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Yorktown group cuts Ramaco Resources (METC) stake to 4.81% after March share sales

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ramaco Resources’ major shareholder group reduced its stake and now reports holding 2,694,564 shares of Class A common stock, or 4.81% of the company. This Schedule 13D amendment reflects open market sales by Yorktown Equity Partners IX, L.P. from March 5 to March 23, 2026 at weighted average prices between about $13 and $15 per share. After these sales, Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. directly holds the reported shares, while related entities Yorktown IX Company LP and Yorktown IX Associates LLC may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power but each disclaims beneficial ownership beyond its economic interest.

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Large holder sold shares and now reports a sub‑5% position in Ramaco.

The reporting group led by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. now beneficially owns 2,694,564 Ramaco Resources Class A shares, representing 4.81% of the class based on February 25, 2026 outstanding share data. This follows a series of open market sales totaling 402,570 shares between March 5 and March 23, 2026.

These sales occurred at weighted average prices between roughly $13.20 and $15.60 per share. Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. directly holds the shares, while Yorktown IX Company LP and Yorktown IX Associates LLC have upstream control relationships and may be deemed to share voting and dispositive power, subject to pecuniary interest limitations.

The filing primarily updates ownership percentages and recent trading activity rather than changing corporate strategy. Future company filings may clarify whether this ownership level remains stable or if additional changes in this large holder’s position occur.






75134P303

(CUSIP Number)
Bryan H. Lawrence
Yorktown Partners LLC, 410 Park Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, NY, 10022
(212) 515-2112


Jesse E. Betts
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 2828 Routh Street
Dallas, TX, 75201
(214) 233-4537

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/23/2026

(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:
(1) The percent of class represented by the amount in Row (11) is based on 55,963,520 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class A Common Stock") of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the "Issuer") outstanding as of February 25, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 26, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) These securities are directly held by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. Yorktown IX Company LP is the sole general partner of Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. As a result, Yorktown IX Company LP may be deemed to have the power to vote or direct the vote or to dispose or direct the disposition of the shares owned by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. Yorktown IX Company LP disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities owned by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. in excess of its pecuniary interests therein. (2) The percent of class represented by the amount in Row (11) is based on 55,963,520 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of February 25, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) These securities are directly held by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. Yorktown IX Company LP is the sole general partner of Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. and Yorktown IX Associates LLC is the sole general partner of Yorktown IX Company LP. As a result, Yorktown IX Associates LLC may be deemed to have the power to vote or direct the vote or to dispose or direct the disposition of the shares owned by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. Yorktown IX Company LP and Yorktown IX Associates LLC disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities owned by Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. in excess of their pecuniary interests therein. (2) The percent of class represented by the amount in Row (11) is based on 55,963,520 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as of February 25, 2026, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Bryan H Lawrence
Name/Title:Managing Member of the general partner of the general partner
Date:03/25/2026
Yorktown IX Company LP
Signature:/s/ Bryan H Lawrence
Name/Title:Managing Member of the general partner
Date:03/25/2026
Yorktown IX Associates LLC
Signature:/s/ Bryan H Lawrence
Name/Title:Managing Member of the general partner
Date:03/25/2026

FAQ

How many Ramaco Resources (METC) shares do the Yorktown entities now beneficially own?

They report beneficial ownership of 2,694,564 shares of Ramaco Resources Class A common stock. This represents the group’s current reported position following recent open market sales disclosed in the Schedule 13D/A amendment.

What percentage of Ramaco Resources’ Class A stock is held by the Yorktown group?

The Yorktown reporting group holds 4.81% of Ramaco’s Class A common stock. This percentage is calculated using 55,963,520 shares outstanding as of February 25, 2026, as disclosed in Ramaco’s Form 10‑K.

How many Ramaco Resources shares did Yorktown Equity Partners IX, L.P. sell in March 2026?

From March 5 through March 23, 2026, Yorktown Equity Partners IX, L.P. sold 402,570 shares of Ramaco Resources Class A common stock. The sales were executed as a series of open market transactions on multiple trading days.

At what prices were the March 2026 Ramaco Resources share sales executed?

The disclosed transactions show weighted average sale prices ranging from about $13.48 to $15.18 per share. Each day’s figure reflects multiple trades within stated price ranges, with detailed breakdowns available upon request to the reporting persons.

Which entities are reporting beneficial ownership of Ramaco Resources shares in this filing?

The reporting persons are Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., Yorktown IX Company LP, and Yorktown IX Associates LLC. Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. directly holds the shares, while the other entities are its upstream general partners with potential shared voting and dispositive power.

Do the Yorktown entities claim full beneficial ownership of all reported Ramaco Resources shares?

No. Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported Class A common stock except to the extent of its pecuniary interest. The disclaimer limits how their ownership is viewed for Section 13(d) and other legal purposes.
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