AE Industrial group cuts Redwire (RDW) beneficial stake to 19.8% after sales
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AE Industrial-affiliated investors filed Amendment No. 18 to their Schedule 13D on Redwire Corp to report a reduced beneficial ownership position after open‑market sales of common stock. The reporting group now has beneficial ownership of 41,497,946 shares of common stock, representing 19.8% of Redwire’s common stock on an as‑converted basis.
This stake is calculated assuming 209,235,193 shares of common stock outstanding, including 191,975,804 shares actually outstanding as of February 23, 2026, 17,247,586 shares issuable from Warrants and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and 11,802 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units on May 22, 2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership shares: 41,497,946 shares
Beneficial ownership percentage: 19.8%
Assumed shares outstanding (as-converted): 209,235,193 shares
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Beneficial ownership shares
41,497,946 shares
Aggregate beneficial ownership of reporting persons as of Amendment No. 18
Beneficial ownership percentage
19.8%
Portion of Redwire common stock beneficially owned on an as-converted basis
Assumed shares outstanding (as-converted)
209,235,193 shares
Common stock outstanding plus warrants, preferred conversions and RSUs
Shares outstanding
191,975,804 shares
Redwire common stock outstanding as of February 23, 2026
Warrants exercisable
2,000,000 warrants
Warrants to acquire one share of Redwire common stock each
Shares from preferred conversion
15,247,586 shares
Common shares issuable upon conversion of 46,505.13 Series A Convertible Preferred shares
RSUs included
11,802 shares
Common shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units on May 22, 2026
Holdings common stock
10,075,843 shares
Common shares directly beneficially owned by AE Red Holdings, LLC
Key Terms
Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, Warrants, +2 more
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Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Existing 13D is hereby amended in this Amendment No. 18"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficial ownership financial
"report changes in the beneficial ownership of the Reporting Persons"
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.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of 46,505.13 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock"
Series A convertible preferred stock is a class of shares sold in an early funding round that gives investors a mix of protection and upside: it pays a priority claim over common shares if the company is sold or closes, but can be converted into ordinary shares to share in future growth. Think of it like a hybrid between a safer stake and a ticket to ownership; it matters to investors because it affects who controls the company, how future gains are split, and how much their investment is protected from downside.
Warrants financial
"shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 warrants to acquire one share of Common Stock ("Warrants")"
Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.
restricted stock units financial
"shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
joint filing agreement regulatory
"Exhibit 1 Joint Filing Agreement among the Reporting Persons"
FAQ
What does AE Industrial’s Schedule 13D/A say about its RDW ownership?
The amended Schedule 13D reports AE Industrial-affiliated entities beneficially own 41,497,946 Redwire Corp common shares, or 19.8% of the company on an as-converted basis, reflecting a reduced position following open-market sales of common stock.
How is the 19.8% beneficial ownership in Redwire (RDW) calculated?
The 19.8% figure is based on beneficial ownership of 41,497,946 shares divided by 209,235,193 assumed outstanding shares. That total includes current common shares plus shares issuable from Warrants, convertible preferred stock, and specified RSUs.
What securities besides common stock are included in AE Industrial’s RDW stake?
The beneficial stake includes Redwire common stock, 2,000,000 Warrants exercisable for common stock, shares issuable upon conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and 11,802 restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026, all counted on an as-converted basis.
Which entities are part of the AE Industrial reporting group for Redwire (RDW)?
Reporting persons include AE Red Holdings, LLC, Edge Autonomy Ultimate Holdings, several AE Industrial Partners funds and vehicles, and individuals Michael Robert Greene and David H. Rowe, who exercise voting and dispositive power over the aggregated Redwire securities.
How did AE Industrial’s Redwire (RDW) holdings change in this amendment?
The amendment states it is filed to reflect a reduction in reported beneficial ownership of Redwire common stock. The change results from sales of common stock in open‑market transactions by the reporting persons over the recent period.