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Bantamac Capital, LLC
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive Suite 1710
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Form ADV Part 2A
November 24, 2025
Item 1 – Cover Page
This brochure (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Bantamac
Capital, LLC (“Bantamac Capital”, “Bantamac”, or the “Firm”), an investment adviser registered with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any reference to Bantamac Capital as a “registered
investment adviser” or as being “registered,” does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information in
this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority.
This Brochure is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy shares or limited partnership interests in
any of the investment funds sponsored, managed, or advised by Bantamac Capital. An offer of such funds can only
be made through the offering materials for the relevant investment fund and only in jurisdictions in which such an
offer would be lawful.
the contents of
If you have any questions about
this Brochure, please contact us by email at
mbrodsky@bantamac.com. Additional information about Bantamac Capital is also available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 - Summary of Material Changes
The following is a list of material changes made to this Brochure since the Firm’s previous filing on May 31, 2025.
• The Firm’s name has changed from Bosun Asset Management, LLC to Bantamac Capital, LLC. The
contents of this Brochure reflected the updated name of the Firm.
•
Item 4 was amended to reflect the Firm’s assets under management as of September 30, 2025
• The Firm’s fees listed in Item 5 have been updated to reflect the Firm’s current fee schedule.
Investors are encouraged to review this updated brochure in its entirety.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 - Summary of Material Changes ......................................................................................................................... 4
Item 3 – Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................................ 8
Item 7 - Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................................ 18
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................................... 18
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............................... 18
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................... 20
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................................................................. 20
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................................... 21
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................................................... 21
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Bantamac Capital, LLC (“Bantamac Capital,” “Bantamac”, the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Delaware limited
liability company that was formed in 2020 and is principally directly or indirectly owned by Michael Brodsky. The
Firm’s principal place of business is located in Chicago, Illinois. Bantamac provides investment services. Our
primary focus areas include risk management, systematic investing, and portfolio management. The firm provides
discretionary investment advice to separately managed accounts (“SMAs”) and personalized investment programs
to help high-net-worth-individuals, trusts and estates, foundations, and charitable organizations (each, an “Advisory
Client,” collectively with SMAs, “Clients”) reach their life and financial goals. At the time of filing, the firm does
not currently provide discretionary investment advice to any pooled investment vehicles structured as private funds
(“Fund(s)”). However, the firm may do so in the future.
All discussions of Clients in this brochure, including but not limited to their investments, the strategies used in
managing Clients, the fees and other costs associated with investing with us, and conflicts of interest we face in
connection with management of certain Clients, are qualified in their entirety by reference to each Client’s respective
offering memorandum, subscription agreement, advisory agreement (or equivalent), or other governing documents,
as applicable (collectively, “Governing Documents”). Any defined terms used in this Brochure, not otherwise
defined herein, have the definition ascribed to them in the relevant Governing Documents.
With respect to each Fund that we may manage, we tailor our investment advisory services to the strategies
and conditions set forth in the Fund’s respective Governing Document(s) rather than to the individual needs of
any Fund’s underlying investors (“Investors”). It should be noted that as a general matter, in the context of any Fund,
we do not tailor our services to consider any specific conditions of any Investor, and Investors generally may not
prescribe additional investment restrictions beyond those described in the applicable Governing Documents.
With respect to SMAs, we provide and tailor our investment advisory services pursuant toa duly executed
investment advisory agreement or equivalent after discussing their specific needs or desires, investment goals,
parameters, restrictions, experience with investing, our understanding of their financial background, and various
other factors.
With respect to Advisory Clients, we provide investment advisory services on either a discretionary or non-
discretionary basis as described in the respective Advisory Client’s Governing Documents.
Discretionary Advisory Services. Bantamac will act as your investment adviser and provide you with discretionary
investment management and continuous and regular supervision of the assets and accounts indicated as discretionary
accounts in your Governing Documents. With respect to discretionary accounts, the Firm will direct and manage
the investment and reinvestment of all assets in the discretionary accounts, the proceeds thereof and any additions
thereto on a discretionary basis in a broad range of assets including listed equities, fixed income instruments, mutual
funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), options, and closed-end funds. Where appropriate, Bantamac Capital will
allocate assets of the discretionary accounts to third-party advisers and investment vehicles managed by affiliates of
the Firm. Bantamac maintains discretionary authority to conduct transactions and take investment actions deemed
appropriate in accordance with the investment objectives and restrictions included in the Governing Documents.
Non-Discretionary Advisory Services. Bantamac will act as your investment adviser and provide you with non-
discretionary investment management and continuous and regular supervision of the assets and accounts indicated
as non-discretionary accounts in your Governing Documents. With respect to non-discretionary accounts, the Firm
will provide recommended investments and weightings, including general investment recommendations regarding
the Advisory Client’s overall asset class allocations. Bantamac does not have the authority to execute transactions
with respect to assets in the non-discretionary accounts.
As of September 30, 2025, we had $214,765,254 in regulatory assets under management (RAUM), $155,896,612
on a discretionary basis and $58,868,641 on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Separately Managed Accounts
In connection with our SMAs, we are generally compensated based on fees calculated as a percentage of total assets
under management. Additional factors including but not limited to strategy complexity, specific client requirements,
and other factors may cause client fees to be higher or lower than the fee schedule listed below. Subject to the terms
of the applicable Governing Documents, such fees are generally charged monthly in arrears, based on the month-
end value of assets, and are automatically deducted pursuant to Client authorization, except in those cases where
applicable Governing Documents allow for or require the collection of fees by sending payment request to the Client.
Fees may either be collected on a monthly or quarterly cadence subject to the terms of the applicable Governing
Documents. The fees below represent the typical advisory fees charged to our SMAs who custody their assets we
manage at Northern Trust and Charles Schwab. Such advisory fees are not all inclusive, and Clients may be charged
other fees for additional services.
Annual Fee Schedule for Actively Managed Strategy Using Securities Custodied in Northern
Trust and Charles Schwab Accounts
AUM
Fee Rate (per annum)
<$10,000,000
1.75%
$10,000,000 - $20,000,000
1.50%
$20,000,000 or more
1.25%
We reserve the right to reduce, waive, or negotiate our advisory fees at our discretion. Prospective Clients are
advised that the fees shown above will likely vary depending on the custodians they use and the complexity of the
strategy. The fees above are for reference only. If clients wish to custody their assets under our management with
other custodians the fees may be higher. Bantamac Capital is independently operated and owned and is not affiliated
with any custodian or other broker-dealer.
SMA Clients may generally terminate their agreement(s) with us with written notice. Upon termination, any fees
paid in advance will be prorated to the date of termination, and any excess shall be refunded. Clients will incur
brokerage and other transaction costs; please see Item 12 for additional information regarding our brokerage
practices.
Private Funds
In connection with a n y o f our Funds that we may manage, subject to the terms of the applicable Governing
Documents, we or an affiliate serving as the Managing Member—or equivalent—of a Fund (“Managing
Member”) receives management fees in connection with the services we provide the Funds (“Private Fund
Fees”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in general, Investors are subject to a management fee ranging between
0.80%-1.80% per annum. We may waive or reduce all or any portion of the Private Fund Fees with respect
to any Investor or Fund.
