RAMACO RESOURCES, INC. CHAIRMAN AND CEO EXERCISES OPTIONS

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) announced that Chairman and CEO Randall W. Atkins exercised long-held options on February 26, 2026, converting them into Class A and Class B shares.

Rhea-AI Summary

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC) announced that Chairman and CEO Randall W. Atkins exercised long-held options on February 26, 2026, converting them into Class A and Class B shares.

After tax provisions, Mr. Atkins acquired 177,187 Class A shares and 54,429 Class B shares (total 231,616 shares) and said he views the stock as undervalued.

Positive

• Insider exercise acquired 231,616 shares on Feb 26, 2026
• CEO ownership increased via conversion of long-held 2017 options

Negative

• None.

Argus Mar 2 session

+2.71% close to close 0.8x rel. volume Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – METC

On Mar 2, the day this news came out, METC closed 2.71% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Mar 2 session.

Key Figures

Current price: $15.14 Class A shares acquired: 177,187 shares Class B shares acquired: 54,429 shares +5 more

Current price

$15.14

Pre-news trading level

Class A shares acquired

177,187 shares

Options exercise on February 26, 2026

Class B shares acquired

54,429 shares

Options exercise on February 26, 2026

Options holding period

over 9 years

CEO held options before exercise

IPO reference year

2017

Options received at original public offering

52-week high

$57.80

Pre-news 52-week high

52-week low

$6.2424

Pre-news 52-week low

Price vs 52-week high

-73.81%

Distance from 52-week high before news

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 25

5 events

1. Feb 25

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   -2.4%

   Reported Q4 and full-year 2025 net losses with detailed 2026 guidance.

2. Feb 20

   Earnings schedule

   24h Move

   -1.0%

   Announced timing for Q4 and full-year 2025 results call and webcast.

3. Jan 13

   Leadership recognition

   24h Move

   -7.8%

   CEO Randall Atkins appointed to re-established National Coal Council.

4. Dec 30

   Credit facility upsized

   24h Move

   +3.6%

   Expanded revolving credit commitments to $500M and extended maturity to 2030.

5. Dec 23

   Share repurchase plan

   24h Move

   +7.6%

   Board authorized up to $100M Class A stock repurchase over 24 months.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

options, class a, class b, rare earth elements, +1 more

5 terms

options financial

"Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Atkins, has exercised his long-held options"

Options are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell an asset at a specific price within a certain time frame. They function like a reservation or a ticket that allows for potential profit or protection against price changes, making them useful tools for managing investment risks or speculating on market movements.

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class a financial

"he acquired 177,187 shares of Class A stock and 54,429 shares of Class B stock"

Class A denotes a specific group of a company’s shares that carry a particular set of rights—most commonly different voting power or dividend priority compared with other share classes. Think of it like different seats on a bus where some seats let you steer and others only ride: knowing whether a share is Class A tells investors how much influence they have over company decisions and how returns might be distributed, which affects control and value.

class b financial

"he acquired 177,187 shares of Class A stock and 54,429 shares of Class B stock"

A Class B designation usually identifies a specific type of share or ownership stake that differs from other classes (like Class A) in voting power, dividend rights, or transfer rules. For investors it matters because those differences affect control and how profits are shared—like two types of ticket holders at an event where one gets louder voting power or priority access, which can change a stock’s value and influence.

rare earth elements technical

"developing producer of coal, rare earth elements and critical minerals ("REE/CM") in Wyoming"

Rare earth elements are a set of 17 chemical metals used to make powerful magnets, batteries, catalysts and many tiny components inside electronics, renewable energy equipment and defense systems. They matter to investors because they are essential inputs for fast‑growing industries, and limited or concentrated supply can drive prices, create production bottlenecks or shift competitive advantage — like a factory running short of a specialized ingredient that halts output and affects profits.

critical minerals technical

"developing producer of coal, rare earth elements and critical minerals ("REE/CM") in Wyoming"

Materials needed to build modern technologies—like batteries, electronics, renewable energy systems and defense equipment—that have few easy substitutes and often come from a small number of countries or mines. Investors care because their supply can be disrupted, expensive or slow to increase, which affects the cost, availability and growth prospects of companies and industries that rely on them; think of them as critical spare parts for the global economy.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB, "Ramaco" or the "Company") a dual platform critical mineral company that is both 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 ("REE/CM") in Wyoming announced today that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Atkins, has exercised his long-held options in the Company's stock. 

On February 26, 2026, Mr. Atkins exercised options received in connection with the original Ramaco Resources public offering in 2017 to acquire shares of both Ramaco Resources Class A and Class B shares. Specifically, after provision for taxes he acquired 177,187 shares of Class A stock and 54,429 shares of Class B stock. Mr. Atkins stated, "After holding a generous number of options for over 9 years I have now chosen to both exercise these options and convert them into shares of Ramaco stock, which I currently feel are trading at an undervalued level."

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 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 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, statements related to Ramaco's plan for the SCMT stockpile facility, the Brook Mine, as well as expected benefits and advantages from the SCMT and 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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SOURCE Ramaco Resources, Inc.

FAQ

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How many shares did Ramaco Resources CEO Randall W. Atkins acquire on February 26, 2026 (METC)?

He acquired 231,616 total shares after taxes. According to the company, that comprises 177,187 Class A and 54,429 Class B shares from exercised 2017 options.

What type of securities did the Ramaco CEO convert when exercising options (METC)?

The CEO converted long-held options into Class A and Class B shares. According to the company, the exercised options dated to the original 2017 public offering and were converted on Feb 26, 2026.

Does Randall Atkins calling METC shares "undervalued" signal insider confidence for investors?

Yes, the CEO publicly described the shares as trading at an undervalued level. According to the company, he exercised long-held options and converted them into shares as a confidence signal.

When did Ramaco Resources announce the CEO's options exercise and what was the date of exercise (METC)?

Ramaco announced the exercise on March 2, 2026, and the options were exercised on February 26, 2026. According to the company, the options originated from the 2017 public offering.

How might the CEO's exercise of 2017 options affect METC shareholders immediately?

Direct immediate effects are limited to an increase in outstanding shares from the exercised options. According to the company, 231,616 shares were issued after tax provisions, with no further financial details disclosed.