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HRTG-linked holders detail major warrant and preferred stakes in Kardigan (KARD)

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Kardigan, Inc. filed an initial ownership report showing that investment entities linked to HRTG GPE, LLC hold significant indirect positions in its securities. HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. own multiple series of redeemable convertible preferred stock, each convertible into Common Stock on a 1.5928-to-1 basis with no expiration date. All Series A, Series B and Series B-1 preferred shares automatically converted into Common Stock on that same 1.5928-to-1 basis when Kardigan’s registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC. The filing also lists an indirect warrant position over 876,040 underlying shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $13.42 per share, which becomes exercisable once the company achieves a $5,000,000,000 valuation. HRTG GPE, LLC is the general partner of HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P., and Keith Johnson and Kevin Kelly serve as its managing members.

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Insider HRTG GPE, LLC, HRTG PV, L.P., Kelly Kevin Anthony, Johnson Keith Bryon
Role 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner | 10% Owner
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock -- -- --
holding Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock -- -- --
holding Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock -- -- --
holding Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock -- -- --
holding Warrant (right to buy) -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock — 2,050,166 shares (Indirect, HRTG CIF 2024, L.P.); Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock — 6,150,502 shares (Indirect, HRTG PV, L.P.); Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock — 3,242,993 shares (Indirect, HRTG PV, L.P.); Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock — 2,348,373 shares (Indirect, HRTG PV, L.P.); Warrant (right to buy) — 876,040 shares (Indirect, HRTG PV, L.P.)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each share of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a 1.5928-to-1 basis with no expiration date. All shares of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock automatically converted on a 1.5928-to-1 basis into shares of Common Stock without the payment of additional consideration at the time the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  2. F2. HRTG GPE, LLC ("HRTG") is the general partner of each of HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. Keith Johnson and Kevin Kelly each serve as a Managing Member of HRTG.
  3. F3. Warrant shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, upon the first date the Company achieves a valuation of $5,000,000,000.
Warrant underlying shares 876,040 shares Underlying Common Stock for indirect warrant position
Warrant exercise price $13.42/share Exercise price for warrant over 876,040 shares
Series B-1 underlying shares 2,348,373 shares Common Stock underlying Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred
Series B underlying shares 3,242,993 shares Common Stock underlying Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred
Series A underlying shares (HRTG PV) 6,150,502 shares Common Stock underlying Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred
Series A underlying shares (HRTG CIF 2024) 2,050,166 shares Common Stock underlying Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred
Conversion ratio 1.5928-to-1 Preferred shares to Common Stock conversion rate
Valuation trigger $5,000,000,000 Company valuation required for warrant to become exercisable
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"Each share of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock"
A redeemable convertible preferred stock is a special class of company shares that combines three features: it pays priority dividends like a safer, higher-ranking share; it can be converted into regular common shares so holders can join in upside; and it can be redeemed, meaning the company can buy it back for cash. For investors this matters because it offers a mix of downside protection and potential upside, but can change ownership stakes (dilution) and cash obligations depending on whether it’s converted or redeemed.
Warrant (right to buy) financial
"Warrant shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, upon the first date"
registration statement on Form S-1 regulatory
"at the time the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective"
A registration statement on Form S-1 is a detailed filing a company submits to the U.S. securities regulator to register new shares for public sale; it includes a plain-language prospectus, financial statements, business description and risk factors. For investors it matters because it provides the official, comprehensive blueprint of the offering — like an owner’s manual — allowing buyers to assess risks, inspect financial health and compare valuation before deciding to invest.
general partner financial
"HRTG GPE, LLC ("HRTG") is the general partner of each of HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P."
A general partner is the person or firm that runs an investment partnership and legally represents it — they make the day-to-day decisions, choose which assets to buy or sell, and are responsible for the partnership’s obligations. Investors care because the general partner’s judgment, risk-taking and fee and profit-sharing arrangements determine both the potential returns and the level of exposure to losses; think of the GP as the ship’s captain whose skill and honesty shape the voyage’s outcome.
valuation financial
"Warrant shall be exercisable... upon the first date the Company achieves a valuation of $5,000,000,000."
Valuation is an estimate of what a company or asset is worth right now, based on its current finances and expected future profits, similar to an appraisal for a house. For investors it matters because it shows whether a stock’s market price seems reasonable, too high, or potentially undervalued, guiding buy, hold or sell decisions and helping compare risk and return across investment options.

