Washington, D.C. 20549
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS
FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a)
James A. Mitarotonda
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 Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f),
or 13d-1(g), check the following box: ☐.
SCHEDULE 13D
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Page 2 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P.
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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WC
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
717,648
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
717,648
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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717,648
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.38%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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PN
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SCHEDULE 13D
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Barington Companies Investors, LLC
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
717,648
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
717,648
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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717,648
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.38%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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OO
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SCHEDULE 13D
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Page 4 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Barington Capital Group, L.P.
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New York
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
717,648
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
717,648
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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717,648
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.38%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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PN
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SCHEDULE 13D
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Page 5 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
LNA Capital Corp.
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
717,648
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
717,648
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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717,648
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.38%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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CO
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 98416J118
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Page 6 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
James A. Mitarotonda
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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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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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
717,648
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
717,648
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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717,648
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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4.38%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 98416J118
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Page 7 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Hilco Inc.
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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WC
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Illinois
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
49,485
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
49,485
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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49,485
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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0.30%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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CO
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 98416J118
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Page 8 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Jeffery B. Hecktman
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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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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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
49,485
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
49,485
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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49,485
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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0.30%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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SCHEDULE 13D
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Page 9 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
1 NBL EH, LLC
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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WC
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
49,485
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
49,485
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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49,485
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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0.30%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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OO
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 98416J118
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Page 10 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Joseph R. Gromek
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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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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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
49,485
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
49,485
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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49,485
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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0.30%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 98416J118
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Page 11 of 30 Pages
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1)
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NAME
OF REPORTING PERSON
Michelle G. Applebaum
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2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE
BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) ☒
(b) ☐
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3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4)
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
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OO
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5)
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
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☐
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6)
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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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7)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
10,000
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8)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
none
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9)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
10,000
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10)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
none
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11)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
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10,000
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12)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
☐
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13)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
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0.06%
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14)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
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IN
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Item
1.
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Security
and Issuer
.
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This
statement on Schedule 13D (the “Statement”) relates to the common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common
Stock”), of Xerium Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Xerium” or the “Company”). The principal
executive offices of the Company are located at 14101 Capital Boulevard, Youngsville, North Carolina 27596.
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Item
2.
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Identity
and Background
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(a)
- (c) This Statement is being filed by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies Investors, LLC, Barington
Capital Group, L.P., LNA Capital Corp., James A. Mitarotonda, Hilco Inc., Jeffrey B. Hecktman, 1 NBL EH, LLC, Joseph R. Gromek
and Michelle G. Applebaum (each, a “Reporting Entity” and, collectively, the “Reporting Entities”).
As
of the close of business on April 11, 2018, the Reporting Entities are the beneficial owners of, in the aggregate, 826,618 shares
of Common Stock, representing approximately 5.05% of the 16,367,743 shares of Common Stock reported by the Company to be issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2017 on page 48 of its Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February,
28 2018 (the “Issued and Outstanding Shares”).
Barington
Companies Equity Partners, L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership. The principal business of Barington Companies Equity
Partners, L.P. is acquiring, holding and disposing of investments in various companies. The address of the principal business
and principal office of Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. is 888 Seventh Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
The
general partner of Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. is Barington Companies Investors, LLC. Barington Companies
Investors, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. The principal business of Barington Companies Investors, LLC is
serving as the general partner of Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. and as an investment advisor to certain other
parties and accounts. The address of the principal business and principal office of Barington Companies Investors, LLC is 888
Seventh Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10019. James A. Mitarotonda is the Managing Member of Barington Companies
Investors, LLC.
Barington
Companies Investors, LLC is a majority-owned subsidiary of Barington Capital Group, L.P. Barington Capital Group, L.P. is
a New York limited partnership. The principal business of Barington Capital Group, L.P. is acquiring, holding and disposing
of investments in various companies. The address of the principal business and principal office of Barington Capital Group,
L.P. is 888 Seventh Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
The
general partner of Barington Capital Group, L.P. is LNA Capital Corp. LNA Capital Corp. is a Delaware corporation. The
principal business of LNA Capital Corp. is serving as the general partner of Barington Capital Group, L.P. The address of
the principal business and principal office of LNA Capital Corp. is c/o Barington Capital Group, L.P., 888 Seventh Avenue, 6th
Floor, New York, New York 10019. James A. Mitarotonda, a United States citizen, is the sole stockholder and director of
LNA Capital Corp. The executive officers of LNA Capital Corp. and their principal occupations and business addresses are
set forth on Schedule I and incorporated herein by reference in this Item 2. The principal occupation of Mr. Mitarotonda
is serving as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Barington Capital Group, L.P. The business address of Mr. Mitarotonda
is c/o Barington Capital Group, L.P., 888 Seventh Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10019.
