Director Thaddeus Darden filed a Form 4 with the SEC on August 21, 2026, disclosing a change in beneficial ownership of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. common stock dated August 19, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Transaction date: August 19, 2026, with the filing signed August 21, 2026.
  • Shares acquired: 220,418 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at a price of $0, via transaction code J (a pro rata distribution).
  • Direct ownership following transaction: 591,102 shares held directly by the reporting person.
  • Indirect ownership: 48,487 shares held indirectly through Monticello Avenue LLC, for which the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
  • Source of distribution: Shares received as a pro rata distribution from GREP Holdco III-B Holdings, LLC, Grey Rock Energy Partners GP III-A, L.P., and Grey Rock Energy Partners GP III-B, L.P.
  • Reporting person's role: Thaddeus Darden is identified as a Director of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (NYSE:GRNT).

Thaddeus Darden's Pro Rata Distribution from Grey Rock Entities

According to the filing, Thaddeus Darden, a director of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (NYSE:GRNT), received 220,418 shares of the company's common stock (par value $0.0001 per share) on August 19, 2026. The transaction was coded "J" and the price listed is $0, reflecting a pro rata distribution rather than an open-market purchase. The filing states the shares were distributed from GREP Holdco III-B Holdings, LLC, Grey Rock Energy Partners GP III-A, L.P., and Grey Rock Energy Partners GP III-B, L.P.

Following the reported transaction, the filing discloses that Darden directly holds 591,102 shares of common stock. Additionally, 48,487 shares are held indirectly through Monticello Avenue LLC. The filing notes that "the reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein" with respect to the indirectly held shares.

The Form 4 was signed by Emily Fuquay by power of attorney for Thaddeus Darden on August 21, 2026. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Director Thaddeus Darden disclosed receiving 220,418 shares of Granite Ridge Resources common stock via a pro rata distribution at $0 cost, bringing his direct holdings to 591,102 shares, with an additional 48,487 shares held indirectly through Monticello Avenue LLC.