WaterBridge (WBI) sponsor entities sell 5.9M Class A shares, convert OpCo units
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Entities associated with WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC director and major holder David N. Capobianco reported a large secondary transaction involving Class A and Class B interests. On June 22, 2026, NDB Holdings LLC, Desert Environmental Holdings LLC and WBR Holdings LLC completed a series of linked conversions and sales.
The filing shows an open-market and broker-assisted sale of 5,894,826 Class A shares at $30.05 per share by these entities, following the redemption of 4,464,012 WBI Operating LLC units and the related cancellation of an equal number of Class B shares into newly issued Class A shares. These steps were made in connection with sales pursuant to Rule 144.
After these transactions, WBR Holdings holds 1,980,921 Class A shares along with additional OpCo units and corresponding Class B shares, while NDB Holdings and Desert Holdings continue to own substantial OpCo units and matching Class B shares. The filing emphasizes that Mr. Capobianco and related general partner entities may be deemed to beneficially own these securities through their control of the LLCs, but each disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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- Entities associated with director and major holder David N. Capobianco executed a large net sale of 5,894,826 Class A shares at $30.05 per share, representing a significant liquidity event by key sponsor-linked holders.
Insights
Large net sale by sponsor-linked entities, but significant ownership remains via LLC units.
Entities tied to David N. Capobianco executed a sizeable secondary transaction in WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC. They sold 5,894,826 Class A shares at $30.05, while simultaneously converting 4,464,012 OpCo Units and related Class B shares into Class A shares pursuant to the operating agreement.
This pattern reflects both a liquidity event and an internal restructuring. The conversion from WBI Operating LLC Units into Class A shares is non-cash at $0.00 per unit and aligns with the right to redeem units for Class A shares or cash. Although the net share activity is net-sell, the entities still hold sizable OpCo unit positions.
Post-transaction, WBR Holdings retains 1,980,921 Class A shares plus 11,063,925 OpCo Units and matching Class B shares, while NDB Holdings and Desert Holdings together hold over 40 million OpCo Units with corresponding Class B shares as of June 22, 2026. The filing also stresses that Mr. Capobianco and related general partner entities may be deemed beneficial owners through control structures but disclaim ownership beyond their pecuniary interest.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion | WBI Operating LLC Units | 4,464,012 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B shares | 4,464,012 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Class A shares | 4,464,012 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Class A shares | 5,894,826 | $30.05 | $177.14M |
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of WBI Operating LLC ("OpCo"), each unit representing membership interests in OpCo ("OpCo Units") (together with the delivery for no consideration of an equal number of Class B shares representing limited liability company interests ("Class B Shares") in WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC (the "Issuer")) may be redeemed for an equal number of newly issued Class A shares representing limited liability company interests in the Issuer ("Class A Shares") or for cash, at the Issuer's election, subject to satisfaction of certain requirements. OpCo Units do not expire. In connection with a sale pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, through a broker-dealer, on June 22, 2026, NDB Holdings LLC ("NDB Holdings") redeemed 3,920,948 OpCo Units and Desert Environmental Holdings LLC ("Desert Holdings") redeemed 543,064 OpCo Units (in each case, together with the cancellation of an equal number of Class B Shares) for an aggregate of 4,464,012 Class A Shares. In connection with a sale pursuant to Rule 144 on June 22, 2026, NDB Holdings sold 3,920,948 Class A Shares, Desert Holdings sold 543,064 Class A Shares and WBR Holdings LLC ("WBR Holdings") sold 1,430,814 Class A Shares. Following the transaction reported herein, includes (i) 1,980,921 Class A Shares, 11,063,925 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares held of record by WBR Holdings, (ii) 35,747,578 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares held of record by NDB Holdings and (iii) 4,951,160 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares held of record by Desert Holdings. WaterBridge Resources LLC is the managing member of WBR Holdings and is controlled by a board of managers consisting of four members. Funds controlled by Five Point Energy GP I LP ("GP I") indirectly beneficially own a majority of the capital interests in WaterBridge Resources LLC and have a right to appoint a majority of the members of the board of managers. Five Point Energy GP I LLC ("GP I LLC") is the sole general partner of GP I, and David N. Capobianco is the sole member of GP I LLC. As a result, each of WaterBridge Resources LLC, GP I, GP I LLC and Mr. Capobianco may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by WBR Holdings. Each such entity and individual disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any. WaterBridge NDB LLC is the managing member of NDB Holdings and is controlled by a board of managers consisting of four members. Funds controlled by Five Point Energy GP II LP ("GP II") and Five Point Energy GP III LP ("GP III") indirectly beneficially own a majority of the capital interests in NDB Holdings and have a right to appoint a majority of the members of the board of managers. Five Point Energy GP II LLC ("GP II LLC") is the sole general partner of GP II and Five Point Energy GP III LLC ("GP III LLC") is the sole general partner of GP III. David N. Capobianco is the sole member of each of GP II LLC and GP III LLC. As a result, each of GP II, GP III, GP II LLC, GP III LLC and Mr. Capobianco may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by NDB Holdings. Each such entity and individual disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any. Desert Holdings is controlled by a board of managers consisting of four members. Funds controlled by GP III indirectly beneficially own a majority of the capital interests in Desert Holdings and have a right to appoint a majority of the members of the board of managers of Desert Holdings. As a result, each of GP III, GP III LLC and Mr. Capobianco may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by Desert Holdings. Each such entity and individual disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein, if any.