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May 29, 2018 15-12B

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 15-12B

15-12B 1 tv49506815-12b.htm 15-12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exac

May 21, 2018 SC 13E3/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. 4 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ZGH MERGER SUB, INC. Z ACQUISITION LLC CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DANIEL A. CURRY (Name of Persons Filing Statement) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per

May 21, 2018 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 5) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 530-3610 (Name, Address and Telep

May 21, 2018 EX-99.17

PROMISSORY NOTE AND PLEDGE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.17 THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, EXCHANGED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATE SECUR

May 18, 2018 S-8 POS

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. S-8 POS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1. TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-211246 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322, R

May 18, 2018 POS AM

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. POS AM

POS AM 1 tv494621posam.htm POS AM UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1. TO FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT NO. 333-208171 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No

May 18, 2018 EX-3.1

Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., dated May 18, 2018.

EX-3.1 2 tv494620ex3-1.htm EXHIBIT 3.1 Exhibit 3.1 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. First: The name of the corporation is ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Corporation”). Second: The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 251 Little Falls Drive, County of New Castle, Wilmington, Delaware 19808. The name of the Co

May 18, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 tv4946208k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (Sta

May 18, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF GOING PRIVATE TRANSACTION

EX-99.1 4 tv494620ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: ZAIS Investor Relations 732-450-7440 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF GOING PRIVATE TRANSACTION Red Bank, NJ – May 18, 2018 – ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (“ZAIS” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the previously announced going private merger (the “Merger”) of ZGH Merger

May 18, 2018 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., dated May 18, 2018.

EX-3.2 3 tv494620ex3-2.htm EXHIBIT 3.2 Exhibit 3.2 BYLAWS OF ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (THE “CORPORATION”) ARTICLE I Offices SECTION 1. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation shall be in the State of Delaware. SECTION 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have an office or offices other than said registered office at such place or places, either within or without the Stat

May 17, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 tv4944428k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (Sta

May 17, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF GOING PRIVATE MERGER

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: ZAIS Investor Relations 732-450-7440 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF GOING PRIVATE MERGER Red Bank, NJ – May 17, 2018 – ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (“ZAIS” or the “Company”) today announced that, at its annual meeting of stockholders held today, the stockholders of the Company voted to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merg

May 14, 2018 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Smof Ii Investment Manager, Llc - MAY 14, 2018 Passive Investment

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) May 7, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pur

May 14, 2018 SC 13G

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Smof Ii Investment Manager, Llc - MAY 14, 2018 Passive Investment

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) January 26, 2018 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

May 11, 2018 EX-10.3

Offer Letter, dated January 4, 2018, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Daniel Curry

Exhibit 10.3 January 4, 2018 ZAIS Group, LLC 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Mr. Daniel Curry [ADDRESS REDACTED] Dear Mr. Curry, Please let this letter serve as confirmation of your offer of employment by ZAIS Group, LLC (“ZAIS”) to commence full time work on January 8, 2018 in the position of President of ZAIS, reporting to Christian Zugel, the Chief Investment Officer of ZAIS. Mr. Zuge

May 11, 2018 10-Q

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 tv49294710q.htm 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file nu

May 11, 2018 EX-10.1

Consulting Agreement, dated January 4, 2018, between the Company and Michael Szymanski.

EX-10.1 2 tv492947ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 January 4, 2018 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Mr. Michael F. Szymanski [ADDRESS REDACTED] Dear Mike: You have advised us that you wish to step down as President of ZAIS Group, LLC (“ZG”) and President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (“ZGH”) (ZG and ZGH, together with

May 11, 2018 EX-10.2

Release Agreement, dated January 4, 2018, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Michael Szymanski.

EX-10.2 3 tv492947ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 Exhibit 10.2 RELEASE AGREEMENT This Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between ZAIS Group, LLC (“EMPLOYER” or “ZAIS”) and Michael F. Szymanski (“EMPLOYEE”) as of January 4, 2018 (the “Effective Date”). RECITALS A. For purposes of this Agreement, “EMPLOYER” means ZAIS Group, LLC and includes each of its predecessors, successors in interest, assi

May 10, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

May 10, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2018 Results RED BANK, N.J., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset management services to priva

May 9, 2018 DEFA14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Definitive Proxy State

May 4, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

May 3, 2018 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 6) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Eric T. Schwartz, E

April 5, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 5, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

March 30, 2018 DEFM14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. DEFM14A

DEFM14A 1 tv489945defm14a.htm DEFM14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule

March 30, 2018 SC 13E3/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian - SC 13E3/A

SC 13E3/A 1 tv489964sc13e3a.htm SC 13E3/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. 3 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ZGH MERGER SUB, INC. Z ACQUISITION LLC CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DANIEL A. CURRY (Name of Persons Filing Statement) Cl

March 27, 2018 8-K

Other Events

8-K 1 tv4896688k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 22, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

March 27, 2018 DEFA14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. FORM 8-K

DEFA14A 1 tv4896688k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 22, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdi

March 19, 2018 PRER14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. PRER14A

PRER14A 1 tv488567prer4a.htm PRER14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

March 19, 2018 EX-10.42

Description of Agreement, dated February 27, 2012, between Christian Zugel and holders of equity interests in ZAIS Group, LLC

EX-10.42 6 tv487565ex10-42.htm EXHIBIT 10.42 Exhibit 10.42 Description of 2012 agreement between Christian Zugel and other holders of equity interests in ZAIS Group, LLC Under the terms of an agreement dated February 27, 2012 by and between Christian Zugel, as managing member of ZAIS Group, LLC (“Mr. Zugel”), and holders of equity interests in ZAIS Group, LLC as of such date, Mr. Zugel is entitled

March 19, 2018 EX-10.40

Incentive Agreement, dated December 19, 2013, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Denise Crowley.

