Amended Statement of Beneficial Ownership (sc 13d/a)
July 13 2020 - 5:04PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE
13D/A
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 3)*
Leaf Group
Ltd.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
52177G 102
(CUSIP
Number)
Carolina Picazo
Spectrum Equity
One
International Place
35th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
(617) 464-4600
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
July 13, 2020
(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. ☐
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall
include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Section 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
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The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form
with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
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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, as amended (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).
CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Spectrum Equity Investors V, L.P.
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
Delaware
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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
2,756,688
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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
2,756,688
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,756,688
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.3%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
PN
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Spectrum Equity Associates V, L.P.
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
Delaware
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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
2,756,688
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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
2,756,688
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,756,688
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.3%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
PN
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
SEA V Management, LLC
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
☐
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
Delaware
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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
2,770,540
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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
2,770,540
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,770,540
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.4%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
OO
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Spectrum V Investment Managers Fund, L.P.
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
☐
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
Delaware
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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
13,852
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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
13,852
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
13,852
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
0.1%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
PN
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Brion B. Applegate
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
☐
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
United States of
America
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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
2,770,540
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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
2,770,540
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,770,540
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.4%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
IN
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Christopher T. Mitchell
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
☐
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
United States of
America
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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
2,770,540
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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
2,770,540
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,770,540
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐
|
13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.4%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
IN
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CUSIP No. 52177G 102
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1.
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Names of
Reporting Persons.
Victor E. Parker, Jr.
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2.
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member
of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3.
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SEC Use Only
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4.
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Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5.
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Check if Disclosure of Legal
Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
☐
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6.
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Citizenship or Place of
Organization
United States of
America
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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
2,770,540
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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
2,770,540
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11.
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,770,540
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12.
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row
(11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
☐
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13.
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount
in Row (11)
10.4%
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14.
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Type of Reporting Person (See
Instructions)
IN
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Explanatory Note
This Amendment No. 3 (this Amendment) amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the SEC) on June 22, 2020 by the Reporting Persons, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on June 29, 2020 and Amendment No. 2 to
Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons with the SEC on July 10, 2020 (as amended from time to time, the Schedule 13D), relating to their beneficial ownership in Leaf Group Ltd. (the Issuer). Except to the extent set
forth in this Amendment, all material information disclosed in the Schedule 13D remains unchanged. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Amendment have the respective meanings set forth in the Schedule 13D.
Item 4.
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Purpose of Transaction
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Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented to add the following:
On July 13, 2020, the Investors issued a press release and submitted a letter to the Board highlighting their serious concerns regarding
the Issuers recently completed strategic review process and corporate governance. A copy of the press release and the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 5.
Item 7.
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits
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Item 7 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented to add the following:
Exhibit 5 Press Release and Letter to Board of Directors, dated July 13, 2020
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: July 13, 2020
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Spectrum Equity Investors V, L.P.
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By:
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Spectrum Equity Associates V, L.P.
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its general partner
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By:
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SEA V Management, LLC
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its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Carolina Picazo
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Carolina Picazo
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Authorized Signatory
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Spectrum Equity Associates V, L.P.
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By:
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SEA V Management, LLC
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its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Carolina Picazo
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Carolina Picazo
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Authorized Signatory
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SEA V Management, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Carolina Picazo
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Carolina Picazo
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Authorized Signatory
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Spectrum V Investment Managers Fund, L.P.
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By:
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SEA V Management, LLC
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its general partner
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By:
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/s/ Carolina Picazo
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Carolina Picazo
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Authorized Signatory
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Brion B. Applegate
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Christopher T. Mitchell
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Victor E. Parker, Jr.
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*By:
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/s/ Carolina Picazo
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Carolina Picazo
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As
attorney-in-fact
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This Schedule 13D was executed by Carolina Picazo on behalf of the individuals listed above pursuant to a Power of
Attorney, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 1
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Joint Filing Agreement
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Exhibit 2
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Power of Attorney
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Exhibit 3
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Press Release and Letter to Board of Directors, dated June 29, 2020
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Exhibit 4
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Press Release and Letter to Board of Directors, dated July 10, 2020
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Exhibit 5
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Press Release and Letter to Board of Directors, dated July 13, 2020
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