Private equity holders of Redwire (RDW) now report 8.3% ownership
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Redwire Corp’s major shareholders have updated their stake in the company. An AE Industrial Partners–affiliated group filed Amendment No. 20 to its Schedule 13D, reporting a lower beneficial ownership after selling common stock in open‑market transactions.
The reporting persons now beneficially own 17,366,857 shares of Redwire common stock, equal to 8.3% of the company’s outstanding shares. This position includes 107,469 common shares, 2,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, 15,247,586 shares issuable upon conversion of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and 11,802 shares issuable from restricted stock units vesting on May 22, 2026.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 17,366,857 shares
Ownership percentage: 8.3%
Assumed shares outstanding: 209,235,193 shares
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8 metrics
Beneficial ownership
17,366,857 shares
Aggregate Redwire common stock beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage
8.3%
Percent of Redwire common stock represented by 17,366,857 shares
Assumed shares outstanding
209,235,193 shares
Assumed Redwire common shares outstanding for ownership calculation
Common shares outstanding
191,975,804 shares
Redwire common shares outstanding as of February 23, 2026
Warrants position
2,000,000 shares
Common shares issuable upon exercise of 2,000,000 warrants
Series A conversion pool
15,247,586 shares
Common shares issuable from 46,505.13 Series A Convertible Preferred shares
Conversion price
$3.05 per share
Initial conversion price used for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
RSUs
11,802 shares
Common shares issuable from restricted stock units vesting May 22, 2026
Key Terms
Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, Warrants, +2 more
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Schedule 13D regulatory
"The filed with the Commission on September 2, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 1... (collectively, the "Existing 13D")"
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
"15,247,586 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
"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.
open market transactions financial
"reflects a reduction in reported beneficial ownership due to sales of Common Stock made by the Reporting Persons in open market transactions"
Open market transactions are the buying and selling of a company’s shares or other securities conducted on public exchanges or through the wider market rather than through private deals or negotiated placements. They matter to investors because these trades change supply and demand in real time—like shoppers affecting a store’s inventory—and so can move prices, signal management or investor sentiment, affect liquidity, and alter ownership stakes that influence future returns and risk.
FAQ
What stake in Redwire Corp (RDW) do the reporting persons now hold?
The reporting group now beneficially owns 17,366,857 Redwire common shares, representing 8.3% of the company. This total includes existing common stock plus shares issuable from warrants, preferred stock conversion, and restricted stock units.
Why was Amendment No. 20 to the Redwire (RDW) Schedule 13D filed?
Amendment No. 20 was filed to report changes in beneficial ownership of Redwire common stock. The filing reflects a reduction in the group’s reported stake due to sales of common shares executed in open market transactions.
What securities make up the reporting group’s Redwire (RDW) position?
Their position combines 107,469 common shares, 2,000,000 shares issuable from warrants, 15,247,586 shares issuable from Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and 11,802 shares issuable from restricted stock units scheduled to vest on May 22, 2026.
How was the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in Redwire (RDW) valued for conversion?
Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has a $1,000 initial value and uses an initial conversion price of $3.05 per Redwire common share, which determines how many common shares the preferred holdings can be converted into.