Subject to the terms of the applicable Governing documents, in addition to the Private Fund Fees, each
Fund bears all of its Organizational Expenses and operating expenses, including: brokerage commissions,
clearing and settlement charges, custodial fees and other charges for transactions in securities, commodities
and other instruments and investments; governmental and regulatory charges; licensing costs; audit fees;
valuation; financing; investment related research and expenses (including, without limitation, news, information,
research and quotation equipment, hardware, software and services, and all computer hardware and software
used primarily for investment purposes which benefit the Fund and the Managing Member); professional and
consulting expenses associated with an investment or proposed investment, whether or not such investment is
consummated (including reasonable travel and lodging and other similar fixed costs related to such
investment); initial and recurring costs associated with trade order management systems, risk management systems,
portfolio accounting systems and other similar systems; interest and fees on margin accounts, derivative
products or other indebtedness, bank service fees and custodial fees and expenses; administrative fees
and expenses; reporting expenses; taxes; interest; legal, compliance, regulatory, accounting, tax preparation and other
professional fees, including with respect to filing Form PF; expenses associated with the offer and sale of the
Interests, including mailing and reproducing the Memorandum, any amendments thereto and other
communications with Members; costs and expenses related to obtaining insurance covering the Fund; expenses
incurred in connection with any threatened, pending or anticipated
litigation, examination or proceeding; all
expenses incurred as a result of the Fund’s obligation to indemnify the Managing Member, the Administrator,
their affiliates and certain other parties (including, but not limited to, nominees proposed as directors by the
Managing Member of a portfolio company) against losses, liabilities and expenses incurred in connection with
the performance of their duties on behalf of, or the provision of services to, the Fund; all other expenses and
liabilities incurred in connection with or arising out of its business, including extraordinary or non-recurring
charges; and reimbursements due to the Managing Member for all such costs and expenses, if any on
behalf of the Fund.
Advisory Clients
In connection with the discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services provided to Advisory Clients, subject
to the terms of the applicable Governing Documents, we are generally compensated based on fees calculated as a
percentage of total assets undermanagement for discretionary advisory services and as a set fee for non-discretionary
advisory services. Fees are due in quarterly installments in arrears; discretionary advisory service fees are based
upon the market value of the assets in the discretionary account(s) on the last business day of the calendar quarter.
Fees for any portion of less than a quarter shall be prorated appropriately. The custodian will generally determine
the market value of investments in the discretionary account(s). If the custodian is unable to determine the market
value for an investment, Bantamac Capital will provide a fair valuation.
In addition to the Firm’s advisory fee, Advisory Clients may also incur certain charges imposed by affiliated and
unaffiliated third parties. Such charges may include, but are not limited to, custodial fees, pricing fees, brokerage
commissions, transaction fees, charges and fees imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or ETF as detailed
in the fund’s prospectus, fees and expenses of a private fund as disclosed in the applicable offering documents, odd-
lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts
and securities transactions. A conflict of interest exists to the extent that the funds and other investments
recommended or purchased for your account are managed by Bantamac Capital or its affiliates. To the extent
permitted by applicable law, Bantamac Capital and its affiliates may earn fees in addition to and separate from the
Firm’s advisory fee. Additional information regarding these conflicts is included in Item 10 “Other Financial
Industry Activities and Affiliations” and Item 11 “Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading” below.
Please see Item 12 “Brokerage Practices” below for a description of the factors that we consider in selecting or
recommending broker-dealers for Client transactions and determining there as on ableness of their brokerage fees.
Portfolio Management Services
Bantamac Capital charges for portfolio management services at annual rates generally between 0.05% and 1.0%
depending on the amount of assets under management and the complexity of the program.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not charge any performance-based fees.
In some cases, the Firm manages Clients in the same or similar strategies. This may give rise to potential conflicts
of interest if the Clients have, among other things, different objectives or fees. For example, potential conflicts may
arise in the following areas: Client orders do not get fully executed; trades may get executed for one Client that may
adversely impact the value of securities held by another Client; there will be cases where certain Clients receive an
allocation of an investment opportunity when other Clients may not; and/or trading and securities selected for a
particular Client may cause differences in the performance of different Clients that have similar strategies.
The Firm has adopted written policies and procedures designed to treat Clients equitably regardless of the fee
arrangement. In addition, we have adopted trading practices designed to address potential conflicts of interest
inherent in Client discretionary trading. During periods of unusual market conditions, the Firm may deviate from its
normal trade allocation practices. There can be no assurance, however, that all conflicts have been addressed in all
situations.
From time to time, certain Clients may invest in limited investment opportunities. The allocation of these
investments across Client portfolios is generally not executed on a pro rata basis as a number of factors will
determine whether the limited offering is appropriate or suitable for a Client. Accordingly, such opportunities may
be allocated based on another approach, including random selection, selection based on account size or another
methodology. Factors which may impact the allocation include but are not limited to: account size, liquidity, investor
qualification and risk tolerance. We note that limited investment opportunities may not be appropriate for smaller
accounts, depending on factors such as minimum investment size, account size, risk and diversification
requirements, and accordingly, may not be allocated such investments.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
We provide investment advice to our Clients, which include the SMAs and Advisory Clients. Our SMA Clients
generally include individuals and/or entities, such as high net worth individuals, corporations and other businesses,
foundations, and trusts. Beginning an investment advisory relationship with us is typically subject to a minimum of
$10,000,000, which we may waive or reduce at our sole discretion.
While at the time of filing this Brochure we do not provide any investment advice to Funds, we may do so in the
future. Investors in the Funds would generally be subject to a minimum investment of $500,000 but we may waive
this minimum at our sole discretion depending on the terms of the applicable Governing Documents.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we encourage Investors to refer to the relevant Governing Documents for more
information on eligibility and the specific minimum investment amount for each Fund we manage.
Our Advisory Clients generally include high-net-worth-individuals, trusts and estates, foundations, and charitable
organizations. Discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services are generally subject to a minimum of
$10,000,000, which we may waive or reduce at our sole discretion. In addition, certain sub-advisers may impose
more restrictive account requirements and utilize more varying billing practices than us. In such instances, we may
alter our corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the sub-adviser(s).
Although we believe that our investment program(s) should mitigate the risk of loss through careful
selection and monitoring of Client investments, an investment is nonetheless subject to loss, including
possible loss of the entire amount invested. No guarantee or representation is made that any investment
will be successful, and the investment results will vary, perhaps substantially, over time. All investments in securities
and other financial instruments, including an investment in a Fund, involve substantial risk of volatility arising from
any number of factors that are beyond our control. Legal, tax, and regulatory changes could occur which in
certain cases materially adversely affect the ability of a Client to pursue its investment strategies or achieve its
investment objective. There can be no assurance that any Client, including any Fund, will achieve its
objectives or that any Client will not incur losses. Clients and Investors must be prepared to lose all
or substantially all of their investment with us.