EX-10.40 4 tv487565ex10-40.htm EXHIBIT 10.40 Exhibit 10.40 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT THIS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT is dated as of December 19, 2013, and is between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and, Denise Crowley, an individual residing at 420 Everett Road Holmdel, NJ 07733 (the “Employee”). RECITALS: The Employee is currently employed as a full time employee by the

March 19, 2018 10-K

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. FORM 10-K (Annual Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

March 19, 2018 EX-21.1

List of Subsidiaries of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation ZAIS Alternative Credit Management, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas GP, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas SPV, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group Parent, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 2, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 3, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manage

March 19, 2018 EX-10.41

Incentive Agreement, dated January 31, 2017, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Denise Crowley.

Exhibit 10.41 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT THIS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT is dated as of January 31, 2017, and is between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and, Denise Crowley, an individual residing at 420 Everett Road Holmdel, NJ 07733 (the “Employee”). RECITALS: The Employee is currently employed as a full time employee by the Company. The Company considers the Employee to

March 19, 2018 EX-10.38

Separation and Release Agreement, dated as of November 20, 2017, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Gregory Barrett.

Exhibit 10.38 Pursuant to 17 CFR 240.24b-2, confidential information has been omitted in places marked “[***]” and has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a Confidential Treatment Application filed with the Commission. SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT This Separation and Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between ZAIS Group, LLC (“EMPLOYER” or

March 19, 2018 EX-10.39

Agreement, dated October 1, 2009, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Denise Crowley.

Exhibit 10.39 THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 1st day of October, 2009 by and between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and Denise Crowley, an individual residing at 420 Everett Road, Holmdel NJ 07733 (the “Employee”). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Employee is currently employed by the Company; and WHEREAS, the Company considers the Employee to be a valuable member of

March 19, 2018 EX-14

Code of Ethics

EX-14 7 tv487565ex14.htm EXHIBIT 14 EXHIBIT 14 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Code of Ethics Introduction High ethical standards are essential for the success of the ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates (“ZGH” or "Company" or “us” or “we”). All of us within the Company are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards when conducting our business. In keeping with these standa

March 19, 2018 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 tv4888538k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 19, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-13144

March 19, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2017 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2017 Results RED BANK, N.J., March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and ass

March 19, 2018 SC 13E3/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian - SC 13E3/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. 2 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ZGH MERGER SUB, INC. Z ACQUISITION LLC CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DANIEL A. CURRY (Name of Persons Filing Statement) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per

March 6, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

February 16, 2018 PREM14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. PREM14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: x Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin

February 16, 2018 SC 13E3/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian - SC 13E3/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Amendment No. 1 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ZGH MERGER SUB, INC. Z ACQUISITION LLC CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DANIEL A. CURRY (Name of Persons Filing Statement) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per

February 16, 2018 EX-99.(C)(3)

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. DISCUSSION MATERIALS FOR THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 15, 2017 | CONFIDENTIAL Table of Contents 2 Page 1. Preliminary Financial Analysis 3 2. Appendix 10 Illustrative Preliminary Weighted Average Cost of Capital and Net Op

Exhibit (c)(3) ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. DISCUSSION MATERIALS FOR THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 15, 2017 | CONFIDENTIAL Table of Contents 2 Page 1. Preliminary Financial Analysis 3 2. Appendix 10 Illustrative Preliminary Weighted Average Cost of Capital and Net Operating Loss Overview 11 Historical Financials 15 Financial Projections 18 Disclaimer 25 Page 1. Preliminary Financial Analysis 3 2. Ap

February 16, 2018 EX-99.(C)(2)

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. PRESENTATION TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE JANUARY 11, 2018 | CONFIDENTIAL Certain Changes Since November 15, 2017 Special Committee Discussion Materials Market Data Updated to January 10, 2018 Remaining ZAIS RSUs (2.1 million) p

Exhibit (c)(2) ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. PRESENTATION TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE JANUARY 11, 2018 | CONFIDENTIAL Certain Changes Since November 15, 2017 Special Committee Discussion Materials Market Data Updated to January 10, 2018 Remaining ZAIS RSUs (2.1 million) priced at January 10, 2018 closing stock price of $3.80 per share (from $2.20 per share previously) Tax Reform Per Company management, t

February 6, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 tv4849328k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

January 30, 2018 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / BML Investment Partners, L.P. - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) January 29, 2018 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

January 30, 2018 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / BML Investment Partners, L.P. - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

January 17, 2018 EX-99.7

AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.7 AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of January 11, 2018, is made by and among Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), Ramguard LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as successor-in-interest by conversion to d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limit

January 17, 2018 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 tv483361sc13da.htm SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 5) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887

January 16, 2018 EX-99.16

Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of January 16, 2018.

Exhibit 99.16 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of the amendment to statement on Schedule 13D (including any and all further amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A Shares of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., dated as of January 16, 2018, and further agree to the filing of this a

January 16, 2018 EX-99.8

Amended and Restated Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among Z Acquisition LLC Ramguard LLC and Christian Zugel.

Exhibit 99.8 AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of January 11, 2018, is made by and among Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), Ramguard LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as successor-in-interest by conversion to d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limit

January 16, 2018 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 wd13da4-zaiszugel.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 4) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732)

January 16, 2018 EX-99.11

Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Z Acquisition LLC, dated as of January 11, 2018.

Exhibit 99.11 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Z ACQUISITION LLC (A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2018 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION 1.01 Name 1 1.02 Place of Principal Office; Registered Agent 1 1.03 Purposes and Powers 2 1.04 Term 2 1.05 Fiscal Year 2 1.06 Filings 2 1.07 Limitations on Company Powers 2 1.08 Partnersh

January 12, 2018 EX-10.2

Stockholder Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. and Ramguard LLC, NAR Special Global, LLC, and, for limited purposes, Neil Ramsey.

