Solesence: Strandler begins 14.4M-share distribution

The reported power breakdown is 108,141 shares with sole voting and dispositive power and 49,718,664 with shared voting and dispositive power.

Available on EDGAR 11/09/2026 - 05:02 PM EST Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/09/2026 - 05:02 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Solesence, Inc. is the issuer named in an ownership amendment reporting that Strandler, LLC entered into a Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation on November 5, 2026, then commenced a liquidating distribution of 14,420,573 common shares to its parent, Whitmore Holdings, LLC.

Bradford T. Whitmore, trustee of Bradford Whitmore Trust and manager of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, reports beneficial ownership of 49,826,805 shares (70.5%). The stated percentage is based on 70,647,045 shares reported outstanding as of August 19, 2026.

Filing Explained

The disclosed distribution moves existing shares from Strandler to its parent, Whitmore Holdings, changing which affiliated entity holds them rather than adding Solesence shares or diluting other holders.

Key Figures

Shares distributed: 14,420,573 shares Beneficial ownership: 49,826,805 shares Beneficial ownership: 70.5% +3 more

6 metrics

Shares distributed 14,420,573 shares Strandler's liquidating distribution to Whitmore Holdings, LLC on November 5, 2026

Beneficial ownership 49,826,805 shares Bradford T. Whitmore

Beneficial ownership 70.5% Bradford T. Whitmore

Shares outstanding 70,647,045 shares Ownership percentage basis as of August 19, 2026

Sole voting and dispositive power 108,141 shares Bradford T. Whitmore

Shared voting and dispositive power 49,718,664 shares Bradford T. Whitmore

Key Terms

liquidating distribution, beneficially owned, shared dispositive power

3 terms

liquidating distribution technical

"commenced a liquidating distribution of 14,420,573 shares"

A liquidating distribution is a payment made to shareholders when a company is winding up or selling off its assets, returning the investors’ share of the cash left after debts are paid. Think of it as splitting the proceeds from selling a house: creditors are paid first, then remaining money is handed back to owners; for investors this signals a company is ending operations and affects how much capital they recover and how it’s taxed.

beneficially owned technical

"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared dispositive power technical

"Whitmore has shared dispositive power of 49,718,664 shares"

FAQ

AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

How many SLSN shares did Strandler distribute?

Strandler, LLC commenced a liquidating distribution of 14,420,573 SLSN common shares to its parent, Whitmore Holdings, LLC, on November 5, 2026, after entering into a Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation.

What percentage of SLSN does Bradford T. Whitmore beneficially own?

Bradford T. Whitmore reported beneficial ownership of 49,826,805 SLSN shares, or 70.5%. The stated percentage was calculated using 70,647,045 common shares outstanding as of August 19, 2026.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 22)

SOLESENCE, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $.01

(Title of Class of Securities)

630079101

(CUSIP Number)

Charlene O'Connor
5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 970
Skokie, IL, 60077
847-733-1230

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

11/05/2026

(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).

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

WHITMORE BRADFORD T

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 108,141.00
8	Shared Voting Power 49,718,664.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 108,141.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 49,718,664.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

49,826,805.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

70.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

Bradford T. Whitmore has shared voting power of 15,952,697 shares as the manager of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford T. Whitmore has shared voting power of 33,090,452 shares as the manager of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford T. Whitmore has shared voting power of 675,515 shares as the manager of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares. Bradford T. Whitmore has shared dispositive power of 15,952,697 shares as the manager of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford T. Whitmore has shared dispositive power of 33,090,452 shares as the manager of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford T. Whitmore has shared dispositive power of 675,515 shares as the manager of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

GRACE INVESTMENTS, LP

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 675,515.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 675,515.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

675,515.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

INV-GP, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 675,515.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 675,515.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

675,515.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

INV-GP, LLC has shared voting power of 675,515 shares as the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares. INV-GP, LLC has shared dispositive power of 675,515 shares as the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

MOBCAT, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 675,515.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 675,515.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

675,515.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

0.9 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

MOBCAT, LLC has shared voting power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares. MOBCAT, LLC has shared dispositive power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

Strandler, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

SOUTH DAKOTA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 15,952,697.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 15,952,697.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

15,952,697.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

22.5 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

WHITMORE HOLDINGS, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

TENNESSEE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 33,090,452.00
8	Shared Voting Power 16,628,212.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 33,090,452.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 16,628,212.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

49,718,664.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

70.3 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

Whitmore Holdings, LLC has shared voting power of 15,952,697 shares as the sole member of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Whitmore Holdings, LLC has shared voting power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of MOBCAT, LLC, which is the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares. Whitmore Holdings, LLC has shared dispositive power of 15,952,697 shares as the sole member of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Whitmore Holdings, LLC has shared dispositive power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of MOBCAT, LLC, which is the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares.

SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 630079101

1

Name of reporting person

BRADFORD WHITMORE TRUST

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

WC

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

TENNESSEE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 0.00
8	Shared Voting Power 49,718,664.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 49,718,664.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