An investment in a Fund is a highly speculative investment and is not intended as a c o m p l e t e
i n v e s t m e n t program. I t is designed only for sophisticated persons who are able to risk losing their investment
in the Fund and who have limited need for liquidity. In addition to the general risks provided herein, there
are additional material risks associated with certain strategies or Funds. Please refer to the relevant Governing
Documents for more information regarding risk factors for a particular Fund or Client.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
As discussed above in Item 4, we seek to specialize in developing and implementing innovative trading and investing
strategies primarily focused on equities, ETFs, and exchange-listed options for our Clients. The following is a
general discussion of the methods of analysis, investment strategies and the risks of loss associated with the
investment advice we provide our Clients. These risk factors may change over time. Please see the applicable
Governing Documents for a more complete discussion of the fees, strategies, and risks related to investing with us.
For Advisory Clients, the Firm constructs portfolios using a mix of individual stocks, fixed income instruments,
ETFs, exchange-traded notes, closed-end funds, mutual funds, exchange-traded options, and alternative investments.
The Firm will manage Advisory Client assets through the direct purchase of securities, by allocating to sub-advisers
and/or by investing in a variety of investment vehicles, including investment vehicles managed by affiliates of the
Firm. Each Advisory Client’s asset allocation is determined by their specific objectives, restrictions, and unique
circumstances. Bantamac Capital generally employs a long-term asset allocation and investment strategy for
Advisory Clients. The Firm’s investment approach begins with a clear and thorough understanding of each Advisory
Client’s objectives, time horizon, risk profile, income needs and other considerations. We utilize a long-term strategy
when providing and implementing our advice. However, should an Advisory Client’s situation change or the basis
for making an investment change, there are occasions where we will utilize a short-term strategy and securities are
held for shorter time frames.
Although we believe that our investment program(s) should mitigate the risk of loss through careful selection and
monitoring of Client investments, an investment is nonetheless subject to loss, including possible loss of the entire
amount invested. No guarantee or representation is made that any investment will be successful, and the investment
results will vary, perhaps substantially, over time. All investments in securities and other financial instruments,
including an investment in a fund, involve substantial risk of volatility arising from any number of factors that are
beyond our control. Legal, tax, and regulatory changes could occur which in certain cases materially adversely affect
the ability of a Client to pursue its investment strategies or achieve its investment objective. There can be no
assurance that any Client will achieve its objectives or that any Client will not incur losses. Clients and Investors
must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment with us.
Market Risks
Risk of Loss. Investing with us is speculative and involves significant risk. The profitability of a Client’s
investments depends on us correctly assessing the future price movements of the securities and other financial
instruments in which the Client invests. These price movements may be volatile and are subject to numerous
factors that are neither predictable nor within our control. Such factors include, without limitation, a wide range of
economic, political, competitive, market, legal, operational, and other conditions, or events (including, without
limitation, natural disasters, acts of terrorism or war) which may affect investments in general or a specific security
or other financial instrument in which the Client invests. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in
accurately predicting price movements. Accordingly, Clients and Investors may incur substantial losses on their
investments with us, and it is possible that the Client’s performance will fluctuate substantially from period to
period.
Competition. The securities industry, the various markets in which we participate, and the varied strategies and
techniques engaged in by us are typically extremely competitive and each involves a high degree of risk. We and
our Clients compete with firms, including, without limitation, many of the larger securities and investment banking
firms, which have substantially greater financial resources and large research staffs and more traders than us, which
may place a Client at a competitive disadvantage.
Market Volatility. The profitability of a Client’s investments with us depends upon us correctly assessing the future
price movements of stocks, bonds, options on stocks, other securities, currencies, regulated futures contracts and
other commodities and the movements of interest rates. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in
accurately predicting price and interest rate movements.
Geopolitical Risks and Force Majeure. An unstable geopolitical climate and continued threats of terrorism could
have a material adverse effect on general economic conditions, market conditions and market liquidity. For example,
the United States and governments globally have seen a rise in populist and nationalist tendencies, with political
parties espousing such themes gaining strength in local and national elections. In addition, geopolitical tensions,
including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the attack on Israel by Hamas, the effects of which have
destabilized the region, and rising tensions between the United States and China, and the impact of long term
financial and economic sanctions, could lead to uncertainty, disruption, and volatility in global markets and
industries that could negatively impact the Firm. Moreover, certain current events and resulting movements
(including protests) have caused social unrest in the United States and in other parts of the world. At times, such
movements have been accompanied by violence and looting which has seen certain businesses suffer physical
damage and economic loss. In addition, such movements have seen certain businesses become subject to adverse
publicity and heightened scrutiny as a result of historical action or inaction. To the extent that Clients invest in
companies that are impacted by such social unrest, physical damage and economic loss or the threat thereof (e.g.,
in the retail sector), there could be a material adverse impact on the Clients and their investments.
Geopolitical tensions, such as Russia’s incursion into Ukraine, has led to disruption, instability and volatility in
global markets and industries that could negatively impact companies. The U.S. and other governments have
imposed meaningful sanctions and export controls against Russia and Russian interests and threatened additional
sanctions and controls. Adviser will be required to comply with such measures and the full impact of such measures
(including supply chain disruptions), as well as potential responses to them by Russia, is currently unknown and
may become significant.
Government Economic Interventions. In response to turmoil in the financial markets beginning in 2020 following
the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Government, Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury and other governmental and
regulatory bodies have taken a number of actions designed to stabilize the financial markets, including the enactment
of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, both
of which are sweeping stimulus bills intended to bolster the U.S. economy and provide emergency assistance to
qualifying businesses and individuals.
There can be no assurance that, in the long term, these actions will improve the efficiency and stability of U.S.
financial markets. To the extent the financial markets do not respond favorably to any of these actions, or such
actions do not function as intended, a Client’s financial performance may be harmed. In addition, because the
programs are designed, in part, to improve the markets for certain of a Client’s target assets, the establishment of
these programs may result in increased competition for attractive opportunities in the Fund’s target assets or, in the
case of government-backed refinancing and modification programs, may have the effect of reducing the revenues
associated with certain of the Fund’s target assets. Such policy changes may expose financial markets to heightened
volatility and may reduce liquidity for certain Client investments, which could cause the value of a Client’s
investments and net asset value to decline. The U.S. Government, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Treasury, and other
governmental and regulatory bodies may take additional actions in the future to address the financial crisis and
stimulate the economic recovery. Bantamac Capital cannot predict whether or when such actions may occur, and
such actions could have an adverse effect on a Client.
Counterparty Creditworthiness and Risk. From time to time, certain Clients often deal in securities and other
financial instruments that involve counterparties. Further, we may not be required to evaluate the creditworthiness
of a counter party. Under certain conditions, a counterparty to a transaction could default or the market for certain
securities and/or financial instruments may become illiquid. In addition, a Client could suffer losses if there were a
default or bankruptcy by certain other third parties, including, without limitation, brokerage firms and banks with
which the Client or Fund does business, or to which securities have been entrusted for custodial purposes.
