Filing Details
- Accession Number:
- 0001654954-20-005715
- Form Type:
- 13D Filing
- Publication Date:
- 2020-05-18 15:44:23
- Filed By:
- Brauser Michael
- Company:
- Polarityte Inc. (NASDAQ:PTE)
- Filing Date:
- 2020-05-18
- SEC Url:
- 13D Filing
Ownership Summary
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michael Brauser | 464,005 | 1,242,742 | 464,005 | 1,242,742 | 1,706,747 | 4.4% |
Michael Betsy Brauser Tenants by Entirety | 0 | 595,996 | 0 | 595,996 | 595,996 | 1.6% |
Grander Holdings, Inc. 401K | 0 | 591,945 | 0 | 591,945 | 591,945 | 1.5% |
Betsy Michael Brauser Charitable Family Foundation | 0 | 14,533 | 0 | 14,533 | 14,533 | 0.04% |
BSIG | 0 | 30,268 | 0 | 30,268 | 30,268 | 0.1% |
Greenstone Capital | 0 | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 0.03% |
Peter T. Benz | 85,500 | 132,499 | 85,500 | 132,499 | 217,999 | 0.6 % |
BiCoastal Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan | 0 | 125,499 | 0 | 125,499 | 125,499 | 0.3% |
BiCoastal Consulting Corp 401-K | 0 | 7,000 | 0 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 0.02% |
Filing
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)
POLARITYTE, INC. |
(Name
of Issuer) |
COMMON
STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE |
(Title
of Class of Securities) |
731094108 |
(CUSIP
Number) |
Michael
Brauser 2650 N.
Military Trail, Suite 300 Boca
Raton, FL 33431 561.757.4098
With a Copy to: Michael
K. Coran, Esq. Matthew
M. McDonald, Esq. Klehr
Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP 1835
Market Street, Suite 1400 Philadelphia,
PA 19103 215.569.2700 |
(Name,
Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications) |
May 12,
2020 |
(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
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Michael
Brauser | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
PF | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
X | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
United
States | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
464,005 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
1,242,742 | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
464,005 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
1,242,742 | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
1,706,747(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[X] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
4.4%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
IN |
(1)
Includes 464,005
shares of common stock of the Issuer held by Michael Brauser, (ii)
591,945 shares of common stock held by Grander Holdings, Inc. 401K,
(iii) 595,996 shares of common stock held by Michael & Betsy
Brauser Tenants by Entirety (“TBE”), (iv) 14,533 shares
of common stock held by Betsy & Michael Brauser Charitable
Family Foundation, (v) 30,268 shares held by BSIG, LLC and (vi)
10,000 held by Greenstone Capital, LLC. Mr. Brauser is the trustee
of Grander Holdings, Inc. 401K and Chairman of Betsy & Michael
Brauser Charitable Family Foundation and in such capacities is
deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over the securities
held by such entities. Mr. Brauser is manager of BSIG, LLC and in
such capacity is deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over
the securities held by such entity. Mr. Brauser owns 90% of the
membership interests in Greenstone Capital, LLC and in such
capacity is deemed to hold indirect voting and dispositive power
over the securities held by such entity. Mr. Brauser and his wife,
Betsy Brauser, jointly hold the securities held by TBE. As a tenant
by entirety with Mrs. Brauser, Mr. Brauser holds voting and
dispositive power over the securities jointly held.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Michael
& Betsy Brauser Tenants by Entirety | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
PF | ||||
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 | | ||
595,996 | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
595,996 | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
595,996
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
| ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
1.6%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
IN |
(1)
Mr. Brauser and his
wife, Betsy Brauser, jointly hold the securities held by Michael
& Betsy Brauser Tenants by Entirety. As a tenant by entirety
with Mrs. Brauser, Mr. Brauser holds voting and dispositive power
over the securities jointly held.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Grander
Holdings, Inc. 401K | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
WC | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
Florida | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
591,945(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
591,945(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
591,945(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[
] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
1.5%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
EP |
(1)
Mr. Brauser is the
trustee of Grander Holdings, Inc. 401K and in such capacity is
deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over the securities
held by such entity.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Betsy
& Michael Brauser Charitable Family Foundation | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
WC | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
Florida | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
14,533
(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
14,533
(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
14,533
