SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 30)1
RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
(Title of class of securities)
725848 10 5
(CUSIP number)
Mark E. Schwarz
NCM Services, Inc.
200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 661-7474
(Name, address and telephone number of person
authorized to receive notices and communications)
September 14, 2017
(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 Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 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 Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
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1 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 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 theNotes).
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Mark E. Schwarz | |
| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO, PF | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION U.S.A. | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER 3,631,544 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER 0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,631,544 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,631,544 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
24.3% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
3,381,953 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,381,953 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,381,953 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
22.8% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
3,381,953 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER 0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,381,953 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,381,953 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
22.8% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
3,381,953 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,381,953 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,381,953 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
22.8% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
3,381,953 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,381,953 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,381,953 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
22.8% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
3,381,953 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,381,953 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,381,953 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
22.8% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Nevada | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
2,419,186 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,419,186 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,419,186 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
16.6% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IC, CO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC, OO | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
2,120,058 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,120,058 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,120,058 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.6% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IC, CO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Arizona | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
299,128 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
299,128 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
299,128 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.1% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IC, CO | |
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| 1 | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
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| 2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)☐ (b)☐ | |
| 3 | SEC USE ONLY | |
| 4 | SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC | |
| 5 | CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) ☐ | |
| 6 | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Oklahoma | |
| NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | SOLE VOTING POWER
299,128 |
| 8 | SHARED VOTING POWER
0 | |
| 9 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
299,128 | |
| 10 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0 | |
| 11 | AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
299,128 | |
| 12 | CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES ☒ | |
| 13 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.1% | |
| 14 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IC, CO | |
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The following statement constitutes Amendment No.30 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Statement”). Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 30, the Statement remains in full force and effect.
| Item 1. | Security and Issuer. |
This Statement relates to the common stock, par value $.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”), whose principal executive offices are located at 3551 Plano Parkway, The Colony, Texas 75056. This Statement includes shares of the Common Stock of the Company issuable upon (a) exercise of director stock options which are exercisable within sixty days of the date hereof, and (b) conversion of the Company’s 4% Senior Convertible Notes due 2022, Par $100 (the “Convertible Notes”) which are convertible on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year.
| Item 2. | Identity and Background. |
Item 2 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
Items 2(a), 2(b) and 2(c). This Statement is jointly filed by Newcastle Partners, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“NP”), Newcastle Capital Management, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“NCM”), Newcastle Capital Group, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company (“NCG”), NCM Services Inc., a Delaware corporation (“NCMS”), the Schwarz 2012 Family Trust, a trust organized under the laws of the State of Texas (the “Schwarz Trust”), Mark E. Schwarz, Hallmark Financial Services, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Hallmark”), American Hallmark Insurance Company of Texas, a Texas corporation (“AHIC”), Hallmark Insurance Company, an Arizona corporation (“HIC”) and Hallmark Specialty Insurance Company, an Oklahoma corporation (“HSIC”) NP, NCM, NCG, NCMS, the Schwarz Trust, Schwarz, Hallmark, AHIC, HIC and HSIC are collectively referred to herein as the “Reporting Persons.” Each of NCM, as the general partner of NP, NCG, as the general partner of NCM, NCMS, as the sole member of NCG, the Schwarz Trust, as the sole stockholder of NCMS, and Mark E. Schwarz, as the sole trustee of the Schwarz Trust, may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), to be the beneficial owners of all shares of Common Stock held by NP. In addition, because AHIC, HIC and HSIC are wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiaries of Hallmark, Hallmark may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Act, to be the beneficial owner of all shares of Common Stock of the Company held by AHIC, HIC and HSIC. In addition, AHIC may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of all the shares of Common Stock of the Company held by HSIC, AHIC’s direct subsidiary. The Reporting Persons are filing this joint Statement because they may be considered a “group” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Act. However, neither the fact of this filing nor anything contained herein shall be deemed to be an admission by the Reporting Persons that such a group exists.
Mark E. Schwarz is the sole director and executive officer of NCMS. Set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto is the name and present principal occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or organization in which such employment is conducted of the directors and executive officers of each of Hallmark, HSIC, HIC and AHIC, as of the date hereof.
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Mark E. Schwarz is the Chief Executive Officer of NCMS and the sole trustee of the Schwarz Trust. The principal business of NP is investing in securities. The principal business of NCM is investment management. The principal business of NCG is acting as general partner of NCM. The principal business of NCMS is providing management and advisory services and investing in securities. The principal business address for each of Schwarz, the Schwarz Trust, NCMS, NCG, NCM and NP is 200 Crescent Court, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75201. The principal business of Hallmark, HSIC, HIC and AHIC is marketing, distributing, underwriting, and servicing of property and casualty insurance products for businesses and individuals in the United States. The principal business address of Hallmark, HSIC, HIC and AHIC is 777 Main Street, Suite 1000, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Item 2(d). During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
Item 2(e). During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been 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 violation with respect to such laws.
