Amended Statement of Ownership (sc 13g/a)
February 14 2019 - 12:18PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G/A
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)*
AKOUSTIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
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Common Stock, $0.001 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
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00973N102
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(CUSIP Number)
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December 31, 2018
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
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Check the appropriate box to designate
the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
x
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Rule 13d-1(b)
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o
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Rule 13d-1(c)
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o
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Rule 13d-1(d)
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*The remainder of this cover page shall be
filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for
any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder
of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions
of the Act (however, see the Notes).
CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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Page
1
of 8 Pages
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Columbus Capital Management, LLC
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(see instructions)
(a)
o
(b)
o
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
California
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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
0
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6.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
2,743,405 (See Note 2)
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7.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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8.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,743,405 (See Note 2)
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9.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,743,405 (See Note 2)
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10.
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
o
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11.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
9.2% (See Note 1)
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12.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IA, OO, HC
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(1)
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Based on 29,910,453 outstanding shares of Common Stock as of December 31, 2018, as represented by the Issuer in the Form 10-Q filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2019.
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(2)
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Pursuant to Rule 13d-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Columbus Capital Management LLC expressly disclaims
beneficial ownership over any of the securities reported in this statement, and the filing of this statement shall not be construed
as an admission that Columbus Capital Management LLC is the beneficial owner of any of the securities reported herein.
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CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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2
of 8 Pages
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1.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Matthew D. Ockner
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2.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(see instructions)
(a)
o
(b)
o
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3.
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SEC USE ONLY
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4.
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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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5.
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SOLE VOTING POWER
100,000
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6.
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SHARED VOTING POWER
2,743,405
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7.
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
100,000
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8.
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,743,405
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9.
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,843,405
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10.
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
o
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11.
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
9.5% (See Note 3)
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12.
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IN, HC
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(3) See Note (1) Above
CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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Page
3
of 8 Pages
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Item 1(a).
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Name of Issuer:
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Akoustis Technologies,
Inc. (the “Issuer”)
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Item 1(b).
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Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices:
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9805 Northcross Center Court, Suite A
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Item 2(a).
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Name of Persons Filing:
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This
statement is filed by the entities and persons listed below, who are collectively referred to herein as "Reporting Persons",
with respect to the shares of Common Stock (as defined in Item 2(d) below) of the Company:
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(i)
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Columbus Capital Management, LLC
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Item 2(b).
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Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
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(i)
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Columbus Capital Management, LLC
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1 Embarcadero Center, Suite 1130
San Francisco, CA 94111
c/o Columbus Capital Management, LLC
1 Embarcadero Center, Suite 1130
San Francisco, CA 94111
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(i)
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Columbus Capital Management, LLC – CA
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(ii)
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Matthew D. Ockner – USA
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Item 2(d).
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Title of Class of Securities:
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Common stock, $0.001 par value (“Common Stock”)
00973N102
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Item 3.
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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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(e) [x] Investment Adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
(g) [x] Parent Holding Company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G)
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CUSIP No. 781386206
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13G
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Page
4
of 8 Pages
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Item 4.
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Ownership
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(i) Columbus Capital Management, LLC
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(a)
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Amount beneficially owned: 2,743,405(See Note 4)
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(b)
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Percent of class: 9.2% (See Note 5)
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(c)
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Number of shares as to which the person has:
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(i)
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Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
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(ii)
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Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,743,405(see Note 4)
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(iii)
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Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
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(iv)
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Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,743,405(see Note 4)
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(iii) Matthew D. Ockner
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(a)
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Amount beneficially owned: 2,843,405(See Note 4)
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(b)
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Percent of class: 9.5% (See Note 5)
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(c)
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Number of shares as to which the person has:
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(i)
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Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 100,000
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(ii)
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Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,743,405(see Note 4)
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(iii)
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Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 100,000
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(iv)
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Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,743,405(see Note 5)
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CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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5
of 8 Pages
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Note 4:
Columbus Capital Management, LLC is an investment advisor that is registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Columbus Capital Management, LLC, which serves as the general partner and investment manager to each of Columbus Capital QP Partners, L.P., Columbus Capital Partners, L.P., and Columbus Capital Offshore QP Fund, LTD. , (collectively "the Funds") and the investment advisor to Rovida West Coast Investments Limited, may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of all shares of Common Stock held by the Funds. Mr. Matthew Ockner, as Managing Member of Columbus Capital Management, LLC, with the power to exercise investment and voting discretion, may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of all shares of Common Stock held by the Funds. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the Funds expressly disclaims beneficial ownership over any of the securities reported in this statement, and the filing of this statement shall not be construed as an admission that either of the Funds are the beneficial owner of any of the securities reported herein.
Note 5:
Based on 29,910,453 outstanding shares of Common Stock as of December 31, 2018, as represented by the Issuer in the Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2019.
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Item 5.
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Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class:
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Not Applicable
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Item 6.
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Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person:
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See
Note 5 above. The Funds have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the
sale of, the shares of Common Stock covered by this Statement.
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Item 7.
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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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See
Note 5 above.
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Item 8.
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Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:
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Not
Applicable
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Item 9.
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Notice of Dissolution of Group:
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Not
Applicable
CUSIP No. 786386206
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13G
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6
of 8 Pages
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Item 10.
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Certifications:
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Each of the Reporting Persons makes the
following certification:
By signing below each Reporting Person
certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for
the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired
and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. After reasonable inquiry
and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.
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Date: February 12, 2019
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COLUMBUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ Matthew D.Ockner
Name: Matthew D. Ockner
Title: Managing Member
MATTHEW D. OCKNER
By: /s/ Matthew D. Ockner
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CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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of 8 Pages
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EXHIBIT A
Joint Filing Agreement Pursuant to Rule 13d-1
This agreement is made pursuant to Rule
13d-l(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") by and among the parties listed below,
each referenced to herein as a "Joint Filer". The Joint Filers agree that a statement of beneficial ownership as required
by Sections 13(g) or 13(d) of the Act and the rules thereunder may be filed on each of his, her or its behalf on Schedule 13G or
Schedule 13D, as appropriate, and that said joint filing may thereafter be amended by further joint filings. The Joint Filers state
that they each satisfy the requirements for making a joint filing under Rule 13d-1(k).
Dated: February 12, 2019
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COLUMBUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ Matthew D. Ockner
Name: Matthew D. Ockner
Title: Managing Member
MATTHEW D. OCKNER
By: /s/ Matthew D. Ockner
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CUSIP No. 00973N102
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13G/A
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of 8 Pages
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