Liquidity Risk. Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. The less liquid an asset is, the
greater the risk that, if circumstances require an investor to sell the asset quickly, it will be sold at a price below fair
value. Generally, an asset is more liquid if it represents a standardized productor security and there are many traders
interested in making a market in that product or security. For example, Treasury bills are highly liquid, while real
estate properties are not.
Failure of Brokerage Firms. U.S.-registered broker dealers which may carry the accounts of a Client generally
segregate all customer funds to be allocated to listed securities trading in compliance with SEC and FINRA
regulations. If such assets were not so segregated, a Client would be subject to the risk of the failure of the broker.
Even given proper segregation, in the event of the insolvency of the broker, a Client may be subject to a risk of loss
of its funds and may be able to recover only a pro rata share (together with all other securities customers of such
broker) of assets, such as U.S. Treasury bills, specifically traceable to a Client’s account. In broker insolvencies,
customers have, in fact, been unable to recover from the broker’s estate the full amount to their “customer” funds.
In addition, under certain circumstances, such as the in ability of another client of the broker or the broker itself to
satisfy substantial deficiencies in such other client’s account, a customer (including a Client) may be subject to a
risk of loss of its funds on deposit with a broker dealer, even if such funds are properly segregated. In the case of
any such bankruptcy or loss, a Client might recover, even in respect of property specifically traceable to it, only a
pro rata share of all property available for distribution to all of the broker’s clients. Clients may trade with or hold
accounts at foreign broker dealers registered under the laws and regulations of other countries. Such brokers and/or
dealers may not be subject to the same or similar customer fund regulations (including, without limitation, customer
segregation requirements) as those existing in the United States. Further, certain Clients are subject to additional
risks where it is a party to a securities lending arrangement and the counterparty to the arrangement becomes
insolvent and/or defaults on its obligations, including, without limitation, the risk that collateral will not be returned
and/or repurchased or the Client will not be permitted to exercise its remedies in accordance with the provisions of
the relevant securities lending agreement.
Electronic Trading Facilities. Certain Clients in its trading activities, may, at the discretion of Bantamac Capital,
make use of electronic trading and/or communication networks. Most electronic trading facilities are supported by
computer (including the internet) based component systems for order-routing, execution, matching, registration or
clearing of trades. As with all facilities and systems, they are vulnerable to temporary disruption or failure. Trading
in an electronic trading system may differ not only from trading in an open-outcry market or telephonic market but
also from trading on other electronic trading systems. Certain Clients, in undertaking transactions on an electronic
trading system, will be exposed to risk associated with the system, including the failure of hardware and software.
The result of any system failure may be that a trade order is either not executed according to its instructions or is
not executed at all. Such Client’s ability to limit or recover certain losses may be subject to limits on liability
imposed by, without limitation, foreign or domestic law or regulation, the Client’s own or its brokers’ internet
service provider, other systems providers, market factors, foreign or domestic banking or other market regulations,
and/or telephonic or other communications providers.
Systemic Risk. World events and/or the activities of one or more large participants in the financial markets and/or
other events or activities of others could result in a temporary systemic breakdown in the normal operation of
financial markets. Such events could result in Bantamac Capital losing substantial value caused predominantly by
liquidity and counterparty issues(as noted above),which could result in a Client incurring substantial losses.
General Economic Conditions. The success of any investment activity is affected by general economic conditions,
which include the level and volatility of interest rates, credit spreads and equity valuations and the extent and timing
of investor participation in the markets for both equities and interest-sensitive instruments. Unexpected volatility or
illiquidity in the markets in which a Client holds positions could cause a Client to incur losses.
Systems Risk and Cybersecurity. Bantamac Capital relies extensively on computer programs and systems (and
may rely on new systems and technology in the future) for various purposes, including trading, clearing, and settling
transactions, evaluating investments, monitoring portfolios and generating risk management and other reports.
Certain Bantamac Capital operations are dependent on systems operated by third parties, including prime brokers,
administrators, market counterparties and their sub- custodians and service providers. Notwithstanding the diligence
that we may perform on such service providers, we may not be in a position to verify the risks or reliability of such
information technology systems.
Investment Risk
Equity Risk. Stocks are susceptible to fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as investors’
perceptions of the market change. Investors holding common stock of any issuer are generally exposed to greater
risk than if they hold preferred stock or debt obligations of the issuer.
Company Risk. There is always a level of company or industry risk when investing in stock positions. This is
referred to as an unsystematic risk and can be reduced through appropriate diversification. There is the risk that a
company will perform poorly or that its value will be reduced based on factors specific to it or its industry.
Small- and Medium-Capitalization Companies. Depending on the strategy, the Firm may invest assets in the
stocks of companies with small- to medium-sized market capitalizations. While the Firm believes they often provide
significant profit opportunities, those stocks, particularly smaller-capitalization stocks, involve higher risks in some
respects than investments in stocks of larger companies. For example, prices of small-capitalization and even
medium-capitalization stocks are often more volatile than prices of large-capitalization stocks, and the risk of
bankruptcy or in solvency of many smaller companies is higher than for larger “blue-chip” companies. In addition,
due to thin trading in some small-capitalization stocks, an investment in those stocks is likely illiquid.
Fixed Income Risk. Investing in bonds and other fixed income instruments involves the risk that the issuer will
default on the instrument and be unable to make payments. In addition, individuals depending on set amounts of
periodically paid income face the risk that inflation will erode theirs pending power. Fixed-income investors receive
set, regular payments that face the same inflation risk. The fixed income instruments purchased by a Client are
subject to the risk that market values of such securities will decline as interest rates increase. These changes in
interest rates have a more pronounced effect on securities with longer durations. Fixed income instruments are also
subject to reinvestment risk in that if interest rates are falling during a period of reinvestment returns will be lower.
Interest rate risk increases as portfolio duration increases. Reinvestment risk increases as portfolio duration
decreases.
Non-Investment Grade Bonds. Depending on the strategy, a Client will invest in bonds (commonly known as
“junk bonds”) that are below investment grade quality (rated below Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or
below BBB-by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group and Fitch Ratings or, if unrated, reasonably determined by the
Firm to be of comparable quality (“non-investment grade bonds”). A Client’s investments in non-investment grade
bonds are predominantly speculative because of the credit risk of their issuers. While normally offering higher
yields, non-investment grade bonds typically entail greater potential price volatility, greater risk of default and will
likely be less liquid than investment grade securities.
Convertible Securities Risk. Convertible securities are bonds, debentures, notes, preferred stocks or other
securities that may be converted into or exchanged for a specified amount of common stock of the same or a
different issuer within a particular period of time at a specified price or formula. A convertible security entitles it
shoulder to receive interest that is generally paid or accrued on debt or a dividend that is paid or accrued on
preferred stock until the convertible security matures or is redeemed, converted, or exchanged. Convertible
securities have unique investment characteristics in that they generally (i) have higher yields than common stocks,
but lower yields than comparable non-convertible securities, (ii) are less subject to fluctuation in value than the
underlying common stock due to their fixed income characteristics and (iii) provide the potential for capital
appreciation if the market price of the underlying common stock increases. The value of a convertible security is a
function of its “investment value” (determined by its yield in comparison with the yields of other securities of
comparable maturity and quality that do not have a conversion privilege) and its “conversion value” (the
security’s worth, at market value, if converted into the underlying common stock). The investment value of a
convertible security is influenced by changes in interest rates, with investment value declining as interest rates
increase and increasing as interest rates decline. The credit standing of the issuer and other factors may also
influence the convertible security’s investment value. The conversion value of a convertible security is determined
by the market price of the underlying common stock. If the conversion value is low relative to the investment
value, the price of the convertible security is governed principally by its investment value. To the extent the
market price of the underlying common stock approaches or exceeds the conversion price, the price of the
convertible security will be increasingly influenced by its conversion value.
Distressed Securities Risk. A Client, depending on the strategy, will invest in securities of companies that are
experiencing or have experienced significant financial or business difficulties. Distressed securities may generate
significant returns for a Client but also involve a substantial degree of risk. In certain circumstances, a Client will
lose a substantial portion or all of its investment in a distressed company or be required to accept cash or securities
with a value less than a Client’s original investment. The market prices of such investments are also subject to
abrupt and erratic market movements and above average price volatility, and the spread between the bid and asked
prices of such investments will likely be greater than for non-distressed securities.
ETF, Closed-end Fund and Mutual Fund Risk. ETF, closed-end fund and mutual fund investments bear
additional expenses based on a pro-rata share of operating expenses, including potential duplication of management
fees. The risk of owning an ETF, closed-end fund or mutual fund generally reflects the risks of owning the
underlying securities held by the ETF, closed-end fund or mutual fund. If the ETF, closed-end fund or mutual fund
fails to achieve its investment objective, the strategy’s investment in the fund may adversely affect its performance.
In addition, because ETFs and many closed-end funds are listed on national stock exchanges and are traded like
stocks listed on an exchange, (1)the strategy may acquire ETF or closed-end fund shares at a discount or premium
to their NAV, and (2) the strategy may incur greater expenses since ETFs are subject to brokerage and other trading
costs. Since the value of ETF shares depends on the demand in the market, we may not be able to liquidate the
holdings at the most optimal time, adversely affecting performance. Closed-end funds which are not publicly offered
(also known as interval funds) provide only limited liquidity to investors. Accordingly, investments in interval funds
can expose investors to liquidity risk, and that risk is greater in funds that invest in securities of companies with
smaller market capitalizations, derivatives, or securities with substantial market and/or credit risk.
Exchange Traded Note Risk. A Client, depending on the strategy, may invest in exchange traded notes(“ETNs”).
ETNs are a type of senior, unsecured, unsubordinated debt security issued by financial institutions that combine
aspects of both bonds and ETFs. The returns for ETN are based on the performance of a market index minus fees
and expenses. Like ETFs, ETNs are listed on an exchange and traded in the secondary market. However, unlike an
ETF, an ETN can be held until the ETN’s maturity, at which time the issuer will pay are linked to the performance
of the market index to which the ETN is linked minus certain fees. Like other index-tracking instruments, ETNs are
subject to the risk that the value of the index may decline, at times sharply and unpredictably. In addition, ETNs—
which are debt instruments—are subject to risk of default by the issuer. ETNs are subject to both market risk and
the risk of default by the issuer. ETNs are also subject to the risk that a liquid secondary market for any particular
ETN might not be established or maintained.
REITs and Real Estate Risk. The value of a Client’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may
change in response to changes in the real estate market. A Client’s investments in REITs may subject it to the
following additional risks: declines in the value of real estate, changes in interest rates, lack of available mortgage
funds or other limits on obtaining capital and financing, overbuilding, extended vacancies of properties, increases
in property taxes and operating expenses, changes in zoning laws and regulations, casualty or condemnation losses
and tax consequences of the failure of a REIT to comply with tax law requirements. A Client will bear a proportionate
share of the REIT’s ongoing operating fees and expenses, which may include management, operating and
administrative expenses. As exchange-traded entities, REITs can experience high correlation to the stock market,
thus bearing equity risk discussed previously.
Options Risk. We often utilize options in furtherance of a Client’s investment strategies. Option positions often
include both long positions, where we or the Client are the holder of put or call options, as well as short positions,
where we or the Client is the seller (writer) of an option. Although option techniques can increase investment return,
they can also involve a higher level of risk compared with their underlying securities. For example, the expiration
of unexercised long options effectively results in loss of the entire cost, or premium paid for the option. Conversely,
the writing of an uncovered put or call option can involve, similar to short selling, a theoretically unlimited risk of
an increase in a Client’s cost of selling or purchasing the underlying securities, commodities or other financial
instruments in the event of exercise of the option.
Derivatives Risk. In connection with the provision of certain investment strategies requested by a Client, the Firm
may make use of certain derivatives instruments. Derivative instruments may include, without limitation, warrants,
options, swaps, forward contracts, and futures contracts. The use of derivative instruments involves a variety of
material risks, including the extremely high degree of leverage often embedded in such instruments and the
possibility of counterparty nonperformance as well as of material and prolonged deviations between the actual and
the theoretical value of a derivative (i.e., due to nonconformance to anticipated or historical correlation patterns).
In addition, the markets for certain derivatives are frequently characterized by limited liquidity, which can make it
difficult as well as costly to close out positions to realize gains or to limit losses.
International Investing Risk. International investing, especially in emerging markets, involves special risks,
such as currency exchange and price fluctuations, as well as political and economic risks.
Emerging Markets Risk. The risks associated with foreign investments are heightened when investing in emerging
markets. The governments and economies of emerging market countries may show greater instability than those of
more developed countries. Such instability may result from, among other things, authoritarian governments, or
military involvement in political and economic decision-making, including changes or attempted changes in
governments through extra-constitutional means, internal insurgencies, hostile relations with neighboring countries,
ethnic, religious and racial disaffections or conflicts. Certain emerging market countries may have failed to recognize
private property rights in the past and have at times nationalized or expropriated the assets of private companies. As
a result, the risks from clients investing in those countries, including the risks of nationalization, expropriation and
repatriation of assets, may be heightened. In addition, unanticipated political and/or social developments may affect
the values of any Client investments in emerging market countries and the availability of additional investments in
these countries. The risk that unfavorable trends or (political) events (e.g. changes in economic or tax policy or legal
environment, nationalizations, riots, war) take place in a country where the assets have been invested that affect the
country’s political or economic stability or future development thereby causing the loss of the investments in the
country or diminishing the value of such investments for the Clients. Such investments tend to fluctuate in price
more widely and to be less liquid than other foreign investments.
Regulatory Risks
Trading Limitations. For all securities and options listed on a public exchange, the exchange generally has the
right to suspend or limit trading under certain circumstances, including, without limitation, the right to impose
position limits and price limits on persons or groups of persons. Such suspensions or limits could render certain
strategies difficult to complete or continue and subject the Client to loss.
Risk of Litigation. From time to time, certain Clients and/or Bantamac Capital may be named as defendants in a
lawsuit or regulatory action. As a result of such action, the assets of certain Clients may be frozen, and such Clients
may not be able to liquidate its investments. In certain cases, certain Clients may be called on to testify and/or
provide information in connection with such lawsuit or regulatory action. Certain Clients may also be named as a
defendant in the lawsuit or regulatory action. Litigation and regulatory actions can be time-consuming and expensive
and can frequently lead to unpredicted delays or losses.
Changes in Applicable Law. Clients must comply with various legal requirements, including, without limitation,
requirements imposed by the tax laws and pension laws in various jurisdictions. Clients may be adversely affected
by new or revised) laws or regulations that may be imposed by government regulators or self-regulatory
organizations that supervise the financial markets. These agencies are empowered to promulgate a variety of rules
pursuant to financial reform legislation in the United States. Clients may also be adversely affected by changes in
the enforcement or interpretation of existing statutes and rules.
Fund Risks
Limited Operating History of Fund. Funds with a limited track record for prospective investors to observe may
make it difficult for them to analyze the historical performance of a given Fund. The success of a Fund depends on
the ability and experience of Bantamac Capital and there can be no assurance that Bantamac Capital will generate
any gains or profits for such Fund. In addition, the past performance of the founders of Bantamac Capital and its
affiliates is no guarantee of future performance.
Valuation. While the Administrator will be responsible for calculating each Fund’s Net Worth, from time to time a
portion of each Fund’s assets may be valued by the Administrator using fair valuation models or other methods
developed by Bantamac Capital or its affiliates. To the extent Bantamac Capital or its affiliates participate in the
valuation of the Fund’s assets Bantamac Capital and its affiliates have a conflict of interest as the calculation of
certain management fees are often based on the Net Worth of a Fund.
Determination of a Fund’s Net Worth may involve uncertainties and judgmental determinations. Valuations of
Portfolio Investments (including illiquid and less liquid investments) may not be indicative of what actual fair
market value would be in an active, liquid or established market. In addition, the Administrator may use models or
other methods to calculate the value of certain Portfolio Investments in lieu of using the current market value. The
fair valuation models may utilize methodologies where Bantamac Capital and its affiliates are required to provide
certain inputs and make assumptions to calculate the valuation, including assumptions on prepayments, defaults,
recoveries, and discount rates. These assumptions and other inputs could prove to be incorrect and impact the
valuation of a Portfolio Investment. Furthermore, for listed securities, Bantamac Capital may determine that the
listed prices of the securities as determined in accordance with a Fund’s valuation procedures do not reflect the
actual value of the securities and Bantamac Capital may make such appropriate and reasonable modifications thereto
to reflect the value of the securities, including to reflect liquidity conditions or other factors affecting such value.
Third party pricing information may at times not be available regarding certain securities. Valuation determinations
made by Bantamac Capital will be conclusive and binding. There is no guarantee that the value attributable to a
Portfolio Investment by a Fund will represent the value that will be realized by a Fund on the eventual disposition of
such a Portfolio Investment.
Operational Risks. Each Fund is exposed to operational risks arising from several factors, including, but not limited
to, processing and communication errors, errors of such Fund’s service providers, counterparties or other third-
parties, failed or inadequate processes and technology or systems failures. Each Fund seeks to reduce these
operational risks through controls and procedures. However, these measures do not address every possible risk and
may be inadequate to address these risks.
Limited Liquidity. An investment in the Fund provides limited liquidity. Interests in any Fund have neither been
registered under the 1933 Act nor under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state or any other jurisdiction and,
therefore, are subject to transfer restrictions. A secondary market does not exist, and one is not expected to develop,
any Interests.
Withdrawal. Investors may only withdraw from their capital accounts at certain limited times and upon certain
required advance notice. Withdrawals are also subject to the liquidity of a Fund’s investments. Under certain limited
circumstances, a Fund may suspend the payment of withdrawals. Withdrawals generally will be paid by a Fund
based on estimated unaudited financial data. If there is a subsequent adjustment to the estimated unaudited financial
data that was originally used to calculate the withdrawal amount, generally such adjustment will be reflected in the
calculation of the Net Worth attributable to the Interests as of the next succeeding Business Day on which the Net
Worth is determined. As a result, the withdrawing Investor may receive more or less than such withdrawing Investor
would be entitled to receive based on the adjusted estimated unaudited financial data and other applicable Investors
will absorb the excess or deficiency resulting therefrom.
“New Issues.” Bantamac Capital may invest in “new issues,” and, therefore, a Fund may have “new issue” income.
Restricted persons and Prospective Investors that do not properly complete the “new issues” questionnaire in the
Subscription Agreement will not be allocated gains or losses attributable to “new issues” investments, subject to
certain de minimis exemptions permitted by applicable FINRA rules. Investors who are partially or completely
restricted from participating in “new issues” may have an economic disadvantage as compared to those Investors
who do participate in “new issues” since some of the Fund’s assets will be used to fund the purchase of “new issues”
as to which such restricted Investors will derive no or limited benefit.
Frequency of Trading. Some of the strategies and techniques employed by Bantamac Capital require frequent trades
to take place and, consequently, portfolio turnover and brokerage commissions may be greater than for other
investment entities of similar sizes.
Fees and Expenses. Each Fund is directly subject to a management fee, certain organizational expenses, and other
expenses as discussed in the relevant Governing Documents.
Concentration. While Bantamac Capital generally seeks to maintain a diversified portfolio of various securities,
there are no fixed allotments. Therefore, although each Fund seeks to maintain a diversified portfolio across
investments as described herein, there is a risk that one of the strategies or techniques may have a disproportionate
share of such Fund’s assets and/or that such Fund’s portfolio will be highly concentrated and more susceptible to
adverse conditions, poor investment decisions or other factors which negatively affect the performance of the Fund.
Reserve for Contingent Liabilities. Under certain circumstances, Bantamac Capital may find it necessary to
establish a reserve for contingent liabilities or withhold a portion of an Investor’s withdrawal payment at the time of
withdrawal, in which case the reserved portion would remain at the risk of the applicable Fund’s activities.
No Participation in Management. The management of each Fund’s operations is vested solely in Bantamac
Capital, and the Investors will have no right to take part in the conduct or control of the business of their respective
Fund. In connection with the management of the Fund’s business, Bantamac Capital will contribute services to the
Fund and devote thereto such time in its discretion as it deems appropriate.
Dependence on the Managing Member. Bantamac Capital invests the assets of each Fund. The success of a Fund
depends upon the ability of Bantamac Capital to develop and implement investment strategies that achieve such
Fund’s investment objective. Subjective decisions made by Bantamac Capital may cause a Fund to incur losses or to
miss profit opportunities on which it could otherwise have capitalized. In addition, the overall performance of a
Fund is dependent not only on the investment performance of Bantamac Capital, but also on the ability of Bantamac
Capital to select and allocate a Fund’s assets effectively on an ongoing basis. There can be no assurance that the
allocations made by Bantamac Capital will prove as successful as other allocations that might otherwise have been
made.
