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LanzaTech group reports about 58.4% beneficial stake

The agreement sets a stockholder approval process by July 30, 2027 and a deadline to register warrant-share resales within 60 business days after issuance.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LanzaTech Global, Inc. issued warrants to an entity controlled by the reporting persons for 1,737,921 common shares at an exercise price of $5.754 per share, in connection with transactions involving LanzaJet. The warrants may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis and are subject to adjustments in certain events.

Subject to the warrant agreement’s terms and conditions, on or before December 1, 2026, LanzaTech will issue additional warrants to holders for LanzaJet senior secured notes funded at that closing. Their exercise price will equal 105% of the closing price on the preceding trading day.

As of November 5, 2026, the reporting persons reported beneficial ownership of 13,216,919 shares, or approximately 58.4% under the stated Rule 13d-3 calculation. LanzaTech agreed to seek stockholder approval by July 30, 2027, for a sufficient increase in authorized common shares and, where required, warrant-share issuance approval; it also agreed to register resale of the warrant shares within 60 business days after issuance.

Filing Explained

The reported 58.4% beneficial stake includes 9,537,921 shares issuable under warrants, alongside 3,678,998 common shares; the warrant shares are not reported as issued, and if issued would increase the share count and reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes.

Shares covered by issued warrants 1,737,921 shares Warrants issued on October 14, 2026
Exercise price $5.754 per share Issued warrants
Shares issuable under warrants 7,800,000 shares Warrants with an exercise price of $0.0000001 per share
Exercise price $0.0000001 per share Warrants covering 7,800,000 shares
Common shares 3,678,998 shares Included in reported beneficial ownership as of November 5, 2026
Aggregate beneficial ownership 13,216,919 shares Reporting persons, as of November 5, 2026
Beneficial ownership percentage 58.4% Rule 13d-3 calculation reported as of November 5, 2026
Common shares outstanding 13,089,163 shares As of August 10, 2026
cashless basis financial
"exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis"
An agreement executed on a cashless basis lets a holder convert or exercise a security (like options, warrants, or conversion rights) without paying money upfront; instead the holder receives a smaller number of shares equal in value to what the cash would have purchased. Think of trading a coupon for fewer slices of a cake rather than handing over cash for the full slice. For investors, it affects how much ownership and dilution occur and avoids immediate cash outlays.
beneficially owned regulatory
"the Reporting Persons in the aggregate beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Rule 13d-3 regulatory
"calculated pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act"
Rule 13d-3 defines who is treated as the beneficial owner of a company’s shares for U.S. securities disclosure rules — essentially anyone who has the power to vote or direct how shares are voted, or the power to buy or sell them, even if they don’t hold the certificates. For investors this matters because crossing certain ownership thresholds triggers public filing and disclosure obligations and signals potential control or influence, much like having the keys to a car implies you can drive it even if it’s registered to someone else.
senior secured notes financial
"LanzaJet senior secured notes funded by it at such closing"
Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 regulatory
"pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 is a stock-exchange rule that requires a listed company to get shareholder approval before issuing a large number of new shares or other securities that can convert into shares or carry voting power beyond set thresholds. Investors should care because these approvals prevent unexpected dilution of existing ownership and sudden shifts in voting control—think of it like needing agreement from current owners before cutting the pizza into many more slices that shrink each person’s piece.

FAQ

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How many LNZA shares do the newly issued warrants cover?

The warrants cover 1,737,921 common shares at an exercise price of $5.754 per share. They may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis and are subject to adjustments in certain events.

How many LNZA shares did the reporting persons beneficially own?

As of November 5, 2026, the reporting persons reported beneficial ownership of 13,216,919 shares, approximately 58.4% under the stated Rule 13d-3 calculation. The reported amount includes common shares and shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.

What approvals and resale registration does the LNZA warrant agreement require?

LanzaTech agreed to hold a stockholder meeting no later than July 30, 2027, to seek approval for a sufficient increase in authorized common shares and, to the extent required, approval of warrant-share issuance. It also agreed to register resale of the warrant shares within 60 business days after issuance.

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51655R101

(CUSIP Number)
John Demeter
Khosla Ventures, 2128 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
(650) 376-8500


Matt Stewart
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, 201 Redwood Shores Pkwy #400
Redwood City, CA, 94065
(650) 802-3000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
10/14/2026

(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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13: Calculation of the percent is based on 13,089,163 shares of common stock, par value $0.0000001 per share (the "Common Stock") outstanding as of August 14, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed on August 10, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13: Calculation of the percent is based on 13,089,163 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 10, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 13: Calculation of the percent is based on 13,089,163 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 10, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10, and 11: See Items 4 and 5 herein. Row 13: Calculation of the percent is based on: (i) 13,089,163 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 10, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2026; plus (ii) 7,800,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants having an exercise price equal to $0.0000001 per share; plus (iii) 1,737,921 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants having an exercise price equal to $5.754 per share (see Item 4 herein).


SCHEDULE 13D


Khosla Ventures III, L.P.
Signature:By: Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and general partner of Khosla Ventures III, L.P., /s/ Vinod Khosla
Name/Title:Vinod Khosla, Managing Member
Date:11/05/2026
Khosla Ventures Associates III, LLC
Signature:/s/ Vinod Khosla
Name/Title:Vinod Khosla, Managing Member
Date:11/05/2026
VK Services, LLC
Signature:/s/ Vinod Khosla
Name/Title:Vinod Khosla, Managing Member
Date:11/05/2026
Vinod Khosla
Signature:/s/ Vinod Khosla
Name/Title:Vinod Khosla
Date:11/05/2026

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