EX-10.2 4 tv483218ex10-2.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Stockholder Voting AND SUPPORT Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), RAMGUARD LLC and its affiliates listed on the signature page(s) hereto (collectively, “Cover

January 12, 2018 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among the Company, Z Acquisition LLC and ZGH Merger Sub, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on January 12, 2018).

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., ZGH MERGER SUB, INC., AND Z ACQUISITION LLC DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2018 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this ?Agreement?), dated as of January 11, 2018, is entered into by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), ZGH Merger Sub, Inc

January 12, 2018 EX-10.1

Stockholder Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., Z Acquisition LLC, Christian Zugel, Sonia Zugel, Zugel Family Trust, and Family Trust U/A Christian M. Zugel 2005 GRAT.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Stockholder Voting AND SUPPORT Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and each of the stockholders listed on the signature page(s) hereto (collectively, ?Covered Stockholders? and each individually, a ?Co

January 12, 2018 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 tv4832188k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400

January 12, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT; TRANSACTION WOULD RESULT IN COMPANY GOING PRIVATE

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT; TRANSACTION WOULD RESULT IN COMPANY GOING PRIVATE Red Bank, NJ ? January 12, 2018 ? ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (?ZAIS? or the ?Company?) today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Z Acquisition?), and ZGH Me

January 12, 2018 EX-10.3

Letter Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, executed by Daniel Curry.

Exhibit 10.3 January 11, 2018 Special Committee of the Board of Directors ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Attn: Paul B. Guenther, Chairman Dear Paul: I understand that the Special Committee has asked me to provide ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the ?Company?) with certain assurances as a material inducement to the willingness of the Special Committee to recomm

January 12, 2018 EX-10.4

Investment Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, Z Acquisition LLC and, for limited purposes, Christian Zugel.

Exhibit 10.4 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC, Z ACQUISITION LLC, AND, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 4.02 HEREOF, CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2018 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of January 11, 2018, is entered into by and among (i) ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), and

January 12, 2018 EX-10.4

Investment Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, Z Acquisition LLC and, for limited purposes, Christian Zugel.

Exhibit 10.4 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC, Z ACQUISITION LLC, AND, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 4.02 HEREOF, CHRISTIAN ZUGEL DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2018 INVESTMENT AGREEMENT THIS INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of January 11, 2018, is entered into by and among (i) ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), and

January 12, 2018 EX-10.2

Stockholder Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. and Ramguard LLC, NAR Special Global, LLC, and, for limited purposes, Neil Ramsey.

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Stockholder Voting AND SUPPORT Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), RAMGUARD LLC and its affiliates listed on the signature page(s) hereto (collectively, ?Covered Stockholders? and each individually, a

January 12, 2018 EX-2.1

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., Z Acquisition LLC, and ZGH Merger Sub, Inc.

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., ZGH MERGER SUB, INC., AND Z ACQUISITION LLC DATED AS OF JANUARY 11, 2018 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this “Agreement”), dated as of January 11, 2018, is entered into by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), ZGH Merger Sub, Inc

January 12, 2018 EX-10.3

Letter Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, executed by Daniel Curry.

Exhibit 10.3 January 11, 2018 Special Committee of the Board of Directors ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Attn: Paul B. Guenther, Chairman Dear Paul: I understand that the Special Committee has asked me to provide ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the ?Company?) with certain assurances as a material inducement to the willingness of the Special Committee to recomm

January 12, 2018 DEFA14A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 8-K

DEFA14A 1 tv4832188k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314

January 12, 2018 EX-10.1

Stockholder Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., Z Acquisition LLC, Christian Zugel, Sonia Zugel, Zugel Family Trust, and Family Trust U/A Christian M. Zugel 2005 GRAT.

EX-10.1 3 tv483218ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version STOCKHOLDER VOTING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT This Stockholder Voting AND SUPPORT Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 11, 2018, by and among ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and each of the stockholders listed on the signature page(s) hereto (collectively, “Covered

January 12, 2018 EX-99.1

Press Release issued by ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., dated January 12, 2018.

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT; TRANSACTION WOULD RESULT IN COMPANY GOING PRIVATE Red Bank, NJ ? January 12, 2018 ? ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (?ZAIS? or the ?Company?) today announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (?Z Acquisition?), and ZGH Me

January 5, 2018 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 tv4826088k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2018 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of

January 5, 2018 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: ZAIS Investor Relations 732-450-7440 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES Red Bank, NJ – January 5, 2018 – ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (“ZGH”) announced today that Michael Szymanski has tendered his resignation as Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director and that the ZGH Board of Directors has elected Daniel Curry to succeed Mr. Szymansk

January 5, 2018 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 tv4827608k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 4, 2018 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314

December 18, 2017 EX-99.11

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Z Acquisition LLC, dated as of December 14, 2017.

Exhibit 99.11 AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF Z ACQUISITION LLC (A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) DATED AS OF DECEMBER 14, 2017 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I ORGANIZATION 1.01 Name 1 1.02 Place of Principal Office; Registered Agent 1 1.03 Purposes and Powers 2 1.04 Term 2 1.05 Fiscal Year 2 1.06 Filings 2 1.07 Limitations on Company Powers 2 1.08 Partnership Tax

December 18, 2017 EX-99.12

Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2017.

