[8-K] Smart Sand, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smart Sand, Inc. announced that it has adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to support its previously disclosed $10 million share repurchase program. Under this new plan, a broker will be authorized to buy back up to $2.5 million of Smart Sand common stock, including commissions, following preset instructions.

Purchases under the plan will begin no earlier than December 8, 2025 and will end when either the full $2.5 million is used or on March 2, 2026, whichever occurs first. The daily buybacks will be limited to the maximum volume allowed under Rule 10b-18. The company notes that the plan does not require any minimum number of shares to be repurchased and that future 10b5-1 plans may be adopted after this plan expires.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 20, 2025

SMART SAND, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-37936

45-2809926

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 225

Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 231-2660

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

SND

NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 20, 2025, Smart Sand, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Company implemented this written trading plan in connection with its previously announced $10 million share repurchase program, as described in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 4, 2025, and the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter 2024, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2024.

The trading plan will permit purchases up to a total purchase amount of $2.5 million of shares (including commissions). The number of shares of Company common stock to be purchased on any purchase day will be up to the maximum daily target volume allowable under Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. Trades under the plan will not be effected before December 8, 2025, and will cease upon the earlier of (i) full use of the $2.5 million or (ii) March 2, 2026.

Adopting a trading plan that satisfies the conditions of Rule 10b5-1 allows a company to repurchase its shares at times when it might otherwise be prevented from doing so due to self-imposed trading blackout periods or pursuant to insider trading laws. A broker selected by the Company will have the authority under the terms and limitations specified in the plan to repurchase shares on the Company’s behalf in accordance with the terms of the plan. Adopting this trading plan does not require the Company or its broker to purchase a specific number of shares, nor does it obligate the Company or its broker to make any repurchases at any specific time. After the expiration of the current trading plan, the Company may from time to time enter into subsequent trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 to facilitate the repurchase of its common stock pursuant to its share repurchase program.

Information regarding share repurchases will be available in the Company’s periodic reports on Form 10-Q and 10-K filed with the SEC as required by the applicable rules of the Exchange Act.

This report contains forward-looking information, as that term is defined under the Exchange Act, including information regarding purchases by the Company of its common stock pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan. By their nature, forward-looking information and statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and contingencies, including changes in price and volume and the volatility of the Company’s common stock; adverse developments affecting either or both of prices and trading of exchange-traded securities, including securities listed on NASDAQ; and unexpected or otherwise unplanned or alternative requirements with respect to the capital investments of the Company. The Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025, as well as its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2025, filed with the SEC on November 12, 2025, includes information regarding other risk factors and cautionary information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information, including those contained in this report.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

SMART SAND, INC.

Dated:

November 20, 2025

By:

/s/ Lee E. Beckelman

Lee E. Beckelman

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Smart Sand (SND) announce in this Form 8-K?

Smart Sand announced that it has entered into a written Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to facilitate share repurchases under its existing $10 million share repurchase program.

How much stock can Smart Sand repurchase under the new 10b5-1 plan?

The new trading plan permits Smart Sand to repurchase up to a total of $2.5 million of its common stock, including commissions.

When will Smart Sands 10b5-1 share repurchases start and end?

Trades under the plan will not occur before December 8, 2025 and will stop on the earlier of full use of the $2.5 million capacity or March 2, 2026.

Is Smart Sand required to repurchase a specific number of shares under this plan?

No. The company states that adopting the trading plan does not require Smart Sand or its broker to purchase a specific number of shares or to make repurchases at any specific time.

How will Smart Sand disclose repurchases made under the 10b5-1 plan?

Information on share repurchases will be included in Smart Sands periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the SEC.

Why is Smart Sand using a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for its buyback?

The company explains that a Rule 10b5-1 plan allows it to repurchase shares even during self-imposed blackout periods or when insider trading laws might otherwise restrict trading, as long as trades follow the preset plan terms.