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Norcross group eyes larger Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) stake up to 24.99%

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. received an updated ownership report from GAH Capital, LLC, GAH Capital Trust and Philip A. Norcross. The reporting group may be deemed to beneficially own 2,451,458 common shares, or about 9.69% of outstanding stock, based on 25,296,763 shares as of March 31, 2026.

On April 30, 2026, General American Capital LLC transferred 2,436,379 shares to GAH Capital, LLC, which is wholly owned by GAH Capital Trust; prior holders associated with General American Capital LLC are no longer reporting persons. The group states its holdings are for investment purposes with no current plans to change Mid Penn’s strategy, structure, or leadership.

On May 1, 2026, the reporting persons submitted a notice to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia seeking non‑objection under the Change in Bank Control Act to acquire additional shares and potentially raise their aggregate ownership up to a maximum of 24.99%, with a similar filing to be made with Pennsylvania banking regulators.

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Norcross-linked group formalizes ~9.7% Mid Penn stake and seeks room to go to 24.99%.

The filing clarifies that GAH Capital, LLC, GAH Capital Trust, and Philip A. Norcross collectively may be deemed to beneficially own 2,451,458 Mid Penn Bancorp shares, or about 9.69% of the company. An internal transfer moved 2,436,379 shares from General American Capital LLC into GAH Capital, LLC.

The group describes its position as for investment purposes, explicitly disavowing current plans to alter Mid Penn’s business strategy, capital structure, or board composition. However, on May 1, 2026 they filed a Change in Bank Control Act notice and plan a parallel Pennsylvania filing, seeking authority to increase ownership up to 24.99%.

If regulators grant these approvals, the group could more than double its stake from below 9.9% without further control approvals. Actual impact will depend on whether they use this capacity to purchase additional shares in market transactions after approvals are obtained.

Beneficial ownership 2,451,458 shares Reported aggregate Mid Penn common shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 9.69% Portion of Mid Penn common stock beneficially owned, based on 25,296,763 shares
Shares outstanding 25,296,763 shares Mid Penn common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026, per Form 8-K
Transferred shares 2,436,379 shares Common shares transferred from General American Capital LLC to GAH Capital, LLC on April 30, 2026
Potential maximum ownership 24.99% Maximum aggregate ownership level sought via regulatory non-objection filings
Pre-approval cap 9.9% Ownership threshold under CIBCA above which Federal Reserve approval is required
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own 2,451,458 shares of Common Stock"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Change in Bank Control Act of 1978 regulatory
"submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia a notice to the Board of Governors under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978"
Current Report on Form 8-K regulatory
"as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026"
A current report on Form 8-K is a document that publicly traded companies file to promptly share important news or events that could affect their financial position or stock price, such as major business changes or legal issues. It helps investors stay informed about timely developments, allowing them to make better decisions about buying or selling shares.
CIBCA regulatory
"Under the CIBCA, the Reporting Persons could not acquire more than 9.9% of the shares"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"This Amendment No. 6 amends the statement on filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.





59540G107

(CUSIP Number)
Philip A. Norcross
P.O. Box 3189,
Palm Beach, FL, 33480
561-515-4275


H. Rodgin Cohen
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, 125 Broad Street
New York, NY, 10004
212-558-4000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
04/30/2026

