Ramaco Resources (METC) EVP awarded 30,754 RSUs and PSUs in equity grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kreutzer James Scott reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ramaco Resources EVP Western Operations James Scott Kreutzer reported equity awards that increase his potential share-based compensation. On February 24, 2026, he received a grant of 15,377 restricted stock units under the 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan, vesting in three equal annual installments starting January 31, 2027.

He also received 15,377 performance stock units for a performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. Vesting of these performance units depends on the Compensation Committee’s certification of results against pre-set targets, with payout ranging from 0% to 200% of the granted amount. Each unit, restricted or performance-based, represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ramaco’s Class A common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kreutzer James Scott

(Last) (First) (Middle)

250 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 1900

C/O: RAMACO RESOURCES, INC.

(Street)

LEXINGTON KY 40507

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ramaco Resources, Inc. [ METC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP Western Operations

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)(2)	02/24/2026		A		15,377		(1)	(1)	Class A common stock	15,377	$0	15,377	D
Performance Stock Units	$0(3)(4)	02/24/2026		A		15,377		(3)	(3)	Class A common stock	15,377	$0	15,377	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 24, 2026, the Reporting Person received a restricted stock unit grant of 15,377 units under the Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the "Company") 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 31, 2027.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

3. On February 24, 2026, the Reporting Person received a performance stock unit grant of 15,377 units under the Company's 2017 Long Term Incentive Plan. The performance period began on January 1, 2026 and will end on December 31, 2028. The performance stock units will vest based upon the certification of the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors as to the percentage of achievement based on pre-established performance targets. The achievement percentage can range from 0% to 200% of this grant.

4. Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jonathan T Adkins, Attorney in Fact	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Ramaco Resources (METC) report for James Scott Kreutzer?

Ramaco Resources reported that EVP Western Operations James Scott Kreutzer received equity awards totaling 30,754 units. He was granted 15,377 restricted stock units and 15,377 performance stock units under the company’s 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan on February 24, 2026.

How do the restricted stock units granted to METC executive Kreutzer vest?

The 15,377 restricted stock units granted to Kreutzer vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on January 31, 2027 and continues annually, providing time-based incentives that align the executive’s compensation with multi-year service at Ramaco Resources.

What performance conditions apply to Kreutzer’s performance stock units at Ramaco Resources (METC)?

Kreutzer’s 15,377 performance stock units have a performance period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Vesting depends on the Compensation Committee certifying achievement against pre-established performance targets, with potential payout from 0% to 200% of the granted units.

What does each stock unit granted to the METC executive represent?

Each restricted stock unit and each performance stock unit granted to Kreutzer represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ramaco Resources Class A common stock. Actual receipt depends on satisfying time-based vesting or meeting certified performance targets, as applicable.

Is Kreutzer’s Form 4 transaction at Ramaco Resources (METC) a purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 reflects grants, not open-market purchases. Both the restricted stock units and performance stock units were awarded with a transaction code "A", indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition under Ramaco Resources’ 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan.