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Lakeview wins board seat and 8.9% stake at Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. received an updated ownership and governance disclosure from Lakeview-related entities. Lakeview Opportunity Fund and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 3,265,752 common shares, or 8.9% of outstanding stock, based on 36,731,381 shares as of November 10, 2025.

On February 5, 2026, Lakeview and the company entered into a Support Agreement under which the board will be expanded to seven members and Ari B. Levy will join the board and serve on the Audit and Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committees. Lakeview agreed to voting commitments aligned with the board’s recommendations on director elections, auditor approval, say-on-pay and equity incentive plan proposals, subject to an ISS carve-out for certain items.

The agreement includes a standstill period lasting into the 2027 nomination cycle, during which Lakeview and its affiliates accept limits on proxy solicitations, transaction proposals and cumulative ownership above 14.99%, while retaining the right to recommend a replacement director if their stake stays above a defined minimum level.

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Lakeview gains board representation at CVGI while accepting a detailed standstill and voting alignment.

Lakeview Opportunity Fund and its affiliates now disclose an 8.9% beneficial stake in Commercial Vehicle Group, tied to $4,585,213 in aggregate purchase price. In exchange for a Support Agreement, the board expands to seven seats and Ari B. Levy joins the board and two key committees.

The agreement channels Lakeview’s influence into board participation while restricting confrontational tactics. During the standstill period through key 2026–2027 governance dates, Lakeview commits to vote for board nominees and against unapproved director slates, with an ISS-based exception on say-on-pay and equity plan proposals.

Ownership is capped below 14.99% and Lakeview agrees not to pursue unsolicited transactions or proxy contests during the standstill. However, if Levy leaves the board and the group maintains at least 4.5% of outstanding shares or 1,652,912 shares, they may recommend a replacement director, preserving some ongoing influence via board-level engagement.






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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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Lakeview Opportunity Fund LLC
Signature:/s/ Ari B. Levy
Name/Title:Ari B. Levy, Manager of Lakeview Opportunity Fund GP, LLC, its Managing Member
Date:02/09/2026
Lakeview Opportunity Fund GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Ari B. Levy
Name/Title:Ari B. Levy, Manager
Date:02/09/2026
LIG Fund Management, LLC
Signature:/s/ Ari B. Levy
Name/Title:Ari B. Levy, Manager
Date:02/09/2026
Ari B. Levy
Signature:/s/ Ari B. Levy
Name/Title:Ari B. Levy
Date:02/09/2026

FAQ

How much of Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) does Lakeview Opportunity Fund currently own?

Lakeview Opportunity Fund and its affiliates report beneficial ownership of 3,265,752 Commercial Vehicle Group shares, or about 8.9% of the company. This percentage is calculated against 36,731,381 shares outstanding as of November 10, 2025, using figures from the company’s Form 10-Q.

What is the Support Agreement between Lakeview and Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)?

The Support Agreement is a negotiated governance deal granting Lakeview board representation and setting mutual commitments. It expands the board to seven directors, adds Ari B. Levy to the board and two committees, and imposes detailed voting, standstill, and non‑disparagement obligations on Lakeview and the company.

What board and committee roles will Ari B. Levy hold at Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)?

Ari B. Levy will serve as a director of Commercial Vehicle Group and sit on two key board committees. Under the Support Agreement, he joins the Audit Committee and the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee, and is to be nominated for election at the 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting.

How long does the standstill period with Lakeview last at Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI)?

The standstill period runs until a point tied to the 2026 and 2027 annual meeting timelines. It ends on the earlier of 30 days before the 2027 nomination deadline in the bylaws or 100 days before the first anniversary of the 2026 annual meeting, unless terminated earlier for uncured material breach.

What ownership and activism limits apply to Lakeview under the CVGI Support Agreement?

Lakeview agrees not to exceed 14.99% cumulative ownership and to refrain from certain activist actions. During the standstill, they will not run proxy contests, seek board removals, present competing proposals, or pursue unsolicited major transactions involving Commercial Vehicle Group or substantially all of its assets.

Has Lakeview traded Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) shares recently?

The filing states there have been no transactions in Commercial Vehicle Group securities by the reporting persons in the past 60 days. Their disclosed 3,265,752‑share position, representing about 8.9% of the company, therefore reflects a stable holding over that recent period.
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