Ramaco Resources Announces First Quarter Class B Stock Dividend Details

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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) declared a quarterly Class B stock dividend of $0.1489 per Class B share, payable in shares on March 27, 2026 to holders of record on March 13, 2026.

Based on the Class B closing price of $10.43 on March 13, 2026, each Class B share will receive 0.014276 of a share. No fractional shares will be issued; the company will pay cash for fractional interests based on the March 13 closing price.

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• Declared Class B stock dividend of $0.1489 per share
• Dividend payable in shares on March 27, 2026
• Cash paid for fractional shares instead of issuing fractions

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• Dividend issued as stock, not cash, delaying immediate cash return
• Share count will increase due to issuance of additional Class B shares

LEXINGTON, Ky., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB, "Ramaco" or the "Company") a leading operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in Central Appalachia and developing producer of coal, rare earth elements and critical minerals in Wyoming, today announced the dividend ratio of its previously declared Class B common stock dividend for the first quarter of 2026.

As previously announced, the board of directors approved and declared a quarterly Class B common stock dividend of $0.1489 per share of Class B common stock, payable on March 27, 2026 (the "Payment Date"), to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026 (the "Record Date"), with the dividend to be paid in shares of Class B common stock. 

Also as previously announced, Class B common stockholders will receive a number of shares of Class B common stock for each share owned of Class B common stock determined by dividing $0.1489 by the closing transaction price of the Class B common stock on March 13, 2026, which was $10.43 per share (the "Class B Closing Price"). 

Based on the Class B Closing Price, each Class B common stockholder will receive 0.014276 of one share of Class B common stock for each share of Class B common stock held by the Class B common stockholder at the close of the market on March 13, 2026.

No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the above-described stock dividend.  In lieu of the issuance of fractional shares, the Company will pay in cash on the Payment Date the fair value of the fractions of a share issuable, determined as of the close of Nasdaq on the Record Date and based upon the Class B Closing Price.

For additional information please see our Current Report on Form 8-K which is expected to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission later today.

ABOUT RAMACO RESOURCES

Ramaco Resources, Inc. is a dual platform critical mineral company that is both an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, and a developing producer of coal, rare earth and critical minerals ("REE/CM")  in Wyoming. The Company's executive offices are in Lexington, Kentucky, with operational offices in Charleston, West Virginia and Sheridan, Wyoming. The Company currently has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and one coal mine and rare earth development near Sheridan, Wyoming (the "Brook Mine") in the initial stages of production.

In 2023, the Company announced that a major deposit of primary magnetic rare earths and critical minerals was discovered at its mine near Sheridan, Wyoming. Contiguous to the Wyoming mine, the Company currently operates a carbon research and pilot facility related to the development and production of advanced carbon products and materials derived from coal. In connection with these activities, it holds a body of more than 70 intellectual property patents, pending applications, exclusive licensing agreements and various trademarks.

News and additional information about Ramaco Resources, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are available at https://www.ramacoresources.com. For more information, contact investor relations at (859) 244-7455.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, any statements related to Ramaco's plan for the Brook Mine, as well as expected benefits and advantages from the Brook Mine, and the anticipated mineral sources at the Brook Mine. These forward-looking statements represent Ramaco Resources' expectations or beliefs concerning guidance, future events, anticipated revenue, future demand and production levels, macroeconomic trends, the development of ongoing projects, costs and expectations regarding operating results, and it is possible that the results described in this news release will not be achieved.

These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Ramaco Resources' control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.

These factors include, without limitation, unexpected delays in our current mine development activities, the ability to successfully increase production at our existing met coal complexes in accordance with the Company's growth initiatives, failure of our sales commitment counterparties to perform, increased government regulation of coal in the United States or internationally, the impact of tariffs imposed by the United States and foreign governments, the further decline of demand for coal in export markets and underperformance of the railroads, the Company's ability to successfully develop the Brook Mine REE/CM project, including whether the Company's exploration target and estimates for such mine are realized, the timing of the initial production of rare earth concentrates, the development of a pilot and ultimately a full scale commercial processing facility. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not meet the threshold for reserve modifying factors, such as estimated economic viability, that would allow for conversion to mineral reserves. There is no certainty that any part of the estimated mineral resources at Brook Mine will be converted into mineral reserves in the future. Rare earth and critical minerals is a new initiative for us and, as such, has required and will continue to require us to make significant investments to build out our rare earth capabilities. 

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Ramaco Resources does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Ramaco Resources to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in Ramaco Resources' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The risk factors and other factors noted in Ramaco Resources' SEC filings could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

POINT OF CONTACT
INVESTOR RELATIONS: info@ramacometc.com or 859-244-7455

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FAQ

What is the Class B dividend Ramaco (METC) declared for Q1 2026?

The direct answer: Ramaco declared a quarterly Class B stock dividend of $0.1489 per share. According to Ramaco Resources, the dividend is payable in Class B shares on March 27, 2026 to holders of record on March 13, 2026.

How many shares will METC Class B shareholders receive per share owned on March 13, 2026?

The direct answer: Each Class B share will receive 0.014276 of one share of Class B stock. According to Ramaco Resources, that ratio is $0.1489 divided by the Class B closing price of $10.43 on March 13, 2026.

Will Ramaco (METC) issue fractional Class B shares for the March 2026 dividend?

The direct answer: No, Ramaco will not issue fractional shares for the dividend and will pay cash for fractions. According to Ramaco Resources, cash for fractions will be determined using the Nasdaq close on the March 13, 2026 record date.

When will METC shareholders receive the Class B stock dividend payment?

The direct answer: The Class B stock dividend is payable on March 27, 2026. According to Ramaco Resources, shareholders of record as of the close of market on March 13, 2026 are eligible to receive the shares on the payment date.

How was the stock dividend ratio for METC calculated for the March 2026 payout?

The direct answer: The ratio equals $0.1489 divided by the Class B closing price on March 13, 2026. According to Ramaco Resources, the company used the $10.43 closing price to determine the 0.014276 share-per-share ratio.