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Buyout proposal values Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) at $10.50 per share

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Reservoir Media, Inc. major shareholders led by Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP and Wesbild, Inc. have submitted a preliminary, non-binding proposal to take the company private. The investors propose to acquire all outstanding common shares they and certain affiliates do not already own for $10.50 per share in cash.

The offer represents an approximately 39% premium to the February 25, 2026 closing price and about 41% above the 90-day volume-weighted average price through that date. Richmond Hill intends to arrange financing and the proposal states the transaction would not be subject to a financing condition.

The investors expect Reservoir’s board to form a fully empowered special committee of independent directors to evaluate the proposal and any alternatives. Affiliates of Richmond Hill and Essex Equity report beneficial ownership stakes of up to 21.45% of Reservoir Media’s common stock as of January 26, 2026.

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Large holders propose a $10.50 per share cash take-private at a sizable premium, but terms remain preliminary and non-binding.

The filing shows Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP and Wesbild, Inc. have submitted a preliminary, non-binding proposal to acquire all Reservoir Media common shares they and certain affiliates do not already own for $10.50 per share in cash. This price implies about a 39% premium to the February 25, 2026 close and roughly 41% above the 90‑day VWAP through that date, which is a meaningfully higher valuation than the recent trading range disclosed.

Multiple affiliated vehicles, including ER Reservoir LLC and Essex Equity Joint Investment Vehicle, LLC, report beneficial ownership positions between 20.81% and 21.45% of the 65,600,219 shares outstanding as of January 26, 2026, giving this shareholder group substantial influence. The proposal indicates Richmond Hill intends to secure financing and specifies that the transaction would not be subject to a financing contingency, but completion would still require negotiation and approval.

The investors expect the board to form a special committee of independent and disinterested directors, advised by their own legal and financial advisors, to evaluate this and any competing proposals. Any deal would depend on special committee and full board approval, necessary regulatory clearances, and execution of a definitive agreement, all of which introduce uncertainty. Subsequent company disclosures about the special committee’s formation and any response to the $10.50 proposal will clarify whether a going‑private transaction is likely to proceed.






Ryan P. Taylor
c/o Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP, 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1101
New York, NY, 10016
(212) 989-2700

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

(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).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
This percentage is calculated based upon 65,600,219 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer issued and outstanding as of January 26, 2026 as reported in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the Commission on February 4, 2026. The reporting persons making this filing may be deemed to be a group with other persons beneficially owning common stock. The reporting persons do not affirm the existence of such a group.


SCHEDULE 13D


ER Reservoir LLC
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor, Managing Director
Date:03/03/2026
Richmond Hill Capital Partners, LP
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor, Manager of Richmond Hill Advisors, LLC, General Partner of Richmond Hill Capital Partners, LP
Date:03/03/2026
Essex Equity Joint Investment Vehicle, LLC
Signature:/s/ John D. Liu
Name/Title:John D. Liu, Managing Director
Date:03/03/2026
Richmond Hill Investments, LLC
Signature:/s/ John D. Liu
Name/Title:John D. Liu, Manager of Essex Equity Holdings, LLC, Manager of Richmond Hill Investments, LLC
Date:03/03/2026
Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor, Manager of Richmond Hill Capital Management, LLC, General Partner of Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP
Date:03/03/2026
Richmond Hill Capital Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor, Manager
Date:03/03/2026
Richmond Hill Advisors, LLC
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor, Manager
Date:03/03/2026
Ryan P. Taylor
Signature:/s/ Ryan P. Taylor
Name/Title:Ryan P. Taylor
Date:03/03/2026

FAQ

What did Richmond Hill and Wesbild propose for Reservoir Media (RSVR)?

Richmond Hill Investment Co., LP and Wesbild, Inc. proposed a preliminary, non-binding going‑private transaction for Reservoir Media at $10.50 per share in cash. The offer targets all outstanding common shares they and certain affiliates do not already own, subject to board and special committee approvals.

What premium does the $10.50 offer represent for RSVR shareholders?

The proposed $10.50 per share price represents an approximately 39% premium over Reservoir Media’s February 25, 2026 closing price and about 41% above the 90‑day volume‑weighted average trading price through that date, according to the filing’s disclosure.

How much of Reservoir Media’s stock do the reporting persons beneficially own?

The reporting entities disclose significant stakes, including Essex Equity Joint Investment Vehicle, LLC with 14,070,948 shares, or about 21.45% of common stock outstanding as of January 26, 2026. Several Richmond Hill‑related entities and Ryan P. Taylor report beneficial ownership around 20.81%–21.08% each.

Is the proposed buyout of Reservoir Media (RSVR) by Richmond Hill and Wesbild binding?

No, the proposal is described as preliminary and non-binding. Any transaction would require negotiation of a definitive agreement, approval by a special committee of independent directors, full board approval, and satisfaction of regulatory and contractual closing conditions.

Will the Reservoir Media (RSVR) buyout proposal depend on financing conditions?

The proposal states that Richmond Hill intends to obtain the requisite financing and that the Proposed Transaction would not be subject to any financing condition or contingency. However, overall deal completion would still depend on approvals and execution of definitive agreements.

What would happen to Reservoir Media’s stock listing if the proposed transaction closes?

If the proposed going‑private transaction is completed, Reservoir Media’s common stock would become eligible for termination of registration under the Exchange Act and would be delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, making the company privately held.
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