdings, LLC, which is wholly owned by Juniper Capital II, L.P. (&quot;Fund II&quot;); Juniper Capital III PED Holdings, LLC, which is wholly owned by Juniper Capital III, L.P. (&quot;Fund III&quot;); NPR Partners PED Holdings, LLC, which is wholly owned by Juniper NPR Partners, L.P. (&quot;NPR Partners&quot;); North Peak Partners PED Holdings, LLC, which is wholly owned by Juniper North Peak Partners, L.P. (&quot;North Peak Partners&quot;); and J PED, LLC, which is wholly owned by Juniper Capital IV, L.P. (&quot;Fund IV&quot;), since Mr. Schmidt is a designated director of an affiliate of the Reporting Person.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The shares of Restricted Common Stock were issued to Mr. Schmidt pursuant to the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to forfeiture. The shares vest at the rate of (i) 25% of the shares on the three (3) month anniversary of October 31, 2025; (ii) 25% on the six (6) month anniversary of October 31,2025; (iii) 25% on the nine (9) month anniversary of October 31, 2025; and (iv) 25% on the twelve (12) month anniversary of October 31, 2025, subject to Mr. Schmidt's continued service to the Issuer on such vesting dates, and subject to the terms and conditions of a Restricted Shares Grant Agreement entered into by and between the Issuer and Mr. Schmidt.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Issued to Mr. Schmidt in consideration for services rendered and agreed to be rendered as a member of the Board of Directors of the Issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">The Reporting Person, as the indirect, sole owner of the general partners of Fund II, Fund III, North Peak Partners, NPR Partners and Fund IV, may be deemed to have voting and dispositive power over the shares of Restricted Common Stock. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership in the securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>/s/ Edward Geiser</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2025-11-17</signatureDate>
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