S&P 500 Energy Sector SEC Filings — May 12, 2026

USA S&P 500 Energy

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

4 high priority 12 medium priority 16 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Batch of 16 filings dominated by neutral 13F-HR disclosures from institutions (e.g., United Super $5.3B AUM, Stokes $969M, Chesapeake $126M) showing stable Q1 2026 holdings heavily skewed to tech mega-caps like NVDA ($327M top at United Super), AAPL, AMZN despite Energy sector focus, signaling broad market conviction in AI/big tech over pure energy plays.

Energy sector highlights include SLB's $2B senior notes issuance at 4.55-5.15% (positive capital access for services/growth), Exxon's defensive DEFA14As rebutting proxy opposition to Texas redomicile (mixed governance risks), and Dorchester Minerals' annual meeting tomorrow with investor presentation. Operational trends mixed: Ampco-Pittsburgh Q1 sales +3.9% YoY to $108.3M and backlog to $345.5M on $124M orders but net loss $0.9M vs profit $1.1M YoY, Adj EBITDA margin -70bps to 7.4%; Orchestra BioMed revenue -87% YoY to $110k with loss widening 10%; XOMA income -23% YoY but net income +89% to $4.5k via gains; AOXY revenues +2% YoY. Cash flow improvements prominent (Ampco OCF +$7M YoY to +$1.7M, XOMA +178% to $6.1k, AOXY +37%). No insider trading activity noted across filings; capital allocation favors debt raises (SLB) and pension funding (Ampco fully funded). Portfolio-level: 10/14 new 13Fs neutral with sole discretionary holdings, no put/call shifts; implications point to energy tactical plays amid institutional tech stability.

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Filing types in this digest: 13F · 8-K · 10-Q · DEFA14A

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Investment Signals (12)

  • Issued $2B senior notes ($500M 4.55% 2031, $500M 4.80% 2033, $1B 5.15% 2036) under existing indenture, strong market access signaling balance sheet flexibility for energy services growth

  • Q1 sales +3.9% YoY to $108.3M driven by 17.3% growth in Air/Liquid Processing, backlog surges seq to $345.5M on $124M orders indicating demand recovery

  • Operating cash flow swings +$7M YoY to +$1.7M from -$5.3M, Free Cash Flow improves to -$1.7M from -$7.2M, U.S. pension fully funded Feb 9 removing overhang

  • Net income +89% YoY to $4,465 (EPS $0.18 vs $0.06), operating cash flow +178% to $6,121, long-term debt -8% QoQ to $88.8k despite income -23% YoY

  • Overwhelming approval for auditor ratification (16.9M for vs 65k against), exec comp advisory vote passes 10.3M-0.7M, directors elected despite some opposition

  • Exxon Mobil (DEFA14A) (BULLISH)

    Rebuts Glass Lewis conflict and NYC Comptroller misrepresentations on TX redomicile, highlights unchanged rights (15% special mtg threshold) and standard S&P500 forum provisions

  • AOXY (BULLISH)

    Revenues +2% YoY to $35.5k for 9M ended Mar 31, op cash flow +37% to $36.5k outperforming net income decline, liabilities -8% QoQ to $256k

  • Stable sole discretionary holdings in NVDA ($327M/1.87M shs United), AAPL ($49M Stokes, $3.2M Second Half), high conviction no put/call/options shifts

  • Heavy high-income ETF tilt (NEOS Nasdaq-100 $25M, S&P500 $20M) +16% of $222M AUM, suits yield-seeking in volatile energy

  • Diversified $126M portfolio with JPM ($5.6M top), Spotify/Ryder adds growth/income mix, all sole voting stable QoQ implied

  • Unchanged 2.28M shs Jackson Financial ($92M) from prior, steady conviction in financials crossover to energy insurers

  • Large ETF bonds/Treasuries (Vanguard Int-Tsy $60M equiv, Core Bond $41M) + NVDA/AAPL puts hedge, defensive posture

