Amended Statement of Ownership (sc 13g/a)
April 03 2017 - 3:12PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE
13G/A
(Amendment No. 4)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
LUMINEX
CORPORATION
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of
Class of Securities)
55027E 10 2
(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2016
Date of Event Which Requires Reporting
Check the
appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
☒ Rule 13d-1(b)
☐ Rule 13d-1(c)
☐
Rule 13d-1(d)
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The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information
which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
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The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act
(however, see the Notes).
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
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of 10
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(1)
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NAME OF
REPORTING PERSON
St. Denis J. Villere & Company, L.L.C.
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP*
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OR
ORGANIZATION
Louisiana
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Number of
Shares
beneficially
owned by
each
reporting
person
with:
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(5)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
3,819,666
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(6)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,879,889
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(7)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,832,366
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(8)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,892,589
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(9)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,892,589 Shares
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(10)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
N/A
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(11)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW 9
8.93 %
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(12)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IA
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
3
of 10
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(1)
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NAME OF
REPORTING PERSON
George V. Young
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP*
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OR
ORGANIZATION
Louisiana
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Number of
Shares
beneficially
owned by
each
reporting
person
with:
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(5)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5,613
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(6)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,879,889
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(7)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,613
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(8)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,837,979
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(9)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,892,589 Shares
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(10)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
N/A
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(11)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW 9
8.93 %
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(12)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
4
of 10
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(1)
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NAME OF
REPORTING PERSON
St. Denis J. Villere II
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP*
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OR
ORGANIZATION
Louisiana
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Number of
Shares
beneficially
owned by
each
reporting
person
with:
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(5)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
40,310
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(6)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,879,889
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(7)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
40,310
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(8)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,872,676
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(9)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,892,589 Shares
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(10)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
N/A
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(11)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW 9
8.93 %
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(12)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
5
of 10
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(1)
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NAME OF
REPORTING PERSON
St. Denis J. Villere III
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP*
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OR
ORGANIZATION
Louisiana
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Number of
Shares
beneficially
owned by
each
reporting
person
with:
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(5)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
10,300
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(6)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,879,889
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(7)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
10,300
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(8)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,842,666
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(9)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,892,589 Shares
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(10)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
N/A
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(11)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW 9
8.93 %
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(12)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
6
of 10
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(1)
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NAME OF
REPORTING PERSON
Lamar G. Villere
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(2)
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER
OF A GROUP*
(a) ☐ (b) ☒
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(3)
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SEC USE ONLY
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(4)
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OR
ORGANIZATION
Louisiana
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Number of
Shares
beneficially
owned by
each
reporting
person
with:
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(5)
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SOLE VOTING POWER
4,000
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(6)
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SHARED VOTING POWER
3,879,889
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(7)
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
4000
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(8)
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,836,366
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(9)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,892,589 Shares
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(10)
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN
ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
N/A
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(11)
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT
IN ROW 9
8.93 %
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(12)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
7
of 10
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SCHEDULE 13G
ITEM 1.
(a)-(b) This Schedule 13G
relates to shares of Common Stock (the Shares) of LUMINEX CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the Issuer), whose principal executive offices are located at 12212 Technology Blvd., Austin, TX 78727.
ITEM 2.
(a) This Statement is filed by and
on behalf of each of the following persons (collectively, the Reporting Persons):
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1.
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St. Denis J. Villere & Company, L.L.C. (Villere);
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3.
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St. Denis J. Villere II;
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4.
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St. Denis J. Villere III;
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Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing
Agreement. Villere is a registered investment advisor which beneficially owns Shares in various accounts under its management and control. Messrs. G. Young, S. Villere II, S. Villere III and L. Villere serve as members of Villere.
(b) The principal business office of Reporting Persons is located at 601 Poydras St., Suite 1808, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.
(c) Villere is a Louisiana limited liability company. Messrs. Young, Villere, Villere, and Villere are citizens of the United States of
America.
(d) Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock.
(e) CUSIP Number: 55027E 10 2
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ITEM 3.
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If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
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(a)
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Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).
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(b)
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Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
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(c)
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Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
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of 10
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(d)
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Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C 80a-8).
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(e)
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An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
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(f)
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An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
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(g)
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A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
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(h)
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A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
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(i)
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A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
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(j)
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Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
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(a)
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and (b) Amount beneficially owned and Percent of Class:
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As of the date of this Statement, the Reporting
Persons beneficially owned in the aggregate 3,892,589 Shares of Common Stock which equates to approximately 8.93 % of the outstanding Shares (the percentage of Shares of Common Stock owned being based upon 43,584,558 Shares outstanding at
October 31, 2016 as set forth in the Issuers Form 10-Q for September 30, 2016). Villere has direct beneficial ownership of the Shares of Common Stock in the accounts for which it serves as the investment adviser under its investment
management agreements.
Each of Messrs. Young, S. Villere II, S. Villere III and L. Villere, as members of Villere, may be deemed the beneficial owners of
the 3,892,589 Shares beneficially owned by Villere, which represents approximately 8.93 % of the issued and outstanding Shares. Messrs. Young, S. Villere II, S. Villere III and L. Villere disclaim beneficial ownership of such Shares and report
individual ownership as set forth in the schedules above.
(c)
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Power to vote or dispose.
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Villere has the power to vote 3,879,889 Shares and the power to dispose of
3,832,366 Shares.
ITEM 5.
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Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
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Not Applicable.
ITEM 6.
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Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of another Person.
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Not applicable.
ITEM 7.
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Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.
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Not Applicable.
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
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of 10
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ITEM 8.
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Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
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Villere is an investment adviser
registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and its principal business is managing a number of accounts containing securities over which Villere has voting and dispositive power. Each of Messrs. Young, S. Villere II, S.
Villere III and L. Villere has a controlling interest in Villere.
ITEM 9.
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Notice of Dissolution of Group.
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Not Applicable.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
securities referred to above were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not
acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
Dated: April 3, 2017
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ST. DENIS J. VILLERE & COMPANY, L.L.C.
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By:
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/s/ George Young
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Name:
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George Young
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Title:
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Member
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GEORGE V. YOUNG
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/s/ George Young
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ST. DENIS J. VILLERE II
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/s/ St. Denis J. Villere II
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CUSIP No. 55027E 10 2
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Page
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of 10
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ST. DENIS J. VILLERE III
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/s/ St. Denis J. Villere III
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LAMAR G. VILLERE
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/s/ Lamar G. Villere
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