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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-081790"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARLP"
cik: "0001086600"
company_name: "ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS LP"
filed_at: "2026-07-08T20:15:02+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-08T20:16:10.930937+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ARLP subsidiary enters related-party distribution deal with CEO-affiliated supplier for Africa

## Summary
- Matrix Design Africa (ARLP sub) signed Master Supply Agreement with Saminco Solutions, affiliate of CEO Joseph Craft III.
- Non-exclusive distribution rights for products in Africa and other non-US territories; Saminco may also buy from Matrix.
- Initial term 5 years, auto-renewing annually; either party may terminate without cause on 90 days' notice.
- Conflicts Committee approved the transaction, determining it fair and reasonable to ARLP and unitholders.
- Joseph Craft III beneficially owns ~14.6% of ARLP common units and serves as President, CEO, and Chairman.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-081790
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARLP
- cik: 0001086600
- company_name: ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS LP
- filed_at: 2026-07-08T20:15:02+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1086600/000110465926081790/0001104659-26-081790-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1086600/000110465926081790/arlp-20260701x8k.htm

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