KNOT Offshore Partners LP - Amendment to Schedule 13D

This filing is an amendment to the Schedule 13D previously filed by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS ("KNOT") and other reporting persons. The amendment reports that on March 19, 2026, discussions between KNOT and the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors of KNOT Offshore Partners LP regarding a proposal were terminated. The proposal, submitted by KNOT on October 31, 2025, was to acquire all outstanding common units not already owned by KNOT for cash. Despite discussions, the parties were unable to reach an agreement. The filing also details the ownership structure, reporting that Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS, along with other affiliated entities and individuals, collectively beneficially own 9,997,518 common units, representing 29.3% of the outstanding common units as of November 6, 2025. This ownership includes common units issuable upon conversion of Series A Preferred Units and Class B Units.