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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. )
Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
59548Q107
(CUSIP Number)
LAWRENCE B. SEIDMAN
100 Lanidex Plaza, 1st Floor
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
(973) 952-0405
STEVE WOLOSKY, 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)
November 13, 2020
(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 Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box .
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Seidman and Associates, L.L.C.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
33,798
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
33,798
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
33,798
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
1.06%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
26,221
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
26,221
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
26,221
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.83%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P.
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2
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CHECK THE AP
PROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
27,837
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
27,837
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
27,837
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.88%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
LSBK06-08, L.L.C.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Florida
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
17,938
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
17,938
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
17,938
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.57%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Broad Park Investors, L.L.C.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
20,224
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
20,224
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
20,224
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.64%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
12,500
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
12,500
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
12,500
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.39%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
CBPS, LLC
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New York
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
20,857
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
20,857
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
20,857
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.66%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Veteri Place Corporation
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) x
(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
92,853
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
- 0 -
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
92,853
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
92,853
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.92%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Schedule 13D”).
Item 1. Security and Issuer
This statement relates to the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the
“Shares”), of Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc., an Indiana corporation (the “Issuer”). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 300 N. Water Street, Salem, Indiana 47167.
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Item 2.
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Identity and Background.
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(a-c) This statement is being filed by Seidman and Associates, L.L.C. ("SAL"), a New Jersey limited liability company, organized to invest in
securities, whose principal and executive offices are located at 100 Lanidex Plaza, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. Lawrence Seidman is the manager of SAL.
This statement is also being filed by Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P. ("SIP"), a New Jersey limited partnership, organized to invest in
securities, whose principal and executive offices are located at 100 Lanidex Plaza, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. Veteri Place Corporation is the sole general partner of SIP and Lawrence Seidman owns all the voting shares of Veteri Place
Corporation and is the only director and officer of Veteri Place Corporation.
This statement is also being filed by Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P. ("SIPII"), a New Jersey limited partnership, organized to invest in
securities, whose principal and executive offices are located at 100 Lanidex Plaza, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. Veteri Place Corporation is the sole general partner of SIPII and Lawrence Seidman owns all the voting shares of Veteri Place
Corporation and is the only director and officer of Veteri Place Corporation.
This statement is also being filed by Broad Park Investors, L.L.C. ("Broad Park"), a New Jersey limited liability company formed, in part, to
invest in stocks of public companies, whose principal and executive offices are located at 80 Main Street, Suite 510, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. Lawrence Seidman is the investment manager of Broad Park.
This statement is also being filed by Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P. ("Chewy"), a Delaware limited partnership formed, in part, to invest in stocks of
public companies, whose principal and executive offices are located at 80 Main Street, Suite 510, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. Lawrence Seidman is the investment manager of Chewy.
This statement is also being filed by CBPS, LLC ("CBPS"), a New York limited liability company, organized to
invest in securities, whose principal and executive offices are located at The Clark Estates, One Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020. Veteri Place Corporation is the trading advisor of CBPS and Lawrence Seidman owns all the voting shares
of Veteri Place Corporation and is the only director and officer of Veteri Place Corporation.
This statement is also being filed by Veteri Place Corporation ("Veteri"), a New Jersey corporation that serves as the general partner of
each of SIP and SIPII and the trading advisor of each of LSBK and CBPS, whose principal offices are located at 100 Lanidex Plaza, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Lawrence Seidman owns all the voting shares of Veteri and is the only officer and
director of Veteri.
CUSIP No. 59548Q107
The name, residence or business address, and the principal occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted, of each executive officer and
director, each general partner and each controlling person, if any, of SAL, SIP, SIPII, LSBK, Broad Park, Chewy, CBPS, Veteri, JBRC and Seidman, is set forth in Schedule A hereto. SAL, SIP, SIPII, LSBK, Broad Park, Chewy, CBPS, Veteri , JBRC and
Seidman shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Reporting Persons". The Reporting Persons have formed a group with respect to the securities of the Issuer within the meaning of Rule 13d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the "Exchange Act").
(d) No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A, annexed hereto, 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, annexed hereto, 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) Seidman is a citizen of the United States of America. The citizenship of the persons listed on Schedule A is set forth therein.
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Item 3.
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Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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The Shares purchased by the Reporting Persons 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 (unless otherwise noted), as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase cost of the 159,375 Shares beneficially owned in the
aggregate by the Reporting Persons is approximately $1,984,380, including brokerage commissions.
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Item 4.
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Purpose of Transaction.
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The Reporting Persons originally purchased the Shares based on the Reporting Persons’ belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and
represented an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares
desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times
as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.
None of the Reporting Persons or, to the best of the Reporting Persons’ knowledge, the persons listed on Schedule A has any present plan or proposal
which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D, except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon completion of any of the actions discussed herein. The Reporting Persons intend
to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors, including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and results of operations, the Reporting Persons’ investment strategy, the price levels of the
Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate, including, without limitation,
engaging in further communications with management and the Board of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with third parties about the Issuer and the Reporting Persons’ investment, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization,
ownership structure or operations of the Issuer, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares, or changing their intention with respect
to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.
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Item 5.
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Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each Reporting Person is based upon 3,174,657 Shares outstanding,
which is the total number of Shares outstanding as of September 30, 2020, as reported in the Issuer's 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2020.
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A.
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SAL
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, SAL beneficially owned 33,798 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 1.06%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 33,798
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 33,798
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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SAL has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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B.