Risk Flags (10)

  • Q1 net loss $0.9M ($0.04/sh) vs $1.1M profit YoY, Adj EBITDA -9% to $8M (margin -70bps to 7.4%), ops income -33.5% to $2.6M

  • Q1 revenue -87% YoY to $110k (product -19%, partnership $0 vs $732k), net loss +10% to $20.7M, op cash burn +33% to $22.2M

  • Cash -18% QoQ to $28.4M + $66M securities, royalty liability +8% QoQ to $17.8M, strategic investments liquidated to $0

  • Income/revenues -23% YoY to $12.3k (cost recovery -50%), operating loss $480 vs $5.9k profit, G&A +46% YoY to $11.9k

  • Asbestos liability $193M ($28M curr +$165M noncurr) -3% QoQ but persistent overhang, trade receivables +19% QoQ to $93.6M signaling collections risk

  • Glass Lewis negative rec on TX redomicile (Item 4) citing conflicts, NYC Comptroller opposition (Item 6) as politically motivated per company rebuttal

  • AOXY/Profitability [HIGH RISK]

    9M net income -24% YoY to $2.7k, stockholders equity -4% to $399k, comprehensive loss $17k on FX translation

  • Forged/Cast products -2% YoY to $70.8M offsetting processing growth, cash/equiv -14% QoQ to $9.2M

  • Level 3 derivative liability $2.8M at Mar 31, ATM raise $5.9M net but ongoing dilution risk

  • XOMA Royalty/Debt [HIGH RISK]

    Despite -8% QoQ reduction, $88.8k long-term debt remains vs growing G&A pressures

Opportunities (10)

  • SLB/Debt Raise (OPPORTUNITY)

    $2B notes proceeds for growth/M&A in energy services, long maturities (to 2036) at sub-6% rates vs peers, registration enables shelf flexibility

  • Seq backlog to $345.5M on Q1 $124M orders > sales, potential revenue acceleration H2 2026 post cash flow turnaround

  • Fully funded U.S. DB plan as of Feb 9 eliminates $multi-M overhang, frees capital for ops/shareholder returns

  • XOMA Royalty/Gains (OPPORTUNITY)

    $3.5M acquisition gains +$4.8M other income drive +89% net income, position for royalty upside in biotech

  • Successful TX redomicile vote preserves rights (no written consent history), counters opposition for governance efficiency

  • May 13 mtg + presentation by CEO Ehrman on financial/ops history, potential guidance/capital allocation reveal

  • 13F Institutions/Tech Overweight (OPPORTUNITY)

    United Super/Stokes/Alaethes 30-60% AUM in NVDA/AAPL/AMZN, alpha from energy-hedged mega cap stability

  • 25%+ AUM in NEOS high-income Nasdaq/S&P ETFs ($45M+), opportunity for income in energy downturns

  • Gold ETF ($2.3M), intl ADRs (ASML/TSM/Alibaba) hedge energy volatility, Ryder ($3.1M) cyclical play

  • Flat 2.28M shs Jackson Financial ($92M), undervalued financial-energy nexus post stable Q1 hold

Sector Themes (6)

  • Institutional Tech Diversification

    9/11 13Fs top holdings NVDA/AAPL/AMZN/JPM (e.g., United Super 60% top5 tech, Stokes AAPL $49M), pattern of sole holdings bypassing energy volatility for AI growth [IMPLICATION: Sector rotation signal]

  • Cash Flow Resilience Amid Revenue Mix

    4/5 op filers show OCF gains (Ampco +$7M YoY, XOMA +$3.9M, AOXY +37%) despite revenues +4%/-87%/-23%/avg -26% YoY, operational leverage building [IMPLICATION: Buy dip on cash strength]

  • Margin/Profit Volatility in Smalls

    Ampco EBITDA margin -70bps, Orchestra loss +10%, XOMA op loss vs profit, AOXY income -24%; contrasts SLB debt access [IMPLICATION: Avoid compressions, favor majors]

