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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 3)*

 

 

Great Elm Group, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

39037G109

(CUSIP Number)

Northern Right Capital Management, L.P.

Attn: Matthew A. Drapkin

9 Old Kings Hwy S.

4^th Floor

Darien, Connecticut 06820

(203) 951-5440

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

May 9, 2022

(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 which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Sections 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.  ☐

 

*	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 (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).

 

 

 

CUSIP No. 39037G109

 

1		NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS     Northern Right Capital Management, L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP   (a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS     OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 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     2,317,912(1)
				8		SHARED VOTING POWER     2,206,734(2)
				9		SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER     2,317,912(1)
				10		SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER     2,206,734(2)

11		AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON     4,524,646
12		CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
13		PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)     15.4%
14		TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON     IA, PN

 

(1)

Northern Right Management (as defined herein) may be deemed to beneficially own 2,317,912 shares of Common Stock (as defined herein) currently held by the Managed Accounts (as defined herein), including 946,467 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes (as defined herein), subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

(2)

Northern Right Management may be deemed to beneficially own 2,206,734 shares of Common Stock currently held by Northern Right QP (as defined herein) and NRC Partners I (as defined herein), including 867,595 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP and NRC Partners I in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

CUSIP No. 39037G109

 

1		NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS     Northern Right Capital (QP), L.P.
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP   (a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS     WC
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 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     1,684,202(1)
				8		SHARED VOTING POWER     0
				9		SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER     1,684,202(1)
				10		SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER     0

11		AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON     1,684,202
12		CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
13		PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)     5.7%
14		TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON     PN

 

(1)

Northern Right QP is the sole owner of 1,289,840 shares of Common Stock and has a conversionary interest in 394,362 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to Northern Right QP in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

 

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CUSIP No. 39037G109

 

1		NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS     NRC Partners I, LP
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP   (a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS     WC
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     522,532(1)
				8		SHARED VOTING POWER     0
				9		SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER     522,532(1)
				10		SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER     0

11		AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON     522,532
12		CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
13		PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)     1.8%
14		TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON     PN

 

(1)

NRC Partners I is the sole owner of 49,299 shares of Common Stock and has a conversionary interest in 473,233 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to NRC Partners I in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

 

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CUSIP No. 39037G109

 

1		NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS     BC Advisors, LLC
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP   (a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS     OO
5		CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 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     0
				8		SHARED VOTING POWER     4,524,646(1)
				9		SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER     0
				10		SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER     4,524,646(1)

11		AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON     4,524,646
12		CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
13		PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)     15.4%
14		TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON     IA, OO

 

(1)

BCA (as defined herein) may be deemed to beneficially own 4,524,646 shares of Common Stock currently held by Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts, including 1,814,062 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

 

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CUSIP No. 39037G109

 

1		NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS     Matthew A. Drapkin
2		CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP   (a)  ☐        (b)  ☒
3		SEC USE ONLY
4		SOURCE OF FUNDS     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     176,881(1)
				8		SHARED VOTING POWER     4,524,646(2)
				9		SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER     176,881(1)
				10		SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER     4,524,646(2)

11		AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON     4,701,527
12		CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
13		PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)     16.0%
14		TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON     IN

 

(1)

Mr. Drapkin is the sole owner of 276,711 restricted shares of Common Stock of which 178,702 restricted shares are deferred pursuant to a pre-established deferral election and will be delivered in a single lump sum upon the earlier of (a) three years from the grant date of such shares and (b) termination of Mr. Drapkins service as a member of the board of directors of the Issuer (as defined herein). Of such deferred shares, 68,695 will remain unvested within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Drapkin also has a conversionary interest in 78,872 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to Mr. Drapkin in connection with the conversion of his PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

(2)

Mr. Drapkin may be deemed to beneficially own 4,524,646 shares of Common Stock currently held by Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts, including 1,814,062 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes.

 

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This Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on September 26, 2017, as amended on October 5, 2017 and March 2, 2020, on behalf of the Reporting Persons, with respect to the shares of common stock, $0.001 Par Value (the Common Stock), of Great Elm Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Issuer) (as amended, this Statement).

This Statement is filed jointly on behalf of the following persons (collectively, the Reporting Persons): Northern Right Capital Management, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (Northern Right Management); Northern Right Capital (QP), L.P., a Texas limited partnership (Northern Right QP); BC Advisors, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (BCA); NRC Partners I, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (NRC Partners I); and Matthew A. Drapkin. The Reporting Persons are filing this Statement jointly, and the amended and restated agreement among the Reporting Persons to file jointly is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.7 (the Joint Filing Agreement).