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Hilco
Inc. is an Illinois corporation. The principal business of Hilco Inc. is acquiring, holding and disposing of investments
in various companies. The address of the principal business and principal office of Hilco Inc. is 5 Revere Drive, Suite
206, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
Jeffery
B. Hecktman, a United States citizen, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, majority stockholder and sole director of Hilco
Inc. The executive officers of Hilco Inc. and their principal occupations and business addresses are set forth on Schedule
I and incorporated herein by reference in this Item 2. The principal occupation of Mr. Hecktman is serving as the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Trading, LLC. The business address of Mr. Hecktman is c/o Hilco Trading, LLC, 5 Revere
Drive, Suite 206, Northbrook, IL 60062.
1
NBL EH, LLC is a New York limited liability company. The principal business of 1 NBL EH, LLC is acquiring, holding and disposing
of investments. The address of the principal business and principal office of 1 NBL EH, LLC is 1 North Bay Lane, East Hampton,
New York 11937.
Joseph
R. Gromek, a United States citizen, is the managing member of 1 NBL EH, LLC. The principal occupation of Mr. Gromek is investing.
The business address of Mr. Gromek is 1 North Bay Lane, East Hampton, New York 11937.
Michelle
G. Applebaum is a United States citizen. The principal occupation of Ms. Applebaum is serving as a director of a publicly traded
company. The business address of Ms. Applebaum is 392 Woodland Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035.
The
Reporting Entities do not believe that certain of the foregoing information is called for by the Items of Schedule 13D and are
disclosing it for supplemental informational purposes only. Information with respect to each Reporting Entity is given solely
by such Reporting Entity and no Reporting Entity shall have responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied
by another Reporting Entity.
(d)
- (e) During the last five years, none of the Reporting Entities or any other person identified in response to this Item 2 was
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors) or was a party to a civil proceeding
of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment,
decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities
laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)
Each natural person identified in Item 2 is a citizen of the United States.
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Item
3.
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Source
and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
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All
purchases of Common Stock by the Reporting Entities were made in open market transactions. The amount of funds expended for purchases
of Common Stock (excluding brokerage commissions and other execution-related costs) was approximately $3,412,044.95 by Barington
Companies Equity Partners, L.P., $298,691.86 by Hilco Inc., $298,691.86 by 1 NBL EH, LLC and $65,150.00 by Michelle G. Applebaum.
The transactions effected by Reporting Persons during the past 60 days are described in Schedule II attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
All
such purchases were funded by working capital, which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the
ordinary course of business.
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Item
4.
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Purpose
of Transaction
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The
Reporting Entities acquired beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock to which this Statement relates in order to obtain
a significant equity position in the Company, the Common Stock of which, in the opinion of the Reporting Entities, was undervalued
and represented an attractive investment opportunity when purchased.
The
Reporting Entities believe that Xerium’s strong position in a highly concentrated market, as well as its attractive EBITDA
margins and modest capital spending requirements, are not adequately reflected in the Company’s current stock price. The
Reporting Entities believe that the Company can significantly improve long-term shareholder value by taking a number of steps.
These include, among other things:
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(i)
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exploring
strategic transactions that include or facilitate a refinancing on more favorable terms
of the Company’s $480 million aggregate principal amount of 9.5% senior secured
notes, which are callable beginning in August 2018;
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(ii)
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reducing
the Company’s cost structure;
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(iii)
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dedicating
the Company’s ongoing free cash flow to reducing indebtedness; and
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(iv)
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improving
the Company’s corporate governance, including by implementing a majority voting
standard for uncontested director elections.
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By
letter to the Secretary of the Company dated March 13, 2018 (hereinafter, the “Nomination Letter”), Barington Companies
Equity Partners, L.P. (together with its affiliates, hereinafter “Barington”) nominated two persons for election to
the Board of Directors of Xerium at the Company’s 2018 annual meeting of stockholders.