  • Governance/Proxy Frictions Energy

    Exxon 2 DEFA14As rebut Glass Lewis/NYC Comptroller on redomicile/Item6 (15% special mtg intact), Ampco director opposition (McNair 1.4M withheld) [IMPLICATION: Vote catalysts near-term]

  • Capital Raise/Allocation Shift

    SLB $2B notes (long-dated), Ampco pension funded/debt steady, XOMA debt -8% QoQ; no dividends/buybacks noted [IMPLICATION: Reinvestment over returns phase]

  • Backlog/Demand Signals Industrials

    Ampco $345M backlog seq up (orders > sales), Dorchester investor pres potential ops reveal; ETF backlog proxies via 13Fs [IMPLICATION: Cycle upturn alpha]

Watch List (8)

  • May 13, 2026 2pm CT + CEO investor presentation (Ex99.1), monitor for financial/ops updates, capital alloc [May 13, 2026]

  • Vote outcome on TX redomicile and Voluntary Retail Voting, rebuttals to Glass Lewis/Levine signal resolution timing [Near-term post-May 12]

  • Backlog $345M conversion, cash flow sustainability post +$7M YoY swing, asbestos liability evolution [Q2 2026]

  • Deployment of $2B from May 7 issuance (underwriting Apr 30), watch M&A/expansion in energy services [H2 2026]

  • $28.4M cash post -18% QoQ burn +33%, royalty liability $17.8M growth, ATM dilution risk [Q2 earnings]

  • Post +89% net on gains, monitor acquisition pipeline/gains repeatability vs op loss, debt paydown [Q2 2026]

  • 13F Filers/Q2 Changes
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    United Super/Stokes/Chesapeake/Alaethes position shifts from Q1 tech-heavy baselines, energy exposure reveals [Aug 2026 13F]

  • McNair high withhold (1.4M vs 9.6M for), track board stability post May 8 mtg [Ongoing]

Filing Analyses (16)
United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund 13F-HR neutral materiality 7/10

12-05-2026

United Super Pty Ltd, as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund, filed a 13F-HR on May 12, 2026, disclosing 185 equity positions totaling $5307293435 as of March 31, 2026. Top holdings by value include NVIDIA Corporation ($326959540, 1874768 shares), Amazon.com Inc ($305907393, 1468802 shares), Alphabet Inc Class A ($258179995, 897830 shares), Microsoft Corp ($236112935, 637850 shares), and Apple Inc ($236865761, 933314 shares). All positions are reported as sole ownership with no put or call options.

  • · Filing date: May 12, 2026
  • · Report period end: March 31, 2026
  • · All holdings designated as SOLE with zero put and call options
  • · Filer CIK: 0001730896
  • · Business address: Level 22, 130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Stokes Family Office, LLC 13F-HR neutral materiality 6/10

12-05-2026

Stokes Family Office, LLC filed its 13F-HR on May 12, 2026, reporting holdings as of March 31, 2026, with a total portfolio value of $968975311 across 276 positions, all held solely with sole voting and discretionary power. Top holdings by value include Apple Inc. ($49479297), Alphabet Inc. Cap Stk Cl C ($30588282), and iShares Tr Core Univrsl USD ($26547298). No prior period comparisons, changes, or performance metrics are provided in the filing.

  • · All 276 positions held with sole voting power (SH SOLE) and no put/call options.
  • · Filer address: 1100 Poydras Street Suite 2775, New Orleans, LA 70163.
  • · Report filed as of May 12, 2026, with date as of change May 11, 2026.
Second Half Financial Partners, LLC 13F-HR neutral materiality 5/10

12-05-2026

Second Half Financial Partners, LLC filed its 13F-HR report on May 12, 2026, disclosing 96 equity positions with a total market value of $222104570 as of March 31, 2026, all held solely with discretionary voting authority. The portfolio features heavy ETF exposure, including top holdings SPDR Series Trust ($43007987), NEOS ETF Trust Nasdaq-100 High Income ($24820283), and NEOS ETF Trust S&P 500 High Income ($19985052), alongside stocks like Apple Inc. (12771 shares, $3241118) and Nvidia Corp. (10400 shares, $1813809). No prior period comparisons, changes, or performance data were provided.