Mr. Drapkin is a member of BCA, and BCA is the general partner of Northern Right Management. Mr. Drapkin is also a limited partner of Northern Right Management. Northern Right Management is the general partner of, and investment manager for, Northern Right QP and NRC Partners I, and the investment manager for separate managed accounts on behalf of investment advisory clients (the Managed Accounts).

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

Item 3 is amended and supplemented to add the following information for updating as of the date hereof:

From May 18, 2021 to May 20, 2021, the Reporting Persons expended an aggregate amount equal to $393,825.10 (including commissions) to purchase 164,292 shares of Common Stock. From May 9, 2022 to May 13, 2022, the Reporting Persons expended an aggregate amount equal to $256,663.44 (including commissions) to purchase 143,500 shares of Common Stock. In February of 2020, the Reporting Persons expended an aggregate of $6,000,000 to purchase 5.0% Convertible Senior PIK Notes due 2030 of the Issuer (the PIK Notes). Following the purchase of the PIK Notes, the Reporting Persons received additional PIK Notes as interest payments thereon, on each of June 30 and December 31 in the years 2020 and 2021. All or any portion of the PIK Notes may be converted by their holders into shares of Common Stock if the portion to be converted is $1,000 principal amount or an integral multiple thereof. The Reporting Persons may convert, at their option and at any time after issuance, the PIK Notes to a maximum of 1,892,934 shares of Common Stock in the aggregate at an initial conversion rate of 288.0018 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of PIK Notes, subject to customary conversion rate adjustments.

Funds used to purchase the reported securities have come from the working capital of Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts, which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms or banks in the ordinary course of business.

 

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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

Item 5 is amended and supplemented to add the following information for updating as of each date set forth below:

(a), (b)

Interests in Securities of the Issuer as of June 30, 2021

As of June 30, 2021, the Reporting Persons may have been deemed to beneficially own in the aggregate 4,511,857 shares of Common Stock, which represented approximately 15.9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.¹ The aggregate percentage of Common Stock reported to be owned by the Reporting Persons on June 30, 2021 is based upon 28,447,042 shares of Common Stock outstanding, which is derived by adding (i) 26,600,278 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 9, 2021, as reported in the Issuers Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2021, and (ii) the shares of Common Stock that could have been issued to each Reporting Person on June 30, 2021 in connection with the maximum conversion of the PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. The number of outstanding shares described in the preceding sentence does not include the conversion of the PIK Notes held by the holders other than the Reporting Persons.

On June 30, 2021, Northern Right QP beneficially owned and had the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 1,627,781 shares of Common Stock (the June 2021 QP Shares), including 384,743 shares of Common Stock, which represented the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could have been issued to Northern Right QP in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. In the aggregate, such shares represented approximately 5.7% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

On June 30, 2021, NRC Partners I beneficially owned and had the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 495,378 shares of Common Stock (the June 2021 NRC Shares), including 461,691 shares of Common Stock, which represented the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could have been issued to NRC Partners I in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. These shares of Common Stock represented approximately 1.7% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

 

 

1

Excludes 41,725 restricted shares of Common Stock that (i) are deferred pursuant to a pre-established deferral election (the Deferral Election), (ii) will be delivered in a single lump sum upon the earlier of (a) three years from the grant date of such shares and (b) termination of Mr. Drapkins service as a member of the board of directors of the Issuer (shares subject to the Deferral Election are hereafter referred to as Deferral Shares ), and (iii) were issued to Mr. Drapkin in consideration of his service on the board of directors of the Issuer (the Board). Of such Deferral Shares, 7,900 were unvested on June 30, 2021 and would not vest within 60 days thereof. Such unvested Deferral Shares vested in equal monthly installments from September 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021.

 

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As general partner of Northern Right QP and NRC Partners I, on June 30, 2021, Northern Right Management may have been deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the June 2021 QP Shares and the June 2021 NRC Shares. Northern Right Management disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. On June 30, 2021, Northern Right Management in its capacity as investment manager for the Managed Accounts may have been deemed to have the sole power to vote or direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the 2,213,741 shares of the Common Stock held by the Managed Accounts, including 923,382 shares of Common Stock, which represented the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could have been issued to the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. In the aggregate, such shares represented approximately 7.8% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. Prior to June 30, 2021, 260,665 PIK Notes were transferred from the Managed Accounts to Northern Right QP.

