Sec Form 13D Filing - PETCOFF JAMES G filing for CONIFER HLDGS INC (CNFR) - 2023-12-22

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 8)*

 

Conifer Holdings, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, no par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

20731J102

(CUSIP Number)

Conifer Holdings, Inc.

3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200

Troy, MI 48084

(248) 559-0840

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

December 18, 2023

(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 Rule 13d-7 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).

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

CUSIP No. 20731J102

 

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(1)

Names of reporting persons

James G. Petcoff

(2)

Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (see instructions)

(a) ☐       (b) ☒

(3)

SEC use only

 

(4)

Source of funds (see instructions)

PF

(5)

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

 

(6)

Citizenship or place of organization

United States of America

Number of

(7)

Sole voting power

 

3,437,647

shares

beneficially

owned by

(8)

Shared voting power

0

each

reporting

person

(9)

Sole dispositive power

 

3,437,647

with:

(10)

Shared dispositive power

0

(11)

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

3,437,647

(12)

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (see instructions)

☐

 

(13)

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

28.1%

(14)

Type of reporting person (see instructions)

IN

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

CUSIP No. 20731J102

 

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Item 1. Security and Issuer

 

This Schedule 13D is being filed with respect to shares of Common Stock issued by Conifer Holdings, Inc., whose principal executive offices are at 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084.

 

Item 2. Identity and Background

 

(a)
James G. Petcoff.

 

(b)
The principal business address for James G. Petcoff is 3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48084.

 

(c)
James G. Petcoff is the Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Conifer Holdings, Inc.

 

(d)
During the last five years, James G. Petcoff has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

 

(e)
During the last five years, James G. Petcoff has not been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction where, as a result of such proceeding, they were or they became 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)
James G. Petcoff is a citizen of the United States of America.

 

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Considerations

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

 

(a)
As of the time of this filing, James G. Petcoff beneficially owns 3,437,647 shares of the Issuer’s Common Stock, or a 28.1% ownership interest of the Issuer’s Common Stock.

(b)
As of the time of this filing, James G. Petcoff has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of 3,437,647 shares of the Issuer’s Common Stock. James G. Petcoff has the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,437,647 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock.

 

(c)
Not applicable.

 

(d)
Not applicable.

 

(e)
Not applicable.

 

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

 

On December 18, 2023, James G. Petcoff, Nicholas J. Petcoff, and Andrew Petcoff terminated the voting agreement they entered into on August 8, 2022.

 

Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

CUSIP No. 20731J102

 

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Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Description

9.1

Termination Agreement dated December 18, 2023

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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: December 22, 2023

Signature: /s/ James G. Petcoff

Name/Title: James G. Petcoff, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer