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Clarkston group tightens control of Presurance Holdings (CNFR) via stock, warrants and preferred

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Presurance Holdings, Inc. received an updated Schedule 13D/A from the Clarkston group detailing a highly concentrated ownership and several financing transactions. Clarkston Ventures, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 8,013,224 common shares, or 26.5% of the class. Clarkston Companies, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 13,065,360 common shares (including 4,000,000 shares issuable upon warrant exercise), or 43.2% of the class. Individually, Jeffrey A. Hakala and Gerald W. Hakala are each deemed to beneficially own 21,078,584 shares, or 69.7% of the common stock, together with the Clarkston entities.

The filing explains that Clarkston Companies bought warrants exercisable for 4,000,000 shares at $1.50 per share, expiring January 31, 2027, in a private transaction. The company also sold 1,600 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Clarkston Companies for $8,000,000; these senior securities carry a 15.0% annual cash dividend and strong protective voting rights on changes that affect their terms. In a rights offering where each common holder received one right per share, allowing purchase of 1.145 common shares at $1.00 up to 14,000,000 shares total, Clarkston Ventures acquired 4,277,455 shares and Clarkston Companies acquired 9,065,360 shares under a backstop agreement. The issuer then redeemed all Series B Preferred Stock from Clarkston Companies for $7,500,000, partly offsetting the backstop purchase price.

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Clarkston group now controls roughly 69.7% of Presurance through stock, warrants and preferred securities.

The amendment details how Clarkston Ventures, Clarkston Companies and the Hakala individuals collectively hold a dominant stake in Presurance Holdings. Reported beneficial ownership reaches 69.7% of the common stock, reflecting both direct holdings and 4,000,000 shares issuable upon warrant exercise.

The filing outlines a multi-step capital structure: a rights offering at $1.00 per share, a backstop agreement assigning 9,065,360 shares to Clarkston Companies, and senior preferred Series C shares paying a 15.0% annual cash dividend on $8,000,000 of principal. All Series B preferred shares were redeemed for $7,500,000, partly offset against backstop obligations.

This combination concentrates voting and economic influence with the Clarkston group while layering in senior, high-coupon preferred equity and sizable warrants expiring on January 31, 2027. Future disclosures in company filings may further clarify how this structure affects common shareholders’ dilution and claim priority over time.






Clarkston Ventures, LLC
303 E Third Street, Suite 110
Rochester, MI, 48307
248-205-2254

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
10/08/2025

(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.

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






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* Includes 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Clarkston Companies, Inc.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* Includes 4,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants held by Clarkston Companies, Inc.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* Includes 4,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants.


SCHEDULE 13D


Clarkston Ventures, LLC
Signature:/s/ Jeffrey A. Hakala
Name/Title:Jeffrey A. Hakala/Member
Date:03/03/2026
Jeffrey A. Hakala
Signature:/s/ Jeffrey A. Hakala
Name/Title:Jeffrey A. Hakala
Date:03/03/2026
Gerald W. Hakala
Signature:/s/ Gerald W. Hakala
Name/Title:Gerald W. Hakala
Date:03/03/2026
Clarkston Companies, Inc.
Signature:/s/ Jeffrey A. Hakala
Name/Title:Jeffrey A. Hakala, Member
Date:03/03/2026

FAQ

How much of Presurance Holdings common stock does the Clarkston group own (CNFR)?

The Clarkston group reports beneficial ownership of 21,078,584 Presurance common shares, or 69.7% of the class. This total includes shares held by Clarkston Ventures, Clarkston Companies and 4,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of warrants owned by Clarkston Companies.

What stake does Clarkston Ventures, LLC report in Presurance Holdings (CNFR)?

Clarkston Ventures, LLC reports owning 8,013,224 Presurance common shares, representing 26.5% of the outstanding class. These shares were largely acquired through a rights offering, where it purchased 4,277,455 shares at a subscription price of $1.00 per share.

What are the key terms of Presurance’s Series C Preferred Stock sold to Clarkston Companies?

Presurance issued 1,600 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Clarkston Companies for $8,000,000. The Series C ranks senior to common stock and pays quarterly cash dividends at a 15.0% annual rate per share, with strong protective voting rights on amendments affecting its preferences and designation.

How was Presurance’s rights offering with Clarkston structured?

Presurance conducted a rights offering granting each common holder one subscription right per share, each right allowing purchase of 1.145 common shares at $1.00, up to 14,000,000 shares total. Clarkston Ventures and Clarkston Companies acquired 4,277,455 and 9,065,360 shares respectively, the latter under a backstop agreement.

What warrants related to Presurance common stock does Clarkston Companies hold?

Clarkston Companies purchased warrants exercisable for up to 4,000,000 Presurance common shares at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. These warrants, bought in a private transaction, are scheduled to expire on January 31, 2027, and are included in Clarkston Companies’ reported beneficial ownership.

What happened to Presurance’s Series B Preferred Stock held by Clarkston Companies?

On the February 27, 2026 redemption date, Presurance repurchased and redeemed all Series B Preferred Stock from Clarkston Companies for $7,500,000. Part of the redemption price, equal to the $5,000 per-share issue price, was offset against amounts due in connection with the rights offering backstop.
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