Exhibit 99.12 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of the amendment to statement on Schedule 13D (including any and all further amendments thereto) with respect to the Class A Shares of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., dated as of December 18, 2017, and further agree to the filing of this

December 18, 2017 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 3) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 530-3610 (Name, Address and Telep

December 5, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 tv4808548k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2017 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-131

December 4, 2017 SC 13G

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / BML Investment Partners, L.P. - NONE Passive Investment

Schedule 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. n/a )* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) November 22, 2017 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the r

November 22, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 20, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

November 22, 2017 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 wd13da2-zaiszugel.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 2) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732)

November 21, 2017 SC 13E3

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13E-3 RULE 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(E) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (Name of the Issuer) Christian Zugel Z Acquisition LLC (Names of Person(s) Filing Statement) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number of Clas

November 13, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2017 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

November 13, 2017 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset management ser

November 13, 2017 10-Q

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

10-Q 1 tv47802210q.htm 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission fil

November 3, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 tv4785068k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2017 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-131

October 4, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 4, 2017 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

October 3, 2017 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. POSTPONES ANNUAL MEETING

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. POSTPONES ANNUAL MEETING Red Bank, NJ ? October 3, 2017 ? ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (?ZAIS? or the ?Company?) today announced that its Board of Directors determined to postpone the Company?s 2017 annual meeting of stockholders (the ?Annual Meeting?), previously scheduled for November 7, 2017. The Company?s Board of Directors deter

October 3, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 v4762558k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 28, 2017 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-13

September 7, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 7, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

September 6, 2017 EX-99.1

[Signature Page Follows]

Exhibit 99.1 Special Committee Zais Group Holdings, Inc. Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 September 5, 2017 Dear Members of the Special Committee: As you know, the undersigned is trustee of an irrevocable trust holding all of the shares of Class B Common Stock of Zais Group Holdings, Inc. (the ?Company?), which represent a majority of the voting power of the Company, and (before giv

September 6, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 v4747388k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2017 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-131

September 6, 2017 EX-99.8

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.8 SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of September 5, 2017, is made by and among Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), Ramguard LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as successor-in-interest by conversion to d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership) (“Seller”) and Christian

September 6, 2017 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 1) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 530-3610 (Name, Address and Telep

September 6, 2017 EX-99.9

[Signature Page Follows]

Exhibit 99.9 Special Committee Zais Group Holdings, Inc. Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 September 5, 2017 Dear Members of the Special Committee: As you know, the undersigned is trustee of an irrevocable trust holding all of the shares of Class B Common Stock of Zais Group Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"), which represent a majority of the voting power of the Company, and (before giv

September 6, 2017 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 v474672sc13da.htm SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 4) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G

September 6, 2017 EX-99.7

SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

EX-99.7 2 v474672ex99-7.htm EXHIBIT 99.7 Exhibit 99.7 SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT This SHARE Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of September 5, 2017, is made by and among Z Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Buyer”), Ramguard LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (as successor-in-interest by conversion to d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limit

August 14, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2017 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissi

August 14, 2017 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset management services

August 14, 2017 10-Q

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 10-Q (Quarterly Report)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP HO

August 3, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 3, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

July 6, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 6, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

June 9, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 9, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

June 5, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

May 11, 2017 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Results RED BANK, N.J., May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset management services to priva

May 11, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2017 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

May 11, 2017 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

10-Q 1 v46610010q.htm FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission fil

May 3, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 7, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 5, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

April 7, 2017 EX-10.1

Award Letter, dated as of April 5, 2017, from ZAIS Group, LLC to Michael Szymanski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on April 7, 2017).

EX-10.1 2 v463760ex10-1.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 ZAIS Group LLC April 5, 2017 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Michael Szymanski [Address Redacted] Dear Mike: As you know, the Board of Directors of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (“ZGH”), the ultimate parent of ZAIS Group, LLC (the “Company”), has been undertaking a review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, which could

April 5, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 5, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

March 24, 2017 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2017 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

March 24, 2017 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2016 Results

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2016 Results RED BANK, N.J., March 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and ass

March 24, 2017 EX-10.34

Compensation Agreement, dated as of November 3, 2016, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Nisha Motani (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 24, 2017).

Exhibit 10.34 November 3, 2016 ZAIS Group LLC 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Ms. Nisha Motani [Address Redacted] Dear Nisha, Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2016, you will assume the office of Acting Chief Financial Officer of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Accordingly, effective December 1, 2016, your base salary will be increased to $300,000 per ann

March 24, 2017 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

10-K 1 v46116910k.htm FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001

March 24, 2017 EX-10.36

Advisory Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2017, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Howard Steinberg (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 24, 2017).

Exhibit 10.36 February 27, 2017 ZAIS Group, LLC 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Mr. Howard Steinberg [Address Redacted] Dear Howard: You have advised us that you wish to step down as General Counsel of ZAIS Group, LLC (?ZG?) and ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.(?ZGH?) (ZG and ZGH, together with their respective affiliated entities, ?ZAIS?) in order to be able to spend more time with your family

March 24, 2017 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation ZAIS Alternative Credit Management, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas GP, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas SPV, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group Parent, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 2, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 3, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manage

March 24, 2017 EX-10.30

Form of Indemnity Agreement between the Company and each Officer and Director of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 24, 2017).

Exhibit 10.30 INDEMNITY AGREEMENT This Indemnity Agreement, entered into on (the ?Agreement?), is made by and between ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?) and (the ?Indemnitee?). RECITALS A. The Company is aware that competent and experienced persons are increasingly reluctant to serve as directors or officers of corporations unless they are protected by adequate indem

March 24, 2017 EX-10.35

Separation Agreement dated as of November 22, 2016, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Donna Blank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 24, 2017).

Exhibit 10.35 SEPARATION AGREEMENT This Separation Agreement (?Agreement?), dated November 22, 2016, is made by and between ZAIS Group, LLC (?EMPLOYER? or ?ZAIS?) and Donna Blank (?EMPLOYEE?). RECITALS A. For purposes of this Agreement, ?EMPLOYER? means ZAIS Group, LLC and includes each of its predecessors, successors in interest, assigns, parent and subsidiary organizations, affiliates, and partn

March 24, 2017 EX-14

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Code of Ethics

EXHIBIT 14 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Code of Ethics Introduction High ethical standards are essential for the success of the ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates (?ZGH? or "Company" or ?us? or ?we?). All of us within the Company are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards when conducting our business. In keeping with these standards, we must always place the Compan

March 3, 2017 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

March 3, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 3, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

February 13, 2017 SC 13D

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Zugel Christian Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934* ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) Christian Zugel Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 530-3610 Copy to: Howard Steinberg ZAIS Group, LLC Re

February 3, 2017 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 v4583228k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2017 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314

January 11, 2017 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 v456734sc13d-a.htm SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 3) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40421

January 5, 2017 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

January 5, 2017 EX-10.1

Form of Employee Restricted Stock Units Agreement, dated December 30, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on January 5, 2017).

Exhibit 10.1 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. EMPLOYEE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AGREEMENT Name of Participant: No. of RSUs: Grant Date: December 30, 2016 Vesting Date: March 17, 2017 This Employee Restricted Stock Units Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the Grant Date first stated above, is delivered by ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), to the Participant named abov

January 5, 2017 EX-10.2

Form of Employee Restrictive Covenants Agreement, dated December 30, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on January 5, 2017).

Exhibit 10.2 ZAIS GROUP, LLC EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AGREEMENT This Restrictive Covenants Agreement (?Agreement?) is entered into effective this day of December, 2016 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between ZAIS Group, LLC (?ZAIS?), on behalf of itself and its Affiliates and its and their respective successors and assignees (collectively referred to herein as ?ZAIS Group?), and (the ?Employe

January 5, 2017 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2017 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdicti

December 7, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

November 7, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

November 4, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2016 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commiss

November 4, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results

EX-99.1 2 v452203ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group

November 4, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GRO

October 7, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdicti

September 8, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

August 9, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset managem

August 9, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset managem

August 9, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2016 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

August 9, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 9, 2016 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

August 9, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP HO

August 5, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

August 4, 2016 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

8-K 1 v4458298-k.htm FORM 8 K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2016 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-13144

July 8, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

June 23, 2016 DEF 14A

ZAIS Group Holdings DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, For Use of

June 14, 2016 EX-16.1

KPMG LLP

Exhibit 16.1 KPMG LLP New Jersey Headquarters 51 John F. Kennedy Parkway Short Hills, NJ 07078-2702 June 14, 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. and, under the date of March 10, 2016, we reported on the consolidated financial statements of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. as of and for

June 14, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

June 7, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

May 10, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

May 10, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Results RED BANK, N.J., May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). ZAIS Group provides investment advisory and asset management serv

May 10, 2016 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP H

May 10, 2016 EX-10.1

Employment Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2015, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Gregory Barrett (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on May 10, 2016).

Exhibit 10.1 December 15, 2015 ZAIS Group LLC 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Mr. Gregory Barrett Dear Mr. Barrett, Please let this letter serve as confirmation of your offer of employment by ZAIS Group LLC (“ZAIS”), as Managing Director – Head of the Client Relations and Business Development, reporting to ZAIS’ President. You will commence full time employment at ZAIS’ Red Bank, New Jer

May 9, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 2015 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 2015 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 1. Purpose. The purpose of the ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. 2015 Stock Incentive Plan is to provide a means through which the Company and its Affiliates may attract and retain key personnel and to provide a means whereby current and prospective directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company and its Affiliates ca

May 9, 2016 S-8

ZAIS Group Holdings S-8

Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-1314400 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number.) Two Bridge Avenue, Suite 322 Red Ban

May 6, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction o

April 29, 2016 10-K/A

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 10-K/A (Annual Report)

10-K/A 1 v43811110ka.htm FORM 10-K/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Co

April 25, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

April 25, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. BURKE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: ZAIS Investor Relations 732-450-7440 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. BURKE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Red Bank, NJ ? April 22, 2016 ? ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (?ZAIS? or the ?Company?), today announced that John D. Burke has joined the Company?s Board of Directors. Mr. Burke will serve as an independent member of the Boa

April 25, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Joseph Williams and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of sec

April 25, 2016 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Joseph Williams, Min Lee and Thomas P.

April 8, 2016 EX-10.1

TERMINATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 TERMINATION AGREEMENT THIS TERMINATION AGREEMENT, dated as of April 6, 2016 (this ?Agreement?), among ZAIS FINANCIAL CORP., a Maryland corporation that has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes (?Company?), ZAIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership and the operating partnership of Company (?Company Operating Partner

April 8, 2016 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 6, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

April 7, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8 K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

March 29, 2016 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 v4355528k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2016 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

March 10, 2016 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results RED BANK, N.J., March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). References to the "Company" herein

March 10, 2016 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 v4339188k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2016 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

March 10, 2016 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

10-K 1 v43077910k.htm FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001

March 10, 2016 EX-14

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Code of Ethics

Exhibit 14 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Code of Ethics Introduction High ethical standards are essential for the success of the ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates (?ZGH? or "Company" or ?us? or ?we?). All of us within the Company are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards when conducting our business. In keeping with these standards, we must always place the Compan

March 10, 2016 EX-21.1

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Formation ZAIS Alternative Credit Management, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas GP, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas SPV, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group Parent, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 2, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 3, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manage

March 7, 2016 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8 K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 7, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

February 16, 2016 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.: Form SC 13G/A - Filed by newsfilecorp.com UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 3)* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a HF2 Financial Management Inc.) (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Num

February 11, 2016 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / DAVIDSON KEMPNER PARTNERS - ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 p16-0259sc13ga.htm ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a HF2 Financial Management, Inc.) (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 98887G106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2015 (Dat

February 5, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 v4306198k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2016 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314

January 19, 2016 424B3

5,804,181 Shares ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock

424B3 1 v429040424b3.htm 424B3 Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) Registration No. 333-208174 PROSPECTUS 5,804,181 Shares ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Class A common stock The selling stockholders named in this prospectus may offer and sell from time to time up to 5,804,181 shares of our Class A common stock covered by this prospectus. The selling stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from any

January 13, 2016 CORRESP

ZAIS Group Holdings ESP

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. January 13, 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: ZAIS Group Holding, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 File No. 333-208174 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned, being the Registrant identified in Registration Statement No. 333-208174 (the ?Registration Statement?), requests pursu

January 12, 2016 S-3/A

ZAIS Group Holdings S-3/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 11, 2016 Registration No.

