OPFI.NYSEOppfi INC

SCHEDULE: OppFi Insider Ownership & Share Transactions Update

Sentiment:

Schedule 13D Amendment


An amendment to Schedule 13D details significant beneficial ownership stakes and recent stock transactions by key insiders and affiliated entities of OppFi Inc.

Worse than expected25,500,000 Earnout Units were forfeited because the specified Earnout Targets were not met by July 20, 2024, indicating underperformance against initial business combination expectations.Significant sales of Class A Common Stock by LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust occurred at varying VWAPs, including sales at $11.0814 and $10.7966 per share in August 2025, which could be perceived negatively by the market.

Summary

  • This filing is Amendment No. 6 to the Schedule 13D for OppFi Inc., updating beneficial ownership and related agreements.
  • The Reporting Persons include Todd G. Schwartz (Executive Chairman and CEO), TGS Revocable Trust, OppFi Shares, LLC (OFS), TGS Capital Group, LP, TGS MCS Capital Group LP, Theodore G. Schwartz, LTHS Capital Group LP, and LTHS Revocable Trust.
  • As of August 12, 2025, Todd G. Schwartz beneficially owns 59,320,850 shares, representing 67.9% of the combined Class A and Class V voting stock.
  • Theodore G. Schwartz beneficially owns 22,118,812 shares, representing 25.3% of the combined Class A and Class V voting stock.
  • Total outstanding shares as of August 12, 2025, were 28,563,175 shares of Class A Common Stock and 58,742,957 shares of Class V Voting Stock.
  • The beneficial ownership primarily originated from the Business Combination on July 20, 2021, valued at approximately $806,517,000, including $91,646,050 in cash and 96,987,093 shares of Class V Voting Stock.
  • 25,500,000 Earnout Units were forfeited on July 21, 2024, as the associated Earnout Targets were not satisfied.
  • Since July 30, 2021, 10,523,730 Class V shares were cancelled via Exchange Rights by non-Schwartz members, 2,955,284 by Theodore G. Schwartz or affiliates, and 25,500,000 due to Earnout Unit forfeiture.
  • 734,851 new Class V shares were issued to OFS in connection with OppFi's acquisition of equity interests in Bitty Holdings, LLC.
  • OFS currently holds 58,742,957 shares of Class V Voting Stock.
  • Recent Class V Voting Stock cancellations (exchanges for Class A) occurred between June 16, 2025, and August 12, 2025, totaling 692,030 shares.
  • LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A Common Stock under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans between June 16, 2025, and August 12, 2025, at volume-weighted average prices ranging from $10.7966 to $13.2961 per share.
  • Todd G. Schwartz received 7,643 Class A shares from RSU settlement on July 1, 2025, and a grant of 122,280 RSUs on April 1, 2025.
  • Theodore G. Schwartz received Class A shares from RSU settlements on November 16, 2022 (18,484 shares), June 8, 2023 (46,729 shares), June 7, 2024 (72,196 shares), and June 5, 2025 (49,328 shares), and a grant of 12,907 RSUs on June 10, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly negative. While key management maintains significant ownership and received RSU grants, the forfeiture of a substantial number of earnout units due to unmet targets and recent insider sales by affiliated entities are negative signals. The filing is primarily an ownership update, not an operational report, limiting a strong positive or negative assessment.

Positives

  • Todd G. Schwartz and Theodore G. Schwartz received new RSU grants and settlements, indicating continued compensation and alignment with company performance.
  • The acquisition of equity interests in Bitty Holdings, LLC, which resulted in new Class V Voting Stock issuance to OFS, suggests business expansion and strategic growth.
  • TGS Revocable Trust and LTHS Revocable Trust have previously purchased Class A Common Stock in the open market, demonstrating confidence in the Issuer and its strategy.

Negatives

  • 25,500,000 Earnout Units were forfeited on July 21, 2024, because the specified Earnout Targets were not satisfied, indicating underperformance against initial business combination goals.
  • Significant sales of Class A Common Stock by LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust, even if under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, represent insider selling which can be perceived negatively by the market.

Risks

  • The forfeiture of 25,500,000 Earnout Units due to unmet targets highlights potential challenges in achieving performance milestones set during the Business Combination.
  • The Tax Receivable Agreement includes clauses where the Issuer's obligations can accelerate to a lump-sum cash payment upon early termination, a change of control, failure to make payments, or a material breach, which could significantly impact the company's liquidity.

Future Outlook

The filing indicates that further exercises of Exchange Rights by Members would result in the disposition of additional shares of Class V Voting Stock and the issuance of Class A Common Stock. It also notes that Reporting Persons may, at any time, review, reconsider, and change their position or purpose, and may seek to influence management or the Board regarding the Issuer's business and affairs.

Management Comments

  • TGS Revocable Trust and LTHS Revocable Trust have purchased shares of Class A Common Stock in the open market using personal funds to demonstrate confidence in the Issuer and its strategy.

