12194255.2
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(RULE 13D - 102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(b), (c) AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b)
(Amendment No. )*
Cowen Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
223622606
(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2021
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
[X] 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 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 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).
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) |
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Azora Capital LP
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) [ ]
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(b) [X]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Delaware
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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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0
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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1,497,441
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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1,497,441
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9.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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1,497,441
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10.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] |
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11.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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5.5%
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12.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IA
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) |
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Azora Capital GP 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) [X]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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Delaware
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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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0
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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1,497,441
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7.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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1,497,441
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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1,497,441
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10.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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5.5%
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12.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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OO
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) |
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Ravi Chopra
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) [ ]
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(b) [X]
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States
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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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0
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SHARED VOTING POWER
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1,497,441
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7.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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0
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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1,497,441
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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1,497,441
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10.
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
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5.5%
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12.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN/HC
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This Schedule 13G reflects the beneficial ownership of the Reporting Persons (as defined below) as of December
31, 2021.
| Item 1(a). |
Name of Issuer:
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Cowen Inc. (“Issuer”)
| Item 1(b). |
Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
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599 Lexington Avenue
20th Floor
New York, NY 10022
| Item 2(a). |
Name of Persons Filing:
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This statement is filed by:
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Azora Capital LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Azora Capital”) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”), which serves as the investment manager to certain investment funds and/or accounts (the “Funds”), with respect to the shares of Common Stock (as defined in Item 2(d) below) held by the Funds;
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Azora Capital GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Azora Capital GP”), which serves as the general partner to
Azora Capital, with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Funds; and
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Ravi Chopra (“Mr. Chopra”), a United States citizen, who serves as the managing member to Azora Capital GP with respect to
the shares of Common Stock held by the Funds.
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The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the “Reporting
Persons.” Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate party.
| Item 2(b). |
Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
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The business address of Azora Capital, Azora Capital GP and Mr. Chopra is at 3350 Virginia St,
Suite 219, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.
| Item 2(c). |
Citizenship:
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Azora Capital is a Delaware limited partnership.
Azora Capital GP is a Delaware limited liability company.
Mr. Chopra is a U.S. citizen.
| Item 2(d). |
Title of Class of Securities:
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Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value (“Common Stock”).
| Item 2(e). |
CUSIP Number:
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223622606
| Item 3. |
If This Statement is Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d 1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:
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(a)
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Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.
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(b)
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Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act.
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(c)
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Insurance company defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act.
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(d)
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Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act.
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(e)
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[x]
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Investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
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(f)
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[ ]
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Employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).
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(g)
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[x]
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Parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
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(h)
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Savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
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(i)
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Church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company
Act;
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(j)
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Non-U.S. institution in accordance with Section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
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(k)
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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 §
240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution: ____
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If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box [ ]
| Item 4. |
Ownership.
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The percentages used herein and in the rest of this Schedule 13G are for each Reporting Person and have been
calculated based upon 27,287,075 Common Shares issued and outstanding as of October 28, 2021 as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on October 29, 2021. As of the close of business on December 31, 2021, the Reporting Persons
may be deemed to have beneficially owned approximately 5.5% of Common Stock outstanding.
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Amount beneficially owned:
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Amount beneficially owned: [•]
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Percent of class: 5.5%
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(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 1,497,441
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,497,441
Each Reporting Person hereby expressly disclaims beneficial ownership in the securities reported in this Schedule
13G and membership in a “group” as that term is described in Rule 13d-5(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
| Item 5. |
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
Persons have 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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All of the securities reported in this Schedule 13G are directly owned by the Funds, which are
managed on a discretionary basis by Azora Capital (and indirectly, the Reporting Persons), and only Azora Capital has beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3) of the Common Stock.
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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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Not applicable.
| Item 8. |
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.
| Item 10. |
Certification.
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The Reporting Persons hereby make the following certification:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were
acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and 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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Date: February 14, 2022
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By:
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/s/ Ravi Chopra
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Ravi Chopra
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individually and as managing member of
Azora Capital GP LLC,
for itself and as the general partner of
Azora Capital LP
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* The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his or
its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that any such Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other
purpose.
EXHIBIT A
FILING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule
13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The
undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and
accuracy of the information concerning the others, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
Dated: February 14, 2022
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By:
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/s/ Ravi Chopra
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Ravi Chopra
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individually and as managing member of
Azora Capital GP LLC,
for itself and as the general partner of
Azora Capital LP
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