SEC Form SC 13D filed by PHX Minerals Inc.

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

PHX Minerals Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

698477106

(CUSIP Number)

Jonathan Brolin

Edenbrook Capital, LLC

116 Radio Circle

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

November 13, 2024

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box  [  X ].

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See 240.13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

SCHEDULE 13D

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1. Security and Issuer

The statement on Schedule 13D ("the Schedule 13D") relates to the common stock, $0.01666 par value ("Common Stock") of PHX Minerals Inc. (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal executive office of the Issuer is 1320 South University Drive, Suite 720, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

Item 2. Identity and Background

(a) The Schedule 13D is being filed jointly by (i) Edenbrook Capital, LLC ("Edenbrook"), a New York limited liability company, as the investment manager to certain private investment funds, with respect to the Common Stock owned by such private investment funds and (ii) Jonathan Brolin ("Mr. Brolin"), a United States citizen and the principal of Edenbrook with respect to the Common Stock owned by such private investment funds (collectively, the "Reporting Persons").

Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party.                           

(b) The business address of Mr. Brolin and Edenbrook is 116 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco, New York 10549

(c)  The principal occupation of Edenbrook is to serve as the investment adviser of certain private investment funds. Mr. Brolin's principal occupation or employment is acting as a private investor. Mr. Brolin is the Managing Member of Edenbrook and, as such, is in the position to determine the investment and voting decisions made by Edenbrook.

(d) The Reporting Persons have not, during the last five years, been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e) The Reporting Persons have not, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgement, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, Federal or State securities law or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

(f) Edenbrook is a New York limited liability company. Mr. Brolin is a United States citizen.

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Considerations

Shares reported represent 3,396,023 shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer.

The net investment costs (including commissions, if any) of the Common Stock directly owned by the private investment funds advised by Edenbrook is approximately $7,492,767. The Common Stock was purchased with the investment capital of the private investment funds advised by Edenbrook.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

The Reporting Persons have acquired their Shares of the Issuer for investment in the ordinary course of business.

The Reporting Persons and their representatives have engaged in, and expect to continue to engage in, discussions with members of management and the board of directors of the Issuer, other current or prospective shareholders, industry analysts, existing or potential strategic partners or competitors, investment and financing professionals, sources of credit and other third parties regarding a variety of matters relating to the Issuer, which may include, among other things, the Issuer's business, management, capital structure and allocation, corporate governance, board composition and strategic alternatives and direction, and may take other steps seeking to bring about changes to increase shareholder value.

Except as set forth herein, no Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or would result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)- (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

(a) As of the date hereof, Edenbrook and Mr. Brolin may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of 3,396,023 shares of Common Stock, constituting 9.06% of the shares of Common Stock, based upon 37,480,790 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of November 1, 2024, based on the information set forth in the 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 filed by the Issuer on November 6, 2024. 

(b) Edenbrook and Mr. Brolin have the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 shares of Common Stock; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 3,396,023 shares of Common Stock; has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 shares of Common Stock; and has the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 3,396,023 shares of Common Stock. 

(c) The Reporting Persons have not transacted in the last sixty days.

(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons and the private investment funds advised by Edenbrook are known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Common Stock held by the private investment funds advised by Edenbrook.

(e) not applicable

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

Signature

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.