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SCHEDULE: Silver Point Reduces Gulfport Energy Stake to 17.9%

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Beneficial Ownership Amendment

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Silver Point Capital, L.P. has reduced its beneficial ownership in Gulfport Energy Corporation to 17.9% after selling 244,489 shares and the issuer repurchasing 45,546 shares.

Summary

  • Silver Point Capital, L.P. and its affiliates sold an aggregate of 244,489 shares of Gulfport Energy Corporation common stock at a price of $219.56 per share on December 1, 2025.
  • Gulfport Energy Corporation agreed to purchase an aggregate of 45,546 shares of Common Stock from Silver Point at a price of $219.56 per share on December 2, 2025.
  • Following these transactions, the Reporting Persons (Silver Point Capital, L.P., Edward A. Mule, and Robert J. O'Shea) beneficially own 3,449,885 shares of Gulfport Energy Corporation.
  • This beneficial ownership represents 17.9% of Gulfport Energy Corporation's common stock.
  • The percentage ownership calculation is based on 19,316,819 shares outstanding as of October 29, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q, minus the 45,546 shares repurchased by the Issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. A large institutional investor reducing its stake could be perceived negatively, but the simultaneous share repurchase by the company at the same price offers a counterbalance, suggesting management's confidence. This filing primarily reports a transactional update rather than performance or strategic shifts.

Positives

  • Gulfport Energy Corporation's repurchase of 45,546 shares from Silver Point Capital at $219.56 per share can be viewed as a positive signal of management's confidence in the company's valuation and can reduce the outstanding share count.

Negatives

  • A significant institutional investor, Silver Point Capital, L.P., reduced its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation by selling 244,489 shares, which could be interpreted as a lack of conviction or a portfolio rebalancing.

Future Outlook

The Reporting Persons do not have any current plan or proposal that relates to or would result in any transaction, event or action enumerated in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except for the described share sales and repurchases.

Industry Context

This filing details a change in beneficial ownership by a major investor and a corresponding share repurchase by Gulfport Energy Corporation, an entity operating in the energy sector. While the filing itself does not provide broader industry context, such transactions can reflect investor sentiment or strategic adjustments within the energy market, which is subject to commodity price volatility and regulatory changes.

Related Party Transactions

  • Gulfport Energy Corporation repurchased 45,546 shares of Common Stock from Silver Point Capital, L.P. at $219.56 per share on December 2, 2025. Silver Point Capital, L.P. is a significant beneficial owner of Gulfport Energy, making this a transaction with a related party.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The reduction in stake by a major institutional investor (Silver Point) might be viewed negatively by some, potentially signaling a lack of long-term conviction. Conversely, the issuer's share repurchase could be seen as a positive for remaining shareholders, potentially increasing earnings per share and demonstrating management's belief in the company's value.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2016-02-16Date of filing of Schedule 13G by Silver Point Capital, L.P., Edward A. Mule and Robert O'Shea relating to TopBuild Corp., referenced for Power of Attorney exhibits.
2021-05-17Date of Cooperation Agreement between Gulfport Energy Corporation and Silver Point Capital, L.P., and Registration Rights Agreement.
2021-05-27Original filing date of the Schedule 13D by the Reporting Persons.
2021-06-10Filing date of Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D.
2021-06-21Filing date of Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D.
2023-06-23Filing date of Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D.
2023-06-28Filing date of Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D.
2023-09-08Filing date of Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D.
2023-12-06Filing date of Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D.
2023-12-13Filing date of Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D.
2024-03-21Filing date of Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D.
2024-09-23Filing date of Amendment No. 9 to Schedule 13D.
2024-11-25Filing date of Amendment No. 10 to Schedule 13D.
2024-12-20Filing date of Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13D.
2025-01-15Filing date of Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13D.
2025-05-15Filing date of Amendment No. 13 to Schedule 13D.
2025-09-08Filing date of Amendment No. 14 to Schedule 13D.
2025-10-29Date as of which Gulfport Energy Corporation reported 19,316,819 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding in its Form 10-Q.
2025-12-01Silver Point Capital Fund, L.P. and affiliates sold 244,489 shares of Common Stock.
2025-12-02Gulfport Energy Corporation agreed to purchase 45,546 shares of Common Stock from Silver Point.
2025-12-03Date of signing of the Joint Filing Agreement and the current Schedule 13D/A by the Reporting Persons.
2025-12-03Filing date of Amendment No. 15 to Schedule 13D.

Recommendation

hold

The filing indicates a significant institutional investor, Silver Point Capital, L.P., has reduced its stake in Gulfport Energy Corporation. While this could be a negative signal, the company simultaneously repurchased shares from Silver Point at the same price, suggesting management's confidence in the company's valuation. Without further financial or operational updates, the information primarily reflects a change in ownership structure rather than a fundamental shift in the company's prospects, warranting a 'hold' position for existing investors to observe future developments.

Keywords

Gulfport Energy, Silver Point Capital, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Share Sale, Stock Repurchase, Institutional Investor, Energy Sector

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