I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Scott Kotarba, via Kotarba Partners Fund I, LP, secured a board seat at Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd after acquiring a 20.98% stake. Filed on Aug. 17, 2026, the Schedule 13D discloses rights to acquire additional shares through March 2028. Kotarba joined the board on Aug. 10 to influence strategy and policy, with options to adjust holdings based on performance.
Scott Kotarba, through Kotarba Partners Fund I, LP, disclosed a 20.98% stake in Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. The Schedule 13D, filed on Aug. 17, 2026, follows a purchase agreement dated Aug. 6, 2026 that gives the fund rights to acquire shares from The Oregon Community Foundation. The move adds a board seat for Kotarba and sets up an option structure that could increase his holdings over time.
Investor Intent
Kotarba joined the Jewett-Cameron board on Aug. 10, 2026 and plans to take part in setting strategy and policy. He states he “may take positions or actions with respect to matters presented to the Board” and will review the investment on an ongoing basis.
The fund holds an option to buy additional shares through March 31, 2028, which it can exercise in whole or in parts, at prices tied to recent trading averages within preset floors and caps. The group could also buy more stock or sell shares after reviewing Jewett-Cameron’s performance and prospects.
Investor's Background
Kotarba Partners Fund I, LP is a Delaware limited partnership whose principal business is investing in securities. Its general partner is Kotarba Partners & Co, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and Scott Kotarba serves as the managing member. Kotarba invests through concentrated public equity positions and engages directly with company boards and management teams.
Original SEC Filing: JEWETT CAMERON TRADING CO LTD [ JCTC ] - SCHEDULE 13D - Aug. 17, 2026