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SIP
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, SIP beneficially owned 26,221 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.83%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 26,221
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 26,221
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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SIP has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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C.
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SIPII
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, SIPII beneficially owned 27,837 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.88%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 27,837
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 27,837
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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SIPII has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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D.
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LSBK
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, LSBK beneficially owned 17,938 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.57%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 17,938
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 17,938
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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LSBK has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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E.
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Broad Park
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, Broad Park beneficially owned 20,224 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.64%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 20,224
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 20,224
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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Broad Park has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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F.
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Chewy
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, Chewy beneficially owned 12,500 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.39%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 12,500
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 12,500
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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Chewy has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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G.
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CBPS
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(a)
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As of the close of business on November 16, 2020, CBPS beneficially owned 20,857 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 0.66%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 20,857
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 20,857
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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CBPS has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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H.
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Veteri
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(a)
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Veteri, (i) as the general partner of each of SIP and SIPII, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 26,221 Shares owned by SIP and the 27,837 Shares
owned by SIPII, and (ii) as the trading advisor of LSBK and CBPS, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 17,938 Shares owned by LSBK and the 20,857 Shares owned by CBPS. Accordingly, Veteri may be deemed the beneficial owner of an
aggregate of 92,853 Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 2.92%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 92,853
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 92,853
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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Veteri has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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I.
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Seidman
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(a)
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Seidman, (i) as the manager of SAL, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 33,798 Shares owned by SAL, (ii) as the sole officer of Veteri, the general
partner of each of SIP and SIPII, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 26,221 Shares owned by SIP and the 27,837 Shares owned by SIPII, (iii) as the sole officer of Veteri, the trading advisor of LSBK and CBPS, may be deemed the
beneficial owner of the 17,938 Shares owned by LSBK and the 20,857 Shares owned by CBPS, and (iv) as the investment manager for each of Broad Park and Chewy, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the 20,224 Shares owned by Broad Park, and the
12,500 Shares owned by Chewy. Accordingly, Seidman may be deemed the beneficial owner of an aggregate of 159,375 Shares. In the foregoing capacities, Seidman has sole and exclusive investment discretion and voting authority with respect to
all such Shares.
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Percentage: Approximately 5.02%.
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(b)
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1. Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 159,375
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2. Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 0
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 159,375
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4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
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(c)
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Seidman has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
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An aggregate of 159,375 Shares, constituting approximately 5.02% of the Shares outstanding, are reported by the Reporting Persons in this statement.
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Each of the Reporting Persons, as a member of a “group” with the other Reporting Persons for purposes of Rule 13d-5(b)(1) of the Exchange Act, may be
deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by the other Reporting Persons. The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be deemed an admission that any of the Reporting Persons is, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, the
beneficial owner of any Shares he or it does not directly own. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares reported herein that he or it does not directly own.
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To the best of the Reporting Persons' knowledge, except as set forth in this Schedule 13D, none of the persons listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D
beneficially owns any securities of the Issuer.
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(d)
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No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the
sale of, the Shares.
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(e)
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Not applicable.
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Item 6.
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Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
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On November 16, 2020, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of
each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law. A copy of this agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto 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 any securities of the Issuer.
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Item 7.
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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99.1
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Joint Filing Agreement, dated November 16, 2020, by and among SAL, SIP, SIPII, LSBK, Broad Park, Chewy, CBPS, Veteri, JBRC and Seidman.
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Signature Page to Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. Schedule 13D
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and correct.
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Dated: November 16, 2020
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SEIDMAN AND ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Manager
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SEIDMAN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
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By:
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Veteri Place Corporation, its
General Partner
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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SEIDMAN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP II, L.P.
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By:
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Veteri Place Corporation, its
General Partner
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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LSBK06-08, L.L.C.
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| By: |
Veteri Place Corporation, its
Trading Advisor
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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BROAD PARK INVESTORS, L.L.C.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Investment Manager
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CHEWY GOOEY COOKIES, L.P.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Investment Manager
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CBPS, LLC
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| By: |
Veteri Place Corporation, its
Trading Advisor
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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VETERI PLACE CORPORATION
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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JBRC I, LLC
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Managing Member
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| /ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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LAWRENCE B. SEIDMAN
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CUSIP No. 59548Q107
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SCHEDULE A
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Name
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Principal Business/Occupation
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Principal Business Address
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Citizenship
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| Michael Mandelbaum |
Manager of Broad Park Investors, L.L.C.
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80 Main Street, Suite 510, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | United States |
| Jonathan Mandelbaum | Manager of Cavity, L.L.C., the General Partner of Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P. | 80 Main Street, Suite 510, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | United States |
Exhibit 99.1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on
behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be
filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
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Dated: November 16, 2020
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SEIDMAN AND ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Manager
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SEIDMAN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
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By:
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Veteri Place Corporation, its
General Partner
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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SEIDMAN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP II, L.P.
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By:
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Veteri Place Corporation, its
General Partner
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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LSBK06-08, L.L.C.
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| By: |
Veteri Place Corporation, its
Trading Advisor
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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BROAD PARK INVESTORS, L.L.C.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Investment Manager
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CHEWY GOOEY COOKIES, L.P.
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
Investment Manager
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CBPS, LLC
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| By: |
Veteri Place Corporation, its
Trading Advisor
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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VETERI PLACE CORPORATION
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By:
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/ss/ Lawrence B. Seidman | |
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Lawrence B. Seidman
President
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