49,718,664.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

70.3 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared voting power of 30,090,452 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared voting power of 15,952,697 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, which is the sole member of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared voting power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, which is the sole member of MOBCAT, LLC, which is the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares. Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared dispositive power of 33,090,452 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared dispositive power of 15,952,697 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, which is the sole member of Strandler, LLC, the holder of the shares. Bradford Whitmore Trust has shared dispositive power of 675,515 shares as the sole member of Whitmore Holdings, LLC, which is the sole member of MOBCAT, LLC, which is the sole member of INV-GP, LLC, which is the General Partner of Grace Investments, LP, the holder of the shares.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $.01
(b)	Name of Issuer: SOLESENCE, INC.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 1319 MARQUETTE DRIVE, ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS , 60446.
Item 1 Comment: The undersigned hereby amends its Schedule 13D as most recently filed on June 2, 2025 relating to the common stock ("Common Stock") of Solesence, Inc., (the "Issuer"). Bradford T. Whitmore, Grace Investments, LP, INV-GP, LLC, MOBCAT, LLC, Strandler, LLC, Whitmore Holdings, LLC and Bradford Whitmore Trust are collectively referred to in this Amendment No. 22 as the "Filers".
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	This schedule is filed by Bradford T. Whitmore ("Whitmore"), Grace Investments, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Grace Investments"), INV-GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("INV"), MOBCAT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("MOBCAT"), Strandler, LLC, a South Dakota limited liability company ("Strandler"), Whitmore Holdings, LLC ("WHLLC"), a Tennessee limited liability company, and Bradford Whitmore Trust, a trust formed under the laws of the State of Tennessee ("Whitmore Trust" and, collectively with Whitmore, Grace Investments, INV, MOBCAT, Strandler and WHLLC, the "Filers"). Whitmore is the trustee of Whitmore Trust and manager of WHLLC, Strandler, MOBCAT and INV. Whitmore Trust is the sole member of WHLLC. WHLLC is the sole member of MOBCAT, which is the sole member of INV. WHLLC is also the sole member of Strandler. INV is the general partner of Grace Investments.
(b)	The business address of Grace Investments and INV is 5215 Old Orchard Road, Suite 970, Skokie, Illinois 60077. The business address of Strandler and MOBCAT is 401 3rd Street, #9, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701. The business address of Whitmore is 5005 Maryland Way, Suite 260, Brentwood, TN 37027. The business address of WHLLC and Whitmore Trust is 5217 Meadowlake Road, Brentwood, TN 37027.
(c)	Whitmore's principal occupation is that of being trustee of Whitmore Trust and manager of WHLLC. The principal business of Grace Investments is to purchase, sell, invest, and trade in securities. The principal business of INV is that of being a general partner of Grace Investments. The principal business of MOBCAT is that of being the sole member of INV. The principal business of Strandler is to purchase, sell, invest, and trade in securities. The principal business of WHLLC is that of being a holding company for various interests. The principal business of Whitmore Trust is to own WHLLC and other assets.
(d)	None of the persons referred to in this Item 2 has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	None of the persons referred to in this Item 2 has, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	Whitmore is a citizen of the United States. Grace Investments is a Delaware limited partnership. INV is a Delaware limited liability company. MOBCAT is a Delaware limited liability company. Strandler is a South Dakota limited liability company. WHLLC is a Tennessee limited liability company. Whitmore Trust was formed under the laws of the State of Tennessee.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The Common Stock beneficially owned by the Filers was purchased with working capital and partnership funds.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	On November 5, 2026, Strandler entered into a Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation (the "Plan"). Immediately thereafter, Strandler commenced a liquidating distribution of 14,420,573 shares of Common Stock to its parent WHLLC, in a transfer exempt from reporting under Section 16 of the Act pursuant to Rule 16a-13 thereunder. The Filers have no plans or proposals which relate to, or would result in, any of the matters referred to in Paragraphs (a) through (j), inclusive, of Item 4 of the Schedule 13D. The Filers may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their investment in the Company and formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto, but have no present intention of doing so.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	Regarding aggregate beneficial ownership, see Row 11 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding percentage beneficial ownership, see Row 13 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding sole power to vote shares, see Row 7 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding shared power to vote shares, see Row 8 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding sole power to dispose of shares, see Row 9 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding shared power to dispose of shares, see Row 10 of the cover page of each Filer. The percentage listed in Row 13 for the Filer was calculated based on 70,647,045 shares of Common Stock reported to be outstanding on August 19, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(b)	Regarding aggregate beneficial ownership, see Row 11 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding percentage beneficial ownership, see Row 13 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding sole power to vote shares, see Row 7 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding shared power to vote shares, see Row 8 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding sole power to dispose of shares, see Row 9 of the cover page of each Filer. Regarding shared power to dispose of shares, see Row 10 of the cover page of each Filer. The percentage listed in Row 13 for the Filer was calculated based on 70,647,045 shares of Common Stock reported to be outstanding on August 19, 2026, as set forth in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(c)	The transactions effected by the Filers during the past sixty days are set for as follows: On November 5, 2026, Strandler commenced a liquidating distribution of 14,420,573 shares of Common Stock to its parent WHLLC.
(d)	None of the persons referred to in this Item 2 has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	N/A
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	Except as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or other relationships with respect to any securities of the Company.
Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
	Item 7 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows: Exhibit 1 Dissolution and Plan of Complete Liquidation, dated as of November 5, 2026 Exhibit 99.3 Joint Filing Agreement

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

WHITMORE BRADFORD T

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Date:	11/09/2026

GRACE INVESTMENTS, LP

Signature:	INV-GP, LLC
Name/Title:	General Partner
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	MOBCAT, LLC
Name/Title:	Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	Whitmore Holdings, LLC
Name/Title:	Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore, Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

INV-GP, LLC

Signature:	MOBCAT, LLC
Name/Title:	Sole Member
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore, Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

MOBCAT, LLC

Signature:	Whitmore Holdings, LLC
Name/Title:	Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Date:	11/09/2026

Strandler, LLC

Signature:	Whitmore Holdings, LLC
Name/Title:	Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Date:	11/09/2026

WHITMORE HOLDINGS, LLC

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore, Manager
Date:	11/09/2026

BRADFORD WHITMORE TRUST

Signature:	Bradford T. Whitmore
Name/Title:	Bradford T. Whitmore, Trustee
Date:	11/09/2026