0001560207-17-000005.txt : 20170215 0001560207-17-000005.hdr.sgml : 20170215 20170215165315 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001560207-17-000005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20170215 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170215 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001591890 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 461168622 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-88083 FILM NUMBER: 17615292 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1511 N. WESTSHORE BLVD., SUITE 870 CITY: TAMPA STATE: FL ZIP: 33607 BUSINESS PHONE: 877-864-4934 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1511 N. WESTSHORE BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 870 CITY: TAMPA STATE: FL ZIP: 33607 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001560207 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: 424-253-1774 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9401 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 705 CITY: BEVERLY HILLS STATE: CA ZIP: 90212 SC 13D/A 1 LegionPIH21517.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 2 )1

1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

68244P107
(CUSIP Number)
 
CHRISTOPHER S. KIPER
LEGION PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
9401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 705
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 729-8588

STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

February 13, 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 §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-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 § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
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 (“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. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Legion Partners, L.P. I
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Legion Partners, L.P. II
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Legion Partners, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
5

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Legion Partners Holdings, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
6

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Christopher S. Kiper
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
7

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Bradley S. Vizi
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
8

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Raymond White
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
9

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 2”). This Amendment No. 2 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.
 
Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
10

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 5 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
 
 
A.
Legion Partners I
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business on the date hereof, Legion Partners I beneficially owned - 0 - Shares.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners I during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
B.
Legion Partners II
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business on the date hereof, Legion Partners I beneficially owned - 0 - Shares.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners II during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
C.
Legion Partners LLC
 
 
(a)
Legion Partners LLC, as the general partner of Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the - 0 - Shares owned by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
Legion Partners LLC has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
D.
Legion Partners Asset Management
 
 
(a)
Legion Partners Asset Management, as the investment advisor of Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the - 0 - Shares owned by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
Legion Partners Asset Management has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
11

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
E.
Legion Partners Holdings
 
 
(a)
Legion Partners Holdings, as the sole member of Legion Partners Asset Management and managing member of Legion Partners LLC, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the - 0 - Shares owned by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
Legion Partners Holdings has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
F.
Messrs. Kiper, Vizi and White
 
 
(a)
Each of Messrs. Kiper, Vizi and White, as a managing director of Legion Partners Asset Management and a managing member of Legion Partners Holdings, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the - 0 - Shares owned by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II.
 
Percentage: Approximately 0%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: - 0 -
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: - 0 -

 
(c)
None of Messrs. Kiper, Vizi or White has entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days. The transactions in the Shares by Legion Partners I and Legion Partners II during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
The filing of this Schedule 13D 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 securities reported herein. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein that are not directly owned by such Reporting Person, except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
 
 
(d)
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 Shares.
 
 
 
(e)
As of February 13, 2017, the Reporting Persons ceased to be the beneficial owners of greater than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
 
 
12

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 6 is amended to add the following:

On February 13, 2017, the Reporting Persons, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Fundamental Global Partners, LP entered into a Purchase Agreement in which the Reporting Persons sold to Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Fundamental Global Partners, LP all of its Shares pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement attached as Exhibit 99.1 in Item 7.
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
Item 7 is amended to add the following:
 
 
99.1
Purchase Agreement by the Reporting Persons, Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Fundamental Global Partners, LP, dated February 13, 2017.
 
 
13

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated:  February 14, 2017

 
Legion Partners, L.P. I
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
   
Name:
Christopher S. Kiper
   
Title:
Managing Director


 
Legion Partners, L.P. II
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
   
Name:
Christopher S. Kiper
   
Title:
Managing Director


 
Legion Partners, LLC
   
 
By:
Legion Partners Holdings, LLC
 
Managing Member
   
 
By:
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
   
Name:
Christopher S. Kiper
   
Title:
Managing Member

 
 
Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC
     
   
 
By:
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
   
Name:
Christopher S. Kiper
   
Title:
Managing Director

 
Legion Partners Holdings, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
   
Name:
Christopher S. Kiper
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ Christopher S. Kiper
 
Christopher S. Kiper


 
/s/ Bradley S. Vizi
 
Bradley S. Vizi


 
/s/ Raymond White
 
Raymond White
 
 
 
14

 
CUSIP NO. 68244P107
 
SCHEDULE A

Transactions in the Shares During the Past Sixty Days

LEGION PARTNERS, L.P. I
 
Shares SoldPrice Per Share ($)Date of Sale
445,2868.002/13/17

LEGION PARTNERS, L.P. II
Shares SoldPrice Per Share ($)Date of Sale
59,7148.002/13/17
 
EX-99 2 ex991.htm

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

This PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of February 13, 2017, by and between Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Seller”), Ballantyne Strong, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Ballantyne”), and Fundamental Global Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“FGP” and, together with Ballantyne, “Purchasers”).  Seller and Purchasers are sometimes referred to herein together as the “Parties.”

 

WHEREAS, on the date hereof, affiliated investment funds for which Seller serves as investment advisor together hold 505,000 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, of 1347 Property Insurance Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”); and

 

WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell, and Purchasers desire to purchase, the Shares pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.         Sale and Transfer of the Shares.  Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers, conveys and delivers 315,625 of the Shares to Ballantyne and 189,375 of the Shares to FGP, and Purchasers hereby purchase their respective portions of the Shares from Seller, free and clear of any and all liens, claims, charges, mortgages, pledges, security interests, encumbrances, and third party rights of any kind (“Liens”).  Promptly following receipt of the Purchase Price, Seller shall instruct its broker to transfer the Shares to the Purchasers through DTC to the account designated to Seller by Purchasers.  Seller shall cause such transfer to be completed as expeditiously as reasonably possible. 

 

       Purchase Price.  The price for the Shares shall be equal to $8.00 per Share, or an aggregate purchase price of $4,040,000 (the “Purchase Price”).  Purchasers shall pay the aggregate Purchase Price to Seller promptly following the execution of this Agreement.  Purchasers shall pay the aggregate Purchase Price by wire transfer to the account designated to Purchasers by Seller.

 

3.         Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchasers that:

 

a.         Power.  Seller has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

 

b.         Authorization.  The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are within the legal power and authority of Seller and have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Seller, and no other action or proceeding is necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller and constitutes (assuming the due execution and delivery by Purchasers) the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms.

 

c.         No Legal Bar.  None of Seller or any of the affiliated investment funds that hold the Shares directly for which it serves as investment advisor is party to, subject to, or bound by any agreement, law or judgment, order, writ, prohibition, injunction or decree of any court or other governmental body that would either (i) prevent Seller from entering into this Agreement and selling the Shares to Purchasers pursuant to this Agreement or (ii) grant to anyone the right or option to purchase or otherwise acquire the Shares.  There is no litigation pending or threatened against Seller or any of the affiliated investment funds that hold the Shares directly for which it serves as investment advisor that would impair the execution, delivery and/or performance by Seller of this Agreement and/or the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

d.         Title to Shares.  The Shares represent all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company owned by Seller and the affiliated investment funds that hold the Shares directly for which Seller serves as investment advisor.  The affiliated investment funds that hold the Shares directly for which Seller serves as investment advisor own all of the right, title and interest (legal and beneficial) in and to the Shares and have good, valid and marketable title to the Shares, free and clear of any and all Liens.

 

e.         Agreements with the Company.  None of Seller or any of its affiliates is a party to any agreement with the Company regarding, or otherwise has, any right to nominate or designate any member of the Company’s board of directors.

 

4.         Representations and Warranties of Purchasers. Each of the Purchasers hereby represents and warrants to Seller as to such Purchaser that:

 

a.         Power.  Purchaser has all requisite power to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

b.        Authorization.  The execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within the legal power and authority of Purchaser and have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Purchaser and no proceeding (corporate or otherwise), approval, consent or authorization on the part of Purchaser is necessary to authorize this Agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered and constitutes (assuming the due execution and delivery by Seller) the legal, valid and binding obligation of Purchaser enforceable against Purchaser in accordance with its terms.

 

c.         No Legal Bar.  Purchaser is not party to, subject to, or bound by any agreement, law or judgment, order, writ, prohibition, injunction or decree of any court or other governmental body that would prevent Purchaser from entering into this Agreement or purchasing the Shares from Seller pursuant to this Agreement.  There is no litigation pending or threatened against Purchaser that would impair the execution, delivery and/or performance by Purchaser of this Agreement and/or the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

d.         Accredited Investor.  Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

e.         Investment Intent.  Purchaser is acquiring the Shares for its own account, not as a nominee or agent, for investment purposes only, and not with a view to, or for, resale, distribution or fractionalization thereof in whole or in part.  Purchaser does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person or entity to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or entity or to any third person or entity with respect to any portion of the Shares.