On
March 19, 2018, Xerium announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder
value. According to the announcement, alternatives could include a sale of the Company or its divisions and selected assets in
separate transactions, a strategic merger, a Reverse Morris Trust transaction or other business combination. The Company stated
that there can be no assurance that the Board’s strategic review will result in any transaction, or any assurance as to
its outcome or timing, and that the Company does not intend to disclose or comment on developments related to its review unless
and until the Board has approved a specific transaction or otherwise determined that further disclosure is appropriate.
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On
March 20, 2018, representatives of Barington met with James F. Wilson, the Chairman of the Board of the Company. During the meeting,
the representatives of Barington shared with Mr. Wilson certain of their recommendations to help improve long-term shareholder
value at Xerium. They also expressed their hope that the Board’s review of strategic alternatives was not announced as a
defensive measure in response to the Company’s receipt of the Nomination Letter.
Barington
desires to continue to engage in discussions with Xerium concerning the business, operations, corporate strategy, management,
cost structure, indebtedness and corporate governance of the Company, as well as Board representation.
None
of the Reporting Entities have any present plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the actions specified in
clauses (a) through (j) of the instructions to Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except as set forth herein or as would occur upon or in
connection with any of the items or proposed actions discussed herein. The Reporting Entities have, and may again in the future,
express their views to and/or meet with third parties regarding potential strategic transactions involving the Company or certain
of the Company’s businesses or assets. The Reporting Entities intend to review their investment in the Company on a continuing
basis. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Company’s response to the suggestions and proposals
of the Reporting Entities, actions taken by management and the Board of Directors of the Company including, without limitation,
in response to the Nomination Letter, the progress or results of the strategic review, the Company’s financial position
and strategic direction, the price levels of the shares of Common Stock, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting
Entities, conditions in the securities markets, and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Entities may in the
future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Company as they deem appropriate including, without limitation,
making proposals to the Company concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure or operations of the Company, soliciting
proxies for the election of Barington’s nominees to the Board, purchasing additional shares of Common Stock, selling some
or all of their shares of Common Stock, and/or otherwise changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred
to in clauses (a) through (j) of the instructions to Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item
5.
Interest in Securities of
the Issuer
.
(a) As
of the close of business on April 11, 2018, Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. beneficially owns an aggregate of 717,648
shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 4.38% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares. As the general partner of Barington
Companies Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies Investors, LLC may be deemed to beneficially own the 717,648 shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. As the majority member of Barington Companies Investors,
LLC, Barington Capital Group, L.P. may be deemed to beneficially own the 717,648 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. As the general partner of Barington Capital Group, L.P., LNA Capital Corp. may be deemed
to beneficially own the 717,648 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. As the
sole stockholder and director of LNA Capital Corp., James A. Mitarotonda may be deemed to beneficially own the 717,648 shares
of Common Stock beneficially owned by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. Mr. Mitarotonda has sole voting and dispositive
power with respect to the 717,648 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. Mr. Mitarotonda
disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
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As
of the close of business on April 11, 2018, Hilco Inc. beneficially owns an aggregate of 49,485 shares of Common Stock, representing
approximately 0.30% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares. As the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, majority stockholder and
sole director of Hilco Inc., Jeffery B. Hecktman may be deemed to beneficially own the 49,485 shares of Common Stock beneficially
owned by Hilco Inc. Mr. Hecktman has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the 49,485 shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by Hilco Inc. Mr. Hecktman disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary
interest therein.
As
of the close of business on April 11, 2018, 1 NBL EH, LLC beneficially owns an aggregate of 49,485 shares of Common Stock, representing
approximately 0.30% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares. As the managing ember of 1 NBL EH, LLC, Joseph R. Gromek may be deemed
to beneficially own the 49,485 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by 1 NBL EH, LLC. Mr. Gromek has sole voting and
dispositive power with respect to the 49,485 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by 1 NBL EH, LLC.
As
of the close of business on April 11, 2018, Michelle G. Applebaum beneficially owns an aggregate of 10,000 shares of Common Stock,
representing approximately 0.06% of the Issued and Outstanding Shares. Ms. Applebaum has sole voting and dispositive power
with respect to such shares.
The
Reporting Entities do not believe that certain of the foregoing information is called for by the Items of Schedule 13D and are
disclosing it for supplemental informational purposes only. Information with respect to each Reporting Entity is given solely
by such Reporting Entity and no Reporting Entity shall have responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information supplied
by another Reporting Entity.
