WaterBridge (WBI) sponsor entities sell 5.9M Class A shares via Rule 144
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC’s major unitholders restructured and sold part of their positions. On June 22, 2026, entities including NDB Holdings LLC, Desert Environmental Holdings LLC and WBR Holdings LLC redeemed 4,464,012 WBI Operating LLC units, together with an equal number of Class B shares, for 4,464,012 Class A shares. In connection with a Rule 144 sale through a broker-dealer the same day, NDB Holdings sold 3,920,948 Class A shares, Desert Environmental Holdings sold 543,064 Class A shares and WBR Holdings sold 1,430,814 Class A shares at an open-market sale price of about $30.05 per share. After these transactions, WBR Holdings’ position includes 1,980,921 Class A shares and significant remaining OpCo Units and corresponding Class B shares, while NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental Holdings also continue to hold substantial OpCo Unit and Class B interests.
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Insights
Large Rule 144 sale by sponsor-related entities with substantial ownership remaining.
The filing shows affiliated holders of WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC executing a sizable secondary liquidity event. NDB Holdings, Desert Environmental Holdings and WBR Holdings collectively sold 5,894,826 Class A shares at about $30.05 per share in open-market transactions under Rule 144.
Before selling, NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental Holdings redeemed 4,464,012 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B shares for the same number of Class A shares. This is a classic “up‑C” style exchange where operating LLC units convert into listed equity, with cash proceeds coming from public buyers, not the issuer.
Despite the net-sell activity of 5,894,826 shares, the entities retain large positions. Footnotes show WBR Holdings still holding 1,980,921 Class A shares plus over 11 million OpCo Units, while NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental Holdings continue to own tens of millions of OpCo Units and corresponding Class B shares. This scale and the Rule 144 framework suggest an important but structured reduction in sponsor exposure rather than a full exit.
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.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC (WBI) report in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports a large secondary sale and related conversions. Affiliated entities sold 5,894,826 Class A shares at about $30.05 per share, after redeeming 4,464,012 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B shares for the same number of Class A shares.
What holdings remain after the reported WaterBridge Infrastructure insider transactions?
After the transactions, WBR Holdings’ position includes 1,980,921 Class A shares, plus 11,063,925 OpCo Units and the same number of Class B shares. NDB Holdings and Desert Environmental Holdings also continue to hold large blocks of OpCo Units and corresponding Class B shares.
Was the WaterBridge Infrastructure insider sale part of a Rule 144 transaction?
Yes. A footnote states that on June 22, 2026, the Class A share sales by NDB Holdings, Desert Environmental Holdings and WBR Holdings were completed through a broker-dealer pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, indicating a registered holder resale into the public market.