Statement of Ownership (sc 13g)
28 July 2017 - 6:45AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
(Amendment No. )*
KVH Industries, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
482738101
(CUSIP Number)
July 17, 2017
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of
this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the
rule pursuant to which this schedule is filed:
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*
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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).
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 2 of 9
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1
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name
of reporting person
Vintage Capital Management,
LLC
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2
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check the appropriate box if a member of a group
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(a)
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(b)
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3
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sec use only
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4
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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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5
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sole
voting power
0 shares
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6
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shared
voting power
1,494,859 shares
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7
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sole
dispositive power
0 shares
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8
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shared
dispositive power
1,494,859 shares
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9
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aggregate
amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,494,859 shares
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10
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check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares
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11
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percent
of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.8%
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12
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type
of reporting person
OO
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Percentage calculated based on 17,063,996 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding
as of June 15, 2017, as reported by KVH Industries, Inc. in its Form S-3 filed on June 21, 2017.
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 3 of 9
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1
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name
of reporting person
Kahn Capital Management, LLC
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2
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check the appropriate box if a member of a group
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(a)
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(b)
¨
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3
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sec use only
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4
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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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5
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sole
voting power
0 shares
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6
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shared
voting power
1,494,859 shares
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7
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sole
dispositive power
0 shares
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8
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shared
dispositive power
1,494,859 shares
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9
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aggregate
amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,494,859 shares
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10
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check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares
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¨
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11
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percent
of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.8%
*
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12
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type
of reporting person
OO
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*
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Percentage calculated based on 17,063,996 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding
as of June 15, 2017, as reported by KVH Industries, Inc. in its Form S-3 filed on June 21, 2017.
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 4 of 9
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1
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name
of reporting person
Brian R. Kahn
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2
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check the appropriate box if a member of a group
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(a)
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(b)
¨
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3
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sec use only
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4
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citizenship
or place of organization
United States of America
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
EACH REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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5
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sole
voting power
0 shares
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6
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shared
voting power
1,494,859 shares
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7
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sole
dispositive power
0 shares
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8
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shared
dispositive power
1,494,859 shares
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9
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aggregate
amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,494,859 shares
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10
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check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares
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¨
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11
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percent
of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.8%
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12
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type
of reporting person
IN
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Percentage calculated based on 17,063,996 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding
as of June 15, 2017, as reported by KVH Industries, Inc. in its Form S-3 filed on June 21, 2017.
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 5 of 9
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Item 1(a). Name of Issuer
KVH Industries, Inc. (the
“
Issuer
”).
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer’s
Principal Executive Offices
50 Enterprise Center,
Middletown, RI 02842.
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing
This Schedule 13G is filed
by:
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(i)
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Vintage Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“
Vintage Capital
”);
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(ii)
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Kahn Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“
Kahn Capital
”),
who serves as a member and majority owner of Vintage Capital; and
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(iii)
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Brian R. Kahn, who serves as (A) the manager and a member of Vintage Capital; and (B) the manager
and sole member of Kahn Capital.
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Vintage Capital, Kahn
Capital and Mr. Kahn are referred to collectively as the “
Reporting Persons
.”
Vintage Capital serves
as investment adviser to investment funds and managed accounts (collectively, the “
Accounts
”), and may be deemed
to have beneficial ownership over the shares of Common Stock held for the Accounts.
The Reporting Persons
have entered into a joint filing agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1.
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business
Office or, if None, Residence
The address of the principal
business and principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is 4705 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Suite 210, Orlando, FL 32819.
Item 2(c). Citizenship
Vintage Capital is a Delaware
limited liability company.
Kahn Capital is a Delaware
limited liability company.
Brian R. Kahn is a United
States citizen.
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities
Common Stock, par value
$0.01 per share (the “
Common Stock
”).
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number
482738101
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 6 of 9
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Item 3. If
this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
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(a)
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Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).
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(b)
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Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
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(c)
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Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
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(d)
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Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C 80a-8).
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(e)
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An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
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(f)
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An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).
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(g)
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A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
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(h)
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A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813).
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(i)
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A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3).
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(j)
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Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
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Item 4. Ownership
With respect to the beneficial
ownership of the reporting persons, see Items 5 through 11 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13G, which are incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or
Less of a Class.
If this statement is being
filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five
percent of the class of securities, check the following.
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Item 6. Ownership of More than Five
Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Identification
and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Identification and Classification
of Members of the Group.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not applicable.
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 7 of 9
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Item 10. Certifications.
By signing below, each
of the undersigned certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired
and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and
were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other
than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §240.14a-11.
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 8 of 9
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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.
Dated: July 27, 2017
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Vintage Capital Management, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Brian R. Kahn
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Name:
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Brian R. Kahn
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Title:
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Manager
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Kahn Capital Management, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Brian R. Kahn
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Name:
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Brian R. Kahn
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Title:
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Manager
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/s/ Brian R. Kahn
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Brian R. Kahn
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Schedule
13G
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CUSIP No. 482738101
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Page 9 of 9
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 1
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Joint Filing Agreement
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