10% Owner Converts $291M in Preferred Stock to Common Shares

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Ignition Acquisition Holdings LP, a 10% owner, converted $291.5 million worth of Series A Preferred Stock into 16.4 million common shares, significantly increasing their direct common stock holdings.

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• Major Preferred Stock Conversion

  Ignition Acquisition Holdings LP converted $291.5 million of Series A Preferred Stock into 16,424,728 shares of common stock on May 28, 2026.

• Significant Increase in Common Stock Holdings

  The conversion represents a substantial increase in the 10% owner's direct common stock holdings, adding a large number of shares to the common stock pool.

• Capital Structure Simplification

  This transaction simplifies OPENLANE's capital structure by converting a complex derivative security into common equity.

• Conversion Price Below Market

  The conversion occurred at an effective price of $17.75 per share, significantly below the current market price of $38.32.

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This Form 4 reports a substantial capital structure change where a major 10% owner, Ignition Acquisition Holdings LP, converted a significant portion of their Series A Preferred Stock into common stock. While this simplifies the company's capital structure by eliminating preferred shares, it also introduces a large block of new common shares into the market. The conversion price of $17.75 is well below the current market price, indicating a substantial paper gain for the investor. This event could lead to increased trading volume and potential selling pressure if the investor decides to monetize their position.