Item 2(f). Schwarz is a citizen of the United States.
| Item 3. | Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. |
Item 3 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
As of the date of this Amendment No. 30, NP had directly invested an aggregate $6,256,986 with respect to its beneficial ownership of the Common Stock, consisting of $5,171,839 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) for the purchase of outstanding shares and $1,085,000 for the purchase of Convertible Notes. The source of the foregoing funds was the working capital of NP. None of NCM, NCG, NCMS or the Schwarz Trust directly owns any shares of Common Stock.
As of the date of this Amendment No. 30, Mark E. Schwarz had directly invested an aggregate of $335,145 with respect to his beneficial ownership of the Common Stock, consisting of $307,345 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) for the purchase of outstanding shares and $27,800 for the purchase of Convertible Notes. The source of the foregoing funds was the personal funds of Mr. Schwarz. Mr. Schwarz also directly owns options exercisable within sixty days from the date hereof for 95,000 shares of Common Stock, which options were granted to him as consideration for his service as a director of the Company.
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As of the date of this Amendment No. 30, (a) AHIC had directly invested an aggregate $2,709,091 with respect to its beneficial ownership of the Common Stock, consisting of $2,249,691 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) for the purchase of outstanding shares and $459,400 for the purchase of Convertible Notes, (b) HIC had directly invested an aggregate $523,751 with respect to its beneficial ownership of the Common Stock, consisting of $430,251 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) for the purchase of outstanding shares and $93,400 for the purchase of Convertible Notes, and (c) HSIC had directly invested an aggregate $523,751 with respect to its beneficial ownership of the Common Stock, consisting of $430,251 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) for the purchase of outstanding shares and $93,400 for the purchase of Convertible Notes. The source of the foregoing funds was the working capital of AHIC, HIC and HSIC, respectively. Hallmark does not directly own any shares of the Common Stock.
| Item 5. | Interest in Securities of the Company. |
Items 5(a)-(c) are hereby amended and restated in their entirety as follows:
(a) The percentages of shares of the Common Stock reported to be owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 14,282,558 shares outstanding, which is the total number of outstanding shares of Common Stock reported in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 25, 2017, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 25, 2017.
As of the date of this Amendment No. 30, NP directly beneficially owned 3,381,953 shares of the Common Stock representing approximately 22.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock and consisting of 2,839,453 outstanding shares and Convertible Notes convertible into 542,500 shares. NCM (as the general partner of NP), NCG (as the general partner of NCM), NCMS (as the sole member of NCG) and the Schwarz Trust (as the sole stockholder of NCMS) may each be deemed to also beneficially own the 3,381,953 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by NP, representing approximately 22.8% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock. NP, NCM, NCG, NCMS and the Schwarz Trust disclaim beneficial ownership of any shares of the Common Stock directly beneficially owned by any other Reporting Person.
Mark E. Schwarz, as the sole trustee of the Schwarz Trust, may also be deemed to beneficially own the 3,381,953 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by NP. In addition, as of the date of this Amendment No. 30, Mr. Schwarz directly beneficially owned 249,591 shares of the Common Stock consisting of 100,691 outstanding shares, Convertible Notes convertible into 13,900 shares and 135,000 shares underlying currently exercisable stock options. In total, Mr. Schwarz may be deemed to beneficially own 3,631,544 shares of the Common Stock representing 24.3% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock. Mr. Schwarz disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares of the Common Stock directly beneficially owned by any of Hallmark, AHIC, HIC or HSIC.
As of the date of this Amendment No. 30, (a) HSIC directly beneficially owned 299,128 shares of the Common Stock representing approximately 2.1% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock and consisting of 252,428 outstanding shares and Convertible Notes convertible into 46,700 shares, (b) HIC directly beneficially owned 299,128 shares of the Common Stock representing approximately 2.1% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock and consisting of 252,428 outstanding shares and Convertible Notes convertible into 46,700 shares, and (c) AHIC directly beneficially owned 1,820,930 shares of the Common Stock consisting of 1,591,230 outstanding shares and Convertible Notes convertible into 229,700 shares. AHIC may also be deemed to beneficially own the 299,128 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by its subsidiary, HSIC. In total, AHIC may be deemed to beneficially own 2,120,058 shares of the Common Stock representing 14.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock. Hallmark, as the ultimate parent of AHIC, HIC and HSIC, may be deemed to beneficially own the 2,419,186 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially by AHIC, HIC and HSIC in the aggregate, representing approximately 16.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock. Hallmark, AHIC, HIC and HSIC disclaim beneficial ownership of any shares of the Common Stock beneficially owned by any other Reporting Person.
