SCHEDULE: MP Materials CEO Litinsky Trims Stake to 7.3%

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Insider Ownership Update 13 January 2026 7:03 PM

MP Materials Corp. CEO James H. Litinsky reduced his beneficial ownership to 7.3% through significant open market sales and tax-related withholdings, while also receiving new RSU grants.

Worse than expectedThe CEO, James H. Litinsky, sold a substantial 933,411 shares of common stock in open market transactions over a short period.The reduction in beneficial ownership from previous filings (implied by Amendment No. 11) and the volume of sales, even with RSU grants, suggests a decrease in direct insider commitment or a view on current valuation.The sales were executed at prices ranging from $62.79 to $64.60, which could be interpreted as the CEO taking profits.

Summary

James H. Litinsky, CEO and Chairman of MP Materials Corp., now beneficially owns 13,022,362 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 7.3% of the outstanding shares.
This ownership includes 12,805,965 shares held in his revocable trust, 3,767 directly owned shares, and various tranches of restricted stock units (RSUs) totaling 212,630 units that vest through January 2027.
Over the past 60 days, Mr. Litinsky sold a total of 933,411 shares in open market transactions at weighted average prices ranging from $62.79 to $64.60.
He also withheld a total of 178,307 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to RSU vesting on November 18, 2025, January 12, 2026, and January 13, 2026.
On January 12, 2026, Mr. Litinsky was granted 65,422 new RSUs and received 38,238 shares from the vesting of previously granted performance RSUs.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is moderately negative due to significant insider selling by the CEO, which often signals a lack of confidence or a belief that the stock is fully valued. While new RSU grants provide some positive alignment, the sheer volume of sales outweighs this.

Positives

Grant of 65,422 new Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to Mr. Litinsky on January 12, 2026, aligning his long-term incentives with shareholder value.
Vesting of 38,238 performance-based RSUs on January 12, 2026, indicating achievement of prior performance conditions.

Negatives

Significant open market sales by the CEO, James H. Litinsky, totaling 933,411 shares across multiple transactions in November and December 2025, and January 2026.
The sales occurred at weighted average prices between $62.79 and $64.60, potentially signaling a view on valuation or personal liquidity needs.
A total of 178,307 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations related to RSU vesting, which reduces the CEO's direct shareholding.

Future Outlook

No explicit future outlook or guidance is provided in this filing, which primarily details changes in beneficial ownership.

Industry Context

This filing is specific to an insider's ownership changes and does not provide broader industry context or trends for the rare earths sector.

Related Party Transactions

James H. Litinsky, CEO and Chairman of the Board, engaged in open market sales of 933,411 shares of MP Materials Corp. common stock.
Mr. Litinsky also received grants of 65,422 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and shares from the vesting of performance-based RSUs.
Shares were withheld by Mr. Litinsky to satisfy tax obligations related to RSU vesting.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The significant insider selling by the CEO could be perceived negatively, potentially impacting investor confidence and share price. The reduction in beneficial ownership might be viewed as a signal regarding the company's future prospects or current valuation.
Employees: No direct impact mentioned, but a decline in share price due to insider selling could affect employee stock options/RSUs.

Next Steps

Future vesting of remaining Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for Mr. Litinsky on various dates through January 2027.
Potential future transactions by Mr. Litinsky under his 10b5-1 trading plan or other open market activities.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2011-10-19	Date of James Henry Litinsky Revocable Trust u/a/d.
2020-11-27	Original Schedule 13D filed by Reporting Persons.
2023-02-23	Date performance RSUs were granted to Mr. Litinsky.
2024-01-13	First annual installment vesting date for 21,164 RSUs granted to Mr. Litinsky.
2025-01-12	First annual installment vesting date for 105,264 RSUs granted to Mr. Litinsky.
2025-09-16	Date 10b5-1 trading plan was entered into by Mr. Litinsky.
2025-10-31	Date for which 177,230,483 shares of Common Stock outstanding were reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q.
2025-11-07	Date Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC.
2025-11-18	Date Mr. Litinsky withheld 78,700 shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations applicable to RSU vesting.
2025-11-20	Date Mr. Litinsky sold 207,691 shares at $63.72 WAP and 40,720 shares at $64.60 WAP.
2025-12-05	Date Mr. Litinsky sold 275,561 shares at $62.79 WAP, 34,801 shares at $63.11 WAP, and 74,638 shares at $63.42 WAP.
2026-01-07	Date Mr. Litinsky sold 27,400 shares at $64.01 WAP pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.
2026-01-08	Date Mr. Litinsky sold 272,600 shares at $64.17 WAP pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.
2026-01-12	Date of event requiring filing of this statement; Mr. Litinsky was granted 65,422 RSUs; Mr. Litinsky received 38,238 shares from performance RSU vesting; Mr. Litinsky withheld 38,238 shares for performance RSU tax obligations; Mr. Litinsky withheld 26,316 shares for RSU tax obligations.
2026-01-13	Date Mr. Litinsky withheld 35,053 shares for RSU tax obligations; Date of signature by Attorney-in-Fact.
2026-01-13	First annual installment vesting date for 119,047 RSUs granted to Mr. Litinsky.
2027-01-12	First annual installment vesting date for 65,422 RSUs granted to Mr. Litinsky.

Recommendation

hold

While the CEO's significant share sales could be a negative signal, the transactions were partly conducted under a 10b5-1 plan, suggesting pre-planned liquidity rather than an immediate reaction to negative news. The CEO still retains a substantial stake and received new RSU grants, indicating continued long-term alignment. Investors should monitor future insider activity and company performance, but a 'hold' is appropriate given the mixed signals and the pre-planned nature of some sales.

Keywords

MP Materials, James H. Litinsky, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Stock Sales, RSU, Rare Earths, Executive Compensation, Insider Trading

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