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What does the Kardigan (KARD) Form 3 filing show about insider holdings?

The Form 3 shows investment entities tied to HRTG GPE, LLC hold large indirect stakes in Kardigan via convertible preferred stock and a warrant. These positions can convert into Common Stock, establishing HRTG-affiliated funds as major shareholders from the outset.

How do Kardigan (KARD) preferred shares convert into Common Stock?

Each share of Series A, Series B and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock converts into Common Stock at a 1.5928-to-1 ratio. The filing notes all such preferred shares automatically converted at that rate when Kardigan’s Form S-1 registration statement became effective with the SEC.

What warrant position is disclosed in Kardigan (KARD)’s Form 3?

The filing lists a warrant, held indirectly, over 876,040 underlying shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $13.42 per share. This warrant becomes exercisable once Kardigan reaches a company valuation of $5,000,000,000, creating potential additional equity exposure.

Who controls the Kardigan (KARD) investment entities in this Form 3?

HRTG GPE, LLC is the general partner of both HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. Keith Johnson and Kevin Kelly each serve as managing members of HRTG GPE, LLC, linking their management roles to the disclosed Kardigan ownership stakes.

Are Kardigan (KARD) preferred shares subject to an expiration date?

The filing states Series A, Series B and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock were convertible into Common Stock on a 1.5928-to-1 basis with no expiration date. They automatically converted into Common Stock when Kardigan’s Form S-1 registration statement became effective.

What is the significance of the $5,000,000,000 valuation trigger for KARD?

The disclosed warrant becomes exercisable upon the first date Kardigan achieves a $5,000,000,000 valuation. This creates a performance-based threshold that must be met before 876,040 warrant-based Common Stock shares can be purchased at the $13.42 exercise price.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
HRTG GPE, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5237 HHR RANCH RD, SUITE 2

(Street)
WILSON WYOMING 83014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kardigan, Inc. [ KARD ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (1) (1)Common Stock2,050,166(1)IHRTG CIF 2024, L.P.(2)
Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (1) (1)Common Stock6,150,502(1)IHRTG PV, L.P.(2)
Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (1) (1)Common Stock3,242,993(1)IHRTG PV, L.P.(2)
Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (1) (1)Common Stock2,348,373(1)IHRTG PV, L.P.(2)
Warrant (right to buy) (3)09/04/2035Common Stock876,040$13.42IHRTG PV, L.P.(2)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
HRTG GPE, LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5237 HHR RANCH RD, SUITE 2

(Street)
WILSON WYOMING 83014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
HRTG PV, L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HRTG GPE, LLC
5237 HHR RANCH RD, SUITE 2

(Street)
WILSON WYOMING 83014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kelly Kevin Anthony

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HRTG GPE, LLC
5237 HHR RANCH RD, SUITE 2

(Street)
WILSON WYOMING 83014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Johnson Keith Bryon

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O HRTG GPE, LLC
5237 HHR RANCH RD, SUITE 2

(Street)
WILSON WYOMING 83014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each share of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock was convertible into shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a 1.5928-to-1 basis with no expiration date. All shares of Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B-1 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock automatically converted on a 1.5928-to-1 basis into shares of Common Stock without the payment of additional consideration at the time the Issuer's registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. HRTG GPE, LLC ("HRTG") is the general partner of each of HRTG PV, L.P. and HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. Keith Johnson and Kevin Kelly each serve as a Managing Member of HRTG.
3. Warrant shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, upon the first date the Company achieves a valuation of $5,000,000,000.
Remarks:
HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. is intended and deemed to be included as a Reporting Person on this Form 3, but EDGAR filing codes for HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. were not available at the time of this filing. When such EDGAR filing codes are received from the Securities and Exchange Commission, this Form 3 will be amended to reflect HRTG CIF 2024, L.P. as a Reporting Person.
HRTG GPE, LLC, By: /s/ Kevin Anthony Kelly, Managing Member of HRTG GPE, LLC06/17/2026
HRTG PV, L.P., By: HRTG GPE, LLC, its General Partner, By: /s/ Kevin Anthony Kelly, Managing Member of HRTG GPE, LLC06/17/2026
By: /s/ Kevin Anthony Kelly06/17/2026
By: /s/ Keith Bryon Johnson06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)