(b) Barington
Companies Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies Investors, LLC, Barington Capital Group, L.P., LNA Capital Corp. and James
A. Mitarotonda believe that, by virtue of their respective positions described in paragraph (a), each of them may be deemed to
have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by such person, regardless
of the fact that multiple persons within the same chain of ownership report sole voting and dispositive power with respect to
such shares. Each such person reports sole voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares based on such person’s
relationship to the other persons within the same chain of ownership.
Hilco
Inc. and Jeffery B. Hecktman believe that, by virtue of their respective positions described in paragraph (a), each of them may
be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by such person,
regardless of the fact that more than one person within the same chain of ownership reports sole voting and dispositive power
with respect to such shares. Each such person reports sole voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares based on such
person’s relationship to the other person within the same chain of ownership.
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1
NBL EH, LLC and Joseph R. Gromek believe that, by virtue of their respective positions described in paragraph (a), each of them
may be deemed to have sole voting and dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by such
person, regardless of the fact that more than one person within the same chain of ownership reports sole voting and dispositive
power with respect to such shares. Each such person reports sole voting and dispositive power with respect to such shares based
on such person’s relationship to the other person within the same chain of ownership.
Except
to the extent expressly stated herein, each Reporting Entity disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares of Common Stock beneficially
owned by any other Reporting Entity.
(c) Information
concerning all transactions in shares of Common Stock effected by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies
Investors, LLC, Barington Capital Group, L.P., LNA Capital Corp., James A. Mitarotonda, Hilco Inc. and Jeffery B. Hecktman, 1
NBL EH, LLC, Joseph R. Gromek and Michelle G. Applebaum during the past 60 days is set forth in Schedule II attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
(d) Not
applicable.
(e) Not
applicable.
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Item
6.
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Contracts,
Arrangements, Understanding or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
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The
Reporting Entities are parties to an agreement with respect to the joint filing of this Statement and any amendments thereto.
A copy of such agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Barington
Companies Investors, LLC has entered into letter agreements with Hilco Inc. and 1
NBL EH, LLC, pursuant to which Barington Companies
Investors, LLC is entitled to receive a fee with respect to certain profits Hilco Inc. and 1
NBL EH, LLC, may derive from their
investments in various companies, including the Company.
Except
as otherwise set forth herein, the Reporting Entities do not have any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with
any person with respect to the securities of the Company.
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Item
7.
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Material
to be Filed as Exhibits
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99.1
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Agreement
of Joint Filing among Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies Investors, LLC, Barington Capital Group,
L.P., LNA Capital Corp., James A. Mitarotonda, Hilco Inc. and Jeffery B. Hecktman, 1 NBL EH, LLC, Joseph R. Gromek and Michelle
G. Applebaum dated April 11, 2018.
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99.2
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Letter,
dated March 13, 2018, from Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P. to the Secretary of Xerium Technologies, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
After
reasonable inquiry and to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the undersigned certify that the information set forth
in this Statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated:
April 11, 2018
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BARINGTON COMPANIES EQUITY PARTNERS, L.P.
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By:
Barington
Companies Investors, LLC, its general partner
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By:
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/s/ James
A. Mitarotonda
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Name: James A. Mitarotonda
Title: Managing
Member
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BARINGTON COMPANIES INVESTORS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ James
A. Mitarotonda
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Name: James A. Mitarotonda
Title: Managing
Member
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BARINGTON CAPITAL GROUP, L.P.
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By: LNA Capital Corp., its general partner
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By:
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/s/ James
A. Mitarotonda
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Name: James A. Mitarotonda
Title: President
and CEO
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LNA CAPITAL CORP.
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By:
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/s/ James
A. Mitarotonda
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Name: James A. Mitarotonda
Title: President
and CEO
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/s/ James
A. Mitarotonda
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James A. Mitarotonda
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HILCO INC.
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By:
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/s/ Eric W.
Kaup
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Name: Eric W. Kaup
Title:
Secretary
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/s/ Jeffery
B. Hecktman
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Jeffery B. Hecktman
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1 NBL EH, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Joseph
R. Gromek
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Name: Joseph R. Gromek
Title: Managing
Member
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/s/ Joseph
R. Gromek
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Joseph R. Gromek
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/s/ Michelle
G. Applebaum
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Michelle G. Applebaum
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SCHEDULE
I
Officers
of LNA Capital Corp.
