Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by Vertex Inc.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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(Amendment No. 5)
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Vertex, Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
92538J106 (CUSIP Number) |
12/31/2024 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) |
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Amanda Radcliffe | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
33,267,767.22 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
21.2 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Stefanie Thompson | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
32,980,934.59 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
21.0 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Jeffrey Westphal | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,521,822.24 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
2.9 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Christopher Thompson | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
118,209.96 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.1 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Benjamin Schmerin | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,221.78 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.003 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Conrad Radcliffe | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,731,647.38 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.7 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Kailey Radcliffe | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,294,874.75 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.4 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Antoinette Capik | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,294,874.75 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.4 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Anne Marie Westphal | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
578,074.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Kyle Westphal | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,211,100.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.8 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Jacob Westphal | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
745,706.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.5 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Melanie DeStefano | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,941,750.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.2 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Samantha Lucas | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,969,895.23 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.3 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Mackenzie Lucas | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,941,750.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.2 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Andrea Schmerin | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,983,967.84 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.3 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Constance Thompson | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
112,580.92 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.1 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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CUSIP No. | 92538J106 |
1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Jenifer Westphal | ||||||||
2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
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3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00 | ||||||||
10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 % | ||||||||
12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
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Item 1. | ||
(a) | Name of issuer:
Vertex, Inc. | |
(b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2301 Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA, 19406 | |
Item 2. | ||
(a) | Name of person filing:
Each of the following is hereinafter individually referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons." This statement is filed on behalf of:
Amanda Radcliffe;
Stefanie Thompson;
Jeffrey Westphal;
Christopher Thompson;
Benjamin Schmerin;
Conrad Radcliffe;
Kailey Radcliffe;
Antoinette Capik;
Anne Marie Westphal;
Kyle Westphal;
Jacob Westphal;
Melanie DeStefano;
Samantha Lucas;
Mackenzie Lucas;
Andrea Schmerin;
Constance Thompson; and
Jenifer Westphal. | |
(b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The business address for each of the Reporting Persons is c/o Vertex, Inc., 2301 Renaissance Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406. | |
(c) | Citizenship:
Each of the Reporting Persons is a citizen of the United States. | |
(d) | Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | |
(e) | CUSIP No.:
92538J106 | |
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: | |
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Item 4. | Ownership | |
(a) | Amount beneficially owned:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4.
The ownership information presented below represents beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer as of January 31, 2025, based upon 70,669,959 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024, and assumes the conversion of an aggregate 86,480,641 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Issuer (the "Class B Common Stock"), held by the Reporting Persons on a one-for-one basis.
Each of the Reporting Persons is a party to that certain Third Amended and Restated Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2020, by and among the Issuer and the Reporting Persons and associated trusts described above (the "Stockholders Agreement"). | |
(b) | Percent of class:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4. | |
(c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4. | ||
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4. | ||
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4. | ||
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information contained on the cover pages to this Schedule 13G is incorporated by reference into this Item 4. | ||
Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
Not Applicable
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Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. | |
Not Applicable
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Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
By virtue of the Stockholders Agreement and the obligations and rights thereunder, the Reporting Persons acknowledge and agree that they are acting as a "group" with the other Stockholders within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based in part on information provided by the Issuer, as of the date hereof, such a "group" would be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 89,153,656 shares of Class A Common Stock, or 56.7% of the Class A Common Stock of the Issuer calculated pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act. Each Reporting Person expressly disclaims beneficial ownership over any shares of Class A Common Stock that they may be deemed to beneficially own solely by reason of the Stockholder Agreement. | ||
Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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Item 10. | Certifications: |
Not Applicable
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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.
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Exhibit Information
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99. Joint Filing Agreement (previously filed). |