January 11, 2016 CORRESP

ZAIS Group Holdings ESP

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January 8, 2016 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2016 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdicti

December 22, 2015 CORRESP

ZAIS Group Holdings ESP

CORRESP 6 filename6.htm Boston Brussels Chicago Düsseldorf Frankfurt Houston London Los Angeles Miami Milan Munich New York Orange County Paris Rome Seoul Silicon Valley Washington, D.C. Strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices (Shanghai) Thomas Conaghan Attorney at Law [email protected] +1 202 756 8161 December 22, 2015 VIA Hand Delivery AND EDGAR Michael Clampitt U.S. Securities and Exchang

December 22, 2015 S-3/A

ZAIS Group Holdings S-3/A

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2015 Registration No.

December 11, 2015 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

December 7, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

December 2, 2015 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Joseph Williams, Elliott M.

November 23, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 23, 2015 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commis

November 23, 2015 S-3

ZAIS Group Holdings S-3

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 23, 2015 Registration No.

November 12, 2015 DEF 14A

ZAIS Group Holdings DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, For Use of

November 6, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdict

November 6, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 v4237468-k.htm FORM 8 K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-131

November 6, 2015 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results RED BANK, N.J., Nov. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). References to the "Company" herein refer to ZAIS, to

November 6, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GRO

October 7, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 v4216678k.htm 8-K CURRENT REPORT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-3584

September 8, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdic

August 7, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

August 6, 2015 EX-99.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) ("ZAIS"), today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. ZAIS conducts substantially all of its operations through ZAIS Group, LLC ("ZAIS Group"). References to the "Company" herein refer to ZAIS, togethe

August 6, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP HO

August 6, 2015 EX-10.4

Offer Letter, dated May 14, 2015, from ZAIS Group LLC to Donna Blank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on August 6, 2015).

Exhibit 10.4 May 14, 2015 ZAIS Group LLC 2 Bridge Ave Suite 322 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Ms. Donna Blank 244 Henry Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 [email protected] Dear Ms. Blank, Please let this letter serve as confirmation of your offer of employment by ZAIS Group LLC (?ZAIS?) to commence full time work on June 1, 2015 in the position of Chief Financial Officer, reporting to ZAIS?s? Chief Executive O

August 6, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdictio

July 27, 2015 EX-10.3

First Amendment to Tax Receivable Agreement by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. and the other parties signatory thereto, entered into as of July 21, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848) filed, with the SEC on July 27, 2015).

Exhibit 10.3 first Amendment to TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Tax Receivable Agreement (this ?Amendment?) is made and entered into as of July 21, 2015, by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Holdings?) and the Non-Holdings Members (as defined therein). Capitalized terms used in this Amendment but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings giv

July 27, 2015 EX-10.2

First Amendment to Exchange Agreement by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., the Company Unitholders (as defined therein) and Christian M. Zugel, as trustee of the ZGH Class B Voting Trust, entered into as of July 21, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on July 27, 2015).

Exhibit 10.2 FIRST Amendment to EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Exchange Agreement (this ?Amendment?) is made and entered into as of July 21, 2015, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Holdings?), R. Bruce Cameron (?Cameron?), in his capacity as the Required Independent Director und

July 27, 2015 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

July 27, 2015 EX-10.1

Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, entered into as of July 21, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on July 27, 2015).

EX-10.1 2 v416140ex10-1.htm SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND A&R LLC AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 SECOND Amendment to SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT This Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of July 21, 2015, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (t

July 8, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 8, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

June 5, 2015 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure

8-K 1 v4125448k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 5, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (Stat

June 3, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

June 1, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

Form 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 29, 2015 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Co

May 11, 2015 EX-10.2

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on May 11, 2015).

Exhibit 10.2 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AGREEMENT Name of Participant: No. of RSUs: Grant Date: Vesting Date: This Board of Directors Restricted Stock Units Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of the Grant Date first stated above, is delivered by ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to the Participant named above (the ?Participant?), who is

May 11, 2015 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-35848 ZAIS GROUP H

May 11, 2015 EX-10.1

Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on May 11, 2015).

Exhibit 10.1 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted the following compensation policy, effective as of April 30, 2015, for non-employee directors of the Company. The Compensation Policy has been developed to compensate non-employee directors of the Company for their time, comm

May 7, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings 8-K CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction o

May 7, 2015 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 v4096888k.htm FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ————————— FORM 8-K ————————— CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2015 ————————— ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (

May 7, 2015 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

EX-99.1 2 v409688ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Scott Eckstein Financial Relations Board 212-827-3766 ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2015 RESULTS Red Bank, NJ – May 7, 2015 – ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) (“ZAIS” or the “Company”), formerly HF2 Financial Management Inc. (“HF2”), today reported financial results for the three months ended Mar

April 8, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings FORM 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ????????? FORM 8-K ????????? CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2015 ????????? ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-35848 46-1314400 (State or other jurisdiction

March 25, 2015 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - AMENDMENT TO FORM SC 13D Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 2) ZAIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40421A104 (CUSIP Number) Eric T. Schwartz, E

