Filing Details
- Accession Number:
- 0001193125-19-310309
- Form Type:
- 13D Filing
- Publication Date:
- 2019-12-10 17:00:57
- Filed By:
- Varde Partners Inc
- Company:
- Lilis Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:LLEX)
- Filing Date:
- 2019-12-10
- SEC Url:
- 13D Filing
Please notice the below summary table is generated without human intervention and may contain errors. Please refer to the complete filing displayed below for exact figures.
| Name | Sole Voting Power | Shared Voting Power | Sole Dispositive Power | Shared Dispositive Power | Aggregate Amount Owned Power | Percent of Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The V rde Fund XI (Master) | 19,799,271 | 0 | 9,815,271 | 0 | 19,799,271 | 17.4% |
| The V rde Fund XI G.P. | 19,799,271 | 0 | 9,815,271 | 0 | 19,799,271 | 17.4% |
| The V rde Fund XII (Master) | 14,087,943 | 0 | 6,983,943 | 0 | 14,087,943 | 12.4% |
| The V rde Fund XII G.P. | 14,087,943 | 0 | 6,983,943 | 0 | 14,087,943 | 12.4% |
| The V rde Fund XII UGP | 14,087,943 | 0 | 6,983,943 | 0 | 14,087,943 | 12.4% |
| The V rde Skyway Mini-Master Fund | 5,020,515 | 0 | 2,488,865 | 0 | 5,020,515 | 4.4% |
| The V rde Skyway Fund | 1,166,757 | 0 | 578,407 | 0 | 1,166,757 | 1.0% |
| The V rde Skyway Fund G.P. | 6,187,272 | 0 | 3,067,272 | 0 | 6,187,272 | 5.4% |
| V rde Investment Partners (Offshore) Master | 2,855,664 | 0 | 1,415,664 | 0 | 2,855,664 | 2.5% |
| The V rde Fund VI-A | 1,427,832 | 0 | 707,832 | 0 | 1,427,832 | 1.1% |
| V rde Investment Partners | 3,236,419 | 0 | 1,604,419 | 0 | 3,236,419 | 2.8% |
| V rde Investment Partners G.P. | 7,519,915 | 0 | 3,727,915 | 0 | 7,519,915 | 6.6% |
| V rde Partners | 47,594,401 | 0 | 23,594,401 | 0 | 47,594,401 | 41.9% |
| V rde Partners, Inc | 47,594,401 | 0 | 23,594,401 | 0 | 47,594,401 | 41.9% |
| George G. Hicks | 0 | 47,594,401 | 0 | 23,594,401 | 47,594,401 | 41.9% |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 9)
LILIS ENERGY, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.0001
(Title of Class of Securities)
532403201
(CUSIP Number)
David A. Marple
Värde Partners, Inc.
901 Marquette Ave. S, Suite 3300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(952) 893-1554
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
Copies to:
Julian J. Seiguer
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
609 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 836-3600
December 10, 2019
(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. ☐
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
| * | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons 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, as amended (Securities Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Securities Exchange Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Securities Exchange Act (however, see the Notes).
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 2 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund XI (Master), L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
19,799,271 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
9,815,271 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
19,799,271 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
17.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| * | The ownership percentage has been calculated based on an aggregate total of 71,965,412 shares of Common Stock (as defined below) issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2018, plus (i) the 24,000,000 shares of Common Stock, rounded up to the nearest share, beneficially owned in connection with the Series E Preferred Stock as of the date hereof and (ii) the 17,641,638 shares of Common Stock, rounded up to the nearest share, issued pursuant to the Transaction Agreement (as defined below), excluding 24,000,000 shares of Common Stock, with regards to which the Reporting Persons may be entitled to shared voting power in connection with the Series E Preferred Stock. |
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 3 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund XI G.P., LLC | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
19,799,271 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
9,815,271 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
19,799,271 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
17.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 4 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund XII (Master), L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
14,087,943 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
6,983,943 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
14,087,943 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
12.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 5 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund XII G.P., L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
14,087,943 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
6,983,943 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
14,087,943 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
12.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 6 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund XII UGP, LLC | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
14,087,943 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
6,983,943 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
14,087,943 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
12.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 7 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Skyway Mini-Master Fund, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Cayman Islands | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
5,020,515 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
2,488,865 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
5,020,515 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
4.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 8 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Skyway Fund, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
1,166,757 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
578,407 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
1,166,757 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
1.0%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 9 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Skyway Fund G.P., LLC | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
6,187,272 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
3,067,272 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
6,187,272 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
5.4%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 10 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
Värde Investment Partners (Offshore) Master, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Cayman Islands | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
2,855,664 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
1,415,664 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
2,855,664 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
2.5%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 11 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
The Värde Fund VI-A, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
1,427,832 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
707,832 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
1,427,832 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
1.1%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 12 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
Värde Investment Partners, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
3,236,419 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
1,604,419 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
3,236,419 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
2.8%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 13 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
Värde Investment Partners G.P., LLC | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
7,519,915 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
3,727,915 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
7,519,915 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
6.6%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 14 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
