Steel Partners unit buys Spruce Power shares

Steel Partners-affiliated entities increased their stake in Spruce Power Holding Corp through open-market purchases.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steel Partners-affiliated entities increased their stake in Spruce Power Holding Corp through open-market purchases. Steel Connect Sub LLC, an indirect subsidiary in the Steel Partners structure, bought a total of 14,244 shares of common stock in three transactions at prices between $4.03 and $4.10 per share.

After these trades, Steel Connect Sub LLC held 3,405,045 Spruce Power shares indirectly. The filing notes all reporting entities may be part of a Section 13(d) group owning over 10% of Spruce Power’s outstanding common stock and collectively disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interest.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 14,244 shares

Net Buy 3 txns

Insider STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P., Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., SPH Group LLC, SPH Group Holdings LLC, Steel Excel Inc., Steel Connect LLC, Steel Connect Sub LLC

Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner

Bought 14,244 shs ($58K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	3,640	$4.0327	$15K
Purchase	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	141	$4.10	$578.10
Purchase	Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	10,463	$4.0947	$43K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share — 3,405,045 shares (Indirect, By Steel Connect Sub LLC)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. This Form 4 is filed jointly by Steel Partners Holdings L.P ("Steel Holdings"), Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. ("Steel Holdings GP"), SPH Group LLC ("SPHG"), SPH Group Holdings LLC ("SPHG Holdings"), Steel Excel Inc. ("Steel Excel"), Steel Connect LLC ("Steel Connect") and Steel Connect Sub LLC ("Steel Connect Sub") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of common stock. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.
2. F2. Represents securities owned directly by Steel Connect Sub. Steel Holdings owns a majority of the membership interests of SPHG. SPHG is the sole member of SPHG Holdings. Steel Holdings GP is the general partner of Steel Holdings, the managing member of SPHG and the manager of SPHG Holdings. Steel Excel is a majority owned subsidiary of SPHG Holdings. Steel Connect is an indirect subsidiary of Steel Excel. Steel Connect Sub is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Connect. Each of Steel Holdings, SPHG, SPHG Holdings, Steel Holdings GP, Steel Excel and Steel Connect may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned directly by Steel Connect Sub.

Key Figures

Total shares purchased: 14,244 shares Purchase price (Apr 17, 2026): $4.0327 per share Purchase price (Apr 16, 2026): $4.10 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Total shares purchased 14,244 shares Open-market buys across three trades

Purchase price (Apr 17, 2026) $4.0327 per share 3,640 shares of common stock

Purchase price (Apr 16, 2026) $4.10 per share 141 shares of common stock

Purchase price (Apr 15, 2026) $4.0947 per share 10,463 shares of common stock

Indirect holdings after trades 3,405,045 shares Shares held by Steel Connect Sub LLC after latest purchase

Net transaction direction Net buy of 14,244 shares Three open-market purchase transactions, no sales reported

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Section 13(d) group, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, +2 more

6 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for each common stock trade"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Section 13(d) group regulatory

"may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group"

beneficial ownership regulatory

"Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities"

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.

pecuniary interest financial

"disclaims beneficial ownership ... except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"

indirect subsidiary financial

"Steel Connect is an indirect subsidiary of Steel Excel"

wholly owned subsidiary financial

"Steel Connect Sub is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Connect"

A wholly owned subsidiary is a company whose entire ownership is held by another company (the parent), so the parent controls decisions, operations, and finances. Think of it as a fully controlled branch that runs as its own legal entity but whose results flow straight into the parent’s financial statements; investors watch these structures because they affect consolidated revenue, risk exposure, and how profits, liabilities, and cash flow are allocated across the corporate group.

FAQ

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What insider activity did SPRU report for Steel Partners entities?

Spruce Power reported that Steel Connect Sub LLC, an affiliate in the Steel Partners structure, made open-market purchases of 14,244 common shares. These buys occurred over three days at prices slightly above $4 per share.

How many Spruce Power (SPRU) shares were purchased and at what prices?

Affiliated entity Steel Connect Sub LLC bought 14,244 Spruce Power shares in total. Purchase prices ranged from $4.0327 to $4.10 per share across three open-market transactions on consecutive trading days.

What is the resulting Spruce Power (SPRU) position after these insider buys?

Following the reported transactions, Steel Connect Sub LLC held 3,405,045 Spruce Power common shares indirectly. This figure reflects the updated ownership position after the latest round of open-market purchases disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Who actually holds the purchased Spruce Power (SPRU) shares?

The acquired shares are held directly by Steel Connect Sub LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Connect LLC within the Steel Partners structure. Other reporting entities are indirect owners through layered ownership interests described in the filing’s footnotes.

Do Steel Partners entities claim full beneficial ownership of these SPRU shares?

The reporting entities collectively disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported Spruce Power shares, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest. The filing also notes they may be part of a Section 13(d) group holding over 10% of the issuer’s stock.

Were the SPRU insider transactions open-market purchases or another type?

All reported transactions are classified as open-market purchases, coded “P” on Form 4. This indicates the shares were bought in the market or similar private transactions, rather than through option exercises, gifts, or tax-withholding events.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/17/2026 - 05:18 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SPRUCE POWER HOLDING CORP [ SPRU ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(1)(2)	04/15/2026		P		10,463	A	$4.0947	3,401,264	I	By Steel Connect Sub LLC(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(1)(2)	04/16/2026		P		141	A	$4.1	3,401,405	I	By Steel Connect Sub LLC(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share(1)(2)	04/17/2026		P		3,640	A	$4.0327	3,405,045	I	By Steel Connect Sub LLC(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE

32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SPH Group LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SPH Group Holdings LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steel Excel Inc.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steel Connect LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE

32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steel Connect Sub LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. This Form 4 is filed jointly by Steel Partners Holdings L.P ("Steel Holdings"), Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. ("Steel Holdings GP"), SPH Group LLC ("SPHG"), SPH Group Holdings LLC ("SPHG Holdings"), Steel Excel Inc. ("Steel Excel"), Steel Connect LLC ("Steel Connect") and Steel Connect Sub LLC ("Steel Connect Sub") (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of common stock. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

2. Represents securities owned directly by Steel Connect Sub. Steel Holdings owns a majority of the membership interests of SPHG. SPHG is the sole member of SPHG Holdings. Steel Holdings GP is the general partner of Steel Holdings, the managing member of SPHG and the manager of SPHG Holdings. Steel Excel is a majority owned subsidiary of SPHG Holdings. Steel Connect is an indirect subsidiary of Steel Excel. Steel Connect Sub is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Connect. Each of Steel Holdings, SPHG, SPHG Holdings, Steel Holdings GP, Steel Excel and Steel Connect may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned directly by Steel Connect Sub.

	By: Steel Partners Holdings L.P., By: Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., General Partner, By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., General Partner, By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: SPH Group LLC, By: Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., Managing Member, By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: SPH Group Holdings LLC, By: Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., Manager, By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: Steel Excel Inc., By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: Steel Connect LLC., By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
	By: Steel Connect Sub LLC, By: /s/ Maria Reda, Secretary	04/17/2026
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