-----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, AzxSyUqtJpa+rgQIWwxSITQy+Gz12chR+Mf8U/pQRWgozA6UGwL8RFxqsyHGh99z Eo3GMAsquu+l+zCZPHvJoA== 0001123292-04-000290.txt : 20040624 0001123292-04-000290.hdr.sgml : 20040624 20040624163407 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001123292-04-000290 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040624 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Indick Murray A CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001295320 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: 617 778 9200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 HIGH STREET STREET 2: SUITE 700 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02110 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HEALTHTRONICS SURGICAL SERVICES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001018871 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTROMEDICAL & ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS [3845] IRS NUMBER: 582210668 STATE OF INCORPORATION: GA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-58413 FILM NUMBER: 04879916 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1841 WEST OAK PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE A CITY: MARIETTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30062 BUSINESS PHONE: 7704190691 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1841 WEST OAK PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE A CITY: MARIETTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30062 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HEALTHTRONICS INC /GA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980623 SC 13D 1 indick062404.htm Schedule 13D

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

 

Under The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. )*

 

 

 

 

HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc


(Name of Issuer)

 

 

COMMON STOCK, no par value


(Title of Class of Securities)

 

 

011229506


(CUSIP Number)

 

 

Murray A. Indick

Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

200 High Street, Suite 700
Boston, MA 02110

(617) 778-9200


(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

 

June 15, 2004


(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 Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check he following box. [ ]
 
* 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. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person

            20-0654530

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            OO (Limited Liability Company)

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Kevin A. Richardson, II

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

               -0-


  8.    Shared Voting Power

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            OO (Limited Liability Company)

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

               -0-


  8.    Shared Voting Power

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            IN

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Murray A. Indick

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

               -0-


  8.    Shared Voting Power

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            IN

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Charles E. McCarthy

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

               -0-


  8.    Shared Voting Power

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            IN

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506

 


  1.  

Names of Reporting Person

 

            Christian Puscasiu

   

  2.  

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)   [ ]

(b)  [x]

   

  3.  

SEC Use Only

 

   

  4.  

Source of Funds *

 

           See Item 3

   

  5.  

Check Box 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

BENEFICIALLY

OWNED BY

EACH

REPORTING

PERSON

WITH

 

  7.    Sole Voting Power

 

               -0-


  8.    Shared Voting Power

                  920,305**


  9.    Sole Dispositive Power

 

                -0-


10.    Shared Dispositive Power

                 920,305**


11.  

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

 

            920,305**

   

12.  

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares

 

 

¨

 


13.  

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)

 

            7.43%.**

   

14.  

Type of Reporting Person

 

            IN

   

 

** See Item 5



CUSIP No. 011229506


Item 1. Security and Issuer

 

This Schedule 13D relates to shares of Common Stock, no par value (the "Common Stock") of HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal executive office and mailing address of the Issuer is 1841 West Oak Parkway, Suite A, Marietta, Georgia 30062.

 

Item 2. Identity and Background

 

This Schedule 13D is being filed by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. a Delaware limited liability company, Kevin A. Richardson, II, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., Murray A. Indick, Charles E. McCarthy and Christian Puscasiu.

Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. is a Delaware limited liability company whose principal business is acting as general partner for an investment partnership and providing investment advisory services.

The principal business office address of Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. is 200 High Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02110. The names of the executive officers and directors of Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C., their addresses, citizenship and principal occupations are as follows:

 

Name and Office Held


Business Address


Citizenship

  
Principal
Occupation or
Employment


Kevin A. Richardson, II

200 High Street, Ste 700, Boston, MA 02110
USA
   Partner
Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

Henry J. Lawlor, Jr.

200 High Street, Ste 700, Boston, MA 02110
USA
   Partner
Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

Murray A. Indick

200 High Street, Ste 700, Boston, MA 02110
USA
   Partner
Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

Charles E. McCarthy

200 High Street, Ste 700, Boston, MA 02110
USA
   Partner
Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

Christian Puscasiu

200 High Street, Ste 700, Boston, MA 02110
USA
   Partner
Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.



To the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, none of the entities or persons identified in this Item 2 has, during the past five years, been convicted of any criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), nor been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to 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 violation with respect to such laws.

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

 

The source of funds for the purchases of securities was the working capital of the limited partnership for which Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. serves as the sole general partner.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

 

The purpose of the acquisition of the Common Stock is for investment, and the acquisitions of the Common Stock were made in the ordinary course of business and were not made for the purpose of acquiring control of the Issuer.

 

Although no Reporting Person has any specific plan or proposal to acquire or dispose of the Common Stock, consistent with its investment purpose, each Reporting Person at any time and from time to time may acquire additional Common Stock or dispose of any or all of its Common Stock depending upon an ongoing evaluation of the investment in the Common Stock, prevailing market conditions, other investment opportunities, liquidity requirements of the Reporting Persons, and/or other investment considerations.

