UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT

TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO

§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 2)1

KVH Industries, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

482738101

(CUSIP Number)

STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.

ELIZABETH GONZALEZ-SUSSMAN, ESQ.

OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP

1325 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10019

(212) 451-2300

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person

Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

May 4, 2021

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

 

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 §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box ¨.

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

 

 

 

1              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 (“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. 482738101

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One*  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         800,939  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          800,939  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        800,939  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        4.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

* This Series One is part of a series of VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP, a series limited partnership.

2

CUSIP No. 482738101

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         267,658  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          267,658  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        267,658  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        1.4%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

3

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        VIEX GP, LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         800,939  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          800,939  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        800,939  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        4.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

4

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         267,658  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          267,658  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        267,658  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        1.4%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

5

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         1,068,597  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          1,068,597  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        1,068,597  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        5.8%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IA  

  

6

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Eric Singer  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         1,068,597  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          1,068,597  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        1,068,597  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        5.8%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

7

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        John Mutch  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        PF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         10,000  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          10,000  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        10,000  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

8

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Bradley L. Radoff  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        PF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         260,000  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          260,000  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        260,000  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        1.4%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

9

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Peter T. Shaper  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        PF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         18,500  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         - 0 -  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          18,500  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          - 0 -  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        18,500  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        Less than 1%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

10

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Potomac Capital Partners V, LP  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        WC  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         424,267  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          424,267  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        424,267  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        2.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        PN  

  

11

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Potomac Capital Management V LLC  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        DELAWARE  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         424,267  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          424,267  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        424,267  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        2.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        OO  

  

12

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Potomac Capital Management, Inc.  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        NEW YORK  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         - 0 -  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         424,267  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          - 0 -  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          424,267  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        424,267  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        2.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        CO, IA  

  

13

CUSIP No. 482738101

 

  1   NAME OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        Paul J. Solit  
  2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) ☒
        (b) ☐
           
  3   SEC USE ONLY    
           
           
  4   SOURCE OF FUNDS  
         
        PF, AF  
  5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)     ☐
       
           
  6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION  
         
        USA  
NUMBER OF   7   SOLE VOTING POWER  
SHARES          
BENEFICIALLY         5,700  
OWNED BY   8   SHARED VOTING POWER  
EACH          
REPORTING         424,267  
PERSON WITH   9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER  
         
          5,700  
    10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER  
           
          424,267  
  11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
         
        429,967  
  12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES     ☐
       
           
  13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)  
         
        2.3%  
  14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON  
         
        IN  

  

14

CUSIP No. 482738101

The following constitutes Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 2”). This Amendment No. 2 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.

Item 2.Identity and Background.

Item 2 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

(a)This statement is filed by:
(i)VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One (“Series One”), a series of VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP, a Delaware series limited partnership, with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(ii)VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP (“VSO II”), a Delaware limited partnership, with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;

(iii)VIEX GP, LLC (“VIEX GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, as the general partner of Series One;

(iv)VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC (“VSO GP II”), a Delaware limited liability company, as the general partner of VSO II;
(v)VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC (“VIEX Capital”), a Delaware limited liability company, as the investment manager of each of Series One and VSO II;
(vi)Eric Singer, as managing member of each of VIEX GP, VSO GP II, and VIEX Capital (collectively, “VIEX”), and as a nominee for the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Issuer;
(vii)John Mutch (together with Mr. Singer, the “Nominees”), as a nominee for the Board;
(viii)Bradley L. Radoff;
(ix)Peter T. Shaper;
(x)Potomac Capital Partners V, LP (“Potomac Capital”), a Delaware limited partnership, with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
(xi)Potomac Capital Management V LLC (“Potomac Capital GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, as the general partner of Potomac Capital;
(xii)Potomac Capital Management, Inc. (“Potomac Capital Management”), a New York Corporation, as the investment manager of Potomac Capital; and
(xiii)Paul J. Solit, as the sole principal and controlling person of each of Potomac Capital Management and Potomac Capital GP (“Mr. Solit,” and collectively with Potomac Capital, Potomac Capital GP and Potomac Capital Management, “Potomac”; and together with VIEX, Mr. Mutch, Mr. Radoff and Mr. Shaper, the “Group”).
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Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons” or “we.” Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement as further described in Item 6. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.

Set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto (“Schedule A”) is the name and present principal occupation or employment, principal business address and citizenship of the executive officers and directors of Potomac Capital Management. To the best of the Reporting Persons’ knowledge, except as otherwise set forth herein, none of the persons listed on Schedule A beneficially owns any securities of the Issuer or is a party to any contract, agreement or understanding required to be disclosed herein.