Värde Partners, L.P. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
47,594,401 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
23,594,401 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
47,594,401 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
41.9%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
PN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 15 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
Värde Partners, Inc. | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
Delaware | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
47,594,401 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
0 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
23,594,401 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
47,594,401 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
41.9%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
CO | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 16 of 23 |
| (1) | Name of reporting person
George G. Hicks | |||||
| (2) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
| |||||
| (3) | SEC use only:
| |||||
| (4) | Source of funds (see instructions):
OO | |||||
| (5) | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
☐ | |||||
| (6) | Citizenship or place of organization:
United States | |||||
| Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with
| (7) | Sole voting power:
0 | ||||
| (8) | Shared voting power:
47,594,401 | |||||
| (9) | Sole dispositive power:
0 | |||||
| (10) | Shared dispositive power:
23,594,401 | |||||
| (11) | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person:
47,594,401 | |||||
| (12) | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares: (see instructions)
☐ | |||||
| (13) | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11):
41.9%* | |||||
| (14) | Type of reporting person (see instructions):
IN | |||||
| CUSIP No. 532403201 | Page 17 of 23 |
SCHEDULE 13D
Item 1. Security and Issuer
This Schedule 13D relates to the common stock (the Common Stock), par value $0.0001 per share, of Lilis Energy, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the Issuer). The Issuer has its principal executive offices at 201 Main Street, Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
This Amendment No. 9 (Amendment No. 9) amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on May 8, 2017, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on July 14, 2017, as amended by Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on August 12, 2017, as amended by Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on November 17, 2017, as amended by Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on January 8, 2018, as amended by Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on February 2, 2018, as amended by Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on October 16, 2018, as amended by Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on December 28, 2018, and as amended by Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on March 29, 2019 (as so amended through this Amendment No. 9, the Schedule 13D).
Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment No. 9 does not modify any of the information previously reported on the Schedule 13D. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 9 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Schedule 13D. The filing of this Amendment No. 9 shall not be construed to be an admission by the Reporting Persons that a material change has occurred in the facts set forth in the Schedule 13D or that this Amendment No. 9 is required under Rule 13d-2 of the Securities Exchange Act.
Item 2. Identity and Background
No change.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
No change.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby supplemented by adding the following:
The Reporting Persons are considering plans and proposals with respect to their investments in the Issuer that could result in certain of the events described in paragraphs (a) to (j) of the instructions to Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, none of the Reporting Persons has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as disclosed in this Schedule 13D.
Consistent with their investment intent and ongoing evaluation of their investment in the Issuer and alternatives to such investment, including a potential consolidation, acquisition or sale of assets or Common Stock, take-private, or changes to the Issuers capital structure, the Reporting Persons may, as deemed appropriate in light of existing circumstances, engage in communications with, without limitation, one or more equity holders of the Issuer, potential financing sources or potential financing partners, one or more officers of the Issuer and/or one or more members of the Issuers board of directors regarding such matters, subject to the Reporting Persons obligations under Section 5.7 of the Transaction Agreement (the Transaction Agreement), dated as of March 5, 2019 by and among the Company and certain of the Reporting Persons attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein. During the course of such communications, a Reporting Person may advocate for or oppose one or more courses of action through its representation on the Issuers Board. In connection with the Reporting Persons potential entry into discussions regarding a potential transaction, the Issuer and Reporting Persons entered into a Waiver Agreement, dated December 10, 2019, pursuant to which the Issuer waived the standstill provision in Section 5.7 of the Transaction Agreement that, among other things, limited the Reporting Persons from acquiring additional securities of the issuer and prohibited certain actions by the Reporting Persons with respect to seeking to influence the Issuer and/or one or more members of the Issuers board of directors, subject to certain exceptions.
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
No change.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
No change.
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Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits
| Exhibit A | Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2019, by and among Lilis Energy, Inc. and the Värde Parties (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.42 to the Issuers Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 7, 2019). |
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.
Dated as of December 10, 2019
| THE VÄRDE FUND XI (Master), L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE FUND XI G.P., LLC | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE FUND XII (MASTER), L.P. | ||
| By: | The Värde Fund XII G.P., L.P., Its General Partner | |
| By: | The Värde Fund XII UGP, LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE FUND XII G.P., L.P. | ||
| By: | The Värde Fund XII UGP, LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE FUND XII UGP, LLC | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE SKYWAY MINI-MASTER FUND, L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Skyway Fund G.P., LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE SKYWAY FUND, L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Skyway Fund G.P., LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE SKYWAY FUND G.P., LLC | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| VÄRDE INVESTMENT PARTNERS (OFFSHORE) MASTER, L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Investment Partners G.P., LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| THE VÄRDE FUND VI-A L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Investment Partners G.P., LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| VÄRDE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Investment Partners G.P., LLC, Its General Partner | |
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| VÄRDE INVESTMENT PARTNERS G.P., LLC | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, L.P., Its Managing Member | |
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| VÄRDE PARTNERS, L.P. | ||
| By: | Värde Partners, Inc., Its General Partner | |
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| VÄRDE PARTNERS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ David A. Marple | |
| Name: | David A. Marple | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| GEORGE G. HICKS | ||
| By: | /s/ George G. Hicks | |
| Name: | George G. Hicks | |