Paul E. Rehm
If the filing person has previously filed
a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because
of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g) check the following box
x
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The information required in 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, as amended (the “Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject
to all other provisions of the Act.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Nantahala Capital Management, LLC
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)
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(b)
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Massachusetts
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,960,763
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,960,763
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,960,763
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES*
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.0%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IA, OO
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*SEE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Wilmot B. Harkey
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)
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(b)
¨
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,960,763
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,960,763
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,960,763
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES*
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.0%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
HC, IN
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*SEE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Daniel Mack
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)
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(b)
¨
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,960,763
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,960,763
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,960,763
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES*
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
14.0%
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
HC, IN
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*SEE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT
SCHEDULE 13D
This Schedule 13D (this
“Schedule 13D”) is being filed on behalf of Nantahala Capital Management, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company
(“Nantahala”), Mr. Wilmot B. Harkey and Mr. Daniel Mack, the principals of Nantahala (collectively, the “Reporting
Persons”), relating to Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of FTD Companies, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”).
This Schedule 13D relates
to Common Stock of the Issuer purchased by Nantahala through the accounts of certain private funds and managed accounts (collectively,
the “Nantahala Investors”). Nantahala serves as the investment adviser to the Nantahala Investors and may direct the
vote and dispose of the 3,960,763 shares of Common Stock held by the Nantahala Investors. As the principals of Nantahala, Mr. Harkey
and Mr. Mack may direct the vote and disposition of the 3,960,763 shares of Common Stock held by the Nantahala Investors.
The Reporting Persons
previously filed a Schedule 13G with respect to the Common Stock of the Issuer as most recently amended with the Securities Exchange
Commission on February 14, 2019 reporting that the Reporting Persons beneficially owned 13.1% of
the
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer
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Item 1.
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Security and Issuer
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Securities
acquired
: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”).
Issuer
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FTD Companies, Inc.
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3113 Woodcreek Drive
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Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
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Item 2.
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Identity and Background
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(a) This Schedule 13D
is jointly filed by Nantahala, Mr. Harkey and Mr. Mack. Because Nantahala is the investment adviser to the Nantahala Investors
and Mr. Harkey and Mr. Mack are the principals and managing members of Nantahala, the Reporting Persons may be deemed, pursuant
to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), to be the beneficial owners of all of
the shares of Common Stock held by the Nantahala Investors. The Reporting Persons are filing this Schedule 13D jointly, solely
pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(2), and expressly disclaim that they form any “group” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Act.
In addition, Qianqian Zhong is the Chief Financial Officer and Paul Rehm is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
(each of Ms. Zhong and Mr. Rehm, an “Other Officer” and collectively, the “Other Officers”) of Nantahala.
(b) The principal place
of business for each of the Reporting Persons is 19 Old Kings Highway S, Suite 200, Darien, CT 06820.
(c) The principal occupation
of Mr. Harkey is serving as a principal of Nantahala. The principal occupation of Mr. Mack is serving as a principal of Nantahala.
The principal business of Nantahala is acting as the investment adviser to the Nantahala Investors.
(d) During the last five
years, none of the Reporting Persons or Other Officers have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations
or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During the last five
years, none of the Reporting Persons or Other Officers have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative
body of competent jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, were or are subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining
future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation
with respect to such laws.
(f) Nantahala is organized
under the laws of the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Harkey is a citizen of the United States of America. Mr. Mack is a citizen of
the United States of America. Ms. Zhong is a citizen of China. Mr. Rehm is a citizen of the United States of America.
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Item 3.
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Source and Amount of Funds
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As of May 3, 2019, the
Nantahala Investors had invested $16,570,810 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) in the Common Stock of the Issuer and $46,207
(inclusive of brokerage commissions) in exchange-traded options that are exercisable for shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.
The source of these funds was the working capital of the Nantahala Investors. The shares of common stock are held in margin accounts
with Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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Item 4.
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Purpose of the Transaction
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The Reporting Persons
purchased the Common Stock for the Nantahala Investors based on the Reporting Persons’ belief that the Common Stock, when
purchased, was undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.
The Reporting Persons
plan to engage in discussions with the Issuer’s management and the board of directors of the Issuer (the “Board”)
and other shareholders and interested parties regarding means to enhance shareholder value, including potential strategic alternatives,
operational improvements, and changes in personnel. Strategic alternatives could include the sale of the company, the recapitalization
of the company, or other transactions.
No Reporting Person has
any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item
4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon or in connection with completion of, or following, any
of the actions discussed herein. The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending
on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels
of the Common Stock, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may
in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation,
engaging in communications with management and the Board, engaging in discussions with shareholders of the Issuer and others about
the Issuer and the Reporting Persons’ investment, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization,
ownership structure, board structure (including Board composition) or operations of the Issuer, purchasing additional Common Stock,
or changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.
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Item 5.
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Interest in Securities of the Issuer
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(a) The
aggregate percentage of Common Stock reported to be owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 28,332,610 shares of Common Stock
outstanding, which is the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 6, 2019, as reported in the Issuer’s
10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 18, 2019.
Nantahala, as the investment
adviser of the Nantahala Investors, may be deemed to beneficially own the 3,960,763 shares of Common Stock held by the Nantahala
Investors, representing approximately 14.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. This amount includes
3,710,763 shares of Common Stock and 250,000 shares of Common Stock receivable upon exercise of presently exercisable exchange-traded
options described in Item 6.
In addition, Mr. Harkey
and Mr. Mack, as principals of Nantahala, the investment adviser of the Nantahala Investors, may also be deemed to beneficially
own the 3,960,763 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Nantahala Investors, representing approximately 14.0% of the
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.
(b) Nantahala,
Mr. Harkey and Mr. Mack have the shared power to vote and dispose of the Common Stock held by the Nantahala Investors reported
in this Schedule 13D.
(c) There
have been no transactions in the shares of Common Stock during the past sixty (60) days by the Reporting Persons or the Other Officers.
(d) The
Nantahala Investors hold the shares of Common Stock reported herein, which includes Nantahala Capital Partners SI, LP, which holds
7.2% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. No person other than the Nantahala Investors is known
to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Common Stock.
(e) Not
applicable.
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Item 6.
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Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
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The Reporting Persons
beneficially own (i) 2,500 exchange-traded options that are presently exercisable for 250,000 shares of Common Stock at a strike
price of $2.50 that expire on June 21, 2019. These options were acquired within the last sixty (60) days, on March 14, 2019. The
contracts were acquired on the following exchanges: 28 on ARCA, 12 on BATS, 16 on CBOE, and 2444 on AMEX. The total net acquisition
amount for the 2,500 contracts was $46,207, net of commissions and fees.
Other than as described
herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting
Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.
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Item 7.
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Joint Filing Agreement by and between Nantahala, Mr.
Harkey and Mr. Mack dated May 10, 2019.
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Signatures
After reasonable inquiry
and to the best of their knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and correct.
Dated: May 10,
2019
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NANTAHALA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Paul E. Rehm
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Paul E. Rehm
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Chief Compliance Officer
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/s/ Wilmot B. Harkey
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Wilmot B. Harkey
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/s/ Daniel Mack
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Daniel Mack
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