Filing Details

Accession Number:
0001214659-19-000763
Form Type:
13G Filing
Publication Date:
2019-02-04 16:33:25
Filed By:
FrontFour Capital Group
Company:
Jason Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:JASN)
Filing Date:
2019-02-04
SEC Url:
13G 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
FRONTFOUR CAPITAL GROUP 0 1,609,033 0 1,609,033 1,609,033 5.6%
FRONTFOUR MASTER FUND, LTD 0 1,534,275 0 1,534,275 1,534,275 5.4%
FRONTFOUR CAPITAL CORP 0 9,365 0 9,365 9,365 LESS THAN 1%
FRONTFOUR OPPORTUNITY FUND 0 9,365 0 9,365 9,365 LESS THAN 1%
STEPHEN LOUKAS 0 1,618,398 0 1,618,398 1,618,398 5.7%
DAVID LORBER 0 1,618,398 0 1,618,398 1,618,398 5.7%
ZACHARY GEORGE 0 1,618,398 0 1,618,398 1,618,398 5.7%
Filing

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13G/A

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 4)*

 

Jason Industries, Inc
(Name of Issuer)
 
Common Stock $0.0001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

 

  471172106  
  (CUSIP Number)  
 
December 31, 2018
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

 

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

 

  Rule 13d-1(b)
     
  ☐  Rule 13d-1(c)
     
  ☐  Rule 13d-1(d)

 

 

*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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

 

The information required in 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).

 

 
 Page 1 of 15 pages 

 

CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

FRONTFOUR CAPITAL GROUP LLC

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)☐

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

DELAWARE

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

1,609,033

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

1,609,033

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

1,609,033

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

5.6%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

IA

         
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CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

FRONTFOUR MASTER FUND, LTD

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

CAYMAN ISLANDS

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

1,534,275

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

1,534,275

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

1,534,275

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

5.4%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

CO

         
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CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

FRONTFOUR CAPITAL CORP.

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

9,365

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

9,365

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

9,365

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

LESS THAN 1%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

CO

         
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CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

FRONTFOUR OPPORTUNITY FUND

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)☐

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

9,365

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

9,365

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

9,365

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

LESS THAN 1%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

OO

         
 Page 5 of 15 pages 

 

CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

STEPHEN LOUKAS

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)

(b)☐

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

U.S.A.

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

1,618,398

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

1,618,398

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

1,618,398

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

5.7%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

IN

         
 Page 6 of 15 pages 

 

CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

DAVID LORBER

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

U.S.A

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

1,618,398

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

1,618,398

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

1,618,398

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

5.7%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

IN

         
 Page 7 of 15 pages 

 

CUSIP No.  471172106
1

NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)

 

ZACHARY GEORGE

2

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions)

 

 

(a)☐

(b)

3

SEC USE ONLY

 

 

4

CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

 

U.S.A.

NUMBER OF

SHARES

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH REPORTING

PERSON WITH:

5

SOLE VOTING POWER

 

0

6

SHARED VOTING POWER

 

1,618,398

7

SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

0

8

SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

1,618,398

9

AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

 

1,618,398

10

CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)

 

11

PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)

 

5.7%

12

TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)

 

IN

         
 Page 8 of 15 pages 

 

Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:
   
   Jason Industries, Inc (the “Issuer”)
   
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
   
  

411 East Wisconsin Avenue

Suite 2100

Milwaukee, WI 53202

   
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
   
  

This statement is filed by:

 

·     FrontFour Capital Group LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (“FrontFour Capital”);

·     FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd., a exempted company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Master Fund”);

·     FrontFour Capital Corp., a corporation formed under the laws of British Columbia, Canada (“FrontFour Corp”);

·     FrontFour Opportunity Fund, a mutual fund trust formed under the laws of British Columbia, Canada (the “Canadian Fund”);

·     Stephen Loukas (“Mr. Loukas”);

·     David Lorber (“Mr. Lorber”); and

·     Zachary George (“Mr. George”).

 

Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.”

 

FrontFour Capital serves as the investment manager of the Master Fund and of an account it separately manages (the “Separately Managed Account”). Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George are the managing members and principal owners of FrontFour Capital. By virtue of these relationships, each of FrontFour Capital and Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George may be deemed to beneficially own the Issuer’s Common Shares directly owned by the Master Fund and the Separately Managed Account.

 

FrontFour Corp serves as the investment manager of the Canadian Fund, Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George are the principal owners of FrontFour Corp. By virtue of these relationships, each of FrontFour Corp. and Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George may be deemed to beneficially own the Issuer’s Common Shares directly owned by the Canadian Fund.

   
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
     
  

The principal business address of each of FrontFour Capital, FrontFour Corp, the Canadian Fund and Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George is 35 Mason Street, 4th Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830.

 

The principal business address of the Master Fund is c/o Intertrust Corporate Services (Cayman) Limited, 190 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9007, Cayman Islands.

   
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
   
  

Each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George is a citizen of the United States of America.

 

FrontFour Capital is a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

The Master Fund is an exempted company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

 

FrontFour Corp is a corporation formed under the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

 

The Canadian Fund is a mutual fund trust formed under the laws of British Columbia, Canada.

