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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 5)
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WidePoint Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
967590100
(CUSIP Number)
Brett Hendrickson
2305 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 420
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 590-4100
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
May 26, 2020
(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. ☐
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.
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The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
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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. 967590100
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Nokomis Capital, L.L.C.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) ☐ (b) ☐
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF/OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas
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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
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
8,378,081
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH PERSON
8,378,081
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
9.9%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IA, OO
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CUSIP No. 967590100
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Brett Hendrickson
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) ☐ (b) ☐
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF/OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDING IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas
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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
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
8,378,081
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
8,378,081
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH PERSON
8,378,081
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
9.9%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
HC, IN
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Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D
This Amendment No. 5 (“Amendment No. 5”) amends and supplements the statement on Schedule 13D filed by Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. (“Nokomis Capital”) and Bret Hendrickson (collectively, the “Reporting
Persons”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 5, 2017, as amended by Amendment No. 1 filed on June 16, 2017, Amendment No. 2 filed on July 24, 2017, Amendment No. 3 filed on July 6, 2018, and Amendment No. 4 filed on May
22, 2020, with respect to the shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), of WidePoint Corporation (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 5 have the meanings set
forth in the Schedule 13D, as amended. This Amendment No. 5 amends the Schedule 13D, as amended, as set forth below.
This Schedule 13D relates to securities of the Issuer purchased by Nokomis Capital on behalf of the accounts of certain private funds (collectively, the “Nokomis Accounts”). Nokomis Capital serves as the
investment adviser to the Nokomis Accounts and may direct the vote and dispose of the 8,378,081 shares of Common Stock held by the Nokomis Accounts. As the principal of Nokomis Capital, Mr. Hendrickson may direct the vote and disposition of the
8,378,081 shares of Common Stock held by the Nokomis Accounts.
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 5 have the meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D, as amended. Information given in response to each item shall be deemed
incorporated by reference in all other items, as applicable.
ITEM 3.
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SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
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Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
As of May 28, 2020, the Nokomis Accounts had invested approximately $9,234,343.17 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) in the Common Stock of the Issuer. The source of these funds was the working capital
of the Nokomis Accounts.
ITEM 4.
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PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
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Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented by the addition of the following:
This Amendment No. 5 is being filed to report dispositions of beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock in an amount equal to one percent or more of the Issuer’s outstanding Common Stock since the
Reporting Persons’ previous Schedule 13D amendment. The disclosure in Item 5(c) below regarding transactions in the Issuer’s Common Stock effected during the previous 60 days is incorporated by reference herein. Consistent with their investment
purpose, the Reporting Persons may make, or cause, further dispositions of Common Stock from time to time and may acquire, or cause to be acquired, additional shares of Common Stock, in each case depending on market conditions and other factors.
The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may from time to time and at any time in the fu
ture depending on various factors, including, without
limitation, the outcome of any discussions with directors and officers of the Issuer, the Issuer’s financial position and strategic direction, actions taken by the Issuer’s Board of Directors, price levels of the Issuer’s securities, other investment
opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, conditions in the securities market and general economic and industry conditions, take such actions with respect to the investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate. These actions may include:
(i) acquiring additional shares of Common Stock and/or other equity, debt, notes, other securities, or derivative or other instruments that are based upon or relate to the value of securities of the Issuer (collectively, “Securities”) in the open
market or otherwise; (ii) disposing of any or all of their Securities in the open market or otherwise; (iii) engaging in any hedging or similar transactions with respect to the Securities; or (iv) proposing or considering one or more of the actions
described in subsections (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Except as set forth herein or previously disclosed in the Schedule 13D, as amended, the Reporting Persons do not have present plans or proposals at this time that relate to or would result in any of the
transactions described in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
ITEM 5.
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INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
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Item 5 of this Schedule 13D is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
(a) The aggregate percentage of Common Stock reported to be beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 83,837,289 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 14, 2020, as reported on the
Form 10-Q filed by the Issuer with the SEC on May 14, 2020.
Nokomis Capital, as the investment adviser of the Nokomis Accounts, may be deemed to beneficially own the 8,378,081 shares of Common Stock held by the Nokomis Accounts, representing approximately 9.9% of
the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.
In addition, Mr. Hendrickson, as principal of Nokomis Capital, the investment adviser of the Nokomis Accounts, may also be deemed to beneficially own the 8,378,081 shares of Common Stock held by the
Nokomis Accounts, representing approximately 9.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.
(b) Nokomis Capital and Mr. Hendrickson each has the shared power to vote and dispose of the Common Stock held by the Nokomis Accounts reported in this Schedule 13D, as amended.
The filing of this Schedule 13D, as amended, shall not be construed as an admission that Nokomis Capital or Mr. Hendrickson is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any of the 8,378,081 shares of Common Stock held by the Nokomis Accounts. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, Nokomis Capital and Mr. Hendrickson disclaim all such beneficial ownership.
(c) Except as set forth on Schedule A attached hereto or otherwise disclosed in this Schedule 13D, as amended, there have been no transactions in securities of the Issuer during the 60 days prior
to the date hereof by any of the Reporting Persons. The information set forth on Schedule A is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) 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 Common Stock.
(e) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his or its knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: May 29, 2020
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NOKOMIS CAPITAL, L.L.C.
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By:
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/s/ Brett Hendrickson
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Brett Hendrickson
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Manager
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/s/ Brett Hendrickson
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Brett Hendrickson
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SCHEDULE A
TRANSACTIONS
The following table sets forth all transactions by the Reporting Persons (on behalf of the Nokomis Accounts) with respect to the Common Stock effected in the last 60 days, inclusive of any transactions
effected through 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 28, 2020. All such transactions were sales of shares of Common Stock effected in the open market, and the table excludes commissions paid in per Share prices.
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Nokomis Accounts
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Nature of Transaction
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Common Stock
Purchased/(Sold) |
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Price Per
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Date of
Purchase / Sale |
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Sell
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(1,061,441)
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$
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0.5661 (1)
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05/26/2020
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Sell
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(520,253)
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$
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0.5389 (2)
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05/27/2020
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Sell
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(369,747)
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$
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0.5712 (3)
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05/28/2020
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(1) The sale price is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $0.53 to $0.6426, inclusive. The reporting persons undertake to provide to the staff of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes (1), (2), and (3).
(2) The sale price is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $0.53 to $0.5639, inclusive.
(3) The sale price is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $0.53 to $0.589, inclusive.