Koil Energy (NASDAQ: KLNG) holder Ronald Smith reports 11.5% stake after major sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Koil Energy Solutions investor updates large shareholder position. Ronald Eric Smith filed an amended Schedule 13D reporting beneficial ownership of 1,407,033 shares of Koil Energy Solutions common stock, representing 11.5% of the outstanding shares, based on 12,188,202 shares outstanding as disclosed by the company. The filing explains that the purpose of recent transactions was a reduction of his investment stake to purchase real estate.

The position includes 710,562 shares held indirectly through an IRA, 330,651 shares held directly by Mr. Smith’s spouse, and 23,071 shares held by his spouse through an IRA. The filing states that, under securities laws, Mr. Smith does not admit beneficial ownership of all reported securities beyond those he actually owns. It also notes a negotiated sale on December 3, 2025 of 742,350 shares at $1.35 per share.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

Koil Energy Solutions, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

24372A305

(CUSIP Number)

Ronald Eric Smith
1447 FM 1010,
Cleveland, TX, 77327
832-623-9905

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

12/03/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP No. 24372A305

1

Name of reporting person

Smith Ronald Eric

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 1,407,033.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 1,407,033.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

1,407,033.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

11.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
(b)	Name of Issuer: Koil Energy Solutions, Inc.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 1310 Rankin Road, Houston, TEXAS , 77073.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	Ronald Eric Smith
(b)	1447 FM 1010 Cleveland, Texas 77327
(c)	Real Estate Investor
(d)	NA
(e)	NA
(f)	United States
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	NA
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	Reduction of investment stake to purchase real estate.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	(a) and (b). See Items 7-11 on the cover page and Item 2 above. These amounts include: 710,562 shares held indirectly through an IRA, 330,651 shares directly held by Mr. Smith's spouse, and 23,071 shares held indirectly by Mr. Smith's spouse through an IRA. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, Mr. Smith expressly declares that this Schedule 13D and any amendments hereto shall not be construed as an admission that Mr. Smith is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owner of any securities reported herein, except to the extent that Mr. Smith owns such shares. The percentage calculations herein are based on the Issuer's statement in its Quarterly Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2025, that there were 12,188,202 shares outstanding.
(c)	Mr. Smith did not engage in any transactions in the Shares of the Issuer during the past 60 days, except as follows: - Negotiated sale on 12/3/2025. 742,350 shares at $1.35/per share price
(d)	No person other than Mr. Smith is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Common Stock owned.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	NA
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	NA

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.

Smith Ronald Eric

Signature:	/s/ Ronald Eric Smith
Name/Title:	Ronald Eric Smith
Date:	12/03/2025

FAQ

How many Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) shares does Ronald Eric Smith report owning?

The filing reports that Ronald Eric Smith beneficially owns 1,407,033 shares of Koil Energy Solutions common stock.

What percentage of Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) does Ronald Eric Smith hold?

Ronald Eric Smith reports beneficial ownership of 11.5% of the outstanding common stock of Koil Energy Solutions.

How is Ronald Eric Smith’s Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) stake held?

His reported stake includes 710,562 shares held through an IRA, 330,651 shares held directly by his spouse, and 23,071 shares held by his spouse through an IRA, along with other directly held shares.

What recent transaction did Ronald Eric Smith report in Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) stock?

He reported a negotiated sale on December 3, 2025 of 742,350 shares of Koil Energy Solutions common stock at a price of $1.35 per share.

Why did Ronald Eric Smith reduce his Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) investment?

The filing states that the purpose of the transaction was a reduction of his investment stake to purchase real estate.

On what share count is Ronald Eric Smith’s 11.5% Koil Energy Solutions (KLNG) ownership based?

The 11.5% ownership figure is based on Koil Energy Solutions’ disclosure that it had 12,188,202 shares outstanding in its Quarterly Report filed on November 14, 2025.