Yorktown-linked director updates Ramaco (METC) direct and indirect holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ramaco Resources director Lawrence Bryan reported entity-level changes in his indirect holdings of Class A Common Stock in connection with pro rata distributions from several Yorktown investment funds. The filing shows restructuring-type transactions with no stated purchase or sale price and no open-market trades.
One transaction reclassified 17,043 shares of Class A Common Stock into Bryan’s direct ownership, bringing his directly held shares to 151,920. Another transaction involved 1,000,000 shares held indirectly, after which one indirect position stood at 1,437,247 shares. Additional indirect holdings total 2,979,968 and 1,969,646 shares in separate entities.
The securities involved are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, X and XI, L.P., with Bryan serving as a member and manager of their associated general partners. The filing notes that Bryan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Lawrence Bryan H.
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 1,000,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 17,043 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 1,437,247 shares (Indirect, See Footnote);
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 151,920 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Pro rata distributions from Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., Yorktown IX Company LP and Yorktown IX Associates LLC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for Section 16 or any other purpose. These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. ("Yorktown IX"). The reporting person is a member and a manager of Yorktown IX Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown IX Company LP, the general partner of Yorktown IX. These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners X, L.P. ("Yorktown X"). The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown X Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown X Company LP, the general partner of Yorktown X. These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners XI, L.P. ("Yorktown XI"). The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown XI Associates LLC, the general partner of Yorktown XI Company LP, the general partner of Yorktown XI.
Key Figures
Restructuring shares: 1,017,043 shares
Direct J-code transaction: 17,043 shares at $0.0000
Indirect J-code transaction: 1,000,000 shares at $0.0000
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7 metrics
Restructuring shares
1,017,043 shares
Total shares in J-code restructuring transactions
Direct J-code transaction
17,043 shares at $0.0000
Other acquisition or disposition on Class A Common Stock
Indirect J-code transaction
1,000,000 shares at $0.0000
Other acquisition or disposition, indirect ownership
Direct holdings after
151,920 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned following transactions
Indirect holdings position 1
2,979,968 shares
Class A Common Stock, indirect ownership entry
Indirect holdings position 2
1,969,646 shares
Class A Common Stock, indirect ownership entry
Indirect holdings position 3
1,437,247 shares
Class A Common Stock after 1,000,000-share J-code transaction
Key Terms
pro rata distributions, beneficial ownership, Section 16, Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., +1 more
5 terms
pro rata distributions financial
"Pro rata distributions from Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., Yorktown IX Company LP and Yorktown IX Associates LLC."
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"beneficial owner of the securities for Section 16 or any other purpose."
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. financial
"These securities are owned directly by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. ("Yorktown IX")."
other acquisition or disposition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""
FAQ
What insider activity did Ramaco Resources (METC) report for Lawrence Bryan?
Ramaco Resources director Lawrence Bryan reported restructuring-related changes in his Class A Common Stock holdings, not open-market trades. The Form 4 shows pro rata distributions involving Yorktown energy funds and updated direct and indirect share balances after these internal transactions.
What indirect Ramaco Resources holdings are associated with Yorktown entities?
Indirect Ramaco Resources holdings associated with Yorktown entities total several positions: 2,979,968 shares, 1,969,646 shares, and 1,437,247 shares of Class A Common Stock. These are owned by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, X and XI, L.P., with Bryan linked through their general partners.
Were the Ramaco Resources transactions open-market buys or sells?
The transactions are coded as “J” for other acquisition or disposition and show a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating internal restructuring. The filing’s transaction summary records no open-market purchases or sales of Ramaco Resources Class A Common Stock.