[8-K] XPLR Infrastructure, LP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Worthington Steel, Inc. (WS) has filed a Form 4 indicating that Executive Chairman and Director John B. Blystone received 17,065 restricted common shares on 06/27/2025 pursuant to the company’s 2023 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The transaction is coded “A,” signifying an equity award granted at $0 rather than an open-market purchase. After the grant, Blystone’s direct beneficial ownership rises to 236,314 shares. The award will vest on 06/27/2026, strengthening the executive’s equity stake and aligning leadership incentives with shareholders. No sales, option exercises, or derivative transactions were reported in this filing.

Positive

• Executive Chairman increased direct holdings by 17,065 shares, bringing his stake to 236,314 shares, enhancing insider alignment.
• Restricted stock vests in one year, providing a retention and performance incentive without immediate shareholder dilution.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR – 17,065-share restricted stock award adds to insider stake; neutral short-term impact.

The award increases the Executive Chairman’s direct ownership to 236,314 shares, but because it is a zero-cost grant rather than an open-market buy, near-term valuation impact is limited. Still, a larger equity position marginally improves alignment incentives, which can be viewed as a modest positive governance signal. No cash outflow or earnings effect is involved, so the market reaction is likely muted.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR – Standard annual equity grant; aligns pay with performance, limited strategic signal.

The use of restricted stock that vests after one year reflects common best practice for executive compensation, encouraging retention and long-term focus. The single-year cliff vest is shorter than multi-year tranches seen at larger peers, indicating a relatively near-term alignment horizon. Because the award is routine and represents a small percentage of outstanding shares, I classify the disclosure as not materially impactful for governance risk assessments.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of earliest event reported:  June 27, 2025

Commission File Number

Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter, address of principal executive offices and registrant's telephone number

IRS Employer Identification Number

1-36518

XPLR INFRASTRUCTURE, LP

30-0818558

700 Universe Boulevard

Juno Beach, Florida 33408

(561) 694-4000

State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization:  Delaware

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Units

XIFR

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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SECTION 2 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

On June 27, 2025, Clark Portfolio Holdings, LLC (Clark Holdings), an indirect subsidiary of XPLR Infrastructure, LP (XPLR), entered into an approximately $254 million limited-recourse senior secured variable rate term loan facility maturing in June 2030 and the full amount of the loan was drawn. Interest on the loan will be based on an underlying index plus a specified margin, payable quarterly beginning in September 2025, and the principal will be partially amortizing on a semi-annual basis beginning in December 2025. Upon funding of the loan, Clark Holdings entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate movements with respect to interest payments on the loan. The loan is secured by all of the assets of, and the equity interests in, Clark Holdings and its subsidiaries, which includes renewable energy projects with a combined net generating capacity of approximately 191 MW. The loan agreement contains default and related acceleration provisions for the failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain covenants, certain bankruptcy related events, and other actions by Clark Holdings or other parties as specified in the loan agreement.

Also on June 27, 2025, Lewis Portfolio Holdings, LLC (Lewis Holdings), an indirect subsidiary of XPLR, entered into a $172 million limited-recourse senior secured variable rate term loan facility maturing in June 2030 and approximately $84 million was drawn under the loan. Interest on the loan will be based on an underlying index plus a specified margin, payable quarterly beginning in September 2025, and the principal will be partially amortizing on a semi-annual basis beginning in December 2025. Upon funding of the loan, Lewis Holdings entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against interest rate movements with respect to interest payments on the loan. The loan is secured by all of the assets of, and the equity interests in, Lewis Holdings and its subsidiaries, which includes renewable energy projects with a combined net generating capacity of approximately 639 MW. The loan agreement contains default and related acceleration provisions for the failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain covenants, certain bankruptcy related events, and other actions by Lewis Holdings or other parties as specified in the loan agreement.

SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The information set forth in Item 2.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K regarding project-level financings is consistent with XPLR’s expected 2025-2026 financing plan as previously outlined in its first quarter 2025 earnings materials.

This Form 8-K includes references to forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed in XPLR’s SEC filings.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  June 30, 2025

XPLR INFRASTRUCTURE, LP

(Registrant)

WILLIAM J. GOUGH

William J. Gough

Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

How many Worthington Steel (WS) shares did Executive Chairman John B. Blystone acquire?

He was granted 17,065 restricted common shares on 06/27/2025.

What is John B. Blystone’s total direct beneficial ownership after the transaction?

Following the award, he directly owns 236,314 WS shares.

What transaction code appears in the Form 4 for this grant?

The filing lists transaction code "A", indicating an equity award or acquisition from the issuer.

When will the restricted shares granted to Blystone vest?

The restricted stock will vest on 06/27/2026, one year after the grant date.

Was any cash paid for the newly acquired shares?

No. The restricted stock was granted at a price of $0 per share.