UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 4)*
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Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
10806B100
(CUSIP Number)
Robert R. Morse
111 E. Sego Lily Drive, Suite 400,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84070
(801) 716-4500
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
January 1, 2024
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)
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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), Rule 13d-1(f) or Rule 13d-1(g), check the following box. ☐
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Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. |
*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).
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 2 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
Robert Randolph Morse |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
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4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
2,630,856 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
35,086,776 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
2,630,856 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
35,086,776 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
37,717,632 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
50.1% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
IN |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 3 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
FLM Holdings, LLC |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
|
4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
33,635,780 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
0 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
33,635,780 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
0 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
33,635,780 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
45.5% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
OO (Limited Liability Company) |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 4 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
Jonathan Slager |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
|
4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
792,744 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
20,753,921 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
792,744 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
6,163,840 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
21,546,665 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
35.3% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
IN |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 5 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust Dated December 30, 2019 |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
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4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
2,374,838 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
18,379,083 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
2,374,838 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
0 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
20,753,921 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
34.0% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
OO |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 6 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
J.P. Slager, LLC |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
|
4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
Delaware |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
3,468,512 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
0 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
3,468,512 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
0 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
3,468,512 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
7.9% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
OO |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 7 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
Adam O’Farrell |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
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4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
459,262 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
17,497,763 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
459,262 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
2,926,699 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
17,957,025 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
31.1% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
IN |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 8 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
Adam B. O’Farrell and Tracy K. O’Farrell Trust dtd May 9, 2019 |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
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4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
1,465,749 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
16,032,014 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
1,465,749 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
0 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
17,497,763 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
30.3% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
IN |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 9 of 15 pages |
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1 | Name of Reporting Persons |
Dean Allara |
2 | Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of A Group |
(a) ☒ | (b) ☐ | | | |
3 | SEC Use Only |
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4 | Source of Funds (See Instructions) |
OO |
5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) |
☐ |
6 | Citizenship of Place of Organization |
United States |
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH | 7 | Sole Voting Power |
6,864,817 |
8 | Shared Voting Power |
11,249,737 |
9 | Sole Disposition Power |
6,864,817 |
10 | Shared Disposition Power |
1,558,632 |
11 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person |
18,114,554 |
12 | Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares |
☐ |
13 | Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) |
31.3% |
14 | Type of Reporting Person |
IN |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 10 of 15 pages |
Explanatory Note
This Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D (“Amendment No. 4”) amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2021, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on January 7, 2022, Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed on January 10, 2023 and Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed on July 5, 2023 (as amended, the “Schedule 13D”) relating to the Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meaning set forth in the Schedule 13D.
Item 2.Identity and Background.
Item 2 of the Schedule 13D is amended and replaced in its entirety as follows:
The Schedule 13D is being filed by the following entities (each a “Reporting Person” and collectively, the “Reporting Persons”):
Robert Randolph Morse
FLM Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Jonathan Slager
SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust dated December 30, 2019 (the “SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust”)
J.P. Slager, LLC, a Utah limited liability company
Adam O’Farrell
Adam B. O’Farrell and Tracy K. O’Farrell Trust dtd May 9, 2019 (the “O’Farrell Trust”)
Dean Allara
Messrs. Morse, Slager, O’Farrell and Allara are citizens of the United States. Mr. Morse’s principal occupation is Executive Chairman of the Issuer. Mr. Slager’s principal occupation is director and Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer. Mr. O’Farrell’s principal occupation is director and Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer. Mr. Allara’s principal occupation is director and Vice Chairman and Head of Client Solutions Group of the Issuer. The other Reporting Persons are principally engaged in the business of managing their investments in the securities of the Issuer.
Information with respect to the managing members of FLM Holdings, LLC and J.P. Slager, LLC (collectively, the “Related Persons”), including the name, business address, present principal occupation or employment and citizenship of each of the Related Persons is listed on the attached Schedule A, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The principal business address for Messrs. Morse, Slager, O’Farrell and Allara, FLM Holdings, LLC, the SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust, J.P. Slager, LLC and the O’Farrell Trust is c/o Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc., 111 East Sego Lily Drive, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84070.
By virtue of the agreements made pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement (as defined below), Messrs. Morse, Slager, O’Farrell and Allara, FLM Holdings, LLC, the SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust, J.P. Slager, LLC, and the O’Farrell Trust may be deemed to constitute a group for purposes of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). For a description of the relationship between these Reporting Persons, see Item 4 below.
During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons nor any Related Persons (i) has been convicted in any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) 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.
Item 3.Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented with the following:
Award of restricted shares of Class A Common Stock
On January 1, 2024, Messrs. Morse, Slager, O’Farrell and Allara received from the Issuer an award of 740,000, 200,000, 110,000 and 150,000 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock, respectively, as employee compensation.
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 11 of 15 pages |
Item 5.Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
Item 5 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and replaced in its entirety as follows:
(a) - (b)
The following sets forth, as of the date of this Schedule 13D, the aggregate number of shares of Class A Common Stock and percentage of Class A Common Stock beneficially owned by each of the Reporting Persons, as well as the number of shares of Class A Common Stock as to which each Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote, shared power to vote or to direct the vote, sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of, or shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of, as of the date hereof, based on 40,248,393 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of January 1, 2024:
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Reporting Person | Amount beneficially owned | | Percent of Class | | Sole power to vote or to direct the vote | | Shared power to vote or to direct the vote | | Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition | | Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition |
Robert Randolph Morse | 37,717,632 | | 50.1 | % | | 2,630,856 | | 35,086,776 | | 2,630,856 | | 35,086,776 |
FLM Holdings, LLC | 33,635,780 | | 45.5 | % | | 33,635,780 | | — | | 33,635,780 | | — |
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Jonathan Slager | 21,546,665 | | 35.3 | % | | 792,744 | | 20,753,921 | | 792,744 | | 6,163,840 |
SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust Dated December 30, 2019 | 20,753,921 | | 34.0 | % | | 2,374,838 | | 18,379,083 | | 2,374,838 | | — |
J.P. Slager, LLC | 3,468,512 | | 7.9 | % | | 3,468,512 | | — | | 3,468,512 | | — |
Adam O’Farrell | 17,957,025 | | 31.1 | % | | 459,262 | | 17,497,763 | | 459,262 | | 2,926,699 |
Adam B. O’Farrell and Tracy K. O’Farrell Trust dtd May 9, 2019 | 17,497,763 | | 30.3 | % | | 1,465,749 | | 16,032,014 | | 1,465,749 | | — |
Dean Allara | 18,114,554 | | 31.3 | % | | 6,864,817 | | 11,249,737 | | 6,864,817 | | 1,558,632 |
Mr. Morse is (i) the record holder of 2,630,856 shares of Class A Common Stock; (ii) the manager of FLM Holdings, LLC, which is the record holder of 33,635,780 Class A Units; and (iii) the manager of FLM Management LLC, which is the trustee of various family trusts that are the record holders of an aggregate of 1,450,996 Class A Units. As a result, Mr. Morse may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by FLM Holdings, LLC and the various family trusts.
Mr. Slager is (i) the record holder of 792,744 shares of Class A Common Stock; (ii) the grantor of the SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust, which is the record holder of 2,374,838 Class A Units; (iii) the manager of J.P. Slager, LLC, which is the record holder of 3,468,512 Class A Units; and (iv) the manager of The Christmas, LLC, which is the general partner of the Slager Family Limited Partnership which is the record holder of 320,490 Class A Units. As a result, Mr. Slager may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust, J.P. Slager, LLC and the Slager Family Limited Partnership. In addition, certain parties to the Stockholders Agreement have granted an irrevocable proxy to the SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust to vote 14,590,081 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class A Units in the aggregate. As a result, Mr. Slager may be deemed share beneficial ownership of the securities subject to the irrevocable proxy.
