0001615774-16-006503.txt : 20160801 0001615774-16-006503.hdr.sgml : 20160801 20160801125342 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001615774-16-006503 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20160801 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20160801 GROUP MEMBERS: AHP HOLDINGS LLC GROUP MEMBERS: DANIEL WEISMAN GROUP MEMBERS: JOEL AARONSON GROUP MEMBERS: JOSEPH MALKA GROUP MEMBERS: LYLE WEISMAN GROUP MEMBERS: WEISMAN CAPITAL GROUP LLC SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001574085 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798] IRS NUMBER: 462488594 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-87737 FILM NUMBER: 161796588 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75254 BUSINESS PHONE: (972) 490-9600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: DALLAS STATE: TX ZIP: 75254 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Weisman Group LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001660070 IRS NUMBER: 475654459 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14001 VENTURA BLVD CITY: SHREMAN OAKS STATE: CA ZIP: 91423 BUSINESS PHONE: 818-807-8996 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14001 VENTURA BLVD CITY: SHREMAN OAKS STATE: CA ZIP: 91423 SC 13D/A 1 s103782_sc13da.htm SC 13D/A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 4)

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

044102101

(CUSIP Number)

Lyle Weisman

14001 Ventura Boulevard

Sherman Oaks, California 91423

818-930-0230

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

July 29^th, 2016

(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 §§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.

*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 NUMBER: 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Weisman Group LLC
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF; OO
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 1,786,452
	8.	Shared Voting Power
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,663,596

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,786,452
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.274% (1)(2)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

CUSIP NUMBER: 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Weisman Capital Group LLC
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF; OO
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
	8.	Shared Voting Power
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 393,593

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 393,593
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 1.382% (1)(2)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

CUSIP No. 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Lyle Weisman
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF; 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
	8.	Shared Voting Power 1,786,452
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,663,596

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,786,452(2)
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.274% (1)(2)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

CUSIP No. 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Daniel Weisman
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF; 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
	8.	Shared Voting Power 1,786,452
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,663,596

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,786,452(2)
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.274% (1)(2)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

CUSIP No. 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Joseph Malka
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF; 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
	8.	Shared Voting Power 1,786,452
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 1,663,596

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,786,452 (2)
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.274% (1)(2)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

CUSIP No. 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons AHP Holdings LLC
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF OO
5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)	¨
6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization California

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7.	Sole Voting Power
	8.	Shared Voting Power
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power 182,000

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 182,000
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.639% (1)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

CUSIP No. 044102101

1.	Names of Reporting Persons Joel Aaronson (3)
2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)	(a) x (b) ¨
3.	SEC Use Only
4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF 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 110,000
	8.	Shared Voting Power
	9.	Sole Dispositive Power 110,000
	10.	Shared Dispositive Power

11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 110,000
12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	¨
13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.386% (1)
14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

	(1)	Based on 28,471,775 shares of Issuer’s common stock reported to be outstanding as of March 11, 2016, reporting persons may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of approximately 6.66% of the outstanding shares of Issuer's common stock.
	(2)	Includes beneficial ownership as a managing member of Weisman Group.
	(3)	Includes shares beneficially owned (i) by Mr. Aaronson individually, (ii) by his SEP IRA, and(iii) by a trust of which he is sole trustee.

Item 5 of the statement on Schedule 13D relating to the Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Shares”) of Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“AHP”) previously filed by the Weisman Group (who collectively are referred to as the “Reporting Persons”), is hereby amended as follows:

ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

As of July 29, 2016 the Reporting Persons as a group owned approximately 6.66% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company based on 28,471,775 shares reported to be outstanding as of March 11, 2016.

(a)(i) Weisman Group by its voting rights may be deemed the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 1,786,452 shares of the Issuer, or approximately 6.274%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(ii) Weisman Capital Group, a member of the Weisman Group, is the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 393,593 shares of the Issuer, or approximately 1.382%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(iii) Lyle Weisman, as a manager of Weisman Group and as a manager of Weisman Capital Group, may be deemed jointly to be the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 1,786,452 shares of the Issuer, or approximately 6.274%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(iv) Daniel Weisman as a manager of Weisman Group, may be deemed jointly to be the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 1,786,452 shares of the Issuer, or approximately 6.274%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(v) Joseph Malka as a manager of Weisman Group, may be deemed jointly to be the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 1,786,452 shares of the Issuer, or approximately 6.274%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(vi) AHP Holdings is a member of the Weisman Group and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 182,000 shares of the Issuer, or 0.639%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(vii) Joel Aaronson is the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 110,000, or 0.386%, of the total outstanding Shares.

(b) Weisman Group has power to vote of 1,786,452 Shares inclusive of 393,593 shares beneficial owned by members of Weisman Capital Group. Each of Lyle Weisman, Daniel Weisman, and Joseph Malka, as managing members, has shared voting and dispositive power over shares beneficially owned by Weisman Group. AHP Holdings has assigned its voting and retains shared dispositive power over its 182,000 Shares. Joel Aaronson has sole voting and sole dispositive power over his 110,000 Shares.

(c) Schedule A to this Schedule 13D, indicates transactions in the shares of common stock effected by the reporting persons during the last 30 days.

(d) – (e) Not applicable.

SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: August 1, 2016	/s/ Lyle Weisman
	Lyle Weisman Individually, as Manager of Weisman Group LLC, as Manager of Weisman Capital Group LLC

	/s/ Daniel Weisman
	Daniel Weisman

	/s/ Joseph Malka
	Joseph Malka

	AHP Holdings LLC

	By:	/s/ Michael Kest¹
		Michael Kest

	/s/ Joel Aaronson¹
	Joel Aaronson

¹ By power of attorney pursuant to Joint Filing Agreement filed with Schedule 13D.

/s/ Lyle Weisman
Lyle Weisman, Attorney in Fact

SCHEDULE A

Weisman Group:

Dates		Number of shares				Average Purchase Price per Share
7/1/2016 through 7/29/2016			192,459			$	14.64

Weisman Capital Group:

Dates		Number of shares				Average Purchase Price per Share
7/1/2016 through 7/28/2016			75,574		$		14.65

AHP Holdings LLC:

Dates		Number of shares				Average Purchase Price per Share
7/1/2016 through 7/27/2016			28,000			$	14.51

Joel Aaronson

Dates		Number of shares				Average Purchase Price per Share
7/1/2016 through 7/28/2016			18,257			$	14.75