March 23, 2015 EX-10.1

Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ZGP, entered into as of March 17, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT OF ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC Effective March 17, 2015 THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTERESTS IN ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE ?SECURITIES ACT?), THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND ARE BEING ISSUED IN RELIANCE U

March 23, 2015 EX-10.19

Incentive Fee Agreement, dated March 4, 2015, between ZGP and Neil Ramsey (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.19 INCENTIVE FEE AGREEMENT This Incentive Fee Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of March 4, 2015 by and between ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (?ZGP?) and Neil Ramsey (?Ramsey?). WHEREAS, HF2 Financial Management, Inc. (?HF2?) has entered into that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2014, as amended by the First Amendment to the Investment Agreement dated as o

March 23, 2015 EX-10.16

Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Agreement between ZAIS Group, LLC and Michael Szymanski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.16 NON COMPETITION, NON-SOLICITATION, CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGREEMENT September 8, 2009 Mr. Michael Szymanski 253 Phelps Drive Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Dear Michael: In consideration of your becoming employed on the date hereof by ZAIS Group, LLC (?ZAIS?) to work for Z Asset Advisors Group LLC (?ZAA?; collectively with ZAIS, the ?Company?) and the payment to you of a sign

March 23, 2015 EX-3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 3.2 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. AMENDED AND RESTATED BY LAWS ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1. Offices. The registered office of the Corporation shall be in the State of Delaware. The Corporation may have offices at such other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or convenient to the business of the C

March 23, 2015 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2015 ZAIS Group Holdings,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2015 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.

March 23, 2015 EX-3.1

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC March 23, 2015).

EX-3.1 2 v404972ex3-1.htm SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Exhibit 3.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, does hereby certify as follows: 1. The name of the Corporation is “HF2 Financial Management Inc.” 2. The Corporation was

March 23, 2015 EX-10.4

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2015, by and among the Company and the Holders (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.4 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of March 17, 2015, is entered into by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation?), and the Holders (as defined herein). WHEREAS, the Holders are holders of Company Units (as defined herein), which are exchangeable pursuant to terms and conditions of the Exc

March 23, 2015 EX-21.1

ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. List of Subsidiaries

Exhibit 21.1 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. List of Subsidiaries Name of Entity Jurisdiction of Formation ZAIS Alternative Credit Management, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas GP, LLC Delaware ZAIS Atlas SPV, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group, LLC Delaware ZAIS Group Parent, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 2, LLC Delaware ZAIS Leveraged Loan Manager 3, LLC Delaware ZAIS L

March 23, 2015 EX-99.3

ZAIS Group Completes Business Combination with HF2 Financial Management; Company Renamed ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.

Exhibit 99.3 ZAIS Group Completes Business Combination with HF2 Financial Management; Company Renamed ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. RED BANK, N.J., March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZAIS) announced the closing of its business combination between ZAIS Group Parent, LLC and HF2 Financial Management Inc. ("HF2"), now renamed ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the "Company"). At the

March 23, 2015 EX-10.3

Exchange Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2015, by and among the Company, ZGP, the Company Unitholders (as defined therein) and Christian M. Zugel, as trustee (solely in his capacity as the trustee) of the ZGH Class B Voting Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.3 EXCHANGE AGREEMENT This EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?), dated as of March 17, 2015, is entered into by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the ?Corporation?), ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), the Company Unitholders (as defined herein) and Christian M. Zugel, as trustee (solely in his capacity as the trustee,

March 23, 2015 EX-10.15

Incentive Agreement, dated December 19, 2013, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Christian Zugel (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.15 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT THIS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT is dated as of December 19, 2013, and is between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), and, Christian Zugel an individual residing 35 Middletown Road Holmdel, NJ 07733 (the ?Employee?). RECITALS: The Employee is currently employed as a full time employee by the Company. The Company considers the Employee to

March 23, 2015 EX-10.17

Promissory Note, dated March 17, 2015, in favor of EarlyBirdCapital, Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.17 PROMISSORY NOTE $1,000,000.00 As of March 17, 2015 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the ?Maker?) promises to pay to the order of EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (the ?Payee?) the principal sum of One Million Dollars and No Cents ($1,000,000) in lawful money of the United States of America, together with interest on the unpaid principal balance of this Note, on the terms and conditions described bel

March 23, 2015 EX-16.1

March 23, 2015

Exhibit 16.1 March 23, 2015 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Commissioners: We have read ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc.?s (formerly HF2 Financial Management Inc.) statements included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2015 and we agree with such statements concerning our firm. /s/ McGladrey LLP McGladrey LLP

March 23, 2015 EX-10.5

Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2015, by and among the Company and the parties signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

EX-10.5 9 v404972ex10-5.htm TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.5 TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT This TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated as of March 17, 2015 (the “Effective Date”) is hereby entered into by and among ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Holdings”), and each of the undersigned parties hereto or hereafter identified as Non-Holdings Members (as such term is def

March 23, 2015 EX-99.1

ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012 ZAIS G

Exhibit 99.1 ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS? REPORT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012 ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES Table of Contents Independent Auditors? Report 3 Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Stateme

March 23, 2015 EX-99.2

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Exhibit 99.2 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 are based on the historical financial statements of ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (?ZGP?) and ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (?ZGH?) (forme

March 23, 2015 EX-10.13

Incentive Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2013, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Michael Szymanski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

EX-10.13 11 v404972ex10-13.htm FEBRUARY 26, 2013 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ZAIS GROUP, LLC AND MICHAEL SZYMANSKI Exhibit 10.13 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT THIS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT is dated as of February 26, 2013, and is between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), and, Michael Szymanski an individual residing 253 Phelps Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (the “Employee”). RECITA

