Transaction details
Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P., identified as a ten percent owner of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC), completed sales of Class B Common Stock totaling 9,207 shares over a three-day span, according to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The dispositions took place from March 24 through March 26, 2026.
Breakdown of the trades reported on the Form 4 shows:
- March 24, 2026 - 3,020 shares sold at $11.5756 per share;
- March 25, 2026 - 3,823 shares sold at $11.2376 per share;
- March 26, 2026 - 2,364 shares sold at $10.7833 per share.
The filing states the aggregate proceeds from these sales amounted to $103,411, with individual trade prices ranging from $10.7833 to $11.5756.
Ownership and market context
After recording these transactions, Yorktown Energy Partners IX, L.P. is reported to directly hold 1,226,642 shares of Ramaco Resources. The stock is trading at $13.97, reflecting a 66% gain over the past year and a 56% decline over the last six months.
In commentary included with the filing coverage, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock appears overvalued at current levels and notes that 10 additional ProTips are available to subscribers who want deeper analysis of the company's financial condition and market positioning.
Recent company developments
Ramaco Resources' recent corporate activity is highlighted in the same update. The company disclosed its Q4 2025 financial results, which the filing characterizes as demonstrating strong cost management and operational resilience. While the quarter posted a loss in earnings per share, the company is said to have materially strengthened its financial standing relative to prior periods. The quarter also included reported progress on proprietary technology initiatives and ongoing cost reduction efforts.
Separately, Ramaco Resources has initiated litigation against a former employee, Alex J. Moyes, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract. The company is seeking various forms of relief in that action, including compensatory and punitive damages.
Also disclosed was an insider action by Chairman and CEO Randall W. Atkins, who exercised stock options originally granted in connection with the company’s 2017 public offering. The exercise resulted in the acquisition of a significant number of Class A and Class B shares.
What this means
The Form 4 filing documents a measured reduction in Yorktown's Class B holdings over three days and leaves Yorktown with a substantial direct stake. Concurrent corporate developments noted in the filing include recent financial results, intellectual property litigation, and executive option exercises - all items the company has cited as part of its efforts to strengthen its market position.
Where information was limited in the filing, the report reflects those constraints rather than adding speculative interpretation.