Industry Context

This Schedule 13D amendment primarily focuses on insider ownership and control within OppFi Inc., a company operating in the financial services sector. The mention of the acquisition of equity interests in Bitty Holdings, LLC suggests potential expansion into new financial technologies or services, aligning with broader trends of innovation in the fintech space.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Executive Chairman of the BoardN/A (FGNA executive officer)Todd G. SchwartzJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
Chief Executive OfficerN/ATodd G. SchwartzFebruary 23, 2022Appointment
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Todd G. SchwartzJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Theodore G. SchwartzJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Jared KaplanJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Christina FavillaJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Jocelyn MooreJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)David VennettilliJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination
DirectorN/A (FGNA board member)Greg ZeemanJuly 20, 2021Appointment upon closing of Business Combination

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation AdoptionThe Issuer adopted its Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement.July 20, 2021Established the foundational corporate governance framework for the combined entity post-Business Combination.
Limited Liability Company Agreement AmendmentThe Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of OppFi (OppFi A&R LLCA) was entered into, recapitalizing OppFi's ownership, designating the Issuer as sole manager, and defining Exchange Rights for Retained OppFi Units.July 20, 2021Restructured the operational and ownership control of OppFi, granting the Issuer significant management authority and providing a mechanism for members to exchange units for Class A Common Stock.
Investor Rights AgreementCertain Reporting Persons are parties to the Investor Rights Agreement, which grants the Members' Representative the right to nominate five directors, provides certain registration rights, and includes lock-up periods for Class A Common Stock and OppFi Units.July 20, 2021Ensures significant influence of the Members' Representative on the board, facilitates liquidity for certain shareholders through registration rights, and imposes temporary transfer restrictions to maintain ownership stability.
Tax Receivable AgreementCertain Reporting Persons are parties to the Tax Receivable Agreement, which provides for payments by the Issuer to Members for 90% of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax savings from certain tax benefits related to the Business Combination and unit exchanges.July 20, 2021Creates a financial obligation for the Issuer to share tax savings with original members, potentially impacting future cash flows, with acceleration clauses posing a liquidity risk under certain conditions.

Related Party Transactions

  • The Business Combination itself was a significant related-party transaction involving FGNA, Opportunity Financial, LLC, OppFi Shares, LLC, and Todd G. Schwartz as the Members' Representative.
  • The Exchange Rights mechanism allows Members (including Reporting Persons) to exchange their Retained OppFi Units for Class A Common Stock or cash, directly impacting their ownership structure.
  • The Investor Rights Agreement and Tax Receivable Agreement are formal agreements between the Issuer and certain Reporting Persons/Members, governing rights and financial obligations.
  • Sales of Class A Common Stock by LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust, which are affiliated with Theodore G. Schwartz, represent insider transactions.
  • RSU grants to Todd G. Schwartz (Executive Chairman and CEO) and Theodore G. Schwartz (Director) are forms of compensation from the Issuer to related parties.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The forfeiture of earnout units indicates underperformance against initial targets, which could negatively impact shareholder sentiment. Insider sales, even if pre-planned, might also be viewed with caution. The ongoing conversion of Class V to Class A shares through Exchange Rights could increase the public float over time.
  • Management/Insiders: Key management and affiliated entities maintain significant beneficial ownership, aligning their interests with the company's long-term performance. RSU grants provide ongoing incentives.
  • Creditors: The potential acceleration of obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement could create a significant lump-sum cash payment requirement, potentially impacting the company's liquidity and financial stability.

Next Steps

  • Further exercises of Exchange Rights by Members, which will result in the disposition of additional shares of Class V Voting Stock and the issuance of Class A Common Stock.
  • Future vesting of Todd G. Schwartz's and Theodore G. Schwartz's RSU grants according to their respective vesting schedules.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/09/2021Date of the Business Combination Agreement.
07/20/2021Closing Date of the Business Combination; Investor Rights Agreement and Tax Receivable Agreement dated.
07/30/2021Original Schedule 13D filed.
02/23/2022Todd G. Schwartz appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer.
11/16/2022Theodore G. Schwartz received 18,484 Class A shares from RSU settlement (vested July 20, 2022).
06/08/2023Theodore G. Schwartz received 46,729 Class A shares from RSU settlement (vested June 7, 2023).
06/07/2024Theodore G. Schwartz received 72,196 Class A shares from RSU settlement (vested June 5, 2024).
07/20/2024Deadline for Earnout Targets.
07/21/2024Earnout Units forfeited.
07/23/2024Amendment No. 1 to Original Schedule 13D filed.
03/12/2025Amendment No. 2 to Original Schedule 13D filed.
03/28/2025Amendment No. 3 to Original Schedule 13D filed.
04/01/2025Todd G. Schwartz received a grant of 122,280 RSUs.
05/14/2025Amendment No. 4 to Original Schedule 13D filed.
06/05/2025Theodore G. Schwartz received 49,328 Class A shares from RSU settlement (vested June 5, 2025).
06/10/2025Theodore G. Schwartz received a grant of 12,907 RSUs.
06/16/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
06/17/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled; Amendment No. 5 to Original Schedule 13D filed.
06/18/2025Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
06/30/2025Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
07/01/2025Todd G. Schwartz received 7,643 Class A shares from RSU settlement.
07/11/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
07/14/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
07/16/2025Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
08/11/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled.
08/12/2025LTHS Capital Group and LTHS Revocable Trust sold Class A shares; Class V Voting Stock cancelled; Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement.
08/14/2025Signature Date of this Amendment No. 6 filing.

Recommendation

hold

While there are negative signals such as the forfeiture of earnout units due to unmet targets and recent insider sales by affiliated entities, the core beneficial ownership structure remains stable with key management maintaining a substantial stake. The RSU grants also demonstrate continued alignment of management interests with the company. The insider sales were conducted under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, which are pre-scheduled and do not necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company's future. This filing primarily updates ownership and governance structures rather than operational performance. Without more comprehensive operational or financial data, a 'hold' position is prudent, awaiting further clarity on business performance and strategic direction.

Keywords

OppFi Inc., beneficial ownership, Schedule 13D, Class A Common Stock, Class V Voting Stock, Todd G. Schwartz, Theodore G. Schwartz, insider transactions, restricted stock units, RSU, earnout forfeiture, Tax Receivable Agreement, corporate governance, financial services

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