  • · All positions reported as SH SOLE with 0 shared voting authority
  • · Filer CIK: 0001946654, EIN: 854341638, incorporated in FL
  • · Business address: 145 West Center Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870
AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP 8-K positive materiality 5/10

12-05-2026

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation held its annual shareholder meeting on May 8, 2026, where J. Brett McBrayer was elected as a director with strong support (10,903,236 for vs. 91,315 withheld), while Darrell L. McNair faced higher opposition (9,614,803 for vs. 1,379,748 withheld). Shareholders approved the advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (10,273,057 for vs. 674,478 against) and ratified BDO USA, P.C. as the independent auditor for 2026 with overwhelming support (16,875,050 for vs. 65,409 against). All proposals passed despite some notable withheld votes on director McNair.

  • · Meeting held on May 8, 2026; 8-K filed on May 12, 2026.
  • · Directors elected for term expiring in 2029.
  • · No broker non-votes on auditor ratification proposal.
AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP 8-K mixed materiality 8/10

12-05-2026

Ampco-Pittsburgh reported Q1 2026 net sales of $108.3 million, up 3.9% YoY from $104.3 million, driven by strong 17.3% growth in Air and Liquid Processing to $37.5 million, though Forged and Cast Engineered Products declined 2% to $70.8 million. The company recorded a net loss of $0.9 million ($0.04 per share) versus net income of $1.1 million ($0.06 per share) in Q1 2025, with Adjusted EBITDA falling to $8.0 million (7.4% margin) from $8.8 million. Backlog increased sequentially to $345.5 million on $124 million in Q1 orders, signaling improving demand.

  • · U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plan achieved fully funded status as of February 9, 2026
  • · Operating cash flow of $1.7 million in Q1 2026 vs use of $5.3 million in Q1 2025
  • · Free Cash Flow of $(1.7) million in Q1 2026 vs $(7.2) million in Q1 2025
  • · Net debt increased to $124.9 million from $120.1 million YoY
  • · Adjusted operating income for Forged and Cast: $5.7 million vs $8.3 million YoY; for Air and Liquid: $5.7 million (record)
AMPCO PITTSBURGH CORP 10-Q mixed materiality 7/10

12-05-2026

Ampco-Pittsburgh reported total net sales of $108,327 thousand for Q1 2026, up 3.9% YoY from $104,265 thousand, driven by higher net sales and related party sales. However, income from operations fell 33.5% to $2,562 thousand due to higher costs of products sold, a deconsolidation charge, and lower other income, resulting in a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $867 thousand versus $1,142 thousand profit in Q1 2025. Operating cash flow improved significantly to $1,647 thousand from a $5,280 thousand outflow, though cash and equivalents declined to $9,226 thousand from $10,703 thousand QoQ.

  • · Trade receivables increased to $93,581 thousand from $78,981 thousand QoQ.
  • · Asbestos liability decreased to $192,969 thousand ($28,000 current + $164,969 noncurrent) from $198,332 thousand QoQ.
  • · Depreciation and amortization decreased to $4,258 thousand from $4,636 thousand YoY.
  • · Weighted-average basic shares outstanding: 20,237 (Q1 2026) vs 19,980 (Q1 2025).
CHESAPEAKE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 13F-HR neutral materiality 6/10

12-05-2026

Chesapeake Asset Management LLC filed its 13F-HR on May 12, 2026, disclosing 328 equity positions with a total market value of $126,036,930 as of March 31, 2026. Top holdings include JPMorgan Chase & Co ($5,612,816), Spotify Technology S A ($3,824,485), Ryder Sys Inc ($3,070,650), SPDR Gold TR ($2,272,791), and Aflac Inc ($2,248,287). The portfolio is diversified across US large-caps, ADRs, REITs, and smaller speculative positions, with all reported as sole voting authority.

