Steel Partners group adds Spruce Power (SPRU) stake with open-market buys
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Steel Connect Sub LLC, an indirect subsidiary within the Steel Partners group, reported open-market purchases of Spruce Power Holding Corp common stock. On March 12, 2026, it bought 15,160 shares at $4.2000 per share, followed by 2,947 shares at $4.2967 per share on March 13, 2026.
These transactions total 18,107 shares and increase Steel Connect Sub LLC’s indirectly reported holdings to 3,259,706 shares of Spruce Power common stock. The filing is made jointly by several Steel Partners–related entities that may be deemed part of a group owning more than 10% of Spruce Power’s outstanding shares, while each disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 18,107 shares ($76,334)
Net Buy
2 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
18,107 shs ($76K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 2,947 | $4.2967 | $13K |
| Purchase | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 15,160 | $4.20 | $64K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share — 3,259,706 shares (Indirect, By Steel Connect Sub LLC)
Footnotes (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. 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.
FAQ
What did Steel Partners entities report in this Spruce Power (SPRU) Form 4?
The filing reports that Steel Connect Sub LLC, part of the Steel Partners group, made open-market purchases of Spruce Power common stock. These transactions modestly increase the group’s indirectly reported holdings in SPRU through a controlled subsidiary structure described in the ownership footnotes.
What is Steel Connect Sub LLC’s Spruce Power (SPRU) stake after these trades?
After the reported purchases, Steel Connect Sub LLC holds 3,259,706 Spruce Power common shares indirectly. This post-transaction figure reflects the updated position for the entity and is reported as indirect ownership within the broader Steel Partners–related ownership structure.
Who are the reporting persons in this Spruce Power (SPRU) insider filing?
The reporting persons are Steel Partners Holdings L.P., Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc., SPH Group LLC, SPH Group Holdings LLC, Steel Excel Inc., Steel Connect LLC, and Steel Connect Sub LLC. They file jointly and may be deemed part of a group exceeding 10% ownership.
Were there any derivative securities or option exercises in this Spruce Power (SPRU) Form 4?
No derivative securities or option exercises are reported in this Form 4. All disclosed transactions involve non-derivative Spruce Power common stock purchased in the open market, with no accompanying derivative positions shown in the derivative transaction or holdings summary.