SCHEDULE: Yoda PLC Boosts Capital Clean Energy Stake to 29.07%
Beneficial Ownership Report
Yoda PLC and its controlling shareholder, Ioannis Papalekas, increased their beneficial ownership in Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. to 29.07% through recent share acquisitions.
Summary
- Yoda PLC and its controlling shareholder, Ioannis Papalekas, reported beneficial ownership of 17,175,137 Common Shares of Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp.
- This represents 29.07% of the Issuer's outstanding Common Shares, calculated based on 59,081,366 shares outstanding (excluding 1,221,061 treasury shares).
- Between July 30, 2025, and September 26, 2025, Yoda PLC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Paparebecorp Limited, acquired 484,193 Common Shares in open-market transactions for an aggregate of $11,627,257.
- Additionally, 108,609 shares were acquired by Yoda PLC in lieu of dividends.
- The funds for these acquisitions came from Yoda PLC's working capital.
- The Reporting Persons acquired the shares for investment purposes, believing they represented an attractive investment opportunity.
Sentiment
Score: 7
Explanation: The filing indicates a significant increase in ownership by a major shareholder who explicitly views the investment as attractive, suggesting confidence in the Issuer's prospects. This substantial commitment by a key investor is generally perceived as a positive market signal.
Positives
- Reporting Persons view Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. as an attractive investment opportunity.
- Significant increase in ownership by a major shareholder (Yoda PLC and Ioannis Papalekas) to 29.07%, indicating strong confidence in the Issuer's prospects.
- Acquisition of 108,609 shares in lieu of dividends suggests a reinvestment strategy and long-term commitment.
Negatives
- NA
Risks
- NA
Future Outlook
The Reporting Persons intend to periodically review their investment in Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. based on various factors including the Issuer's business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, general economic and industry conditions, and the securities markets. They reserve the right, at any time, to acquire additional shares, dispose of existing shares, or change their investment purpose.
Management Comments
- The Reporting Persons acquired the Common Shares of the Issuer for investment purposes as they believed that such Common Shares represented an attractive investment opportunity.
Industry Context
This filing primarily details a change in beneficial ownership and does not provide specific industry context or analysis beyond the reporting persons' investment thesis.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- NA
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
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Legal Proceedings
- NA
Related Party Transactions
- NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: The increased concentration of ownership by a significant investor could influence future strategic decisions and potentially impact liquidity for other shareholders. It also signals strong confidence from a major investor, which can be a positive indicator.
Next Steps
- Reporting Persons will review their investment in the Issuer from time to time based on various factors.
- Reporting Persons reserve the right to acquire additional Common Shares or dispose of some or all Common Shares.
- Reporting Persons may review or reconsider their position, change their purpose, or formulate and implement new plans with respect to their investment.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Start date of the share acquisition period by Yoda PLC through its subsidiary. |
| 2025-09-26 | Date of the event requiring the filing of this statement and end date of the share acquisition period. |
| 2025-09-29 | Date of signing of the Schedule 13D filing by Alon Bar and Ioannis Papalekas. |
Recommendation
holdThe significant increase in beneficial ownership by Yoda PLC and its controlling shareholder, Ioannis Papalekas, to 29.07% signals strong confidence in Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. as an attractive investment opportunity. This substantial stake by a major investor typically provides a positive sentiment for the stock. However, without additional financial and operational details of the Issuer, a 'hold' recommendation is prudent, acknowledging the positive signal while awaiting further fundamental analysis.
Keywords
Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp., Yoda PLC, Ioannis Papalekas, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Common Shares, Investment, Share Acquisition, Energy Carriers
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