Reliance on Key Individuals. If Bantamac Capital loses the services of certain members of its investment team, its
ability to perform its responsibilities will be impaired. Investors will have no special withdrawal rights in such an
event.
Additional Classes. Each Fund shall generally have the power to create and establish such other Classes of Interests
having such relative rights, powers and duties as may from time to time be established by Bantamac Capital, without
notice to, or the consent or other approval of, the Investors. Investors of additional Classes may or may not be
required to invest different minimum amounts, pay (directly or indirectly) different fees and have certain other terms
(including, without limitation, access to information, the ability to withdraw on shorter notice and/or at different
times and/or responsibility for expenses) applicable to them that are different than those that are applicable to other
Investors, all as determined by us.
Illiquid Investments. Under adverse market or economic conditions, a Fund may find it more difficult to sell such
securities and/or instruments when Bantamac Capital believes it advisable to do so or may be able to sell such
securities and/or instruments only at prices lower than if the securities and/or instruments were more widely held. In
such circumstances, a Fund may find it more difficult to determine the fair market value of such securities for
valuing such Fund’s portfolio. There may be no market for such securities and/or instruments or for a substantial
percentage of such securities. To the extent there is a market for such securities, the market will be limited to a
narrow range of potential counterparties, such as institutions and investment banks. These investments could prevent
a Fund from liquidating unfavorable positions promptly and subject it to substantial losses. Further, such
investments could also impair a Fund’s ability to distribute withdrawal proceeds to a Fund in a timely manner and/or
a Fund may make in-kind distributions. As a result, a Fund’s ability to distribute withdrawal proceeds to Investors in
a timely manner could be impaired or a Fund may satisfy any such withdrawal requests, in whole or in part, with in-
kind distributions.
Conflicts of Interest. Bantamac Capital is subject to certain material conflicts of interest. These include that
Bantamac Capital, its members, principals, managers and employees may engage in other activities, including
providing investment management and advisory services to other accounts, and shall not be required to refrain from
any activity, to disgorge profits from any such activity or to devote all or any particular amount of time or effort of
any of their officers, directors or employees to any Fund and its affairs.
Change in Investment Strategies. The investment strategies, approaches and techniques discussed herein may
evolve over time due to, among other things, market developments and trends, the emergence of new or enhanced
investment products, changing industry practice and/or technological innovation. As a result, the investment
strategies, approaches and techniques described herein may not reflect the investment strategies, approaches and
techniques actually employed by a Fund. Nevertheless, the investments made on behalf of a Fund will be consistent
with such Fund’s investment objective.
Other Clients and Funds. Bantamac Capital and/or its affiliates sponsor, manage and/or otherwise advise other
clients, including, without limitation, other investment vehicles. In connection with the operation of the accounts of
such clients, Bantamac Capital and/or its affiliates may employ substantially similar investment strategies and/or
invest in substantially similar securities to the strategies employed or securities invested in a Fund. In either case,
Bantamac Capital and/or its affiliates may receive fees or allocations from a Fund and such clients or vehicles.
Sub-Adviser Risk. When the Firm engages a sub-adviser, we are highly dependent upon their investment expertise
and abilities as they have day-to-day investment discretion over the underlying portfolio assets. Therefore, there is a
risk that an event having a negative impact on a sub-adviser (such as a significant change in personnel, corporate
structure or resources) may adversely impact a Client’s investment results.
The foregoing list of certain risk factors does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks
involved in an investment in a Fund, or with Bantamac Capital, more generally. Prospective Clients and Investors
should read the relevant Governing Documents in their entirety and consult with their own advisors before deciding
to invest with us. In addition, the risks associated with a particular Client or Fund may evolve over time and may
involve additional risks, depending on the nature of the investment advisory relationship.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Item 9 is not applicable to us as we have no reportable material legal or disciplinary events.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither the Firm nor any of our personnel have any registration or application pending to register as a broker-dealer,
a registered representative of a broker-dealer, a futures commission merchant, a commodity pool operator, a
commodity trading advisor, or an associated person of the firm.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
We have adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code of Ethics”) that reflects our commitment to conducting our business
in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and in an ethical and professional manner. In addition, we
recognize that we have a fiduciary duty to the accounts we manage, and that all our employees must conduct their
business on our behalf in a manner that enables us to fulfill this fiduciary duty. In this regard, we have developed
policies and procedures in our Code of Ethics that are premised on fundamental principles of openness, integrity,
honesty and trust. In addition, among other things, our Code of Ethics governs personal investment transactions by
our employees, our policies with respect to gifts and entertainment, compliance with applicable federal securities
laws, the manner in which violations of our Code of Ethics are to be reported, and certain other outside activities of
our employees.
From time to time, our personnel will invest in securities that are also held in Client accounts. All transactions in
these, and other securities, must comply with our Code of Ethics, which places restrictions and/or prohibitions on
certain transactions, requires pre-clearance for certain securities transactions, and mandates periodic reporting of all
personal trading and accounts to ensure compliance with our standards.
Clients and prospective Clients may request a copy of our Code of Ethics by contacting our Chief Compliance
Officer by email at mbrodsky@bantamac.com.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
Selection of Brokers Subject to the terms of the applicable Governing Documents, we or our affiliates often hold
the authority to determine the broker or dealer to be used for Client securities transactions. Where we hold such
authority, we generally need not solicit competitive bids and do not have an obligation to seek the lowest
commission cost available. It is not generally our practice to negotiate “execution only” commission rates; thus,
Clients may be deemed to be paying for research, brokerage or other services provided by the broker which are
included in the commission rate.
Although we will make a good faith determination that the amount of commissions paid are reasonable considering
the products or services provided by a broker, commission rates are generally negotiable and thus, selecting brokers
on the basis of considerations that are not limited to the applicable commission rates may result in higher transaction
costs than would otherwise be obtainable. In determining the brokers through whom, and commission rates and
other transaction costs at which, securities transactions for Clients are to be executed, we generally seek to negotiate
a combination of the most favorable commission and the best price obtainable on each transaction, taking into
consideration various additional factors, including, but not limited to, the nature of the portfolio transaction, size of
the transaction, execution, clearing and settlement capabilities, desired timing of transactions, reliability, financial
condition, confidentiality of trades, and/or Client direction and under appropriate circumstances.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provides a “safe harbor” that permits us to use
commissions or “Soft Dollars” to obtain research and brokerage services that provide lawful and appropriate
assistance in the investment decision-making process (“Soft Dollar Benefits”). When we receive Soft Dollar
Benefits, we receive a benefit because we do not have to produce or pay for such products or services ourselves, and
we may have an incentive to select or recommend a broker dealer based on our interest in receiving Soft Dollar
Benefits rather than a Client’s interest in receiving the most favorable execution. The use of Soft Dollar Benefits
may cause clients to pay commissions higher than those charged by other broker-dealers in return for Soft Dollar
Benefits. Bantamac Capital will make a good faith determination that the amount of commissions paid is reasonable
in light of the products or services provided by a broker. Research and brokerage services obtained by using
commissions arising from clients’ portfolio transactions may be used by Bantamac Capital in its other investment
activities and thus, clients may not necessarily, in any instance, be the direct or indirect beneficiary of the research
or brokerage services provided. Bantamac Capital will periodically review its brokerage and soft dollar
arrangements.
