Ramaco Resources director shifts 1M-share stake
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) director Lawrence Bryan H. reported a restructuring of his economic exposure to the company’s Class A common stock.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) director Lawrence Bryan H. reported a restructuring of his economic exposure to the company’s Class A common stock. On 2026-08-25, entities associated with him made pro rata distributions of 1,000,000 shares held indirectly through Yorktown IX-related investment partnerships. The same day, he acquired 13,634 shares of Class A common stock in a Form 4 code J transaction, resulting in direct holdings of 165,554 shares. The filing notes that certain shares are owned directly by Yorktown IX, Yorktown X, and Yorktown XI funds, and he disclaims beneficial ownership of those securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Other: 1,013,634 shares
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4 txns
Insider
Lawrence Bryan H.
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 | 13,634 | $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 — 165,554 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 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.
- F3. These securities are owned directly by Yorktown IX. The reporting person is a member and a 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
Pro rata distribution shares: 1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
Shares acquired in code J transaction: 13,634 shares of Class A Common Stock
Direct holdings after transaction: 165,554 shares of Class A Common Stock
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4 metrics
Pro rata distribution shares
1,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock
Indirect disposition via pro rata distributions by Yorktown IX-related entities on 2026-08-25
Shares acquired in code J transaction
13,634 shares of Class A Common Stock
Other acquisition (transaction code J) on 2026-08-25
Direct holdings after transaction
165,554 shares of Class A Common Stock
Direct ownership position following the 13,634-share acquisition
Restructuring shares total
1,013,634 shares of Class A Common Stock
Total shares involved in restructuring-type transactions per transactionSummary
Key Terms
pro rata distributions, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, Section 16, +1 more
5 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 his 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.
transaction code J financial
"transaction_code": "J" ... "transaction_code_description": "Other acquisition or disposition""
FAQ
What insider transactions did METC director Lawrence Bryan H. report on August 25, 2026?
He reported a restructuring involving 1,000,000 shares of Ramaco Resources Class A common stock distributed pro rata from Yorktown IX entities, and a separate acquisition of 13,634 shares, all coded as Form 4 transaction code J (other acquisition or disposition).
Which Yorktown funds are referenced in this METC Form 4 filing?
The filing references Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., Yorktown Energy Partners X, L.P., and Yorktown Energy Partners XI, L.P.. Certain Ramaco Resources shares are owned directly by these funds, with the reporting person serving as a member and manager of their respective general partner entities.
Was the METC Form 4 filed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The document-level checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 is indicated as false, and the footnotes do not state that these Ramaco Resources transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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