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[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Ready Capital Corporation SEC Filing

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D reports that Howard Amster and affiliated entities are the beneficial owners of 11,615,200 shares of Ready Capital Corp common stock, representing 7.1% of the outstanding shares based on a 164,327,272-share denominator. The filing amends an initial Schedule 13D and discloses numerous open-market purchases between July 29, 2025 and August 27, 2025, including large blocks such as 690,000 and 684,000 shares, with purchase prices shown in the filing in the ~$4.18–$4.44 range. The cover pages allocate sole and shared voting and dispositive power across Mr. Amster and multiple trusts, partnerships and entities, and state that, other than the reporting persons, no one else is known to have rights to dividends or sale proceeds from these shares.

Emendamento n. 1 al Modulo 13D indica che Howard Amster e soggetti collegati sono i beneficiari effettivi di 11.615.200 azioni ordinarie di Ready Capital Corp, pari al 7,1% del capitale in circolazione, calcolato su un totale di 164.327.272 azioni. La comunicazione modifica un iniziale Schedule 13D e rivela numerosi acquisti sul mercato aperto tra il 29 luglio 2025 e il 27 agosto 2025, inclusi blocchi significativi come 690.000 e 684.000 azioni, con prezzi di acquisto indicati nel documento nell'intervallo di circa $4,18–$4,44. Le pagine di copertina ripartiscono il potere di voto e dispositivo in modo esclusivo e congiunto tra il signor Amster e varie trust, partnership ed entità, e dichiarano che, oltre alle persone che effettuano la comunicazione, non è noto che altri abbiano diritti sui dividendi o sui proventi di vendita di queste azioni.

Enmienda nº 1 al Schedule 13D informa que Howard Amster y entidades afiliadas son los propietarios beneficiarios de 11.615.200 acciones ordinarias de Ready Capital Corp, lo que representa el 7,1% de las acciones en circulación, sobre la base de un denominador de 164.327.272 acciones. La presentación modifica un Schedule 13D inicial y revela numerosas compras en el mercado abierto entre el 29 de julio de 2025 y el 27 de agosto de 2025, incluidas grandes posiciones como 690.000 y 684.000 acciones, con precios de compra mostrados en el documento en el rango de aproximadamente $4,18–$4,44. Las páginas de portada asignan el poder de voto y disposicional exclusivo y compartido entre el Sr. Amster y varios fideicomisos, sociedades y entidades, y declaran que, aparte de las personas informantes, no se conoce a nadie más con derechos sobre dividendos o los ingresos de venta de estas acciones.

스케줄 13D 수정서 제1호는 Howard Amster와 계열 법인들이 Ready Capital Corp 보통주 11,615,200주의 실질적 소유주로서, 전체 발행주식 164,327,272주를 기준으로 7.1%를 보유하고 있음을 보고합니다. 이 서류는 최초의 Schedule 13D를 수정한 것으로, 2025년 7월 29일부터 2025년 8월 27일 사이의 다수의 장외 및 공개 시장 매수 내역을 공개하며, 690,000주, 684,000주와 같은 대규모 블록 매수도 포함되어 있고, 매입 가격은 문서에 대략 $4.18–$4.44 범위로 기재되어 있습니다. 표지 페이지에서는 Amster 씨와 여러 신탁, 파트너십 및 법인들 간에 단독 및 공동의 의결권 및 처분권이 배분되어 있음을 기재하고 있으며, 보고인 외에는 이 주식들의 배당금이나 매각대금에 대한 권리를 가진 자가 알려져 있지 않다고 명시되어 있습니다.

Avenant n°1 au Schedule 13D indique que Howard Amster et des entités affiliées sont les propriétaires bénéficiaires de 11 615 200 actions ordinaires de Ready Capital Corp, représentant 7,1% des actions en circulation sur la base d'un dénominateur de 164 327 272 actions. Le dépôt modifie un Schedule 13D initial et divulgue de nombreux achats sur le marché ouvert entre le 29 juillet 2025 et le 27 août 2025, y compris des blocs importants de 690 000 et 684 000 actions, avec des prix d'achat indiqués dans le dossier dans une fourchette d'environ 4,18 $–4,44 $. Les pages de couverture répartissent les pouvoirs de vote et de disposition exclusifs et partagés entre M. Amster et plusieurs trusts, partenariats et entités, et indiquent qu'à l'exception des personnes déclarantes, personne d'autre n'est connu pour détenir des droits sur les dividendes ou les produits de vente de ces actions.

