Yorktown funds trim Ramaco Resources (METC) stake with 424K-share sale
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ramaco Resources director-affiliated funds reported significant insider sales of Class A and Class B common stock. Investment entities Yorktown Energy Partners IX, X and XI, which are associated with director Lawrence Bryan H., sold a combined 424,704 shares in open-market transactions from March 24–26.
The trades involved both Class A and Class B shares at weighted-average prices ranging from about $10.78 to $14.06 per share. Following these sales, the Yorktown funds still hold multi-million-share indirect positions in Ramaco Resources, and Lawrence Bryan H. disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insights
Yorktown funds sold 424,704 Ramaco shares but retain large positions.
Entities Yorktown Energy Partners IX, X and XI, which are associated with Ramaco Resources director Lawrence Bryan H., executed a series of open-market sales totaling 424,704 Class A and Class B shares at weighted-average prices between $10.7833 and $14.0605 per share.
The filing shows these are indirect holdings, with Lawrence Bryan H. disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest. Post-transaction entries indicate the Yorktown funds continue to hold seven-figure share balances in Ramaco Resources, suggesting these trades represent partial position trims rather than a full exit.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 2,364 | $10.7833 | $25K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 1,583 | $10.7833 | $17K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 2,396 | $10.7833 | $26K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 65,989 | $13.6721 | $902K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 53,328 | $13.6721 | $729K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 80,683 | $13.6721 | $1.10M |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 3,823 | $11.2376 | $43K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 2,561 | $11.2376 | $29K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 3,874 | $11.2376 | $44K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 65,989 | $14.0605 | $928K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 53,328 | $14.0605 | $750K |
| Sale | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 80,683 | $14.0605 | $1.13M |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 3,020 | $11.5756 | $35K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 2,023 | $11.5756 | $23K |
| Sale | Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 3,060 | $11.5756 | $35K |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.20 to $11.91, inclusive. The weighted-average sale price reflected has been rounded to 4 decimal points. The reporting person undertakes to Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in footnotes (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6). The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $11.00 to $11.92, inclusive. The weighted-average sale price reflected has been rounded to 4 decimal points. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $10.50 to $11.325, inclusive. The weighted-average sale price reflected has been rounded to 4 decimal points. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.80 to $14.35, inclusive. The weighted-average sale price reflected has been rounded to 4 decimal points. The price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $13.335 to $14.04, inclusive. The weighted-average sale price reflected has been rounded to 4 decimal points. Reflects 220,074 shares of common stock received by the reporting person as payment-in-kind dividends on Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-9(a). Reflects 159,153 shares of common stock received by the reporting person as payment-in-kind dividends on Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-9(a). Reflects 240,791 shares of common stock received by the reporting person as payment-in-kind dividends on Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock exempt from reporting under Rule 16a-9(a). These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. ("Yorktown IX"). The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown IX Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown IX Company LP, the General Partner of Yorktown IX. 11 These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners X, L.P. ("Yorktown X"). The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown X Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown X Company LP, the General Partner of Yorktown X. 12 These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners XI, L.P. ("Yorktown XI"). The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown XI Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown XI Company LP, the General Partner of Yorktown XI.
FAQ
Which Ramaco Resources (METC) securities were sold in this Form 4?
The trades involved Ramaco Resources Class A and Class B common stock, each with a par value of $0.01 per share. All reported transactions were non-derivative open-market sales by investment partnerships associated with the director, rather than option exercises or other derivative conversions.
Does Lawrence Bryan H. still have exposure to Ramaco Resources (METC) after these sales?
Yes. Post-transaction holdings reported for the Yorktown partnerships show remaining multi-million-share indirect positions in Ramaco Resources. These entries indicate that, despite the 424,704 shares sold, the affiliated funds continue to hold substantial stakes in the company.
Were any derivative securities or options reported in this METC Form 4?
No derivative transactions were reported in this Form 4. The derivative section shows no remaining derivative positions or option exercises, and all 15 reported trades relate solely to non-derivative common stock in open-market sales.