   
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:
   
   Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (“Common Shares” or “Shares”)
   
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:  471172106

 

 Page 9 of 15 pages 

 

Item 3.      If this Statement is filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)      ☐       Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act;
(b) ☐  Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act;
(c) ☐  Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act;
(d) ☐  Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940;
(e) x An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f) ☐  An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g) ☐  A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h) ☐  A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i) ☐  A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940;
(j) ☐  A non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);
(k) ☐  Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:      

 

Item 4. Ownership.
  Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
   (a)

Amount Beneficially Owned:

 

The Master Fund owns 1,534,275 Shares, consisting of 370,479 Shares directly held, and 1,163,796 Shares underlying 8.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock which is convertible within 60 days. The Separately Managed Account own 74,758 Shares. By virtue of their relationships with the Master Fund and the Separately Managed Account discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of FrontFour Capital and Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by the Master Fund and the Separately Managed Account.

 

The Canadian Fund owns 9,365 Shares. By virtue of their relationships with the Canadian Fund discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of FrontFour Corp. and Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by the Canadian Fund.

 

This Schedule 13G reports an aggregate of 1,618,398 Shares, consisting of 454,602 Shares directly held and 1,163,796 Shares underlying 8.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock which is convertible within 60 days. The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any of the Shares reported herein. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares reported herein that are not directly owned by such Reporting Person.

 

   
   (b)

Percent of Class:

 

The following ownership percentages are based on 28,558,774 Shares outstanding, which is comprised of 27,394,978 Shares, the total number of Shares outstanding as of October 26, 2018, as reported in the Issuer’s Form 10Q dated November 1, 2018 and 1,163,796 Shares which is assuming the issuance of new Shares based on the conversion of 14,336 Shares of 8.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

The 1,534,275 Shares owned by the Master Fund represent approximately 5.4% of the outstanding Shares. The 74,758 Shares owned by the Separately Managed Account represent less than 1% of the outstanding Shares. By virtue of its relationship with the Master Fund and the Separately Managed Account discussed in further detail in Item 2, FrontFour Capital may be deemed to beneficially own 1,609,033 Shares, representing approximately 5.6% of the outstanding Shares.

 

The 9,365 Shares owned by the Canadian Fund represent less than 1% of the outstanding Shares. By virtue of its relationship with the Canadian Fund Discussed in further detail in Item 2, FrontFour Corp may be deemed to beneficially own 9,365 Shares, representing less than 1% of the outstanding Shares.

 

By virtue of their relationships with each of the Master Fund, the Separately Managed Account and the Canadian Fund discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George may be deemed to beneficially own 1,618,398 Shares, representing approximately 5.7% of the outstanding Shares.

 

This schedule 13G reports an aggregate of 1,618,398 Shares, representing approximately 5.7% of the outstanding Shares.

 

 
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   (c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
      (i)

sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

 

0

 

   
      (ii)

shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

 

The Master Fund, FrontFour Capital and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to vote or direct the vote of the 1,534,275 Shares owned by the Master Fund.

 

FrontFour Capital and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to vote or direct the vote of the 74,758 Shares owned by the Separately Managed Account.

 

The Canadian Fund, FrontFour Corp. and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to vote or direct the vote of the 9,365 Shares owned by the Canadian Fund.

 

   
      (iii)

sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

 

0

 

   
      (iv)

shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

 

The Master Fund, FrontFour Capital and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 1,534,275 Shares owned by the Master Fund.

 

FrontFour Capital and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 74,758 Shares owned by the Separately Managed Account.

 

The Canadian Fund, FrontFour Corp and each of Messrs. Loukas, Lorber and George share the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 9,365 Shares directly owned by the Canadian Fund.

   

 

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Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
   
   If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following .

 

Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
   
   Not applicable.
   
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
   
   Not applicable.
   
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
   
   Not applicable.
   
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
   
   Not applicable.
   
Item 10. Certification.
   
   By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of and do not have the effect of changing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect for the time being.

 

 

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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:  February 4, 2019 FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd
   
  By:  FrontFour Capital Group LLC
          As Investment Manager
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  Managing Member  
   
   
  FrontFour Capital Group LLC
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  Managing Member
   
   
  FrontFour Opportunity Fund,
   
  By:  FrontFour Capital Corp.
          As Investment Manager
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  President  
   
  FrontFour Capital Corp.
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  President  
   
  /s/ Stephen Loukas
  Stephen Loukas
   
  /s/ David A. Lorber
  David Lorber
   
  /s/ Zachary George
  Zachary George

 

 Page 13 of 15 pages 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT A           Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2019, by and among the Reporting Persons

 

 

 

 Page 14 of 15 pages 

 

EXHIBIT A

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

 

The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13G with respect to the Common Stock of Jason Industries, Inc. dated as of February 4, 2019 is, and any amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

Dated:  February 4, 2019  
  FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd
   
  By:  FrontFour Capital Group LLC
          As Investment Manager
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  Managing Member  
   
   
  FrontFour Capital Group LLC
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  Managing Member
   
   
  FrontFour Opportunity Fund,
   
  By:  FrontFour Capital Corp.
          As Investment Manager
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  President  
   
  FrontFour Capital Corp.
   
  By:  /s/David A. Lorber
         Name:  David A. Lorber
         Title:  President  
   
  /s/ Stephen Loukas
  Stephen Loukas
   
  /s/ David A. Lorber
  David Lorber
   
  /s/ Zachary George
  Zachary George

 

 

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