March 23, 2015 EX-10.18

Promissory Note, dated March 17, 2015, in favor of Sidoti & Company LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.18 PROMISSORY NOTE $250,000.00 As of March 17, 2015 ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (the ?Maker?) promises to pay to the order of Sidoti & Company, LLC (the ?Payee?) the principal sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($250,000) in lawful money of the United States of America, together with interest on the unpaid principal balance of this Note, on the terms and conditions des

March 23, 2015 EX-10.2

First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of ZGP, entered into as of March 20, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.2 first Amendment to SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT This First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (this ?Amendment?) is made and entered into as of March 20, 2015, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Holding

March 23, 2015 EX-10.12

Consulting Agreement, dated March 17, 2015, between ZGP and RQSI Ltd (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.12 CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Consulting Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is entered into as of March 4, 2015 by and between ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (the ?Company? or ?ZGP?) and RQSI Ltd (?RQSI?). WHEREAS, HF2 Financial Management Inc. (?HF2?) has entered into that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2014, as amended by the First Amendment to the Investment Agreement dated

March 23, 2015 EX-10.14

Incentive Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2013, between ZAIS Group, LLC and Michael Szymanski (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.14 INCENTIVE AGREEMENT THIS INCENTIVE AGREEMENT is dated as of December 19, 2013, and is between ZAIS Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), and, Michael Szymanski an individual residing 253 Phelps Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450 (the ?Employee?). RECITALS: The Employee is currently employed as a full time employee by the Company. The Company considers the Employee t

March 23, 2015 EX-10.20

Form of Restricted Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 10.20 RESTRICTED UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT This RESTRICTED UNIT AWARD Agreement (this ?Agreement?) is executed and agreed to as of March 17, 2015 (the ?Effective Date?), by and between ZAIS GROUP PARENT, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (the ?Company?), and (the ?Grantee?). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement but not defined in the body hereof have the meanings assigned to them in

March 23, 2015 EX-9.1

Voting Trust Agreement, dated as of March 17, 2015, by and among Christian M. Zugel, Laureen Lim, Sonia Zugel, Family Trust u/ Christian M. Zugel 2005 GRAT, Zugel Family Trust, Christian M. Zugel, as trustee, and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 9.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 23, 2015).

Exhibit 9.1 VOTING TRUST AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT (the ?Agreement?) is made this 17th day of March, 2015, by and between (i) Christian M. Zugel, (ii) Laureen Lim, (iii) Sonia Zugel, (iv) Family Trust u/ Christian M. Zugel 2005 GRAT, (v) Zugel Family Trust (collectively, the ?Depositors?), (vi) Christian M. Zugel, as trustee (the ?Trustee?) and (vii) ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. (?Holdings?). The Depo

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned’s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned’s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 19, 2015 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned constitutes and appoints Zachary A. Swartz, Elliott M. Smith and Thomas P. Conaghan as the undersigned?s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for the undersigned and in the undersigned?s name, place and stead, to sign any and all Securities and Exchange Commission statements of beneficial ownership of se

March 10, 2015 EX-99.1

HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF VOTING AT SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF VOTING AT SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Denver, Colorado, March 10, 2015 ? HF2 Financial Management Inc. (?HF2? or the ?Company?) (NASDAQ: HTWO), a special purpose acquisition company, previously announced on September 17, 2014 that it had entered into an Investment Agreement (?Investment Agreement?) with ZAIS

March 10, 2015 8-K

ZAIS Group Holdings 8-K CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 9, 2015 HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-35848 (Commission File Nu

March 9, 2015 SC 13D/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / d.Quant Special Opportunities Fund, LP - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 1) HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40421A104 (CUSIP Number) Eric T. Schwart

March 9, 2015 EX-99.3

INCENTIVE FEE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.3 INCENTIVE FEE AGREEMENT This Incentive Fee Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into on March 4, 2015 by and between ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (“ZGP”) and Neil Ramsey (“Ramsey”). WHEREAS, HF2 Financial Management, Inc. (“HF2”) has entered into that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2014, as amended by the First Amendment to the Investment Agreement dated as of Oc

March 9, 2015 EX-99.4

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.4 CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Consulting Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 4, 2015 by and between ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (the “Company” or “ZGP”) and RQSI Ltd (“RQSI”). WHEREAS, HF2 Financial Management Inc. (“HF2”) has entered into that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of September 16, 2014, as amended by the First Amendment to the Investment Agreement dated

March 9, 2015 SC 13G/A

ZAIS / ZAIS Group Holdings, Inc. / Weiss Asset Management LP - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* HF2 Financial Management Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 40421A104 (CUSIP Number) March 4, 2015 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate

March 9, 2015 EX-99.5

founders shares allocation AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.5 founders shares allocation AGREEMENT This Founders Shares Allocation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of this day of March, 2015 by and among the persons set forth on the signature pages hereto (each a “Sponsor” and together the “Sponsors”). RECITALS WHEREAS, each of R. Bruce Cameron, Broad Hollow Investors, LLC, Burke Family Trust, Healey Associates LLC, Healey Family Foundatio

March 4, 2015 EX-99.1

HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HF2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT AGREEMENT Denver, Colorado, March 4, 2015 – HF2 Financial Management Inc. (“HF2” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HTWO), a special purpose acquisition company, previously announced on September 17, 2014 that it had entered into an Investment Agreement (“Investment Agreement”) with ZAIS Group Parent, LLC (“

March 4, 2015 EX-2.1

Second Amendment to Investment Agreement, dated as of March 4, 2015, by and among HF2 Financial Management Inc., ZGP and the members of ZGP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-35848), filed with the SEC on March 4, 2015).

Exhibit 2.1 Second Amendment to INVESTMENT AGREEMENT This Second Amendment to the Investment Agreement (this “Amendment”) is made and entered into as of March 4, 2015, by and among ZAIS Group Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), HF2 Financial Management Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Investor”), and the current members of the Company (the “Founder Members”). WHEREAS,

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