The following constitutes Amendment No. 1 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 1”). This Amendment No. 1 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.
Item 2. | Identity and Background. |
| Item 2 is hereby amended and restated as follows: |
| (a) | This statement is filed by: |
| (i) | Iroquois Master Fund Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted limited company (“Iroquois Master Fund”); |
| (ii) | Iroquois Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Iroquois Capital”), which serves as the investment advisor to Iroquois Master Fund; |
| (iii) | Iroquois Capital Investment Group LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ICIG”); |
| (iv) | American Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“American Capital”); |
| (v) | Richard Abbe, who serves as the President of Iroquois Capital and managing member of ICIG; and |
| (vi) | Kimberly Page, who serves as the manager of American Capital. |
Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.” Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.
Note: the Reporting Persons previously reported on Schedule 13G with respect to the Issuer. The initial Schedule 13G was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 8, 2016.
(b) The address of the principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is 205 East 42nd Street, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10017. The officers and directors of Iroquois Master Fund and their principal occupations and business addresses are set forth on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D and are incorporated by reference in this Item 2.
(c) The principal business of Iroquois Master Fund is serving as a private investment fund. The principal business of Iroquois Capital is serving as an investment adviser that provides investment advisory services to Iroquois Master Fund. The principal business of ICIG is serving as a private investment fund. The principal business of American Capital is serving as an investment vehicle for investment purposes. The principal occupation of Mr. Abbe is serving as the President of Iroquois Capital and managing member of ICIG. The principal occupation of Ms. Page is serving as Chief Operating Officer, Compliance Officer of Iroquois Capital and as manager of American Capital.
(d) No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D, has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D, has, during the last five years, been 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 violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Abbe and Ms. Page are citizens of the United States of America. The citizenship of the persons listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D is set forth therein.
Item 4. | Purpose of the Transaction. |
Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:
The Reporting Persons have reviewed the public announcement made by the Issuer on August 5, 2016, regarding changes to the Issuer’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and management, including: (i) Paul E. Freiman and Jay M. Haft’s immediate resignation from the Board; (ii) Joshua Silverman’s appointment to the Board as Chairman; (iii) the appointment of Dr. Kenneth J. Gorelick to the Board; and (iv) the separation agreement between the Issuer and Charles Ramat pursuant to which Mr. Ramat will resign from the Board and all other positions that he holds with the Issuer, including his position as Chief Executive Officer and President, on October 3, 2016, unless the Board determines an earlier date, and remain on as a consultant to the Issuer. In light of the aforementioned changes, the Reporting Persons have withdrawn their Consent Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2016.
Item 6. | Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer. |
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
On August 9, 2016 the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. The Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. |
Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibit:
| 99.1 | Joint Filing Agreement by and among Iroquois Master Fund Ltd., Iroquois Capital Management, LLC, Iroquois Capital Investment Group LLC, American Capital Management, LLC, Richard Abbe, and Kimberly Page, dated August 9, 2016. |
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: August 9, 2016
IROQUOIS MASTER FUND LTD. |
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By: | Iroquois Capital Management, LLC, its investment manager |
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IROQUOIS CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC |
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IROQUOIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
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By: | |
| Name: | Richard Abbe |
| Title: | Authorized Signatory |
AMERICAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC |
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By: | |
| Name: | Kimberly Page |
| Title: | Manager |
SCHEDULE A
Directors of Iroquois Master Fund Ltd.
Name and Position | Present Principal Occupation | Business Address |
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Richard Abbe, Director | Hedge Fund Manager | 205 East 42nd Street, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10017 |