Major Shareholder Horizon Kinetics Formalizes Board Representation with Co-CEO Appointment

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Horizon Kinetics, a major shareholder of Texas Pacific Land Corp, filed an amended Schedule 13D confirming the appointment of its Co-CEO, Peter Doyle, to the company's Board of Directors and the strategic acquisitions committee, formalizing its influence through a Board Representative Agreement.

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• Board Appointment Formalized

  Peter Doyle, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, was formally appointed to Texas Pacific Land Corp's Board of Directors on May 5, 2026.

• Strategic Committee Role

  Mr. Doyle was also appointed to serve on the Board's strategic acquisitions committee, enhancing Horizon Kinetics' influence on key corporate decisions.

• Board Representative Agreement

  The appointment is pursuant to a formal Board Representative Agreement between Texas Pacific Land Corp and Horizon Kinetics, ensuring ongoing representation for the significant shareholder.

• Significant Shareholder Stake

  Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC and Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp collectively maintain a 14.7% beneficial ownership stake in Texas Pacific Land Corp.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides the formal disclosure from Horizon Kinetics, a significant 14.7% shareholder, regarding the appointment of its Co-CEO, Peter Doyle, to the Texas Pacific Land Corp board. While the board appointment was previously announced by the company in an 8-K yesterday, this filing details the underlying Board Representative Agreement, which formalizes Horizon's influence and ensures its representation. Mr. Doyle's appointment to the strategic acquisitions committee further enhances Horizon's ability to shape the company's future direction. This development is positive for corporate governance, aligning the interests of a major long-term investor with the company's strategic decisions.