 

            5.         Seller Acknowledgements.

 

a.         Seller acknowledges that the President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Ballantyne and the Partner and Manager of the general partner of FGP, Mr. D. Kyle Cerminara (the “Board Designee”), currently serves on the board of directors of the Company.

 

b.         Seller acknowledges that it is a sophisticated investor engaged in the business of assessing and assuming investment risks with respect to securities, including securities such as the Shares, and further acknowledges that Purchasers are entering into this Agreement with Seller in reliance on this acknowledgment and with Seller’s understanding, acknowledgment and agreement that Purchasers through the Board Designee is privy to material non-public information regarding the Company, which Purchasers have received from the Company and are under an obligation not to disclose to Seller (the “Non-Public Information”), which Non-Public Information may be material to a reasonable investor, such as Seller, when making investment decisions, including the decision to enter into this Agreement, and Seller’s decision to enter into the Purchase Agreement is being made with full recognition and acknowledgment that Purchasers are privy to the Non-Public Information that it has not disclosed to Seller. 

 

c.         Seller hereby acknowledges that (i) it has reached its own decision to sell the Shares to Purchasers relying exclusively on its own due diligence review, notwithstanding Purchasers’ possession of, and nondisclosure of, the Non-Public Information, and (ii) it is not relying on any disclosures by Purchasers and/or the Board Designee in making its decision to sell the Shares to Purchasers.  Seller (i) waives any claim, or potential claim, it has or may have against Purchasers and/or the Board Designee relating to Purchasers’ possession and non-disclosure of the Non-Public Information, (ii) is aware of the effects of such waiver, and (iii) is willing to proceed with the sale of the Shares to Purchasers on this basis.

 

d.         Seller specifically acknowledges that the Company has not released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2016 or its fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, and that any such release may include information that could be material to a reasonable investor, such as Seller.  Seller has determined to sell the Shares pursuant to this Agreement expressly acknowledging that the Company has not yet released such financial results.

 

e.         Seller and Purchasers acknowledge that this Agreement is the product of an arms-length negotiation between the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, supersedes any prior agreements and understandings, written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of the Purchase Agreement, and contains the only representations or warranties on which the Parties are entitled to rely.

 

f.          Seller acknowledges that the Purchase Price is a substantial premium to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the most recent trading date.

 

g.         Seller agrees and acknowledges that the provisions of this Section 5 are being provided by Seller expressly for the benefit of Purchasers, the Board Designee and their respective affiliates, successors and assigns.

 

6.         Transfer Effectiveness.  The transfer of the Shares shall be effective as of the date of this Agreement.  Seller disclaims any right to receive any dividend on or with respect to the Shares that is declared, or for which a record date is set, on or after the date hereof and any other rights or benefits resulting from or related to the Shares accruing on or after the date hereof.

7.         Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any prior agreements or understandings between the Parties and/or their affiliates regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral, are merged herein and shall be of no force or effect.  This Agreement may not be altered, modified or discharged orally but only through an agreement in writing between the Parties.

8.        Benefit. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

 

9.         Further Assurances.  The Parties hereby agree to execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and do such further acts as may be required to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.

 

10.       Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, notwithstanding any conflict of law provision to the contrary.

 

11.       Counterparts; Electronic Execution. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and each of which shall, taken together, be considered one and the same agreement.  Executions hereof that are faxed or received via electronic mail shall be deemed to be originals.

 

12.       Fees and Expenses.  The Parties hereto shall be responsible for their own fees and expense with respect to this Agreement.

 

 

[Signature page follows]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.

 

 

SELLER:

 

LEGION PARTNERS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

 

By:                                                      

Name: Christopher Kiper                   

Title:Managing Director                     

 

 

PURCHASERS:

 

BALLANTYNE STRONG, INC.

 

                                                                                   

By:                                                      

Name: D. Kyle Cerminara

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

FUNDAMENTAL GLOBAL PARTNERS, LP,

by Fundamental Global Partners GP, LLC, its general partner

 

 

By:                                                      

Name:  D. Kyle Cerminara

Title: Partner and Manager