-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Cw7MZAVDraN3dzv4b+NoAsbCRbXX0h0Ylz74ucwe5+I7oi4SQSV4RPEVUaMyt4YD hAcf8uALObsA15rZWaWEDQ== 0000912057-01-522809.txt : 20010710 0000912057-01-522809.hdr.sgml : 20010710 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-01-522809 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010706 GROUP MEMBERS: BRADFORD D. WOLOSON GROUP MEMBERS: HARRY S. GRUNER GROUP MEMBERS: JMI ASSOCIATES IV, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: JMI EQUITY FUND IV (AI), LP GROUP MEMBERS: JMI EQUITY FUND IV, LP GROUP MEMBERS: JMI EQUITY SIDE FUND, LP GROUP MEMBERS: JMI EURO EQUITY FUND IV, LP GROUP MEMBERS: JMI SIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: NOELL CHARLES III GROUP MEMBERS: PAUL V. BARBER SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: META GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001000015 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT [8700] IRS NUMBER: 060971675 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-46191 FILM NUMBER: 1675736 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 208 HARBOR DR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06912-0061 BUSINESS PHONE: 2039736700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 208 HARBOR DR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06912-0061 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NOELL CHARLES III CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001074282 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14100 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY, SUITE 5500 CITY: SUGARLAND STATE: TX ZIP: 77478 BUSINESS PHONE: 18005056366 SC 13D/A 1 a2053253zsc13da.txt SC 13D/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1 )* --------- META Group, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock -------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 591002 10 0 -------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Elizabeth V. Toner, JMI, Inc. 12680 High Bluff Dr. #200 San Diego, CA 92130 -------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) June 15, 2001 -------------------------------------------------------- (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 which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /. NOTE: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) 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 ("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). (Continued on following page(s)) Page 1 of 1 Pages CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 2 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Equity Fund IV, LP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 3 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Equity Fund IV (AI), LP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 4 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Euro Equity Fund IV, LP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 5 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Associates IV, LP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 6 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Equity Side Fund, LP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 7 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons JMI Side Associates, LLC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 8 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons Charles E. Noell III - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 6,269 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 6,269 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 9 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons Harry S. Gruner - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 55,714 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 55,714 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 10 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons Paul V. Barber - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 0 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 0 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSIP No. 591002 10 0 13D Page 11 of 14 Pages ----------- --- --- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons Bradford D. Woloson - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* WC - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting Beneficially Owned Power 2,050 by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power 719,424 -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 2,050 -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power 719,424 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 783,457 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.66% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT! Page 12 of 14 Pages --- --- ITEM 1. This Schedule 13-D is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to the Common Stock of META Group, Inc. The principal office of the company is 208 Harbor Drive, P.O. Box 120061, Stamford, CT 06912-0061 US. Identity and Background: (1a) This Schedule 13-D is filed on behalf of JMI Equity Fund IV, LP "Fund IV", JMI Equity Fund IV -AI-, LP "AI", JMI Euro Equity Fund IV, LP "Euro", JMI Associates IV, LLC "Associates", JMI Equity Side Fund, LP "Side Fund", JMI Side Associates, LLC "Side Associates", Harry S. Gruner, Charles E. Noell III, Paul V. Barber, and Bradford D. Woloson. Fund IV, AI, Euro, Associates, Side Fund, and Side Associates are Delaware partnerships with their principal office located at 12680 High Bluff Drive #200, San Diego, CA 92130. ITEM 2. Harry S. Gruner sits on META Group's