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(b) By virtue of his position with NP, NCM, NCG, NCMS and the Schwarz Trust, Mark E. Schwarz has the sole power to vote and dispose of all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NP. Mr. Schwarz also has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock he directly beneficially owns. Each of AHIC, HIC and HSIC has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock that it directly beneficially owns.
(c) On September 14, 2017, NP, AHIC, HIC and HSIC purchased 1,788,220 shares, 808,835 shares, 128,311 shares and 128,311 shares, respectively, of the Common Stock at $1.40 per share in connection with a shareholder rights offering by the Company. On September 25 and 27, 2017, NP sold 500,000 shares and 178,540 shares, respectively, of the Common Stock at $1.40 per share in private transactions.
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SIGNATURES
After due 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: October 16, 2017 | NEWCASTLE PARTNERS, L.P. | |
| By: | Newcastle Capital Management, L.P., | |
| Its general partner | ||
| By: | Newcastle Capital Group, L.L.C., | |
| Its general partner | ||
| By: | NCM Services, Inc. | |
| Its sole member | ||
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | NEWCASTLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | |
| By: | Newcastle Capital Group, L.L.C., | |
| Its general partner | ||
| By: | NCM Services, Inc. | |
| Its sole member | ||
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | NEWCASTLE CAPITAL GROUP, L.L.C. | |
| By: | NCM Services, Inc. | |
| Its sole member | ||
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | NCM SERVICES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | SCHWARZ 2012 FAMILY TRUST | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Trustee | ||
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| Dated: October 16, 2017 | HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| By: | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz, Executive Chairman | ||
| Dated: October 16, 2017 | /s/ MARK E. SCHWARZ | |
| Mark E. Schwarz | ||
SCHEDULE A
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
HALLMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
| Name and Position | Present Principal Occupation | Business Address |
Mark E. Schwarz Director & Executive Chairman | Chief Executive Officer of NCM Services, Inc., an investment management and advisory firm | ℅ NCM Services, Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Ste. 1400 Dallas, TX 75201
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Naveen Anand President & CEO | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Jeffrey R. Passmore Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Secretary
| Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
Scott T. Berlin Director | Director of Business Development of Ullman Oil Company, LLC | ℅ Ullman Oil Company, LLC 9812 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
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James H. Graves Director | Principal of Erwin, Graves & Jones, LP, an investment banking firm | ℅ Erwin, Graves & Jones, LP 6125 Luther Lane Dallas, TX 75225
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Mark E. Pape Director | Chairman of U.S. Rain Group, Inc., a private equity firm | 12050 Meadow Lake Argyle, TX 76226
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE OF TEXAS
| Name and Position | Present Principal Occupation | Business Address |
Naveen Anand Director & President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Jeffrey R. Passmore Director, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Christopher J. Kenney Director & Vice President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Richard N. Gibson Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Mark E. Schwarz Director | Chief Executive Officer of NCM Services, Inc., an investment management and advisory firm | ℅ NCM Services, Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Ste. 1400 Dallas, TX 75201
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Charles E. Stauber Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Tarek N. Timol Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
| Name and Position | Present Principal Occupation | Business Address |
Naveen Anand Director & President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Jeffrey R. Passmore Director, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Christopher J. Kenney Director & Vice President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Richard N. Gibson Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Mark E. Schwarz Director | Chief Executive Officer of NCM Services, Inc., an investment management and advisory firm | ℅ NCM Services, Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Ste. 1400 Dallas, TX 75201
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Charles E. Stauber Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Tarek N. Timol Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
| Name and Position | Present Principal Occupation | Business Address |
Donald E. Meyer Director & President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Jeffrey R. Passmore Director, CFO & Secretary | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Naveen Anand Director & Vice President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Christopher J. Kenney Director & Vice President | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Marcelo A. Borrego Treasurer | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Mark E. Schwarz Director | Chief Executive Officer of NCM Services, Inc., an investment management and advisory firm | ℅ NCM Services, Inc. 200 Crescent Court, Ste. 1400 Dallas, TX 75201
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Charles E. Stauber Director | Insurance company executive (Hallmark & subsidiaries) | ℅ Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. 777 Main Street, Ste. 1000 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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