Granite Ridge's controlling shareholder plans to distribute shares to its own investors

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Granite Ridge's controlling shareholder, Grey Rock Fund III, plans to distribute its 49.9% stake to its own investors beginning in Q3 2026, potentially flooding the market with shares.

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• Fund III Plans Share Distribution

  Starting in Q3 2026, Grey Rock Energy Fund III intends to distribute its 65.9 million shares—representing 49.9% of Granite Ridge—to its limited partners. Because these recipients are not long-term holders, the move could trigger widespread selling.

• Voting Bloc Stake Declines

  The Voting Agreement Parties now hold 65.9 million shares, down from 75.9 million at inception, though they still control 50.3% of the voting power.

• Fund II Fully Exited in 2024

  In December 2024, Fund II distributed all its Granite Ridge shares, setting a precedent for Fund III's planned exit.

• New Reporting Persons Added

  Reflecting a restructuring of holdings, Grey Rock Energy Fund II-C and Grey Rock Management Partners V are now reporting holders of 6.65 million shares, or 5.0% of the company.

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Grey Rock's Fund III, which controls 49.9% of Granite Ridge's stock, intends to begin distributing shares to its limited partners starting in Q3 2026. This is the first public disclosure of the plan. The distribution could create significant selling pressure as limited partners—who are not long-term strategic holders—receive and potentially liquidate shares. The filing also reveals that the voting bloc's stake has shrunk from 75.9 million shares to 65.9 million, though it still holds majority voting power at 50.3%. The distribution follows a pattern: Fund II already distributed all its shares in December 2024, and now Fund III is following suit. This is a structural shift in the shareholder base, not a routine update.