Also, consistent with the investment purpose, the Reporting Persons may engage in communications with one or more shareholders of the Issuer, one or more officers of the Issuer and/or one or more members of the board of directors of the Issuer and/or one or more representatives of the Issuer regarding the Issuer, including but not limited to its operations. The Reporting Persons may discuss ideas that, if effected may result in any of the following: the acquisition by persons of additional Common Stock of the Issuer, an extraordinary corporate transaction involving the Issuer, and/or changes in the board of directors or management of the Issuer.

Except to the extent the foregoing may be deemed a plan or proposal, none of the Reporting Persons has any plans or proposals which relate to, or could result in, any of the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) through (j), inclusive, of the instructions to Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons may, at any time and from time to time, review or reconsider their position and/or change their purpose and/or formulate plans or proposals with respect thereto.

 

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

 

 
(a), (b) According to the Issuer's 8-K filed on June 14, 2004, there were 12,384,000 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2004. Based on such information, after taking into account the transactions described in Item 5(c) below, the Reporting Persons report beneficial ownership of

 

920,305 shares of Common Stock held by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C. Voting and investment power concerning the above shares are held solely by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.
 
Although Kevin A. Richardson, II, Henry J. Lawlor, Jr., Murray A. Indick, Charles E. McCarthy and Christian Puscasiu are joining in this Schedule as Reporting Persons, the filing of this Schedule shall not be construed as an admission that any of them are, for any purpose, the beneficial owner of any of the securities that are beneficially owned by Prides Capital Partners, L.L.C.

 

(c)  During the last 60 days, the Reporting Persons purchased the following shares of Common Stock in the open market:

 

 

 

 

Trade Date


   Shares

   Price / Share

04-15-04

   3,533    6.45

04-16-04

   12,750    6.40

04-19-04

   5,000    6.45

04-20-04

   14,700    6.55

04-21-04

   8,400    6.50

04-22-04

   1,700    6.56

04-23-04

   24,400    6.72

04-26-04

   15,000    6.80

04-27-04

   1,500    6.81

04-29-04

   32,600    7.03

04-30-04

   18,700    6.96

05-03-04

   8,000    6.94

05-04-04

   16,300    6.92

05-05-04

   7,100    6.89

05-10-04

   9,300    6.30

05-11-04

   4,300    6.40

05-12-04

   30,000    6.40

05-13-04

   100    6.70

05-14-04

   45,000    6.93

05-17-04

   34,365    6.90

05-19-04

   5,000    6.87

05-20-04

   10,000    6.76

05-21-04

   50,100    6.75

05-24-04

   9,900    6.80

05-25-04

   10,000    6.94

05-26-04

   2,000    6.96

05-27-04

   61,720    6.83

05-28-04

   46,190    7.03

06-14-04

   35,000    7.00

06-15-04

   36,300    7.12

06-16-04

   50,444    7.46

06-17-04

   66,800    7.61

06-18-04

   100,000    7.57

06-21-04

   56,900    7.77

 

(d) and (e) Not applicable.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer

 

None of the Reporting Persons is a party to any contract, arrangement, understanding or relationship with respect to any securities of the Issuer.

 

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

 

Exhibit A Joint Filing Undertaking.


SIGNATURES

 

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: June 24, 2004  
   
PRIDES CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.L.C.  
By: Murray A. Indick  
Managing Member  
   
/s/  Murray A. Indick /s/ Kevin A. Richardson, II
Murray A. Indick Murray A. Indick
  Attorney-in-Fact
   
/s/  Henry J. Lawlor, Jr /s/ Charles E. McCarthy
Murray A. Indick Murray A. Indick
Attorney-in-Fact Attorney-in-Fact
   
/s/ Christian Puscasiu  
Murray A. Indick  
Attorney-in-Fact  


Exhibit A
JOINT FILING UNDERTAKING

The undersigned, being duly authorized thereunto, hereby execute this agreement as an exhibit to this Schedule 13D to evidence the agreement of the below-named parties, in accordance with the rules promulgated pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to file this Schedule jointly on behalf of each such party.


Dated: June 24, 2004  
   
PRIDES CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.L.C.  
By: Murray A. Indick  
Managing Member  
   
/s/  Murray A. Indick /s/ Kevin A. Richardson, II
Murray A. Indick Murray A. Indick
  Attorney-in-Fact
   
/s/  Henry J. Lawlor, Jr /s/ Charles E. McCarthy
Murray A. Indick Murray A. Indick
Attorney-in-Fact Attorney-in-Fact
   
/s/ Christian Puscasiu  
Murray A. Indick  
Attorney-in-Fact  


 

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