WaterBridge (NYSE: WBI) reports in-kind OpCo and Class B transfer
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WaterBridge Resources LLC and WaterBridge NDB LLC, both ten percent owners of WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC, reported an in-kind restructuring transaction. They distributed 2,456,248 OpCo Units and a corresponding number of Class B Shares to certain members for no consideration.
After this non-cash distribution, the reporting structure shows 56,226,677 Class B Shares or OpCo Units indirectly held, including 11,063,925 Class B Shares at WBR Holdings, 39,668,328 OpCo Units with matching Class B Shares at NDB Holdings, and 5,494,224 OpCo Units with matching Class B Shares at Desert Environmental Holdings.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
WaterBridge Resources LLC, WaterBridge NDB LLC
Role
null | null
| 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
Corresponding Class B Shares: 2,456,248 Class B Shares
Post-transaction indirect holdings: 56,226,677 units/shares
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6 metrics
In-kind distribution size
2,456,248 OpCo Units
OpCo Units distributed to members for no consideration
Corresponding Class B Shares
2,456,248 Class B Shares
Distributed alongside OpCo Units in restructuring
Post-transaction indirect holdings
56,226,677 units/shares
Class B Shares or OpCo Units following the transaction
WBR Holdings Class B stake
11,063,925 Class B Shares
Held of record by WBR Holdings after transaction
NDB Holdings stake
39,668,328 OpCo Units & Class B Shares
OpCo Units and matching Class B Shares at NDB Holdings
Desert Holdings stake
5,494,224 OpCo Units & Class B Shares
OpCo Units and matching Class B Shares at Desert Holdings
Key Terms
OpCo Units, in-kind distribution, Class B Shares, beneficially own, +1 more
5 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"
FAQ
What insider transaction did WaterBridge (WBI) report on this Form 4?
WaterBridge reported an in-kind distribution of 2,456,248 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B Shares to certain members for no consideration. The filing classifies this as an “other acquisition or disposition” restructuring transaction under code J.
Was the WaterBridge (WBI) OpCo and Class B transaction a cash sale?
No. The filing states the OpCo Units and corresponding Class B Shares were distributed in kind to certain members for no consideration. This means it was a non-cash internal reallocation rather than an open-market purchase or sale of WaterBridge equity.
What are the post-transaction holdings reported for WaterBridge insiders?
Post-transaction, the filing reports 56,226,677 Class B Shares or OpCo Units indirectly held. These include 11,063,925 Class B Shares at WBR Holdings, 39,668,328 OpCo Units with matching Class B Shares at NDB Holdings, and 5,494,224 OpCo Units with matching Class B Shares at Desert Holdings.
Who is reported as indirectly benefiting from WaterBridge holdings?
The filing explains that entities affiliated with Five Point Energy funds and related general partners may be deemed to beneficially own securities held by WBR Holdings, NDB Holdings, and Desert Holdings, while each entity and individual disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.