Nachtrag Nr. 1 zu Schedule 13D berichtet, dass Howard Amster und verbundene Stellen wirtschaftliche Eigentümer von 11.615.200 Aktien der Stammaktien von Ready Capital Corp sind, was 7,1% der ausstehenden Aktien auf Basis einer Bemessungsgrundlage von 164.327.272 Aktien entspricht. Die Einreichung ändert ein ursprüngliches Schedule 13D und legt zahlreiche Käufe am offenen Markt zwischen dem 29. Juli 2025 und dem 27. August 2025 offen, darunter große Blöcke von 690.000 und 684.000 Aktien, mit in der Einreichung angegebenen Kaufpreisen im Bereich von etwa $4,18–$4,44. Die Titelseiten verteilen alleiniges und gemeinsames Stimm- und Verfügungsrecht auf Herrn Amster sowie mehrere Trusts, Partnerschaften und Gesellschaften und geben an, dass außer den meldenden Personen niemand sonst bekannt sei, der Ansprüche auf Dividenden oder Verkaufserlöse aus diesen Aktien habe.

Positive
  • Material disclosure of a 7.1% beneficial ownership stake by Howard Amster and affiliates provides transparency to investors
  • All purchases were open-market and dated, with detailed per-transaction prices and volumes from 07/29/2025 through 08/27/2025
  • Filing identifies allocation of sole and shared voting/dispositive power across specific trusts, partnerships and entities, clarifying control relationships
  • Reporting persons state no other party is known to have rights to dividends or sale proceeds for the disclosed shares
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  • None.

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TL;DR: Concentrated stake built via aggressive open-market purchases raises potential for influence and could prompt market attention.

The filing shows Howard Amster and related vehicles accumulating a significant 7.1% ownership position in Ready Capital Corp through multiple open-market purchases from July 29 to August 27, 2025. Notable single-day/instrument purchases include blocks of 690,000 and 684,000 shares. The weighted purchase prices reported are approximately in the $4.18–$4.44 range. From an investor-impact perspective, a disclosed >7% position is material because it may enable increased influence over corporate decisions and board dynamics. The filing does not state any agreement to seek control or other plans; it is strictly an ownership disclosure and thus market reaction will depend on investor interpretation of intent.

TL;DR: The ownership is structured across entities and trusts, concentrating voting power while maintaining legal separations.

The Schedule 13D/A allocates both sole and shared voting and dispositive powers among Mr. Amster and affiliated entities, including trusts, partnerships and corporations. This structure centralizes practical control while preserving distinct legal ownership across vehicles. The filing explicitly notes that no other person is known to have rights to dividends or sale proceeds from the shares held by the reporting persons, clarifying economic exposure. The amendment does not disclose any proposed transactions or governance changes; therefore, from a governance-compliance standpoint the filing is a routine update reflecting recent purchases.

Emendamento n. 1 al Modulo 13D indica che Howard Amster e soggetti collegati sono i beneficiari effettivi di 11.615.200 azioni ordinarie di Ready Capital Corp, pari al 7,1% del capitale in circolazione, calcolato su un totale di 164.327.272 azioni. La comunicazione modifica un iniziale Schedule 13D e rivela numerosi acquisti sul mercato aperto tra il 29 luglio 2025 e il 27 agosto 2025, inclusi blocchi significativi come 690.000 e 684.000 azioni, con prezzi di acquisto indicati nel documento nell'intervallo di circa $4,18–$4,44. Le pagine di copertina ripartiscono il potere di voto e dispositivo in modo esclusivo e congiunto tra il signor Amster e varie trust, partnership ed entità, e dichiarano che, oltre alle persone che effettuano la comunicazione, non è noto che altri abbiano diritti sui dividendi o sui proventi di vendita di queste azioni.