(b)       The address of the principal office of each of the members of VIEX is 323 Sunny Isles Blvd, Suite 700, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160. The principal business address of Mr. Mutch is 1735 W. Pebble Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123. The principal business address of Mr. Radoff is 2727 Kirby Drive, Houston Texas 77098. The principal business address of Mr. Shaper is 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, Texas, 77007. The principal office of each of the members of Potomac is 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York, 10171.

(c)       The principal business of Series One and VSO II is investing in securities. The principal business of VIEX GP is acting as the general partner of Series One. The principal business of VSO GP II is acting as the general partner of VSO II. The principal business of VIEX Capital is serving as the investment manager to Series One and VSO II. The principal occupation of Mr. Singer is serving as the managing member of each of VIEX GP, VSO GP II, and VIEX Capital. The principal occupation of Mr. Mutch is as a private investor. The principal occupation of Mr. Radoff is serving as a partner of Fondren Management LP, an investment management company based in Houston, Texas. The principal occupation of Mr. Shaper is serving as a founding partner of Genesis Park, a private equity firm based in Houston, Texas. The principal business of Potomac Capital is investing in securities. The principal business of Potomac Capital GP is serving as the general partner of Potomac Capital. The principal business of Potomac Capital Management is serving as the investment manager to Potomac Capital GP. The principal occupation of Mr. Solit is serving as the sole principal and controlling person of each of Potomac Capital GP and Potomac Capital Management.

(d)       No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e)       No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A has, during the last five years, been 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 of Series One, VSO II, VIEX GP, VSO GP II, VIEX Capital, Potomac Capital and Potomac Capital GP is organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Potomac Capital Management is organized under the laws of the State of New York. Messrs. Mutch, Singer, Radoff, Shaper and Solit are citizens of the United States of America.

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Item 3.Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

Item 3 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

The Shares purchased by Series One were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 800,939 Shares beneficially owned by Series One is approximately $9,904,673, including brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by VSO II were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 267,658 Shares beneficially owned by VSO II is approximately $2,483,839, including brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by Mr. Mutch were purchased with personal funds in open market purchases as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 10,000 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Shaper is approximately $136,100, excluding brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by Mr. Radoff were purchased with personal funds (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 260,000 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Radoff is approximately $3,217,365, including brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by Mr. Shaper were purchased with personal funds in open market purchases as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 18,500 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Shaper is approximately $249,750, excluding brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by Potomac Capital were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 424,267 Shares beneficially owned by Potomac Capital is approximately $4,719,321, including brokerage commissions.

The Shares purchased by Mr. Solit were purchased with personal funds (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase price of the 5,700 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Solit is approximately $56,652, excluding brokerage commissions.

Item 4.Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:

In early March, the Issuer sent a letter to VIEX requesting additional information from the Nominees (the “Information Requests”) purportedly required under the Issuer’s Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”). VIEX and the Issuer then exchanged letters regarding the scope and appropriateness of the Information Requests. On March 26, 2021, VIEX informed the Issuer that it would not be responding to the Information Requests as it was not seeking to have the Issuer’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee support the Nominees because it was intending to run its own proxy solicitation. VIEX further informed the Issuer that it viewed the Information Requests as not reasonable or relevant and that they did not appear to serve any purpose other than seeking to harass and intimidate the Nominees.

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Over a month later, on April 30, 2022, the Issuer notified VIEX that the Board has determined that the Nominees are ineligible to stand for election to the Board. The next business day, the Issuer repeated this claim in its preliminary proxy statement and publicly announced that the Board had determined that the nomination of the Nominees would be disregarded at the 2021 Annual Meeting because the Nominees failed to respond to the Information Requests.

VIEX strongly disagrees and disputes the Issuer’s claim that is has grounds to invalidate VIEX’s nomination of the Nominees. VIEX believes that disqualifying the Nominees not only has no legal basis but would disenfranchise the Issuer’s stockholders from choosing new directors at the 2021 Annual Meeting. VIEX intends to continue its solicitation for the election of the Nominees and reserves all rights to pursue any and all legal remedies.

On May 4, 2021, Potomac Capital, Potomac Capital GP, Potomac Capital Management and Mr. Solit joined VIEX’s “group,” within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, for the purpose of seeking the election of the Nominees to the Board at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders of the Issuer (the “2021 Annual Meeting”) and for the purpose of taking all other action necessary to achieve the foregoing. The Group believes that the Nominees have the necessary experience, qualifications and skill sets to serve as directors of the Issuer and create meaningful change at the Issuer to maximize value for all stockholders.

