Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE: AESI) adopts stock ownership guidelines for leaders

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Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. reported that its Board of Directors adopted new Stock Ownership Guidelines on September 9, 2025. These guidelines set minimum levels of company common stock that key leaders are expected to hold, tying them more closely to shareholder outcomes.

The Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are each required to hold shares valued at five times their annual base salary. Other executive officers must hold shares valued at three times their annual base salary. Independent directors must hold shares valued at three times their annual base cash retainer for Board service, while executive and senior vice presidents must hold shares valued at one times their annual base salary. All applicable individuals have five years from the adoption date to meet these ownership levels.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2025

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-41828	93-2154509
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5918 W. Courtyard Drive Suite 500
Austin, Texas				78730
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (512) 220-1200

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share		AESI		New York Stock Exchange
		AESI		NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Adoption of Stock Ownership Guidelines

On September 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) adopted Stock Ownership Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) introducing requirements relating to the ownership of the Company’s common stock by executive officers, independent directors and executive and senior vice presidents. The Guidelines provide that the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will be required to hold shares valued at five times their annual base salary, other executive officers will be required to hold shares valued at three times their annual base salary, independent directors will be required to hold shares valued at three times their annual base cash retainer for Board service and executive and senior vice presidents will be required to hold shares valued at one times their annual base salary. The applicable levels of ownership are required to be achieved within five years of the date of the Guideline’s adoption.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ATLAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC.
Date:	September 15, 2025	By:	/s/ John Turner
			Name: John Turner Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What governance change did Atlas Energy Solutions (AESI) disclose in this 8-K?

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. disclosed that its Board adopted Stock Ownership Guidelines for executive officers, independent directors, and executive and senior vice presidents on September 9, 2025.

What are the stock ownership requirements for the CEO and Executive Chairman of AESI?

Under the new guidelines, the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AESI must each hold company common stock valued at five times their annual base salary.

How much stock must other executive officers of AESI hold under the new guidelines?

AESI’s other executive officers are required to hold shares of the company’s common stock valued at three times their annual base salary, according to the new Stock Ownership Guidelines.

What stock ownership levels apply to independent directors of AESI?

Independent directors of AESI must hold company common stock valued at three times their annual base cash retainer for Board service under the guidelines.

What are the stock ownership requirements for executive and senior vice presidents at AESI?

Executive and senior vice presidents at AESI are required to hold company common stock valued at one times their annual base salary.

How long do AESI insiders have to meet the new stock ownership guidelines?

All covered individuals, including executive officers, independent directors, and executive and senior vice presidents, have up to five years from the September 9, 2025 adoption date to reach the required ownership levels.