Ramaco director shifts 1M-share Yorktown stake
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) director Peter A. Leidel reported a restructuring of his holdings in Class A common stock on August 25, 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) director Peter A. Leidel reported a restructuring of his holdings in Class A common stock on August 25, 2026. An affiliated Yorktown fund group made pro rata distributions that resulted in the disposition of 1,000,000 shares held indirectly through Yorktown IX entities and the acquisition of 8,571 shares in Leidel’s direct ownership, leaving him with 104,758 shares held directly. The transactions were coded as "J" (other acquisition or disposition), involved no stated per-share price, and include footnote disclaimers that Leidel only has a pecuniary interest in certain Yorktown‑related positions.
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Insider Trade Summary
Other: 1,008,571 shares
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Insider
LEIDEL PETER A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1, F2, F3 | 1,000,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1 | 8,571 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F2, F4 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F2, F5 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 5,386,861 shares (Indirect, See Footnote);
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 104,758 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Pro rata distributions from Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. ("Yorktown IX"), Yorktown IX Company LP ("Yorktown IX Company") and Yorktown IX Associates LLC ("Yorktown IX Associates").
- F2. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of its 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.
- F3. These securities are owned directly by Yorktown IX. The reporting person is a member and manager of Yorktown IX Associates, the general partner of Yorktown IX Company, the general partner of Yorktown IX.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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
Indirect shares disposed: 1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
Shares acquired directly: 8,571 shares of Class A Common Stock
Direct holdings after transaction: 104,758 shares of Class A Common Stock
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Indirect shares disposed
1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
Disposition coded "J" on August 25, 2026 via Yorktown IX pro rata distributions
Shares acquired directly
8,571 shares of Class A Common Stock
Acquisition coded "J" on August 25, 2026 into direct ownership
Direct holdings after transaction
104,758 shares of Class A Common Stock
Direct ownership of Peter A. Leidel following the 8,571‑share acquisition
Restructuring share total
1,008,571 shares
Total shares in restructuring transactions coded "J" in the Form 4
Key Terms
pro rata distributions, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16
4 terms
pro rata distributions financial
"Pro rata distributions from Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P."
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities"
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.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein"
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did METC director Peter A. Leidel report on August 25, 2026?
Peter A. Leidel reported a disposition of 1,000,000 METC shares held indirectly through Yorktown IX entities and an acquisition of 8,571 METC shares into his direct ownership, both coded as "J" (other acquisition or disposition) related to pro rata fund distributions.
Were the August 25, 2026 METC insider transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5‑1 checkbox is not checked (aff_10b5_one is false), and the footnotes do not describe any Rule 10b5‑1 plan for these restructuring transactions coded "J."
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