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[ ] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.04%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
OO |
(1)
Mr. Brauser is the
Chairman of Betsy & Michael Brauser Charitable Family
Foundation and in such capacity is deemed to hold voting and
dispositive power over the securities held by such
entity.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
BSIG,
LLC | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
WC | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
Florida | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
30,268
(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
30,268
(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
30,268
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[ ] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.1%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
IV |
(1)
Michael Brauser is
the manager of BSIG, LLC and in such capacity is deemed to hold
voting and dispositive power over the securities held by such
entity.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Greenstone
Capital, LLC | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
WC | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
Florida | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
10,000
(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
10,000
(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
10,000
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[ ] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.03%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
IV |
(2)
Michael Brauser
owns 90% of the membership interests in Greenstone Capital, LLC and
in such capacity is deemed to hold indirect voting and dispositive
power over the securities held by such entity.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
Peter
T. Benz | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
PF | ||||
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 | | |
85,500 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
132,499
(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
85,500 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
132,499
(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
217,999
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[ ] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.6 %
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
IN |
(1)
Includes (i)
125,499 shares of common stock of the Issuer held by BiCoastal
Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan and (ii) 7,000 shares of
common stock held by BiCoastal Consulting Corp 401-K. Mr. Benz is
the trustee of both BiCoastal Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan
and BiCoastal Consulting Corp 401-K and is deemed to hold voting
and dispositive power over the securities held by such
entities.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
BiCoastal
Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
PF | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
New
Jersey | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
125,499(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
125,499(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
125,499(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[ ] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.3%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
EP |
(1)
Mr. Benz is the
trustee of BiCoastal Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan and in
such capacity is deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over
the securities held by such entity.
SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. |
731094108 |
1 | NAMES
OF REPORTING PERSONSI.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
(ENTITIES ONLY) | |||
BiCoastal
Consulting Corp 401-K | ||||
2 | CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* | |||
(a) X (b) [
] | ||||
3 | SEC USE
ONLY | |||
| ||||
4 | SOURCE
OF FUNDS (See Instructions) | |||
PF | ||||
5 | CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(D) OR 2(E) | |||
[
] | ||||
6 | CITIZENSHIP
OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION | |||
New
Jersey | ||||
NUMBER
OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH |
7 | SOLE
VOTING POWER | | |
0 | | |||
8 | SHARED
VOTING POWER | | ||
7,000
(1) | | |||
9 | SOLE
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
0 | | |||
10 | SHARED
DISPOSITIVE POWER | | ||
7,000
(1) | | |||
11 | AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON | |||
7,000
(1) | ||||
12 | CHECK
BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(See Instructions) | |||
[
] | ||||
13 | PERCENT
OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) | |||
0.02%
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020) | ||||
14 | TYPE OF
REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) | |||
OO |
(1)
Mr. Benz is the
trustee of BiCoastal Consulting Corp 401-K and in such capacity is
deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over the securities
held by such entity.
Preamble
This
Schedule 13D supersedes the Schedule 13G as last amended by
Amendment No. 2 filed on February 21, 2019, filed by Michael
Brauser. This Schedule 13D is being filed because Mr. Brauser may
no longer qualify to file on Schedule 13G. See Item 4
below.
Item
1.
Security
and Issuer
This
Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, par value $0.001 per
share of PolarityTE, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
“Issuer”). The address of the principal executive
office of the Issuer is 123 Wright Brothers Drive, Salt Lake City,
Utah 84116.
Item
2.
