Sec Form 13D Filing - BASSWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.L.C. filing for Dime Community Bancshares Inc. (DCOM) - 2019-12-19

Insider filing report for Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
 (Amendment No. 7)*

 
Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)  
 
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)

108035106
(CUSIP Number)

Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
645 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Attn: Matthew Lindenbaum
Telephone: (212) 521-9500
 
With a copy to:
 
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Attn: Michael E. Brandt, Esq.
Telephone: (212) 728-8000
 
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
 
December 10, 2019
 
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-l(e), 240.13d-l(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.  ☐
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
 
*
 
 
 
The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
 

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Exchange Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Exchange Act (however, see the Notes).  

2

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
1,543,288
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
1,543,288
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
1,543,288
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
7.78%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IA
 


3

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Partners, L.L.C.
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
467,631
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
467,631
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
467,631
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
2.36%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


4

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Enhanced Long Short GP, LLC
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
280,084
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
280,084
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
280,084
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
1.41%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


5

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Opportunity Partners, LP
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
314,229
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
314,229
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
314,229
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
1.58%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
PN
 

6

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc.
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Cayman Islands
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
26,648
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
26,648
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
26,648
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.13%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
CO
 

7

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
280,084
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
280,084
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
280,084
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
1.41%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
PN
 

8

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Financial Fund, LP
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
115,726
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
115,726
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
115,726
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.58%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
PN
 

9

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Financial Fund, Inc.
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Cayman Islands
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
21,926
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
21,926
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
21,926
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.11%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
CO
 


10

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Basswood Financial Long Only Fund, LP
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
37,676
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
37,676
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
37,676
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.19%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
PN
 


11

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Matthew Lindenbaum
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
162,942.63941
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
1,543,288
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
162,942.63941
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
1,543,288
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
1,706,230.64
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
8.60%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN/HC
 

12

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Bennett Lindenbaum
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
138,282
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
1,543,288
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
138,282
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
1,543,288
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
1,681,570.00
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
8.48%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN/HC
 

13

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Abigail Tambor 2012 GST Trust
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New York
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
97,202
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
97,202
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
97,202
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.49%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


14

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Nathan Lindenbaum
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
PF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
13,945
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
363,101
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
13,945
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
363,101
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
377,046
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
1.90%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN
 


15

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Nathan J. Lindenbaum 2015 Trust
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New Jersey
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
50,197
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
50,197
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
50,197
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.25%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


16

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Naftali Asher Investments LLC
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
Delaware
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
43,679
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
43,679
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
43,679
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.22%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


17

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Victoria and Benjamin Feder 2012 Children’s Trust
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New York
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
9,875
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
9,875
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
9,875
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.05%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


18

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Victoria L Feder 2012 GST Trust
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New York
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
87,327
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
87,327
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
87,327
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.44%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


19

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Etzioni Partners, LLC 
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
OO
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New Jersey
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
68,937
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
68,937
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
0
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
68,937
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.35%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 


20

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Shari A. Lindenbaum 2014 Trust
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New Jersey
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
12,211
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
12,211
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
12,211
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.06%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 



21

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Shari A. Lindenbaum
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
93,876
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
93,876
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
93,876
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.47%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN
 



22

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Benjamin Feder
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
87,327
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
87,327
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
87,327
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.44%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN
 

23

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
Shai Tambor
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
AF
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
United States
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
194,404
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
194,404
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
194,404
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.98%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
IN
 

24

CUSIP No. 108035106
 
 
 
             
  1. 
 
 
 
Name of Reporting Person
 
MGS Partners, LLC
  2.
 
 
 
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)  ◻        (b)  ⌧
 
 
  3.
 
 
 
SEC Use Only
 
 
  4.
 
 
 
Source of Funds (See Instructions)
 
WC
 
  5.
 
 
 
Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)    ◻
 
 
  6.
 
 
 
Citizenship or Place of Organization
 
New Jersey
 
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person
With
 
  
 
  7. 
 
  
 
Sole Voting Power
 
0
 
  
 
  8.
 
  
 
Shared Voting Power
 
81,000
 
  
 
  9.
 
  
 
Sole Dispositive Power
 
0
 
  
 
10.
 