On June 30, 2021, BCA, as general partner of Northern Right Management, may have been deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned (or deemed beneficially owned) by Northern Right Management, including 1,769,816 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes. BCA disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. In the aggregate, such shares represented approximately 15.2% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

On June 30, 2021, Mr. Drapkin beneficially owned and had the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 174,957 shares of Common Stock. On June 30, 2021, Mr. Drapkin, as managing member of BCA, may have been deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned (or deemed beneficially owned) by BCA, including 1,769,816 shares of Common Stock, which represented the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could have been issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes. Mr. Drapkin disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. In the aggregate, such shares represented approximately 15.9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Interests in Securities of the Issuer as of May 13, 2022

As of May 13, 2022, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own in the aggregate 4,701,527 shares of Common Stock, which represent approximately 16.0% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.² The aggregate percentage of Common Stock reported to be owned by the Reporting

 

 

2

Excludes 178,702 Deferral Shares, which were issued to Mr. Drapkin in consideration of his service on the Board. Of such Deferral Shares, 68,695 are currently unvested and will not vest within 60 days of the date of this Statement. Such shares will vest as follows: (i) 15,778 Deferral Shares will vest in equal monthly installments on the end of each month beginning on July 31, 2022 through December 31, 2022; (ii) 20,632 Deferral Shares will vest in equal installments on September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022; and (iii) 32,285 Deferral Shares will vest in equal installments on September 30, 2022, December 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023.

 

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Persons is based upon 29,359,447 shares of Common Stock outstanding, which is derived by adding (i) 27,466,513 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 2, 2022, as reported in the Issuers Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 5, 2022, and (ii) the shares of Common Stock that could be issued to each Reporting Person in connection with the maximum conversion of the PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. The number of outstanding shares described in the preceding sentence does not include the conversion of the PIK Notes held by the holders other than the Reporting Persons.

Northern Right QP beneficially owns and has the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 1,684,202 shares of Common Stock (the QP Shares), including 394,362 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to Northern Right QP in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. In the aggregate, such shares represent approximately 5.7% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

NRC Partners I beneficially owns and has the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 522,532 shares of Common Stock (the NRC Shares), including 473,233 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to NRC Partners I in connection with the conversion of its PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. These shares of Common Stock represent approximately 1.8% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

As general partner of Northern Right QP and NRC Partners I, Northern Right Management may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the QP Shares and the NRC Shares. Northern Right Management disclaims beneficial ownership of the such shares. Northern Right Management in its capacity as investment manager for the Managed Accounts may be deemed to have the sole power to vote or direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the 2,317,912 shares of the Common Stock held by the Managed Accounts, including 946,467 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued to the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes, subject to adjustment as provided in the PIK Notes. In the aggregate, such shares represent approximately 7.9% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

BCA, as general partner of Northern Right Management, may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned (or deemed beneficially owned) by Northern Right Management, including 1,814,062 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes. BCA disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. In the aggregate, such shares represent approximately 15.4% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Mr. Drapkin beneficially owns and has the power to vote or to direct the vote of (and the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) 176,881 shares of Common Stock. Mr. Drapkin, as managing member of BCA, may be deemed to have the shared power to vote or direct the vote of (and the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of) the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned (or deemed beneficially owned) by BCA, including 1,814,062 shares of Common Stock, which represent the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that could be issued in the aggregate to Northern Right QP, NRC Partners I and the Managed Accounts in connection with the conversion of their PIK Notes. Mr. Drapkin disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. In the aggregate, such shares represent approximately 16.0% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

 

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As of the date hereof, no Reporting Person beneficially owns any shares of Common Stock other than those set forth in this Item 5.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer

Item 6 is amended and supplemented to add the following information for updating as of the date hereof:

On May 16, 2022, the Reporting Persons entered into the Joint Filing Agreement. Such Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.7.

Except for the matters described herein, no Reporting Person has any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with any person with respect to any securities of the Issuer.

Item 7. Materials to be Filed as Exhibits

Item 7 is amended and supplemented to add the following information for updating as of the date hereof:

Exhibit 99.7 Amended and Restated Joint Filing Agreement by and among the Reporting Persons, dated May 16, 2022.

 

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of each of the undersigneds knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned, severally and not jointly, certified that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: May 16, 2022