Identity
and Background
(a),
(f) This statement is being filed by:
(i)
Michael Brauser, a
citizen of the United States of America
(“Brauser”);
(ii)
Michael & Betsy
Brauser Tenants by Entirety, citizens of the United States of
America (“Brauser TBE”);
(iii)
Grander Holdings,
Inc. 401K, a Florida employee benefit plan (“Grander
Holdings”);
(iv)
Betsy & Michael
Brauser Charitable Family Foundation, a Florida not for profit
corporation (“Brauser Foundation”);
(v)
BSIG, LLC, a
Florida limited liability company
(“BSIG”);
(vi)
Greenstone Capital,
LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Greenstone”
and together with Brauser, Brauser TBE, Grander Holdings, Brauser
Foundation and BSIG, the “Brauser
Entities”);
(vii)
Peter T. Benz, a
citizen of the United States of America
(“Benz”);
(viii)
BiCoastal
Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan, a New Jersey employee
benefit plan (“BiCoastal Benefit Plan”);
and
(ix)
BiCoastal
Consulting Corp 401-K a New Jersey employee benefit plan
(“BiCoastal 401-K” and together with Benz and BiCoastal
Benefit Plan, the “Benz Entities”).
The
Brauser Entities and the Benz Entities are collectively referred to
as the “Reporting Persons”). The Reporting Persons have
entered into a joint filing agreement, dated as of May 18, 2020, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
(b)
(i)
The address of the
principal business and principal office of the Brauser Entities is
2650 N Military Trail, Suite 300, Boca Raton, FL
33431.
(ii)
The address of the
principal business and principal office of the Benz Entities is
1705 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough CA 94010.
(c)
(i)
The principal
occupation of Brauser and Brauser TBE is investor;
(ii)
Grander
Holdings’ principal business is serving as an employment
benefit plan for its participants;
(iii)
Brauser
Foundation’s principal business is supporting various
charitable organizations;
(iv)
BSIG’s
principal business is serving as an investment
company;
(v)
Greenstone’s
principal business is serving as an investment
company;
(vi)
The principal
occupation of Benz is investor;
(vii)
BiCoastal Benefit
Plan’s principal business is serving as an employment benefit
plan for its participants; and
(viii)
BiCoastal
401-K’s principal business is serving as a retirement fund
for its participants.
(d)
During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors).
SEC Settlement
On
September 7, 2018, the SEC filed a complaint that named, among
others, Mr. Brauser, as well as certain companies including Grander
Holdings Inc., as defendants. The complaint, which was amended in
March 2019, alleged that the defendants had engaged in activity
designed to artificially boost the stock price of three microcap
public companies and then profit by selling their shares at the
increased prices. On March 6, 2020, a final judgment (the
“Final Judgment”) was entered by the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of New York in such matter with
respect to Brauser. Under the terms of the Final Judgment, Brauser
agreed to comply with and maintain certain investment and
disclosure practices, including (i) compliance with Section 10(b)
of the Securities Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and
Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, (ii) compliance with Sections 5
and 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities
Act”) in the offer or sale of any security by the use of any
means or instruments of transportation or communication in
interstate commerce, (iii) timely filings in accordance with
Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, and (iv) restrictions limiting
investment activities involving penny stock, subject to certain
exceptions and as provided in Rule 3a51-1 of the Exchange Act. In
addition, as part of the Final Judgment, Brauser agreed to pay
disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties totaling
$1,175,176.
Other
than as described above, during the last five years, none of the
Reporting Persons was 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 judgment, decree or final
order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating
activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding
any violations with respect to such laws.
Item
3.
Source
and Amount of Funds or Other Considerations
Mr.
Brauser received 154,166 shares of common stock of the Issuer
pursuant to two Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”)
agreements with the Company, where there was a vesting schedule and
no consideration was given. The additional securities owned by the
Brauser Entities were purchased with personal funds or working
capital.
All
securities owned by the Benz Entities were purchased with his
personal funds.
Item
4.
Purpose
of Transaction
The
Reporting Persons intend to engage in discussions with the Issuer
and the Issuer’s management and board of directors, other
stockholders of the Issuer and other persons that may relate to
governance and board composition, management, operations, business,
assets, capitalization, financial condition, strategic plans and
the future of the Issuer. The Reporting Persons may also take one
or more of the actions described in subsections (a) through (j) of
Item 4 of Schedule 13D and may discuss such actions with the Issuer
and Issuer’s management and the board of directors, other
stockholders of the Issuer and other persons.