  
 
Shared Dispositive Power
 
81,000
 
 
11.
 
 
 
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
81,000
 
 
12.
 
 
 
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)    ◻
 
 
 
13.
 
 
 
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
 
0.41%
 
 
14.
 
 
 
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
OO
 
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This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D (this “Amendment No. 7”) is being filed with respect to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Issuer”), to amend the Schedule 13D filed on June 29, 2015, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13D filed on June 29, 2016, Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D filed on November 25, 2016, Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13D filed on July 24, 2017, Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13D filed on November 16, 2017, Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D filed on December 18, 2017 and Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D filed on September 10, 2018 (as amended by Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4, Amendment No. 5 and Amendment No. 6, the “Schedule 13D”).
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
Items 5(a) - 5(c) of the Schedule 13D are amended to reflect the following:
(a) and (b). As of the date of this Amendment No. 7, each of the Reporting Persons beneficially owns shares of Common Stock in such numbers as set forth on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D.  The total number of shares each of the Reporting Persons beneficially owns represents such percentages of the Common Stock outstanding as set forth on the cover pages to this Schedule 13D based upon the 19,835,373 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2019, as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on November 8, 2019.
By virtue of the relationships among the Reporting Persons, as described in this Schedule 13D, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a “group” under the Federal securities laws. If the Reporting Persons were deemed to be such a “group,” such group would collectively beneficially own 2,308,885.64 shares of Common Stock or 11.640% of Common Stock outstanding as of the close of business on December 18, 2019.  Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims voting and investment power over shares of the Common Stock, except as set forth on the cover pages of this Schedule 13D.
(c) Schedule I hereto sets forth all transactions with respect to the Common Stock effected by the Reporting Persons during the past 60 days.  All such transactions were effected in the open market, and per share prices include any commissions paid in connection with such transactions.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated:          December 20, 2019

 
Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Partners, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Enhanced Long Short GP, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Opportunity Partners, LP
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     


[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

 
Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc.
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Financial Fund, LP
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Basswood Financial Fund, Inc.
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

 
Basswood Financial Long Only Fund, LP
 
By: Basswood Capital Management, L.L.C.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Name: Bennett Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
/s/ Matthew Lindenbaum
 
Matthew Lindenbaum
     
     
     
 
/s/ Bennett Lindenbaum
 
Bennett Lindenbaum


[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

 
Abigail Tambor 2012 GST Trust
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Title: Trustee
     
     
 
/s/ Nathan Lindenbaum
 
Nathan Lindenbaum
     
     
 
MGS Partners, LLC
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Nathan Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Member
     
     
 
Nathan J. Lindenbaum 2015 Trust
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Shari A. Lindenbaum
   
Title: Trustee
     
     
 
Naftali Asher Investments LLC
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Shari A. Lindenbaum
   
Title: Manager
     
     

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

 
Victoria and Benjamin Feder 2012 Children’s Trust
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Title: Trustee
     
     
 
Shari A. Lindenbaum 2014 Trust
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Title: Trustee
     
     
 
/s/ Shari A. Lindenbaum
 
Shari A. Lindenbaum
     
     
 
/s/ Shai Tambor
 
Shai Tambor
     
     
 
Victoria L Feder 2012 GST Trust
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Benjamin Feder
   
Name: Benjamin Feder
   
Title: Trustee
     
     
 
/s/ Benjamin Feder
 
Benjamin Feder
   
   

[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

 
Etzioni Partners, LLC
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Nathan J. Lindenbaum
   
Name: Nathan Lindenbaum
   
Title: Managing Partner



[Signature Page to Amendment No. 7 to Bridge Bancorp 13D]

SCHEDULE I
Fund
Trade Date
Shares Purchased (Sold)
Price
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
12/10/19
 (60,231)
 $32.74
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
12/11/19
 (58,252)
 $32.66
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
12/12/19
 (51,275)
 $33.10
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
12/13/19
 (21,842)
 $32.95
Basswood Opportunity Fund, Inc.
12/16/19
 (3,488)
 $33.80
Basswood Enhanced Long Short Fund, LP
12/16/19
 (3,265)
 $33.80