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AE Industrial group trims Redwire (RDW) holdings to about 1.1% ownership

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Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Redwire Corp’s major shareholder group has sharply reduced its stake. AE Red Holdings, AE Industrial Partners funds and related parties converted 46,505.13 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 15,247,586 shares of common stock on May 18, 2026, then sold all 15,247,586 shares the same day in open-market transactions.

After these moves, the group reports beneficial ownership of 2,119,271 shares of common stock, including 107,469 shares, 2,000,000 warrant shares and 11,802 shares from restricted stock units, representing 1.1% of an assumed 200,930,530 shares outstanding. Because their holdings fell below 5%, this amendment is characterized as an exit filing.

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Insights

Key sponsor converts and sells preferred stake, now under 5% ownership.

The AE Industrial-affiliated group converted 46,505.13 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 15,247,586 Redwire common shares, then sold all of those shares in open-market trades on May 18, 2026. This removes a large block of preferred-linked equity.

Post-transaction, the group reports 2,119,271 shares of beneficial ownership, including 2,000,000 warrant shares and 11,802 restricted stock unit shares vesting on May 22, 2026, equal to 1.1% of an assumed 200,930,530 common shares. Falling below the 5% threshold turns this into an exit filing under Schedule 13D rules.

The economic impact depends on how the market absorbed the 15,247,586-share sale and the future treatment of the 2,000,000 warrants. Subsequent company filings may clarify any further ownership changes or warrant exercises.

Current beneficial ownership 2,119,271 shares Aggregate beneficial ownership reported by group
Ownership percentage 1.1% Percent of assumed 200,930,530 Redwire common shares
Preferred shares converted 46,505.13 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock converted on May 18, 2026
Common shares received and sold 15,247,586 shares Common stock issued upon conversion and sold same day
Warrant shares 2,000,000 shares Common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by group
RSU shares 11,802 shares Common stock issuable from RSUs vesting on May 22, 2026
Shares outstanding baseline 198,918,728 shares Common stock outstanding as of May 1, 2026 from Form 10-Q
Assumed total shares for calculation 200,930,530 shares Outstanding plus warrant and RSU shares used for 1.1% figure
Schedule 13D regulatory
"The Existing 13D is hereby amended in this Amendment No. 21 as set forth below"
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
"The Amendment is being filed to 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
"exercised its option to convert 46,505.13 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company"
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
"2,000,000 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
"11,802 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, dated as of June 17, 2025"





75776W103

(CUSIP Number)
AE Red Holdings, LLC
6700 Broken Sound Parkway NW,
Boca Raton, FL, 33487
(561) 372-7820

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/18/2026

(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:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 warrants to acquire one share of Common Stock ("Warrants") and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10 and 11 each represent (i) 107,469 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,000,000 Warrants and (iii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026. The calculation for Row 13 is based upon 198,918,728 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2026, as reported on the Issuer's most recent Form 10-Q, filed on May 7, 2026 plus (i) 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying 2,000,000 Warrants and (ii) 11,802 shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of restricted stock units that vest on May 22, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


AE Red Holdings, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Date:05/20/2026
Michael Robert Greene
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene
Date:05/20/2026
David H Rowe
Signature:/s/ David H Rowe
Name/Title:David H Rowe
Date:05/20/2026
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS FUND II-B, LP
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Managing Member
Date:05/20/2026
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS FUND II, LP
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Managing Member
Date:05/20/2026
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS FUND II-A, LP
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Date:05/20/2026
AE INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS STRUCTURED SOLUTIONS I, LP
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Managing Member
Date:05/20/2026
AEROEQUITY GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael Robert Greene
Name/Title:Michael Robert Greene/Managing Member
Date:05/20/2026

FAQ

What ownership change does AE Red Holdings report in Redwire (RDW)?

AE Red Holdings and affiliates reduced their Redwire beneficial ownership to 2,119,271 shares, or 1.1% of an assumed 200,930,530 common shares outstanding, after converting and selling a large preferred-linked block.

How many Redwire shares did the AE Industrial group convert and sell?

They converted 46,505.13 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 15,247,586 common shares, then sold all 15,247,586 common shares on May 18, 2026, in open-market transactions according to the filing.

Why is this Redwire Schedule 13D/A called an exit filing?

It is an exit filing because, after the reported transactions, the reporting persons’ beneficial ownership fell below 5% of Redwire’s common stock, ending their status as more-than-5% beneficial owners under Schedule 13D rules.

What does the AE Industrial group still hold in Redwire (RDW)?

They report beneficial ownership of 2,119,271 Redwire common shares, consisting of 107,469 shares, 2,000,000 shares issuable upon warrant exercise, and 11,802 shares from restricted stock units vesting on May 22, 2026, equal to 1.1% of the class.

How was the 1.1% beneficial ownership in Redwire calculated?

The 1.1% figure is based on 198,918,728 common shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026, plus 2,000,000 warrant shares and 11,802 restricted stock unit shares, giving an assumed total of 200,930,530 shares for the percentage calculation.