LandBridge Enters Development Agreements with Samsung C&T Renewables
LandBridge announced that it has entered into development agreements with subsidiaries of Samsung C&T Renewables, providing the option to lease acreage for two potential battery energy storage system projects in Pecos and Loving counties, Texas with an aggregate capacity of 350 MW. The agreements grant SCTR exclusive rights at each site location to deploy and develop a battery energy storage system facility designed to enhance grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and deliver clean power to the local grid. The projects, which could achieve commercial operation as soon as year-end 2028, represent the first BESS projects on LandBridge's acreage.
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- Pension Obligation Transfer: Laurentian Bank has entered into an agreement with a Canadian insurer to transfer approximately $60 million in pension obligations, covering about 400 retirees and beneficiaries, thereby ensuring that their pension benefits are managed by a recognized insurer, enhancing the sustainability of pension management.
- Risk Reduction: This transaction reduces Laurentian Bank's non-operating financial risk while simplifying its operations, which is expected to lower administrative costs and strengthen the bank's financial stability.
- Beneficiary Protection: Under the agreement, pension benefits will be administered by the insurer starting in April 2026, ensuring timely benefit payments to participants and enhancing customer trust in the bank's commitments.
- Financial Impact: Although this transaction involves a significant amount, it is expected to have no significant impact on the financial results for the first quarter of 2026, indicating the bank's prudent financial management strategy.

- Share Increase: Horizon Kinetics Asset Management increased its position in LandBridge Company LLC by 133,188 shares in Q3, bringing total holdings to 5.63 million shares valued at $300.47 million, reflecting ongoing confidence in the company.
- Asset Allocation: Following the transaction, LandBridge accounted for 3.66% of Horizon Kinetics' 13F assets, highlighting its significance in the portfolio despite a 10% decline in stock price over the past year.
- Financial Performance: LandBridge reported Q3 revenue of $50.8 million, up 78% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $44.9 million and an impressive 88% margin, indicating strong growth potential in its operations.
- Strategic Financing: The recent $500 million senior notes offering and secondary share sale funded acreage expansion and alleviated near-term balance sheet pressure, demonstrating the company's strategic approach to resource management.
- Increased Holdings: Horizon Kinetics raised its stake in LandBridge by 133,188 shares in Q3, yet the net position value decreased by $71.14 million due to a decline in share price, indicating waning market confidence.
- Total Position Value: As of September 30, Horizon Kinetics held 5.63 million shares of LandBridge valued at $300.47 million, representing 3.66% of its 13F assets, reflecting a consistent investment strategy in asset-heavy companies.
- Financial Performance: LandBridge reported Q3 revenue of $50.8 million, up 78% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $44.9 million, demonstrating strong fundamentals despite poor stock performance.
- Market Comparison: LandBridge shares are currently priced at $52.57, down 10% over the past year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 15% gain, suggesting lower market expectations for future growth.

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- Data Center Development: The company is advancing plans to establish large-scale data centers in West Texas.
Development Agreements: LandBridge has signed agreements with Samsung C&T Renewables for two potential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Texas, totaling 350 MW capacity.
Project Goals: The BESS facilities aim to enhance grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and provide clean power to the local grid.
Timeline: The projects are expected to achieve commercial operation by the end of 2028.
Significance: These will be the first BESS projects developed on LandBridge's acreage.

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC), La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB), and Landbridge Company LLC Class A Shares (LB) will trade ex-dividend on 12/4/25, with respective dividends of $0.15, $0.242, and $0.10 scheduled for payment in January and December 2025.
Expected Price Adjustments: Following the ex-dividend date, shares of EPC, LZB, and LB are anticipated to open lower by approximately 0.86%, 0.61%, and 0.18%, respectively, based on their recent stock prices.
Dividend Yield Estimates: The estimated annualized yields for the upcoming dividends are 3.43% for Edgewell, 2.42% for La-Z-Boy, and 0.72% for Landbridge, indicating potential stability in dividend payments based on historical performance.
Current Trading Performance: As of the latest trading session, shares of Edgewell and Landbridge are down about 2.1%, while La-Z-Boy shares have increased by approximately 2.7%.








