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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 4)1

Support.com, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

86858W101
(CUSIP Number)
 
ERIC SINGER
VERTEX CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
825 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, New York 10022
212-752-5750
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

November 10, 2015
(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-1(e), 240.13d-1(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.


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1              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 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
 
 
 
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Vertex Opportunities Fund, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
3,250,595
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,250,595
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,250,595
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.9%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
2
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Vertex GP, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
3,250,595
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,250,595
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,250,595
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.9%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
3
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Vertex Capital Advisors, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
3,250,595
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,250,595
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,250,595
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.9%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IA, OO

 
4
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Eric Singer
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,250,595
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,250,595
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,250,595
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.9%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
5
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
BLR Partners LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,844,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,844,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,844,900
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
6
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
BLRPart, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,844,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,844,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,844,900
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
7
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
BLRGP Inc.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,844,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,844,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,844,900
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
CO

 
8
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Fondren Management, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,844,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,844,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,844,900
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
9
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
FMLP Inc.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
TEXAS
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
3,844,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
3,844,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
3,844,900
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
CO

 
10
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Bradley L. Radoff
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF, PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
4,719,900
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,719,900
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,719,900*
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
8.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 * Includes 875,000 Shares owned directly.
 
 
11
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Joshua E. Schechter
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
100,000
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
100,000
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
100,000
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
Less than 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
12
 
CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 4”). This Amendment No. 4 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.

Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction.
 
Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On November 10, 2015, the Reporting Persons delivered a letter to the Issuer’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). In the letter, the Reporting Persons informed the Board that they have received numerous emails and phone calls in support of their efforts to bring good governance, strategic direction and an alignment of interests to the Issuer, and many shareholders have voiced support for the removal of the incumbent Board. The Reporting Persons made clear that the Board’s complete disregard for shareholders is completely inexcusable as shareholders continue to suffer material losses under its misguided stewardship. In addition, given the widespread dissatisfaction amongst the Issuer’s shareholder base and the Board’s refusal to negotiate with the Reporting Persons, the Reporting Persons called on the Board to call a special meeting of shareholders at the earliest possible date to enable shareholders to establish a clear mandate for the Issuer. The Reporting Persons reiterated that they intend to hold each member of the Board personally liable to the fullest extent permitted by law should the Board enter into a foolish transaction such as an acquisition, reverse merger, equity offering or any other material transaction without shareholder approval. A copy of the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibit:
 
 
99.1
Letter to the Board, dated November 10, 2015.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 86858W101
 
SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated:  November 10, 2015

 
Vertex Opportunities Fund, LP
   
 
By:
Vertex GP, LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Eric Singer
   
Name:
Eric Singer
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
Vertex GP, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Eric Singer
   
Name:
Eric Singer
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
Vertex Capital Advisors, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Eric Singer
   
Name:
Eric Singer
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ Eric Singer
 
Eric Singer



 
BLR Partners LP
   
 
By:
BLRPart, LP
General Partner
     
 
By:
BLRGP Inc.
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
   
Name:
Bradley L. Radoff
   
Title:
Sole Director

 
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CUSIP NO. 86858W101



 
BLRPart, LP
   
 
By:
BLRGP Inc.
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
   
Name:
Bradley L. Radoff
   
Title:
Sole Director


 
BLRGP Inc.
     
   
 
By:
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
   
Name:
Bradley L. Radoff
   
Title:
Sole Director


 
Fondren Management, LP
   
 
By:
FMLP Inc.
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
   
Name:
Bradley L. Radoff
   
Title:
Sole Director


 
FMLP Inc.
     
   
 
By:
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
   
Name:
Bradley L. Radoff
   
Title:
Sole Director


 
/s/ Bradley L. Radoff
 
Bradley L. Radoff


 
/s/ Joshua E. Schechter
 
Joshua E. Schechter

 
 
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