  • · Filing covers period ending March 31, 2026
  • · All positions reported with sole shared discretion and no put/call options
  • · Includes ADRs from international firms like ASML Hldg N V, Taiwan Semiconductor M, Alibaba Group Hldg Ltd
Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. 10-Q mixed materiality 8/10

12-05-2026

Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. reported Q1 2026 total revenue of $110 thousand, an 87% YoY decline from $868 thousand, driven by the absence of partnership revenue ($0 vs. $732 thousand) while product revenue fell 19% to $110 thousand. Net loss widened 10% YoY to $20.7 million from $18.8 million, with operating expenses up 12% to $22.2 million and cash used in operations increasing 33% to $22.2 million; however, the company realized a $2.2 million gain on sale of strategic investments and raised $5.9 million net via at-the-market offering. Cash and equivalents ended at $28.4 million, down 18% QoQ, with marketable securities at $66.0 million.

  • · Strategic investments reduced to $0 from $2,495 thousand QoQ following sale
  • · Royalty purchase agreement liability increased to $17,787 thousand from $16,482 thousand QoQ
  • · Derivative liability $2,784 thousand as of Mar 31, 2026 (Level 3 fair value)
  • · Net loss per share improved to $(0.33) from $(0.49) YoY due to higher share count
EXXON MOBIL CORP DEFA14A mixed materiality 7/10

12-05-2026

ExxonMobil issued a DEF A14A filing responding to Glass Lewis' negative recommendation against its proposal to redomicile from New Jersey to Texas, arguing that practical shareholder rights like special meetings (15% threshold) and proposals remain unchanged, while written consent is irrelevant given 40% retail ownership and no historical use. The company highlights Glass Lewis' undisclosed conflict from litigation with the Texas Attorney General and defends the exclusive forum provision as standard among S&P 500 companies, enhancing efficiency without limiting recourse. ExxonMobil urges Glass Lewis to reconsider, emphasizing preserved rights and governance balance.

  • · 15% ownership threshold to call a special meeting remains unchanged
  • · Exclusive forum provisions in place in roughly half of S&P 500 companies
  • · ExxonMobil has never utilized or had shareholders seek action by written consent in modern history
EXXON MOBIL CORP DEFA14A mixed materiality 8/10

12-05-2026

ExxonMobil issued definitive additional proxy materials (DEFA14A) on May 12, 2026, rebutting New York City Comptroller Mark Levine's solicitation letter urging votes against proxy items 4 (redomiciliation to Texas) and 6 (his own proposal on the Voluntary Retail Voting Program). The company denies any connection between the proposals, asserts that both enhance shareholder rights and participation without infringement, and criticizes Levine's letter as politically motivated misrepresentations lacking SEC precedent or factual basis. ExxonMobil encourages shareholders to review the proxy statement and follow Board recommendations for long-term value.

  • · NYC Comptroller's letter dated May 4, 2026 (to Council of Institutional Investors) and filed publicly May 5, 2026.
  • · Proxy items referenced: Item 4 (redomiciliation), Item 6 (Comptroller's proposal).
  • · Professor Goodwin's response published May 5, 2026 on Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog.
XOMA Royalty Corp 10-Q mixed materiality 7/10

12-05-2026

XOMA Royalty Corp reported total income and revenues of $12,318 for Q1 2026, down 23% YoY from $15,912, driven by a 50% drop in cost recovery income to $2,769 and no revenue from contracts with customers versus $4,000 last year, resulting in an operating loss of $480 compared to $5,929 profit. However, net income increased 89% YoY to $4,465 from $2,367, boosted by $3,545 gains on acquisitions and $4,760 other income, with basic EPS rising to $0.18 from $0.06. Cash and cash equivalents grew to $85,600 from $82,908 QoQ, while total assets were nearly flat at $271,858 versus $272,698.