With the additions of Potomac Capital, Potomac Capital GP, Potomac Capital Management and Mr. Solit, the Reporting Persons believe their Group possesses even more industry experience, insight and vision that can help the Issuer improve its operations and maximize value for all stockholders.

The Reporting Persons now constitute the largest stockholder of the Issuer and have nominated two highly qualified directors with strong governance and strategic expertise that the group believes are sorely needed to hold management accountable for decades of poor performance. While the group has focused on the issues at hand in an effort to restore profitability at the Issuer and improve TSR, the Board appears to be seeking to avoid accountability. It has determined to self-refresh without any apparent stockholder input and seems prepared to engage in a low-road campaign designed to smear the reputations of the group’s Nominees and certain other members of the group. While the Reporting Persons welcome the addition of new, diverse candidates to the Board, they should not be added as a defense measure to avoid the election of directors with personal capital at risk who will be strong voices in the Board room to help improve the Issuer’s financial and stock price performance.

Item 5.Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

Items 5(a) – (c) are hereby amended and restated in their entirety to read as follows:

The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each Reporting Person is based upon 18,485,430 Shares outstanding, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as of April 21, 2021 as reported in the Issuer’s Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2021.

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A.Series One
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Series One beneficially owned 800,939 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 4.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 800,939
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 800,939

 

(c)The transactions in the securities of the Issuer by Series One since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
B.VSO II
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, VSO II beneficially owned 267,658 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 1.4%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 267,658
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 267,658

 

(c)VSO II has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1.
C.VIEX GP
(a)VIEX GP, as the general partner of Series One, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 800,939 Shares beneficially owned by Series One.

Percentage: Approximately 4.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 800,939
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 800,939
(c)VIEX GP has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Series One since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
D.VSO GP II
(a)VSO GP II, as the general partner of VSO II, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 267,658 Shares beneficially owned by VSO II.

Percentage: Approximately 1.4%

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(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 267,658
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 267,658

 

(c)VSO GP II has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1.
E.VIEX Capital
(a)VIEX Capital, as the investment manager to Series One and VSO II, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 800,939 Shares beneficially owned by Series One and (ii) 267,658 Shares beneficially owned by VSO II.

Percentage: Approximately 5.8%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 1,068,597
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,068,597
(c)VIEX Capital has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Series One since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
F.Eric Singer
(a)Mr. Singer, as the managing member of each of VIEX GP, VSO GP II, and VIEX Capital, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 800,939 Shares beneficially owned by Series One and (ii) 267,658 Shares beneficially owned by VSO II.

Percentage: Approximately 5.8%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 1,068,597
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,068,597
(c)Mr. Singer has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Series One since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
G.John Mutch
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Mr. Mutch beneficially owned 10,000 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

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(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 10,000
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 10,000
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
(c)The transactions in the securities of the Issuer by Mr. Mutch since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
H.Bradley L. Radoff
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Mr. Radoff beneficially owned 260,000 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 1.4%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 260,000
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 260,000
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
(c)The transactions in the securities of the Issuer by Mr. Radoff since the filing of Amendment No. 1 are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
I.Peter T. Shaper
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Mr. Shaper beneficially owned 18,500 Shares.

Percentage: Less than 1%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 18,500
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 18,500
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
(c)The Mr. Shaper has not entered into any transactions in securities of the Issuer since the filing of Amendment No. 1.
J.Potomac Capital
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Potomac Capital beneficially owned 424,267 Shares.

Percentage: Approximately 2.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 424,267
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 424,267

(c)The transactions in the securities of the Issuer by Potomac Capital during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
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K.Potomac Capital GP
(a)Potomac Capital GP, as the general partner of Potomac Capital GP may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 424,267 Shares beneficially owned by Potomac Capital.

Percentage: Approximately 2.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 424,267
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 424,267

(c)Potomac Capital GP has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer During the past sixty days. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Potomac Capital during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
L.Potomac Capital Management
(a)Potomac Capital Management, as the investment manager to Potomac Capital, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 424,267 Shares beneficially owned by Potomac Capital.

Percentage: Approximately 2.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 424,267
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 424,267
(c)Potomac Capital Management has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer during the past sixty days. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Potomac Capital during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
M.Paul J. Solit
(a)As of the close of business on May 5, 2021, Mr. Solit, as the sole principal and controlling person of each of Potomac Capital Management and Potomac Capital GP, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 424,267 Shares beneficially owned by Potomac Capital, (ii) 500 Shares held directly by Mr. Solit through his IRA and (iii) 5,200 Shares held in trust for the benefit of Mr. Solit’s children and in Mr. Solit's wife's IRA over which Mr. Solit has sole voting and dispositive power.