Bantamac Capital uses Soft Dollars to acquire research and brokerage services that assist in the investment decision-
making process. These products and services may include market data and order management software, used for
trading and research. We limit our use of Soft Dollars to that allowed by Section28(e). The receipt of products or
services and the determination of the appropriate allocation in the case of “mixed use” products or services create a
potential conflict of interest between Bantamac Capital and its clients. Bantamac Capital may receive a product or
service that may be used only partially for functions within the scope of Section28(e) (i.e., data for research vs data
for compliance or hosting fees). In these instances, we will make a good faith determination as to the relative portion
of the expense used for investment-making responsibilities and the relevant portion used for administrative purposes.
The portion related to administrative purposes is paid by Bantamac Capital directly. At present, client transactions
are executed with the particular broker where the account is custodied. Bantamac Capital does not have the ability
to direct transactions between brokers in return for Soft Dollar Benefits.
Directed Brokerage
If a Client directs where their brokerage is placed by us, we will not seek to negotiate commission rates for such
Client, as these have been pre-negotiated between the Client and the irrespective broker-dealer. As such, a Client
who directs brokerage should consider that they: (i) may pay higher commissions on some transactions than may
be attainable by us, or may receive less favorable execution of some transactions or both; (ii) may forego any
benefit on execution costs that could be obtained for Clients through negotiated volume discounts on bunched
transactions; (iii) may not be able to participate in the allocation of a new issue, if the new issue shares are
provided by another broker; (iv) may receive execution of a particular trade after the execution of such trade for
Clients who have not directed the brokerage for their accounts; and(vii) may not experience returns equal to
Clients who have not directed brokerage for their accounts.
Trade Aggregation
We will from time to time, where appropriate, aggregate trades for multiple Client accounts in which we hold trading
authority to reduce commissions and execution costs. We believe that combining orders in this manner will be, over
time, advantageous to all participating Clients. When aggregating Client trades, we ensure that all participating
Clients are treated fairly and equitably.
We will from time to time, place orders for the same security for different Clients at different times and in different
relative amounts, or allocate trades in a manner other than pro-rata due to considerations including, but not limited
to, differences in investment objectives, investment limitations, risk profiles, and/or capital available for investment;
the size of the order; and practicability or appropriateness of aggregating the transaction. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, we generally seek to allocate transactions and opportunities among participating Clients in a manner we
believe to be the most equitable and consistent with our fiduciary obligations to our Clients.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Our portfolio managers review Client accounts on a regular basis. As determined by the applicable Governing
Documents, these reviews frequently include daily review and monitoring of portfolio positions to ensure that each
Client’s account(s) are managed in a manner consistent with the relevant Governing Documents.
Apart from regular reviews, Client accounts may be reviewed in response to significant changes to the Client, the
capital markets more broadly, or other exigent circumstances that we believe warrant review or consideration.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We reserve the right to engage solicitors to whom we pay remuneration, or a portion of the advisory fees paid by
Investors or Clients referred to by those solicitors, where appropriate. In such cases, this practice is disclosed to the
Investor or Client, and we will comply with the other requirements of Rule 206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers
Act of1940 (the “Advisers Act”), to the extent required by applicable law.
Item 15 - Custody
We typically do not have custody over funds or securities of our Clients. As a general matter, all Client assets will
be held at broker-dealers, banks, or other qualified custodians, as in the case of our SMAs and Advisory Clients.
SMAs should receive statements or links to their monthly or quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank, or
other qualified custodian that holds and maintains their respective investment assets. We urge all Clients and
Investors to carefully review any statements received from a qualified custodian or administrator, as applicable, and
compare such records to any account statements that we may provide. Our statements may vary from such statements
based on a variety of considerations, such as accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
With respect to Advisory Clients, we are authorized to give instructions to the custodian with respect to all
investment decisions regarding the assets held in the discretionary accounts of the Advisory Client. The custodian
is authorized and directed to effect transactions, deliver securities, make payments, and otherwise take such actions
as the Firm shall direct in connection with the performance of our obligations under the Governing Documents. To
the extent applicable, Bantamac Capital has the right to charge an Advisory Client’s account for the advisory fee
then due. The Firm will send a statement showing the fee, the value of the assets upon which the fee was based, and
the calculation of the fee. Advisory Clients are advised to review their statements for accuracy.
The Firm is deemed to have custody of Advisory Client accounts where the Firm has authority to instruct the client
account to deduct for the Firm’s advisory fees directly from the Advisory Client account. As part of this billing
process, the Advisory Client’s custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted from that Advisory
Client’s account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client a statement showing all
transactions within the account during the reporting period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, Advisory Clients are urged to
carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the calculation, among other things. Clients
should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their statement.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
For SMAs and Advisory Clients, we offer both discretionary or non-discretionary investment advice pursuant to the
terms of the Client’s respective, duly executed Governing Document(s) or their equivalent(s).
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a general matter, we do not anticipate voting any proxy proposal, consents, or resolutions (collectively,
“Proxies”) on behalf of our Clients, when doing so does not conflict with the best interests of the applicable
Client(s).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we have adopted and implemented policies and procedures that we believe are
reasonably designed to ensure that when we vote Proxies on behalf of Clients, where appropriate, Proxies are voted
in a manner both in accordance with our fiduciary duties pursuant to Rule206(4)-6 under the Advisers Act, and in
which we believe will maximize the long-term economic value of Client assets, considering the specific strategy
surrounding the investment, time horizons, contractual obligations, and any other facts or circumstances that we
identify as relevant at the time of the vote.
Depending on the nature of the applicable Governing Documents, certain Clients, such as in the case of some SMAs
and Advisory Clients, retain their right to vote their Proxies. Bantamac Capital generally does not take proxy voting
authority over Advisory Client discretionary accounts, though does so in some cases. Bantamac does not vote
proxies for non-discretionary accounts, as detailed in the respective Governing Documents.
Prior to voting a Proxy on behalf of any Client, where appropriate, we endeavor to identify any potential, material
conflicts of interest related to the Proxy in question, such as those which may influence the manner in which we
vote. In the event that we identify a potentially material conflict of interest, we generally consult the Client
themselves, or in the case of an SMA, their representatives, to discuss the nature of the potential conflict of interest
we have identified, and to assess the appropriateness of our vote on their behalf.
Clients may request information concerning how we voted their Proxies, and additional information regarding our
proxy voting policies and procedures can be obtained by contacting our Chief Compliance Officer by email at
mbrodsky@bantamac.com.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Bantamac Capital is not required to include a balance sheet for its most recent fiscal year, is not aware of any
financial condition reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to its clients and has not
been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.