Amendment: SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by Aspen Aerogels Inc.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)*
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
(Name of issuer)
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value
(Title of class of securities)
04523Y105
(CUSIP number)
October 22, 2024
(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).
Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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George Kaiser Family Foundation
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a)☐
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(b)☒
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Oklahoma, United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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0
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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3,167,322
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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4.11%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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CO – not for profit
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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GKFF Ventures I, LLC
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a)☐
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(b)☒
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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0
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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3,167,322
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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4.11%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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CO – limited liability company
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
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Kenneth J. Levit
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a)☐
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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0
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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3,167,322
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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3,167,322
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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4.11%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
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| Item 1 (a). |
Name of Issuer: Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
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This Schedule 13G/A is being filed solely to report that the reporting persons are no longer the beneficial owners of more than five percent of the class of securities due to changes in the outstanding number of
securities.
| Item 1 (b). |
Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
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30 Forbes Road, Building B
Northborough, MA 01532
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Item 2 (a).
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Name of Person Filing: This schedule 13G with respect to the Common Stock is filed by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (“GKFF”), the sole member of Ventures,
GKFF Ventures I, LLC (“Ventures”), and Mr. Kenneth J. Levit. The named individual is the officer of Ventures (the “Officer”) and by virtue of such position may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of the Common Stock held by Ventures.
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| Item 2 (b). |
Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
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The address of the principal business office of Mr. Levit is 7030 South Yale Avenue, Suite 600, Tulsa, OK, 74136.
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Item 2 (c).
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Citizenship: GKFF was organized, associated or formed under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Ventures was organized, associated, or formed under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Officer
is a citizen of the United States of America.
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Item 2 (d).
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Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
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Item 2 (e).
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CUSIP No: 04523Y105
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| Item 3. |
If this Statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b), check whether the person filing is a:
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☐ Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act;
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☐ Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act;
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☐ Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act;
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☐ Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940;
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☐ An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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☐ An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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☐ A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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☐ A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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☐ 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;
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☐ A non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);
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☐ 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: ____
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| Item 4. |
Ownership
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The percentages used herein and in the rest of this Schedule 13G are calculated based upon a total of 77,082,075 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of August 7, 2024, as reported in Aspen Aerogel,
Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. 3,167,322 shares of Aspen Aerogels, Inc. are held directly by Ventures and deemed beneficially owned by GKFF and the Officer. GKFF and the Officer disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares
held directly by Ventures.
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GKFF
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Amount Beneficially Owned: 3,167,322 shares
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Percent of Class: 4.11%
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Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:
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sole power to vote or to direct the vote 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to vote or to direct the vote -0- shares
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sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of -0- shares
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Ventures
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Amount Beneficially Owned: 3,167,322 shares
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Percent of Class: 4.11%
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Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:
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(i)
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sole power to vote or to direct the vote 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to vote or to direct the vote -0- shares
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sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of -0- shares
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Kenneth J. Levit
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Amount Beneficially Owned: 3,167,322 shares
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Percent of Class: 4.11%
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Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:
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sole power to vote or to direct the vote 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to vote or to direct the vote -0- shares
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sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,167,322 shares
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shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of -0- shares
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Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class
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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 ☒.
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Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person
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Not applicable.
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Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company
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GKFF Ventures I, LLC, as described in Item 2(a)
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Identification and Classification of Members of the Group
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Not applicable.
| Item 9. |
Notice of Dissolution of Group
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Not applicable.
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Certification
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By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing 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 that purpose or effect.
SIGNATURES
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.
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George Kaiser Family Foundation
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth J. Levit
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Kenneth J. Levit
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Executive Director
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GKFF Ventures I, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth J. Levit
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Kenneth J. Levit
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President
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By:
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/s/ Kenneth J. Levit
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Kenneth J. Levit, Individually
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit A (99.1) - Joint Filing Agreement