SCHEDULE: Cyrus Capital Reduces Garrett Motion Stake to 9.3%
Beneficial Ownership Amendment
Cyrus Capital Partners and its affiliates have reduced their beneficial ownership in Garrett Motion Inc. to 9.3% through a series of open market sales.
Summary
- Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P., Cyrus Capital Partners GP, LLC, and Stephen C. Freidheim collectively beneficially own 18,647,127 shares of Garrett Motion Inc. common stock, representing 9.3% of the class.
- Cyrus Capital Advisors, L.L.C. beneficially owns 12,406,643 shares, representing 6.2% of Garrett Motion Inc. common stock.
- These ownership percentages are calculated based on 201,575,459 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of July 18, 2025.
- The reporting persons engaged in open market sales of Garrett Motion Inc. common stock, totaling 2,436,221 shares, between August 22, 2025, and October 15, 2025.
- The sales occurred at weighted average prices ranging from $12.5500 to $13.8847 per share, with overall transaction price ranges between $12.4100 and $14.0050.
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: A major beneficial owner, Cyrus Capital Partners, has significantly reduced its stake in Garrett Motion Inc. through open market sales, which can be interpreted as a lack of conviction or a strategic exit, generally viewed negatively by the market.
Negatives
- Cyrus Capital Partners and its affiliates, a significant beneficial owner, have reduced their stake in Garrett Motion Inc. by 2,436,221 shares through open market sales.
- The sustained selling activity over nearly two months, from August 22, 2025, to October 15, 2025, indicates a strategic reduction in exposure by a major institutional investor.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding Garrett Motion Inc.'s future performance or strategic direction are provided in this filing.
Industry Context
This filing primarily details an investor's change in beneficial ownership and does not provide specific information to analyze broader industry trends or competitive positioning for Garrett Motion Inc.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may perceive the reduction in stake by a significant institutional investor as a negative signal, potentially impacting investor confidence and the company's share price.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-05-10 | Initial Schedule 13D filing date |
| 2025-07-18 | Date for shares outstanding calculation (201,575,459 shares) |
| 2025-07-24 | Date of Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filing |
| 2025-08-22 | Start date of reported open market stock sales by reporting persons |
| 2025-10-10 | Date of event which required filing of this statement (last reported sale date for the event) |
| 2025-10-15 | End date of reported open market stock sales by reporting persons |
| 2025-10-16 | Date of filing and signature for Amendment No. 4 |
Recommendation
holdCyrus Capital Partners, a notable beneficial owner, has significantly reduced its stake in Garrett Motion Inc. through a series of open market sales. While this indicates a potential lack of conviction from a major investor, the filing does not provide company-specific financial performance or strategic updates to warrant a 'sell' recommendation. Investors should 'hold' and monitor future company announcements and market sentiment for further insights into the company's prospects.
Keywords
Garrett Motion, Cyrus Capital, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Sales, Institutional Investor, Equity Stake
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