Thomist Capital Management and affiliates filed a Schedule 13G reporting a 7.8% stake in Amplify Energy Corp. As of December 31, 2025, they beneficially owned 3,147,130 shares of Amplify’s common stock, based on 40,475,997 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025.
The reporting persons have sole voting and dispositive power over these shares and no shared power. They state the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Amplify Energy.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Amplify Energy Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
03212B103
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
03212B103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Thomist Capital Management, LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
TEXAS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,147,130.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,147,130.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,147,130.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
03212B103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Thomist Capital, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
TEXAS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,147,130.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,147,130.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,147,130.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO, HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
03212B103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Brian Kuzma
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,147,130.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,147,130.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,147,130.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN, HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Amplify Energy Corp.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
500 Dallas Street, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas, 77002
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This Schedule 13G is being filed by and on behalf of (i) Thomist Capital Management, LP, a Texas limited partnership (the "Manager"), (ii) Thomist Capital, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the "GP"), and (iii) Brian Kuzma, a citizen of the United States of America. The Manager, the GP, and Mr. Kuzma are herein sometimes referred to each as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as "Reporting Persons".
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of the Manager and the GP is 3773 Richmond Avenue, Suite 777, Houston, Texas 77046, and Mr. Kuzma's business address is c/o the Manager at the foregoing address.
(c)
Citizenship:
The Manager is a Texas limited partnership. The GP is a Texas limited liability company. Mr. Kuzma is a citizen of the United States.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
03212B103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
The responses of the Reporting Persons to Items (5) through (9) on the cover pages of this Schedule 13G are incorporated herein by reference.
As of December 31, 2025, The Thomist Fund, LP (the "Fund") held an aggregate of 3,147,130 shares of Common Stock. The Fund has delegated to the Manager voting and investment power over the securities held directly by the Fund. As a result, each of the Manager, the GP, as the general partner of Manager, and Mr. Kuzma, as Managing Member of the GP, may be deemed to exercise voting and investment power over the shares of Common Stock directly held by the Fund. As of December 31, 2025, the Manager, the GP, and Mr. Kuzma beneficially owned an aggregate of 3,147,130 shares of Common Stock, which shares of Common Stock may be deemed to be beneficially owned by each of the Manager, the GP and Mr. Kuzma.
(b)
Percent of class:
As of December 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons beneficially owned an aggregate of 3,147,130 shares of Common Stock, which represent approximately 7.8% of the outstanding Common Stock. All percentages set forth herein are based on 40,475,997 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of October 31, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 5, 2025.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
As of December 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons had sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,147,130 shares of Common Stock.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
As of December 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons had shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 0 shares of Common Stock.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
As of December 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons had sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,147,130 shares of Common Stock.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
As of December 31, 2025, the Reporting Persons had shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 0 shares of Common Stock.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Thomist Capital Management, LP
Signature:
/s/ Brian Kuzma
Name/Title:
Brian Kuzma / Managing Member of Thomist Capital, LLC, its general partner
How much of Amplify Energy Corp (AMPY) does Thomist Capital beneficially own?
Thomist Capital and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 3,147,130 shares of Amplify Energy common stock, or about 7.8% of the company. This percentage is calculated using 40,475,997 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025, as disclosed in Amplify’s Form 10-Q.
What type of filing did Thomist Capital submit for its AMPY position?
Thomist Capital and related parties submitted a Schedule 13G for their Amplify Energy stake. A Schedule 13G is a beneficial ownership report generally used by investors holding shares in the ordinary course, without the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Who are the reporting persons on the Amplify Energy (AMPY) Schedule 13G?
The reporting persons are Thomist Capital Management, LP, Thomist Capital, LLC, and Brian Kuzma. Thomist Capital Management acts as investment manager, Thomist Capital, LLC is its general partner, and Brian Kuzma is the managing member, with each deemed to beneficially own the same AMPY share position.
Does Thomist Capital seek to influence control of Amplify Energy (AMPY)?
The Schedule 13G states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control. The filing also notes they are not held in connection with any transaction aimed at control, other than activities tied to a Rule 14a-11 nomination.
What voting and dispositive powers does Thomist Capital have over its AMPY shares?
The reporting persons have sole voting and sole dispositive power over 3,147,130 Amplify Energy shares and no shared power. The Thomist Fund, LP holds the shares directly, but has delegated voting and investment authority to Thomist Capital Management and its general partner structure.
When was Thomist Capital’s ownership in Amplify Energy (AMPY) measured for this filing?
The reported beneficial ownership is as of December 31, 2025. The 7.8% ownership figure is based on Amplify Energy having 40,475,997 shares of common stock outstanding as of October 31, 2025, as disclosed in the company’s Form 10-Q filed November 5, 2025.