Mr. O’Farrell is (i) the record holder of 459,262 shares of Class A Common Stock and may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of 1,460,950 Class A Units held of record by the O’Farrell Irrevocable Trust, of which Mr. O’Farrell is trustee; and (ii) the trustee of the O’Farrell Trust, which is the record holder of 1,465,749 Class A Units. As a result, Mr. O’Farrell may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the O’Farrell Trust and the O’Farrell Irrevocable Trust. In addition, certain parties to the Stockholders Agreement have granted an irrevocable proxy to the O’Farrell Trust to vote 14,571,064 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class A Units in the aggregate. As a result, Mr. O’Farrell may be deemed share beneficial ownership of the securities subject to the irrevocable proxy.
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 12 of 15 pages |
Mr. Allara is (i) the record holder of 6,864,817 shares in the aggregate of Class A Common Stock and Class A Units and may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of (a) 500,000 Class A Units held of record by the Dean Allara Family Legacy Trust, of which Mr. Allara is trustee, and (b) 500,000 Class A Units held of record by the Stacey Allara Family Legacy Trust, of which Mr. Allara is trustee; and (ii) the manager of Rockridge Investments, LLC, which is the record holder of 558,632 Class A Units. As a result, Mr. Allara may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Dean Allara Family Legacy Trust, the Stacey Allara Family Legacy Trust and Rockridge Investments, LLC. In addition, certain parties to the Stockholders Agreement have granted an irrevocable proxy to Dean Allara to vote 9,691,105 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class A Units in the aggregate. As a result, Mr. Allara may be deemed share beneficial ownership of the securities subject to the irrevocable proxy.
Each Class A Unit may be redeemed at any time for shares of Class A Common Stock on a 1-to-1 basis. As such, each of the individuals and entities noted above may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon redemption of the Class A Units.
(c)Except as described in Item 3 and Item 4, within the past 60 days, the O’Farrell Irrevocable Trust acquired 700,000 Class A Units from the O’Farrell Trust on November 15, 2023 for $7.59 per unit together with 700,000 shares of Class B Common Stock.
(d)None.
(e)As of the date hereof, FLM Management LLC ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.
Item 7.Materials to be Filed as Exhibits
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 13 of 15 pages |
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: January 5, 2024
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/s/ Robert Randolph Morse |
Name: Robert Randolph Morse |
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FLM Holdings, LLC |
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By: /s/ Robert Randolph Morse |
Name: Robert Randolph Morse |
Title: Manager |
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/s/ Jonathan Slager |
Name: Jonathan Slager |
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SF Intentional Irrevocable Trust dated December 30, 2019 |
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By: /s/ Jonathan Slager |
Name: Jonathan Slager |
Title: Trustee |
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J.P. Slager, LLC |
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By: /s/ Jonathan Slager |
Name: Jonathan Slager |
Title: Manager |
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/s/ Adam O’Farrell |
Name: Adam O’Farrell |
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Adam B. O’Farrell and Tracy K. O’Farrell Trust dtd May 9, 2019 |
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By: /s/ Adam O’Farrell |
Name: Adam O’Farrell |
Title: Trustee |
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/s/ Dean Allara |
Name: Dean Allara |
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CUSIP No. 10806B100 | 13D | Page 14 of 15 pages |
SCHEDULE A
The name, present principal occupation or employment, business address and citizenship of each of the executive officers and managing members of FLM Holdings, LLC and J.P. Slager, LLC are set forth below.
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FLM Holdings, LLC |
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Name | | Present Principle Occupation or Employment | | Principal Business Address | | Citizenship |
Robert Morse | | Executive Chairman, Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. | | 111 East Sego Lily Drive, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84070 | | USA |
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J.P. Slager, LLC |
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Name | | Present Principle Occupation or Employment | | Principal Business Address | | Citizenship |
Jonathan Slager | | Chief Executive Officer, Bridge Investment Group Inc. | | 111 East Sego Lily Drive, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84070 | | USA |