Name
and Position
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Principal
Occupation
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Principal
Business Address
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James A. Mitarotonda
Chairman, President, CEO and Treasurer
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Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Barington Capital
Group, L.P.
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888
Seventh Avenue
6
th
Floor
New York, NY 10019
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Jared L. Landaw
Secretary
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Chief
Operating Officer and General Counsel of Barington Capital Group, L.P.
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888
Seventh Avenue
6
th
Floor
New York, NY 10019
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Officers
of Hilco Inc.
Name
and Position
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Principal
Occupation
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Principal
Business Address
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Jeffrey B. Hecktman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Hilco Trading, LLC
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5
Revere Drive
Suite
206
Northbrook,
IL 60062
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John P. Chen
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
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Chief
Operating Officer of Hilco Trading, LLC
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5
Revere Drive
Suite
206
Northbrook,
IL 60062
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Eric
W. Kaup
Secretary
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General
Counsel of Hilco Trading, LLC
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5
Revere Drive
Suite
206
Northbrook,
IL 60062
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SCHEDULE
II
This
schedule sets forth information with respect to each purchase and sale of Common Stock which was effectuated by Barington Companies
Equity Partners, L.P., Barington Companies Investors, LLC, Barington Capital Group, L.P., LNA Capital Corp., James A. Mitarotonda,
Hilco Inc., Jeffrey B. Hecktman, 1 NBL EH, LLC, Joseph R. Gromek and Michelle G. Applebaum during the past 60 days. All transactions
were effectuated in the open market through a broker.
Shares
purchased/(sold) by Barington Companies Equity Partners, L.P.
Date
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Number
of Shares
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Price
Per Share (*)
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2/15/2018
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7,500
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$5.6326
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2/16/2018
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7,500
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$5.6137
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2/21/2018
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1,450
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$5.8996
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2/22/2018
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400
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$5.7700
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2/23/2018
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2,565
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$5.7939
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3/19/2018
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7,500
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$6.6030
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3/20/2018
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5,200
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$6.5358
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3/21/2018
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5,000
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$6.6962
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3/22/2018
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7,500
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$6.6385
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3/23/2018
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7,500
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$6.5689
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3/26/2018
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7,500
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$6.6372
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3/27/2018
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12,000
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$6.5204
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3/28/2018
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7,500
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$6.5953
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4/2/2018
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5,000
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$6.4145
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4/4/2018
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5,000
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$6.1410
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Shares
purchased/(sold) by Hilco Inc.
Date
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Number
of Shares
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Price
Per Share (*)
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2/15/2018
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3,750
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$5.6326
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2/16/2018
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3,750
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$5.6137
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2/21/2018
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725
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$5.8996
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2/22/2018
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200
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$5.7700
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2/23/2018
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1,282
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$5.7939
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3/19/2018
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3,750
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$6.6030
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3/20/2018
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2,600
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$6.5358
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3/21/2018
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2,500
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$6.6962
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3/22/2018
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3,750
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$6.6385
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3/23/2018
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3,750
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$6.5689
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3/26/2018
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3,750
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$6.6372
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3/27/2018
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6,000
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$6.5204
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3/28/2018
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3,750
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$6.5953
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Shares
purchased/(sold) by 1 NBL EH, LLC
Date
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Number
of Shares
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Price
Per Share (*)
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2/15/2018
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3,750
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$5.6326
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2/16/2018
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3,750
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$5.6137
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2/21/2018
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725
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$5.8996
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2/22/2018
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200
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$5.7700
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2/23/2018
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1,282
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$5.7939
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3/19/2018
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3,750
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$6.6030
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3/20/2018
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2,600
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$6.5358
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3/21/2018
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2,500
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$6.6962
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3/22/2018
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3,750
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$6.6385
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3/23/2018
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3,750
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$6.5689
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3/26/2018
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3,750
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$6.6372
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3/27/2018
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6,000
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$6.5204
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3/28/2018
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3,750
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$6.5953
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Shares
purchased/(sold) by Michelle G. Applebaum
Date
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Number
of Shares
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Price
Per Share (*)
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3/29/2018
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10,000
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$6.515
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(*)
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Excludes
brokerage commissions and other execution-related costs.
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