Each
such action may be subject to, and depend upon, a variety of
factors, including (i) current and anticipated trading prices and
the expected value of common stock of the Issuer, (ii) the
Issuer’s financial condition and position, results of
operations, plans, prospects and strategies, (iii) general industry
conditions, (iv) the availability, form and terms of financing and
other investment and business opportunities, (v) general stock
market and economic conditions, (vi) tax considerations and (vii)
other factors. Each action described herein may be effected, made
or taken, as applicable, at any time and/or from time to time
without prior notice. Although the actions described herein reflect
the plans presently contemplated by the Reporting Persons with
respect to the Issuer, each such plan is subject to change at any
time and from time to time dependent upon contingencies and assumed
and speculative conditions and other factors, including actions
taken by the Issuer, the Issuer’s board of directors, other
security holders of the Issuer and other parties and the outcome of
the discussions, communications, transactions and other actions
described herein. There can be no assurance that any such plan will
be consummated or pursued or result in any transaction described
herein or other transaction or that any action contemplated by any
such plan (or any similar action) will be taken.
The
Reporting Persons intend to review their investments in the Issuer
on a continuing basis. The Brauser Entities and the Benz Entities
intend to consult with each other in connection with their
respective investments in common stock of the Issuer as described
in Item 6 below.
Item
5.
Interest
in Securities of the Issuer
(a)
As of May 12, 2020,
the Reporting Persons beneficially owned an aggregate of 1,924,746
shares of common stock of the Issuer, representing approximately 5%
of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer
(based on 38,393,289 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31,
2020).
Michael
Brauser beneficially owns, together with all affiliates, an
aggregate of 1,706,747 shares of common stock of the Issuer,
representing approximately 4.4% of the issued and outstanding
shares of common stock of the Issuer (based on 38,393,289 shares
issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020).
Peter
Benz beneficially owns, together with all affiliates, an aggregate
of 217,999 shares of common stock of the Issuer, representing
approximately 0.6% of the issued and outstanding shares of common
stock of the Issuer (based on 38,393,289 shares issued and
outstanding as of March 31, 2020).
(b)
(i)
Michael
Brauser may be deemed to hold sole voting and dispositive power
over 464,005 shares of common stock of the Issuer.
Michael
Brauser may be deemed to hold shared voting and dispositive power
over 1,242,742 shares of common stock of the Issuer. This
beneficial ownership includes 591,945 shares of common stock held
by Grander Holdings, 14,533 shares of common stock held by Brauser
Foundation, 30,268 shares of common stock held by BSIG and 10,000
shares of common stock held by Greenstone Capital. Mr. Brauser is
the trustee of Grander Holdings and Chairman of Brauser Foundation
and in such capacities is deemed to hold shared voting and
dispositive power over the securities held by such entities. Mr.
Brauser is manager of BSIG and in such capacity is deemed to hold
voting and dispositive power over the securities held by such
entity. Mr. Brauser owns 90% of the membership interests in
Greenstone Capital and in such capacity is deemed to hold indirect
voting and dispositive power over the securities held by such
entity. This beneficial ownership also includes 595,996 shares of
common stock held by Michael & Betsy Brauser Tenants by
Entirety. Mr. Brauser and his wife, Betsy Brauser, jointly hold the
securities held by Brauser TBE. As a tenant by entirety with Mrs.
Brauser, Mr. Brauser holds voting and dispositive power over the
securities jointly held.
Certain entities affiliated with Mr. Brauser also
hold shares of common stock of the Issuer. Brauser Family Trust
2008 owns 8,333 shares of common stock and DBGJ Irrevocable Trust
owns 14,200 shares of common stock. Both trusts are irrevocable and
do not have Mr. Brauser as the trustee. Brauser Enterprises, LLC,
in which Mr. Brauser holds a 33% ownership interest and is not the
manager, holds 150,000 shares of common stock. Mr. Brauser
expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the Issuer’s
common stock owned by such entities.