Percentage: 2.3%

(b)1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 5,700
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 424,267
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 5,700
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 424,267
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(c)Mr. Solit has not entered into any transactions in the securities of the Issuer during the past sixty days. The transactions in the securities of the Issuer on behalf of Potomac Capital during the past sixty days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.

The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any securities of the Issuer that he or it does not directly own. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein that he or it does not directly own.

Item 6.Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:

On May 4, 2021, the Reporting Persons amended and restated the Amended and Restated Group Agreement in its entirety (as amended, the “Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the parties agreed (a) to add Potomac Capital, Potomac Capital GP, Potomac Capital Management and Mr. Solit to the Group, (b) to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the Issuer, if applicable, (c) to solicit proxies for the election of the Mr. Mutch and Mr. Singer at the 2021 Annual Meeting of stockholders, and (d) that VIEX would bear all expenses incurred in connection with the Reporting Persons’ activities, including approved expenses incurred by any of the parties in connection with the solicitation, subject to certain limitations. The Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

Item 7.Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibits:

99.1Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement by and among VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One, VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP, VIEX GP, LLC, VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC, VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC, Eric Singer, John Mutch, Bradley L. Radoff, Peter T. Shaper, Potomac Capital Partners V, LP, Potomac Capital Management V, LLC, Potomac Capital Management, Inc. and Paul J. Solit, dated May 4, 2021.

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SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: May 6, 2021

 

  VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One
     
  By: VIEX GP, LLC, its general partner
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX GP, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP
     
  By: VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC, its general partner
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

 

/s/ Eric Singer

  Eric Singer, individually and as attorney-in-fact for John Mutch, Bradley L. Radoff and Peter T. Shaper

 

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  Potomac Capital Partners V, LP
   
  By: Potomac Capital Management V LLC
     
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  Potomac Capital Management V LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  Potomac Capital Management Inc.
   
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: President

 

 

 

/s/ Paul J. Solit

  Paul J. Solit

 

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SCHEDULE A

Directors and Officers of Potomac Capital Management, Inc.

Name and Position Principal Occupation Principal Business Address Citizenship
       
Paul J. Solit
Principal
Sole Principal 299 Park Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10171 United States of America

 

 

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SCHEDULE B

Transactions in Securities of the Issuer Since the Filing of Amendment No. 1

Nature of the Transaction

Securities

Purchased/(Sold)

Price Per

Security($)

Date of

Purchase / Sale

 

VIEX OPPORTUNITIES FUND, LP – SERIES ONE

Purchase of Common Stock 50,000 13.7000 04/19/2021

 

BRADLEY L. RADOFF

Purchase of Common Stock 25,000 13.7000 04/19/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 25,000 13.6956 04/27/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 25,000 13.7832 04/28/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 12,000 13.4345 04/30/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 10,590 13.4372 05/03/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 12,410 13.3531 05/04/2021

 

JOHN MUTCH

Purchase of Common Stock 10,000 13.6100 05/04/2021

 

Transactions in Securities of the Issuer During the Past Sixty Days

Nature of the Transaction

Securities

Purchased/(Sold)

Price Per

Security($)

Date of

Purchase / Sale

 

POTOMAC CAPITAL PARTNERS V, LP

Purchase of Common Stock 1,319 12.7693 03/16/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 17,041 12.7299 03/19/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 540 12.1100 03/29/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 3,736 12.6593 04/01/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 1,007 13.1184 04/09/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 56,183 13.6717 04/19/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 5,000 13.3133 04/20/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 1,440 13.5494 04/23/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 15,838 13.6927 04/27/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 10,000 13.6918 04/28/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 7,600 13.6386 04/29/2021
Purchase of Common Stock 13,300 13.4667 04/30/2021

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GROUP AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, certain of the undersigned are stockholders, direct or beneficial, of KVH Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”);

WHEREAS, certain of the undersigned are parties to (i) that certain Group Agreement, dated January 14, 2021 (the “Original Agreement”), and (ii) that certain Amended and Restated Group Agreement, dated April 18, 2021 (the “Prior Agreement”), which superseded the Original Agreement, for the purpose of seeking representation on the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company (including any other meeting of stockholders held in lieu thereof, and any adjournments, postponements, reschedulings or continuations thereof, the “2021 Annual Meeting”); and