Enmienda nº 1 al Schedule 13D informa que Howard Amster y entidades afiliadas son los propietarios beneficiarios de 11.615.200 acciones ordinarias de Ready Capital Corp, lo que representa el 7,1% de las acciones en circulación, sobre la base de un denominador de 164.327.272 acciones. La presentación modifica un Schedule 13D inicial y revela numerosas compras en el mercado abierto entre el 29 de julio de 2025 y el 27 de agosto de 2025, incluidas grandes posiciones como 690.000 y 684.000 acciones, con precios de compra mostrados en el documento en el rango de aproximadamente $4,18–$4,44. Las páginas de portada asignan el poder de voto y disposicional exclusivo y compartido entre el Sr. Amster y varios fideicomisos, sociedades y entidades, y declaran que, aparte de las personas informantes, no se conoce a nadie más con derechos sobre dividendos o los ingresos de venta de estas acciones.

스케줄 13D 수정서 제1호는 Howard Amster와 계열 법인들이 Ready Capital Corp 보통주 11,615,200주의 실질적 소유주로서, 전체 발행주식 164,327,272주를 기준으로 7.1%를 보유하고 있음을 보고합니다. 이 서류는 최초의 Schedule 13D를 수정한 것으로, 2025년 7월 29일부터 2025년 8월 27일 사이의 다수의 장외 및 공개 시장 매수 내역을 공개하며, 690,000주, 684,000주와 같은 대규모 블록 매수도 포함되어 있고, 매입 가격은 문서에 대략 $4.18–$4.44 범위로 기재되어 있습니다. 표지 페이지에서는 Amster 씨와 여러 신탁, 파트너십 및 법인들 간에 단독 및 공동의 의결권 및 처분권이 배분되어 있음을 기재하고 있으며, 보고인 외에는 이 주식들의 배당금이나 매각대금에 대한 권리를 가진 자가 알려져 있지 않다고 명시되어 있습니다.

Avenant n°1 au Schedule 13D indique que Howard Amster et des entités affiliées sont les propriétaires bénéficiaires de 11 615 200 actions ordinaires de Ready Capital Corp, représentant 7,1% des actions en circulation sur la base d'un dénominateur de 164 327 272 actions. Le dépôt modifie un Schedule 13D initial et divulgue de nombreux achats sur le marché ouvert entre le 29 juillet 2025 et le 27 août 2025, y compris des blocs importants de 690 000 et 684 000 actions, avec des prix d'achat indiqués dans le dossier dans une fourchette d'environ 4,18 $–4,44 $. Les pages de couverture répartissent les pouvoirs de vote et de disposition exclusifs et partagés entre M. Amster et plusieurs trusts, partenariats et entités, et indiquent qu'à l'exception des personnes déclarantes, personne d'autre n'est connu pour détenir des droits sur les dividendes ou les produits de vente de ces actions.

Nachtrag Nr. 1 zu Schedule 13D berichtet, dass Howard Amster und verbundene Stellen wirtschaftliche Eigentümer von 11.615.200 Aktien der Stammaktien von Ready Capital Corp sind, was 7,1% der ausstehenden Aktien auf Basis einer Bemessungsgrundlage von 164.327.272 Aktien entspricht. Die Einreichung ändert ein ursprüngliches Schedule 13D und legt zahlreiche Käufe am offenen Markt zwischen dem 29. Juli 2025 und dem 27. August 2025 offen, darunter große Blöcke von 690.000 und 684.000 Aktien, mit in der Einreichung angegebenen Kaufpreisen im Bereich von etwa $4,18–$4,44. Die Titelseiten verteilen alleiniges und gemeinsames Stimm- und Verfügungsrecht auf Herrn Amster sowie mehrere Trusts, Partnerschaften und Gesellschaften und geben an, dass außer den meldenden Personen niemand sonst bekannt sei, der Ansprüche auf Dividenden oder Verkaufserlöse aus diesen Aktien habe.