board of directors and is a General Partner at JMI Equity Fund. Charles E. Noell, Paul V. Barber, and Bradford D. Woloson are General Partners at JMI Equity Fund and share in the right to direct the vote. Each of the General Partners listed is a United States citizen. During the last five years none of the parties listed above (1a) has been convicted in a criminal proceeding. During the last five years none of the above (1a) has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction which resulted in a judgment, decree or final order: enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding any violations with respect to such laws. Page 13 of 14 Pages --- --- Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration: Fund IV, AI, Euro and Side Fund obtained 719,424 shares of Common Stock as a result of a private purchase for $2,000,000 in cash. ITEM 3. Harry S. Gruner currently holds 37,500 shares of common stock in the form of non-employee stock options, of which all 37,500 shares are vested. In addition, Mr. Gruner holds 18,214 shares of common stock obtained as a result of a JMI Equity Fund, L.P. common stock distribution. Bradford D. Woloson obtained 2,050 shares through an over the counter purchase at market value. Charles E. Noell III obtained 6,269 shares as a result of a JMI Equity Fund, L.P. common stock distribution. Purpose of Transaction: ITEM 4. On June 15, 2001 META Group, Inc. and Fund IV, AI, Euro, and Side Fund entered in to a Common Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement, whereby an aggregate 719,424 shares were purchased. The shares were purchased as an equity investment in the interest of the limited partners within each respective partnership. ITEM 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer (a) Amount and percentage beneficially owned: (1) An aggregate 783,457 shares are beneficially owned by parties stated in Item 1. (2) The aggregate amount represents 6.66% of the class. (3) Fund IV is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power for 719,424 shares. Fund IV disclaims beneficial ownership of 40,024 shares held by AI, 161,389 shares held by Euro, 12,590 shares held by Side Fund. AI, Euro, and Side Fund disclaim beneficial ownership of 505,421 shares held by Fund IV. Harry S. Gruner is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power for 719,424 shares as general partner of the partnerships, and sole voting and dispositive power for 55,714 personally held shares. Charles E. Noell III is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power for 719,424 shares as general partner of the partnerships, and sole voting and dispositive power for 6,269 personally held shares. Bradford D. Woloson is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power for 719,424 shares as general partner of the partnerships, and sole voting and dispositive power for 2,050 personally held shares. Harry S. Gruner, Charles E. Noell III and Bradford D. Woloson disclaim beneficial ownership of 719,424 shares except in the case Page 14 of 14 Pages --- --- of any pecuniary interest therein. (b) 1. Fund IV - Sole Voting Power:0 Sole Dispositive: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 2. AI - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 3. Euro - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 4. Side Fund - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 5. Harry S. Gruner - Sole Voting Power: 55,714 Sole Dispositive Power: 55,714 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 6. Charles E. Noell III - Sole Voting Power: 6,269 Sole Dispositive Power: 6,269 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 7. Bradford D. Woloson - Sole Voting Power: 2,050 Sole Dispositive Power: 2,050 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 8. Paul V. Barber - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 9. Associates IV - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 10. Side Associates - Sole Voting Power: 0 Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Shared Voting Power: 719,424 Shared Dispositive Power: 719,424 (c) N/A (d) N/A (e) More than 5% owner ITEM 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer N/A ITEM 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits None AGREEMENT Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(l) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned hereby agree that only one statement containing information required by Schedule 13D needs to be filed with respect to the ownership by each of the undersigned of shares of capital stock of META Group, Inc. Dated: June 25, 2001 /s/ Charles E. Noell III /s/ Charles E. Noell III - -------------------------- ------------------------ JMI Equity Fund IV, LP JMI Equity Side Fund, LP /s/ Charles E. Noell III /s/ Charles E. Noell III - ------------------------ ------------------------ JMI Equity Fund IV (AI), LP JMI Side Associates, LLC /s/ Charles E. Noell III /s/ Paul V. Barber - ------------------------- ------------------ JMI Euro Equity Fund, LP Paul V. Barber /s/ Charles E. Noell III /s/ Bradford D. Woloson - ------------------------ ----------------------- JMI Associates IV, LLC Bradford D. Woloson /s/ Harry S. Gruner /s/ Charles E. Noell III - ------------------- ------------------------ Harry S. Gruner Charles E. Noell III The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of the filing person), evidence of the representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement: provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference. The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----