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SCHEDULE 13G: Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. Discloses 10.6% Stake in Stabilis Solutions, Inc.

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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

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Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. has filed a Schedule 13G, reporting beneficial ownership of 10.6% of Stabilis Solutions, Inc.'s common stock as of August 23, 2023.

Summary

  • Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. reported beneficial ownership of 2,156,314 shares of Stabilis Solutions, Inc. common stock.
  • This ownership represents 10.6% of the company's outstanding common stock.
  • The ownership percentage is calculated based on 18,585,014 shares of common stock reported outstanding by Stabilis Solutions, Inc. in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, plus 1,742,574 shares underlying options that are currently vested and exercisable held by Mr. Ballard.
  • The beneficially owned shares include 394,714 shares obtained from the vesting of a 500,000 restricted stock unit (RSU) grant on August 23, 2021.
  • An additional 19,026 shares were obtained from the vesting of a 23,293 RSU grant on February 18, 2022.
  • The ownership also includes 1,300,000 shares underlying an unexercised option granted on February 18, 2022, which vested in tranches on August 23, 2022, August 23, 2023, and August 23, 2024.
  • Furthermore, 442,574 shares underlying another unexercised option granted on February 18, 2022, vested in tranches on February 18, 2023, February 18, 2024, and January 31, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing no inherently positive or negative operational or financial news for the company, thus a neutral sentiment score is appropriate.

Positives

  • The disclosure of a significant 10.6% insider ownership by Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. may signal strong confidence in Stabilis Solutions, Inc.'s long-term prospects from a key individual.

Future Outlook

The document indicates future vesting of equity for Westervelt T. Ballard Jr., with 7,764 RSUs vesting on February 19, 2024, 429,000 options vesting on August 23, 2024, and 7,765 RSUs and 147,525 options vesting on January 31, 2025, contingent on continued employment and subject to award agreement terms.

Management Comments

  • "After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct."

Industry Context

This Schedule 13G filing is a standard regulatory disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not provide specific insights into broader industry trends or competitive dynamics.

Related Party Transactions

  • The beneficial ownership stems from grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options to Westervelt T. Ballard Jr. on August 23, 2021, and February 18, 2022, which are considered related party transactions between the company and an insider.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The disclosure provides transparency regarding a significant insider stake, which can influence investor confidence and perception of alignment between management/insiders and shareholder interests.

Next Steps

  • Vesting of 7,764 RSUs on February 19, 2024.
  • Vesting of 429,000 options on August 23, 2024.
  • Vesting of 7,765 RSUs and 147,525 options on January 31, 2025, pursuant to a Release and Consulting Agreement.

Key Dates

DateDescription
August 23, 2021Grant date for 500,000 restricted stock units (RSUs), with 250,000 RSUs vesting immediately upon grant.
February 18, 2022Grant date for 23,293 RSUs and two unexercised options (1,300,000 and 442,574 shares).
August 23, 2022Vesting date for 125,000 RSUs from the August 23, 2021 grant and 442,000 options from the February 18, 2022 grant.
February 18, 2023Vesting date for 7,764 RSUs from the February 18, 2022 grant and 147,524 options from the February 18, 2022 grant.
August 23, 2023Vesting date for 125,000 RSUs from the August 23, 2021 grant and 429,000 options from the February 18, 2022 grant. This is also the 'Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement'.
February 19, 2024Vesting date for 7,764 RSUs from the February 18, 2022 grant.
August 23, 2024Vesting date for 429,000 options from the February 18, 2022 grant.
September 30, 2024End of quarter for which Stabilis Solutions, Inc. reported 18,585,014 shares outstanding in its Form 10-Q.
January 31, 2025Effective vesting date for 7,765 RSUs and 147,525 options from the February 18, 2022 grants, pursuant to a Release and Consulting Agreement.
February 2, 2025Effective date of the Release and Consulting Agreement between the Reporting Person and the Issuer.
February 20, 2025Date of filing of this Schedule 13G statement.

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Stabilis Solutions Inc., Westervelt T. Ballard Jr., Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common stock, equity stake, insider ownership, restricted stock units, stock options

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