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




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
*Mr. Amster is deemed to be the beneficial owner of (i) 3,003,659 shares that are owned directly by Mr. Amster; (ii) 3,608,253 shares that are owned in the aggregate by Pleasant Lake Apartments Corp., Pleasant Lake Apartments Limited Partnership, and Laughlin Holdings, LLC, all joint filers, over which Mr. Amster has sole voting and dispositive power; (iii) 3,104,611 shares that are owned in the aggregate by the trusts jointly filing herewith, over which, as sole trustee, Mr. Amster has sole voting and dispositive power; (iv) the 497,971 shares that are owned by the Howard Amster Foundation over which, Mr. Amster, as President, has sole voting and dispositive power; (v) 457,812 shares that are owned by Amster Limited Partnership, which Mr. Amster, as sole General Partner, has sole voting and dispositive power; (vi) 323,040 shares that are owned by Ramat Securities, Ltd., which Mr. Amster, as authorized representative and majority member, has sole voting and dipositive power; (vii) 11,155 shares that are owned by NewAx Inc., which Mr. Amster, as a member of the Board of Directors and majority shareholder, has shared voting and dispositive power; (viii) 494,113 shares owned by Pleasant Lake Skoien Investments LLC, which Mr. Amster, as President of Pleasant Lake Apartments Corp., the General Partner of Pleasant Lake Apartments LP, the Managing Member of Pleasant Lake Apartments LLC which is the Managing Member of Pleasant Lake Skoien Investments LLC, has shared voting and dispositive power and (ix) 114,586 shares owned by Horizon Group Properties Inc., which Mr. Amster, as the majority owner has shared voting and dispositive power. **Denominator is based on the 164,327,272 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 8, 2025 as reported by the Issuer on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
* See the footnote marked with a * to cover page for Mr. Amster. ** See the footnote marked with a ** to cover page for Mr. Amster.


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SCHEDULE 13D


Amster Howard
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:HOWARD AMSTER
Date:08/28/2025
PLEASANT LAKE APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:PRESIDENT PLEASANT LAKE APTS CORP ITS GENERAL PARTNER
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST 1 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #3 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #4 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
AMSTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:GENERAL PARTNER
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #7 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
LAUGHLIN HOLDINGS LLC
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:PRESIDENT PLEASANT LAKE APTS CORP GENERAL PARTNER PLEASANT LAKE APTS LP MANAGER OF LAUGHLIN HOLDINGS LLC
Date:08/28/2025
RAMAT SECURITIES LTD
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Date:08/21/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2021 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #3 U/A DTD 11/23/2021
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
PLEASANT LAKE APARTMENTS CORP.
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2022 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #1 U/A DTD 03/09/2022
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER FOUNDATION
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:PRESIDENT
Date:08/28/2025
NEWAX INC.
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:DIRECTOR
Date:08/28/2025
PLEASANT LAKE SKOIEN INVESTMENTS LLC
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:PRESIDENT PLEASANT LAKE APTS CORP GENERAL PARTNER OF PLEASANT LAKE APTS LP MANAGING MEMBER OF PLEASANT LAKE SKOIEN INVESTMENTS LLC
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #5 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2021 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #1 U/A DTD 08/10/2021
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2021 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #2 U/A DTD 08/10/2021
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER & TAMRA GOULD CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST U/A DTD 03/18/1993
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST U/A DTD 04/22/1998
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST U/A DTD 01/11/2005
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025
HORIZON GROUP PROPERTIES INC.
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:DIRECTOR
Date:08/28/2025
HOWARD AMSTER 2019 CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST #2 U/A DTD 05/20/2019
Signature:HOWARD AMSTER
Name/Title:TRUSTEE
Date:08/28/2025

FAQ

How many Ready Capital (RC) shares does Howard Amster beneficially own?

The filing reports Howard Amster and affiliated entities beneficially own 11,615,200 shares, representing 7.1% of RC's outstanding common stock.

What timeframe and prices cover the recent RC purchases disclosed?

Purchases were effected between July 29, 2025 and August 27, 2025, with reported per-share prices in the filing approximately in the $4.18–$4.44 range.

Were the RC shares purchased on the open market or via private transactions?

The Schedule 13D/A states that all transactions were purchases conducted on the open market.

Does anyone other than the reporting persons have rights to dividends or sale proceeds for these RC shares?

The filing states that other than the reporting persons, no other person is known to have such rights.

Which affiliated entities hold portions of the RC stake?

The filing lists multiple holders including Pleasant Lake Apartments Corp., Pleasant Lake Apartments LP, Laughlin Holdings LLC, various Howard Amster charitable remainder unitrusts, Amster Limited Partnership, Ramat Securities Ltd., NewAx Inc., Pleasant Lake Skoien Investments LLC and Horizon Group Properties Inc.
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