WHEREAS, VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability Company (“VIEX Capital”), VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One, a series of VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP, a Delaware series limited partnership (“Series One”), VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“VSO II”), VIEX GP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“VIEX GP”), VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“VSO GP II”), Eric Singer (collectively, “VIEX”), John Mutch, Brad Radoff, Peter Shaper, Potomac Capital Partners V, LP, Potomac Capital Management V LLC, Potomac Capital Management Inc. and Paul J. Solit (together with VIEX, each a “Party”, and collectively, the “Parties” or the “Group”) wish to enter into this Second Amended and Restated Group Agreement (this “Agreement”) to supersede the Prior Agreement and form a group for the purpose of seeking representation on the Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting and for the purpose of taking all other action necessary to achieve the foregoing.

NOW, IT IS AGREED, this 4th day of May 2021 by the parties hereto:

1.       The Prior Agreement is hereby superseded in its entirety and shall be of no further force of effect.

2.       In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), each of the undersigned agrees to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the Company to the extent required by applicable law. Each member of the Group shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of his/its own disclosure therein, and is not responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information concerning the other members, unless such member knows or has reason to know that such information is inaccurate.

3.       So long as this Agreement is in effect, each of the undersigned shall provide written notice to Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP (“Olshan”) of (i) any of their purchases or sales of securities of the Company; or (ii) any securities of the Company over which they acquire or dispose of beneficial ownership. Notice shall be given no later than 24 hours after each such transaction.

4.       Each of the undersigned agrees to form the Group for the purpose of (i) soliciting proxies or written consents for the election of the persons nominated by Series One to the Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting, (ii) taking such other actions as the Parties deem advisable, and (iii) taking all other action necessary or advisable to achieve the foregoing (collectively, the “Group Activities”). Each of the undersigned agrees that the Group shall immediately terminate upon the conclusion of the Group Activities or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

 

 

5.       VIEX shall have the right to pre-approve all expenses incurred in connection with the Group’s activities and agrees to pay directly all such pre-approved expenses.

6.       VIEX does not intend to acquire confidential information from the Company. However, to the extent VIEX receives confidential information from or concerning the Company, VIEX hereby acknowledges and agrees that it will not share such information with the other members of the Group.

7.       Each of the undersigned agrees that any SEC filing, press release or stockholder communication proposed to be made or issued by the Group or any member of the Group in connection with the Group’s activities set forth in Section 4 shall be first approved by a representative of VIEX.

8.       The relationship of the parties hereto shall be limited to carrying on the business of the Group in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Such relationship shall be construed and deemed to be for the sole and limited purpose of carrying on such business as described herein. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any party to act as an agent for any other party, or to create a joint venture or partnership, or to constitute an indemnification. Nothing herein shall restrict any party’s right to purchase or sell securities of the Company, as he/it deems appropriate, in his/its sole discretion, provided that all such sales are made in compliance with all applicable securities laws.

9.       This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument, which may be sufficiently evidenced by one counterpart.

10.       This Agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of the provisions of this Agreement or the parties’ investment in the Company shall be brought and determined in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York located in the Borough of Manhattan or the courts of the State of New York located in the County of New York.

11.       The parties’ rights and obligations under this Agreement (other than the rights and obligations set forth in Section 5 and Section 10 which shall survive any termination of this Agreement) shall terminate immediately after the conclusion of the Group Activities or as otherwise agreed to by the parties.

12.       Each party acknowledges that Olshan shall act as counsel for both the Group and VIEX relating to their investment in the Company.

13.       The terms and provisions of this Agreement may not be modified, waived or amended without the written consent of each of the parties hereto.

14.       Each of the undersigned parties hereby agrees that this Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to any Schedule 13D required to be filed under applicable law.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

  VIEX Opportunities Fund, LP – Series One
     
  By: VIEX GP, LLC, its general partner
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX GP, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Special Opportunities Fund II, LP
     
  By: VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC, its general partner
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Special Opportunities GP II, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  VIEX Capital Advisors, LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Eric Singer

    Name: Eric Singer
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

 

/s/ Eric Singer

  Eric Singer, individually and as attorney-in-fact for John Mutch, Bradley L. Radoff and Peter T. Shaper

 

 

 

 

  Potomac Capital Partners V, LP
   
  By: Potomac Capital Management V LLC
     
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  Potomac Capital Management V LLC
   
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: Managing Member

 

 

  Potomac Capital Management Inc.
   
  By:

/s/ Paul J. Solit

    Name: Paul J. Solit
    Title: President

 

 

 

/s/ Paul J. Solit

  Paul J. Solit