RAMACO RESOURCES, INC. ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED $150 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERING OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK

Rhea-AI Summary

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) has launched a $150 million public offering of its Class A common stock. The company's selling stockholders, Yorktown Energy Partners, will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million of Class A common stock.

The net proceeds will be used to accelerate the development of Ramaco's rare earth elements and critical minerals project, pursue strategic growth opportunities, and for general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are serving as lead joint book-running managers for the offering.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Potential dilution for existing shareholders through new stock issuance
• No proceeds from additional shares if underwriters exercise their option

Insights

Capital Markets Specialist

Ramaco's $150M offering signals expansion into rare earth elements, with potential dilution offset by strategic growth potential.

Ramaco Resources has announced a $150 million public offering of Class A common stock, with selling stockholders (Yorktown Energy Partners) potentially offering an additional $22.5 million if underwriters exercise their option. This capital raise represents a significant financing event for a company that has traditionally focused on metallurgical coal production.

The primary purpose of this capital raise is to accelerate development of Ramaco's rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals project. This strategic pivot is notable as the REE market has become increasingly important due to its applications in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and defense technologies. The global push for secure, domestic supply chains for these materials has intensified, potentially positioning Ramaco to capitalize on growing demand.

The involvement of premium investment banks like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs as lead joint book-running managers lends credibility to this offering and suggests institutional confidence in Ramaco's strategic direction. However, investors should note the potential dilutive effect of this offering on existing shareholders. The exact magnitude depends on the offering price, which hasn't been disclosed in this announcement.

This capital raise indicates Ramaco is accelerating its diversification beyond traditional coal operations into the critical minerals space, potentially transforming the company's long-term business model and growth trajectory in response to the energy transition and increasing demand for critical minerals.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) ("Ramaco Resources" or the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a $150 million underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of its Class A common stock. In connection with the Offering, Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., Yorktown Energy Partners, X, L.P., and Yorktown Energy Partners XI, L.P. (collectively "Yorktown"), selling stockholders of the Company, intend to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million of the Company's Class A common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discount. The Offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Offering.

The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the acceleration of its development of its rare earth elements and critical minerals project, for strategic growth opportunities and for general corporate purposes. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares of the Class A common stock by Yorktown, in the event that the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as lead joint book-running managers of the Offering.

A shelf registration statement relating to the offered securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and was automatically effective upon filing on August 5, 2025. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website, located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this Offering may be obtained, when available, from the offices of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014; or the offices of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

ABOUT RAMACO RESOURCES

Ramaco Resources, Inc. is 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 in Wyoming. Its 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 development rare earth and coal mine near Sheridan, Wyoming 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 operates a carbon research and pilot facility related to the production of advanced carbon products and materials from coal.  In connection with these activities, it holds a body of roughly 76 intellectual property patents, pending applications, exclusive licensing agreements and various trademarks.  For more information about Ramaco Resources, please contact investor relations at (859) 244-7455.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as "estimate," "plan," "shall," "may," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding the proposed offering of the Company's Class A common stock and the use of proceeds therefrom. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of our management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Ramaco Resources. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements described under, but not limited to, the headings "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and the Company's other filings with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Ramaco Resources does not presently know or that Ramaco Resources currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Ramaco Resources' expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Ramaco Resources anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Ramaco Resources' assessments to change. However, while Ramaco Resources may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Ramaco Resources specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Ramaco Resources' assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ramaco-resources-inc-announces-commencement-of-proposed-150-million-public-offering-of-class-a-common-stock-302522487.html

SOURCE Ramaco Resources, Inc.

FAQ

What is the size of Ramaco Resources' (METC) public offering in 2025?

Ramaco Resources announced a $150 million public offering of Class A common stock, with an additional $22.5 million option granted to underwriters.

How will Ramaco Resources use the proceeds from its 2025 stock offering?

The proceeds will be used to accelerate development of rare earth elements and critical minerals project, fund strategic growth opportunities, and for general corporate purposes.

Who are the underwriters for Ramaco Resources' 2025 stock offering?

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as lead joint book-running managers for the offering.

What role does Yorktown Energy Partners play in Ramaco Resources' 2025 offering?

Yorktown Energy Partners, as selling stockholders, granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to $22.5 million of additional Class A common stock.

When was the shelf registration statement for METC's offering filed?

The shelf registration statement was filed with the SEC and became automatically effective on August 5, 2025.