  • · Operating cash flow increased to $6,121 from $2,198 YoY.
  • · Long-term debt decreased to $88,825 from $96,451 QoQ.
  • · G&A expenses rose 46% YoY to $11,857.
  • · Generation Bio acquisition closed February 9, 2026, contributing $8,458 in net cash acquired.
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

12-05-2026

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) filed an 8-K announcing its 2026 Annual Meeting of Limited Partners on May 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central Time, immediately followed by an investor presentation discussing historical financial and operational information. Bradley J. Ehrman, Chief Executive Officer, along with other employees, will present, with slides attached as Exhibit 99.1 under Regulation FD Disclosure.

  • · Annual Meeting location: 2699 Howell Street, Dallas, TX 75204
  • · Information under Item 7.01 is furnished, not filed, and not incorporated by reference
Alaethes Wealth, LLC 13F-HR neutral materiality 4/10

12-05-2026

Alaethes Wealth, LLC filed its 13F-HR on May 12, 2026, reporting 124 equity and ETF positions held as of March 31, 2026. Key holdings include large share positions in ETFs such as Vanguard Scottsdale Funds Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (60,188,700 shares) and Vanguard Core Bond ETF (41,311,200 shares), and stocks like Nvidia Corporation (7,002,300 shares), Apple Inc. (5,271,100 shares), and Amazon.com Inc. (4,216,700 shares). The filing discloses solely owned long positions and a small number of put options, with no period-over-period changes provided.

  • · Filing includes a small number of put options on entities like Carvana Co (1,000 shares put sole), Micron Technology Inc (1,000 shares put sole), and Tesla Inc (1,000 shares put sole).
  • · Contact: N Cole Holmlund, Wealth Advisor, phone 8583868865.
SLB LIMITED/NV 8-K positive materiality 9/10

12-05-2026

On May 7, 2026, Schlumberger Investment S.A. (guaranteed by SLB Limited) issued $500,000,000 of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2031, $500,000,000 of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2033, and $1,000,000,000 of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 under an existing indenture. The notes were sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement dated April 30, 2026, with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Standard Chartered Bank as representatives of the underwriters. This 8-K filing incorporates exhibits including the underwriting agreement and sixth supplemental indenture for SEC registration purposes.

  • · Registration statement filed April 30, 2026 (No. 333-295427)
  • · Notes issued under Base Indenture dated December 3, 2013, as amended, and Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated May 7, 2026
ADVANCED OXYGEN TECHNOLOGIES INC 10-Q mixed materiality 4/10

12-05-2026

For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, Advanced Oxygen Technologies Inc. (AOXY) reported revenues of $35,516, up 2% YoY from $34,726, primarily from real estate rentals, while income from operations slightly declined to $10,256 from $10,673 and net income fell 24% to $2,657 from $3,495. Total assets decreased to $654,955 from $693,077 as of June 30, 2025, with cash dropping to $34,626 from $57,225, though cash from operations improved 37% to $36,518. Comprehensive loss was $16,952 due to foreign currency translation adjustments.

  • · Stockholders’ equity declined to $398,662 as of March 31, 2026 from $415,614 at June 30, 2025.
  • · Total liabilities decreased to $256,293 from $277,463 QoQ.
  • · Foreign currency translation adjustment contributed to comprehensive loss of $16,952 for nine months ended March 31, 2026.
Jackson Brooke LLC 13F-HR neutral materiality 4/10

12-05-2026

Jackson Brooke LLC filed a 13F-HR report disclosing holdings of 2,279,109 shares in Jackson Financial Inc., valued at $92,303,914 as of March 31, 2026. Share count remained unchanged from the prior period at 2,279,109 shares, indicating flat positioning with no additions or reductions.

  • · Filing submitted on May 12, 2026 for period ending March 31, 2026
  • · SEC file number: 028-26894

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