Form 4: Five Point Energy Funds Divest LandBridge Shares

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Five Point Energy Funds, significant owners of LandBridge Co LLC, reported the sale of 2.5 million Class A shares at $70.00 each following a conversion from OpCo Units.

Delay expectedThe Reporting Persons (Five Point Energy Fund II AIV-VII LP and Five Point Energy Fund III AIV-VIII LP) were not included on the Original Form 3 due to a delay in obtaining EDGAR codes from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Capital raiseLandBridge Holdings LLC conducted an underwritten public offering, selling 2,500,000 Class A Shares at $70.00 per share. This represents a secondary offering where existing shares are sold by a major shareholder, rather than new shares issued by the company itself to raise capital.

Summary

  • Five Point Energy Fund II AIV-VII LP and Five Point Energy Fund III AIV-VIII LP, both 10% owners and directors of LandBridge Co LLC (LB), reported transactions on November 18, 2025.
  • LandBridge Holdings LLC, controlled by the reporting persons, redeemed 2,500,000 OpCo Units (and cancelled an equal number of Class B shares) for 2,500,000 Class A shares.
  • Immediately following the redemption, LandBridge Holdings sold these 2,500,000 Class A shares in an underwritten public offering at a price of $70.00 per share.
  • The reporting persons, through LandBridge Holdings, beneficially own 48,593,505 OpCo Units (convertible into Class A shares) and corresponding Class B shares after these transactions.
  • Previous cancellations of OpCo Units occurred on June 9, 2025 (28,004 units) and September 8, 2025 (119,987 units) in lieu of tax distributions.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is primarily a factual report of an insider transaction. While a large insider sale could be seen as a negative signal, the transaction occurred at a specific price ($70.00), and the overall context of the funds' long-term investment strategy is not fully detailed here. Therefore, a neutral score is appropriate for this specific filing.

Positives

  • The sale of 2,500,000 Class A shares at a price of $70.00 per share represents a significant monetization event for LandBridge Holdings and its controlling entities.

Negatives

  • A significant reduction in direct Class A share ownership by a major insider (LandBridge Holdings) could be perceived negatively by the market.

Future Outlook

The underwriter may offer the Class A shares from time to time in one or more transactions on the NYSE, the NYSE Texas, in the over-the-counter market or through negotiated transactions at market prices or at negotiated prices.

Management Comments

  • David N. Capobianco disclaims beneficial ownership of OpCo Units and Class B Shares in excess of his pecuniary interest therein, if any.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing details an insider transaction involving a significant shareholder's partial divestment of its stake in LandBridge Co LLC through a public offering. Such transactions are common in the lifecycle of private equity investments in public companies, often representing a strategic move to realize value.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Board Designation RightsPursuant to a Shareholder Agreement, LandBridge Holdings LLC has the right to designate a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of LandBridge Co LLC, making them 'directors by deputization'.N/AThis arrangement grants significant influence over the Issuer's governance to LandBridge Holdings and its controlling entities (Five Point Energy Funds).

Related Party Transactions

  • The transaction involves LandBridge Holdings LLC, which is controlled by the reporting persons (Five Point Energy Fund II AIV-VII LP and Five Point Energy Fund III AIV-VIII LP), and the Issuer, LandBridge Co LLC. This constitutes a related party transaction due to the significant ownership and control relationships.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders of LandBridge Co LLC will observe a significant reduction in the direct Class A share ownership by a major institutional investor, which could influence market perception.
  • The public offering provides liquidity for the selling entity, LandBridge Holdings LLC, and its ultimate beneficial owners.

Next Steps

  • The underwriter may offer the Class A shares from time to time in various market transactions.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/09/2025Cancellation of 28,004 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B Shares in lieu of a tax distribution.
09/08/2025Cancellation of 119,987 OpCo Units and corresponding Class B Shares in lieu of a tax distribution.
11/18/2025Redemption of 2,500,000 OpCo Units for Class A Shares and subsequent sale of 2,500,000 Class A Shares in an underwritten public offering.
11/20/2025Signature date for the Form 4 filing by David N. Capobianco on behalf of Five Point Energy Fund II AIV-VII LP and Five Point Energy Fund III AIV-VIII LP.
11/21/2025Date of the Original Form 4 filed by LandBridge Holdings LLC and related entities.

Keywords

LandBridge Co LLC, LB, Five Point Energy, SEC Form 4, Insider Trading, Share Sale, Public Offering, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Shares, OpCo Units

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