WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) holders make 2.46M-unit in-kind move
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC reporting entities recorded an internal restructuring involving OpCo Units and related share classes. On the reported date, they made an in-kind distribution of 2,456,248 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares to certain members for no consideration.
After this transaction, the group’s holdings totaled 56,226,677 Class B Shares and OpCo Units. These are held of record by WBR Holdings LLC, NDB Holdings LLC and Desert Environmental Holdings LLC, with indirect beneficial ownership interests attributed to various Five Point Energy-sponsored vehicles as described in the footnotes.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
WBR Holdings LLC, NDB Holdings LLC, Desert Environmental Holdings LLC, Five Point Energy GP I LP, Five Point Energy GP I LLC, Five Point Energy GP II LP, Five Point Energy GP II LLC, Five Point Energy GP III LP, Five Point Energy GP III LLC
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | OpCo Units | 2,456,248 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Class B Shares | 2,456,248 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
OpCo Units — 56,226,677 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes);
Class B Shares — 56,226,677 shares (Indirect, See Footnotes)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects an in-kind distribution of OpCo Units and the corresponding Class B shares to certain members of the reporting persons for no consideration. Following the transaction reported herein, includes (i) 11,063,925 Class B Shares held of record by WBR Holdings LLC ("WBR Holdings"), (ii) 39,668,328 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares held of record by NDB Holdings LLC ("NDB Holdings") and (iii) 5,494,224 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares held of record by Desert Environmental Holdings LLC ("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. Each OpCo Unit may be redeemed at the request of the holder for either Class A Shares on a one-to-one basis or for a cash payment, as determined by the OpCo LLC Agreement. Upon redemption of OpCo Units, an equal number of Class B Shares will be canceled. The OpCo Units do not expire.
Key Figures
In-kind distribution size: 2,456,248 OpCo Units and Class B Shares
Total holdings after transaction: 56,226,677 shares/units
WBR Holdings Class B Shares: 11,063,925 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
In-kind distribution size
2,456,248 OpCo Units and Class B Shares
Restructuring transaction on 2026-05-06
Total holdings after transaction
56,226,677 shares/units
Class B Shares and OpCo Units following restructuring
WBR Holdings Class B Shares
11,063,925 shares
Held of record by WBR Holdings after transaction
NDB Holdings OpCo Units and Class B
39,668,328 units/shares
Held of record by NDB Holdings after transaction
Desert Holdings OpCo Units and Class B
5,494,224 units/shares
Held of record by Desert Environmental Holdings after transaction
Restructuring share count
4,912,496 shares
Total shares involved across both J-code entries
Key Terms
OpCo Units, Class B Shares, in-kind distribution, beneficially own, +2 more
6 terms
OpCo Units financial
"Reflects an in-kind distribution of OpCo Units and the corresponding Class B shares"
in-kind distribution financial
"Reflects an in-kind distribution of OpCo Units and the corresponding Class B shares"
beneficially own financial
"may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by WBR Holdings"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"
redeemed financial
"Each OpCo Unit may be redeemed at the request of the holder for either Class A Shares"
FAQ
What insider transaction did WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) report in this Form 4?
WaterBridge-related entities reported an in-kind distribution of 2,456,248 OpCo Units and the same number of Class B Shares. The transfer was made to certain members for no consideration as part of an internal restructuring, rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
What are the WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) holdings after the Form 4 transaction?
Following the restructuring, the reporting entities collectively hold 56,226,677 Class B Shares and OpCo Units. These interests are split among WBR Holdings LLC, NDB Holdings LLC and Desert Environmental Holdings LLC as outlined in the detailed ownership footnote.
How are WBR Holdings, NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental linked to WaterBridge (WBI)?
WBR Holdings, NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental Holdings are record holders of Class B Shares and OpCo Units. Various Five Point Energy GP entities and WaterBridge-affiliated managers may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own these securities, subject to pecuniary interest disclaimers in the footnotes.
What flexibility do OpCo Units give WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) holders?
Each OpCo Unit is redeemable at the holder’s request for either Class A Shares on a one-to-one basis or for a cash payment. When OpCo Units are redeemed, an equal number of Class B Shares is canceled, and the OpCo Units themselves do not expire.
Was cash involved in the WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) in-kind distribution?
The Form 4 states the 2,456,248 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B Shares were distributed to certain members for no consideration. This language indicates the restructuring was a non-cash, internal reallocation rather than a market-priced transaction involving outside investors.