(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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Rows 8, 10, 11 Footnote: 2,436,379 shares of Common Stock held by GAH Capital, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GAH Capital Trust. Philip A. Norcross serves as Manager of GAH Capital, LLC and also serves as a Trustee of the GAH Capital Trust. Mr. Norcross has been delegated investment authority over the trust assets from the other Trustees of the GAH Capital Trust. As such, Mr. Norcross may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares. Row 11 Footnote: The Reporting Person is reporting on this Schedule 13D as a member of a "group" with the other Reporting Persons. The group beneficially owns 2,451,458 shares of Common Stock owned by all of the Reporting Persons in the aggregate, representing approximately 9.69% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. See Item 5. Row 13 Footnote: For purposes of calculating beneficial ownership percentages in this statement on Schedule 13D, the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026 is 25,296,763, as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 4 Footnote: See Item 3. Rows 8, 10, 11 Footnote: 2,436,379 shares of Common Stock held by GAH Capital, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GAH Capital Trust. Philip A. Norcross serves as Manager of GAH Capital, LLC and also serves as a Trustee of the GAH Capital Trust. Mr. Norcross has been delegated investment authority over the trust assets from the other Trustees of the GAH Capital Trust. As such, Mr. Norcross may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares. Row 11 Footnote: The Reporting Person is reporting on this Schedule 13D as a member of a "group" with the other Reporting Persons. The group beneficially owns 2,451,458 shares of Common Stock owned by all of the Reporting Persons in the aggregate, representing approximately 9.69% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. See Item 5. Row 13 Footnote: For purposes of calculating beneficial ownership percentages in this statement on Schedule 13D, the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026 is 25,296,763, as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Row 4 Footnote: See Item 3. Rows 8, 10, 11 Footnote: 2,436,379 shares of Common Stock held by GAH Capital, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GAH Capital Trust. Philip A. Norcross serves as Manager of GAH Capital, LLC and also serves as a Trustee of the GAH Capital Trust. Mr. Norcross has been delegated investment authority over the trust assets from the other Trustees of the GAH Capital Trust. As such, Mr. Norcross may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares. Row 11 Footnote: The Reporting Person is reporting on this Schedule 13D as a member of a "group" with the other Reporting Persons. The group beneficially owns 2,451,458 shares of Common Stock owned by all of the Reporting Persons in the aggregate, representing approximately 9.69% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. See Item 5. Row 13 Footnote: For purposes of calculating beneficial ownership percentages in this statement on Schedule 13D, the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026 is 25,296,763, as reported by the Issuer in its Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D


GAH Capital, LLC
Signature:/s/ Philip A. Norcross
Name/Title:Philip A. Norcross
Date:05/01/2026
GAH Capital Trust
Signature:/s/ Philip A. Norcross
Name/Title:Philip A. Norcross
Date:05/01/2026
Philip A. Norcross, individually and in his capacity as Manager and Trustee
Signature:/s/ Philip A. Norcross
Name/Title:Philip A. Norcross
Date:05/01/2026

FAQ

How many Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) shares does the Norcross group report owning?

The reporting group led by GAH Capital and Philip A. Norcross may be deemed to beneficially own 2,451,458 Mid Penn Bancorp common shares. This represents about 9.69% of the company’s outstanding stock, based on 25,296,763 shares reported outstanding as of March 31, 2026.

What internal share transfer is disclosed in this Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) Schedule 13D/A?

On April 30, 2026, General American Capital LLC transferred 2,436,379 Mid Penn Bancorp common shares to GAH Capital, LLC. GAH Capital, LLC is wholly owned by GAH Capital Trust, and this restructuring removes General American Capital LLC and related parties as reporting persons for this stake.

What percentage of Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) can the reporting group seek to own?

The reporting persons have filed to seek regulatory non‑objection to increase their Mid Penn Bancorp ownership up to a maximum of 24.99%. This would require approvals under the Change in Bank Control Act and a similar filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities.

Does the Norcross group plan to change Mid Penn Bancorp’s (MPB) strategy or management?

The filing states the reporting persons acquired their Mid Penn Bancorp shares for investment purposes and currently have no plans to change the issuer’s business strategy, corporate structure, asset mix, or board and senior management composition. They do, however, reserve the right to buy or sell shares over time.

Why did the Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) Schedule 13D/A remove certain prior reporting persons?

Following the April 30, 2026 transfer of 2,436,379 shares to GAH Capital, LLC, entities including Indiana Pacific General Trust, General American Capital LLC, and Susan D. Hudson are no longer reporting persons. Susan D. Hudson is no longer deemed to beneficially own the shares previously held by General American Capital LLC.