(ii)
Peter
Benz may be deemed to hold sole voting and dispositive power over
85,500 shares of common stock of the Issuer (which shares are held
by Peter Benz).
Peter
Benz may be deemed to hold shared voting and dispositive power over
132,499 shares of common stock of the Issuer. This beneficial
ownership includes 125,499 shares held by BiCoastal Benefit Plan
and 7,000 shares held by BiCoastal 401-K. Mr. Benz is a trustee of
BiCoastal Benefit Plan and BiCoastal 401-K and in such capacity is
deemed to hold voting and dispositive power over the securities
held by such entities.
(c)
On March 23, 2020,
Michael Brauser, on behalf of the Betsy & Michael Brauser
Charitable Family Foundation, Inc. sold 5,000 shares of common
stock of the Issuer in the open market at $1.0101 per
share.
(d)
To the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, no
person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right
to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from,
or proceeds from the sale of, the 1,924,746 shares of common
stock of the Issuer owned by the Reporting Persons.
(e)
Michael Brauser
ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of the
class of securities on February 14, 2020.
Item
6.
Contracts,
Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to
Securities of the Issuer
On May
12, 2020, the Reporting Persons agreed to act in concert solely for
the purpose of engaging in discussions with the Issuer and the
Issuer’s management and board of directors, other
stockholders of the Issuer and other persons as described in Item 4
above. Based on the foregoing, the Reporting Persons have formed a
“group” within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, (i) The Brauser Entities
expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the Issuer’s
common stock owned by the Benz Entities and (ii) the Benz Entities
expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the Issuer’s
common stock owned by the Brauser Entities. Both of the Brauser
Entities and the Benz Entities, in accordance with their fiduciary
duties, expressly retain the sole voting and investment power of
the Issuer’s common stock owned by their respective entities,
as applicable.
Except
as described herein, none of the Reporting Persons have any
contracts, agreements, understandings or relationships (legal or
otherwise) with respect to any of the Issuer’s common
stock.
Item
7.
Material
to Be Filed as Exhibits
Joint Filing
Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2020, among Michael Brauser, Betsy
& Michael Brauser Tenants by Entirety, Grander Holdings, Inc.
401K, Betsey & Michael Brauser Charitable Family Foundation,
BSIG, LLC, Greenstone Capital, LLC, Peter Benz, BiCoastal
Consulting Corp. Defined Benefit Plan and BiCoastal Consulting Corp
401-K.
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:
May 18, 2020
|
/s/ Michael Brauser Michael
Brauser, individually BETSY
& MICHAEL BRAUSER TENANTS
BY ENTIRETY By:
/s/ Michael
Brauser Name:
Michael Brauser By:
/s/ Betsy
Brauser Name:
Betsy Brauser GRANDER
HOLDINGS, INC. 401K By:
/s/ Michael
Brauser Name:
Michael Brauser Title:
Trustee BETSY
& MICHAEL BRAUSER CHARITABLE FAMILY
FOUNDATION By:
/s/ Michael Brauser Name:
Michael Brauser Title:
Director BSIG,
LLC By:
/s/ Michael
Brauser Name:
Michael Brauser Title:
Manager GREENSTONE CAPITAL,
LLC By:
/s/ Benjamin
Brauser Name:
Benjamin Brauser Title:
Manager
/s/ Peter T. Benz Peter
T. Benz, individually BICOASTAL
CONSULTING CORP. DEFINED
BENEFIT PLAN By: /s/ Peter T. Benz
Name:
Peter T. Benz Title:
Trustee BICOASTAL
CONSULTING CORP 401-K By:
/s/ Peter T. Benz Name:
Peter T. Benz Title:
Trustee |
The
original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf
the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the
statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized
representative (other than an executive officer or general partner
of this filing person), evidence of the representative’s
authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the
statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this
purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be
incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person
who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his
signature.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C.
1001).