-----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, Mwi0Q2IS3vzPP3iiaK24zIzO5YegdlV0XDVE0uxDVQyhILRMfHr9rCrju05AMx0Q BhDLWHbgyPdy8tMcbTCWig== 0001104659-04-004315.txt : 20040213 0001104659-04-004315.hdr.sgml : 20040213 20040213160227 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-04-004315 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20040213 GROUP MEMBERS: EAGLE VENTURES WF, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: R. DAVID SPRENG GROUP MEMBERS: WESSEL GERMAN AMERICAN VENTURE PARTNERS GBR SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CALLIDUS SOFTWARE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001035748 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES [7371] IRS NUMBER: 770438629 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-79496 FILM NUMBER: 04599096 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 160 WEST SANTA CLARA STREET STREET 2: 15TH FLOOR CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95113 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TALLYUP SOFTWARE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980807 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CRESCENDO WORLD FUND LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001269270 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O ROBINS KAPLAN MILLER STREET 2: 2800 LASALLE PLAZA 800 LASALLE AVE CITY: MINNEAPOLIS STATE: MN ZIP: 55402-2015 SC 13G 1 a04-2456_1sc13g.htm SC 13G

 

 

UNITED STATES

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 13G

 

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.    )*

 

Callidus Software, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

13123E 50 0

(CUSIP Number)

 

December 31, 2003

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

 

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

o

Rule 13d-1(b)

o

Rule 13d-1(c)

ý

Rule 13d-1(d)

 

*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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

 

The information required in 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.  13123E 50 0

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons/ I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only).
Crescendo World Fund, LLC (41-1884144)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

ý

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization   Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power   -0-

 

6.

Shared Voting Power   2,160,029

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power  -0-

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power  2,160,029

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
2,160,029

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
9.6%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

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CUSIP No.  13123E 50 0

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons/ I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only).
Eagle Ventures WF, LLC  (41-1889862)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

ý

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization   Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power   -0-

 

6.

Shared Voting Power   89,143

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power   -0-

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power   89,143

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
89,143

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.4%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

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CUSIP No.  13123E 50 0

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons/ I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only).
Wessel German American Venture Partners, GbR

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

ý

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization   Germany

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power   -0-

 

6.

Shared Voting Power   99,737

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power   -0-

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power   99,737

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
99,737

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.4%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

4



 

CUSIP No.  13123E 50 0

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons/ I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (Entities Only).
R. David Spreng

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

ý

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization   United States of America

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power   8,000 (includes options to purchase 8,000 shares of Callidus Software, Inc. common stock which are exercisable within 60 days of February 13, 2004)

 

6.

Shared Voting Power   2,348,909

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power   8,000 (includes options to purchase 8,000 shares of Callidus Software, Inc. common stock which are exercisable within 60 days of February 13, 2004)

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power   2,348,909

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: (1)
2,356,909

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
10.5%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)   IN

 


(1)           Crescendo World Fund is managed by its managing member, Crescendo Ventures – World Fund, LLC, whose managing member is R. David Spreng.  Mr. Spreng is also the Chief Manager of Eagle Ventures WF, LLC.  Wessel German American Venture Partners, GbR is managed by Crescendo Capital Management, LLC, whose managing member is Mr. Spreng.  Pursuant to Rule 13d-3(a) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Mr. Spreng is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,356,909 shares of common stock of Callidus Software, Inc. (the “Shares”).  Mr. Spreng disclaims beneficial ownership of all the Shares, except for the Shares, if any, in which he has a pecuniary interest.

 

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Item 1

(a)

Name of Issuer.
Callidus Software, Inc.

Item 1

(b)

Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices.
160 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 1500
San Jose, California  95113

 

Item 2

(a)

Name of Person Filing.
Crescendo World Fund, LLC
Eagle Ventures WF, LLC
Wessel German American Venture Partners, GbR
R. David Spreng

Item 2

(b)

Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence.
480 Cowper Street, Suite 300
Palo Alto, California  94301

Item 2

(c)

Citizenship.
Crescendo World Fund, LLC – Delaware
Eagle Ventures WF, LLC – Delaware
Wessel German American Venture Partners, GbR – Germany
R. David Spreng – United States of America

Item 2

(d)

Title of Class of Securities.
Common Stock

Item 2

(e)

CUSIP Number.
13123E 50 0

 

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Item 3.

If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

 

(a)

o

Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);

 

(b)

o

Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

 

(c)

o

Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);

 

(d)

o

Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C 80a-8);

 

(e)

o

An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

 

(f)

o

An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

 

(g)

o

A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

 

(h)

o

A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

 

(i)

o

A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);

 

(j)

o

Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Ownership.  Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the Issuer identified in Item 1.

 

(a)

Amount beneficially owned: See row 9 of the cover sheets that are attached hereto and are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

(b)

Percent of class:  See row 11 of the cover sheets that are attached hereto and are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

(c)

Number of shares as to which the person has:  See rows 5-8 of the cover sheets that are attached hereto and are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

 

(i)

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

 

 

(ii)

Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

 

 

(iii)

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

 

 

(iv)

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.

 

Not applicable

 

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Item 6.

Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.

 

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 8.

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 9.

Notice of Dissolution of Group.

 

Not applicable

 

 

Item 10.

Certifications.

 

Not applicable

 

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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: February 13, 2004

CRESCENDO WORLD FUND LLC, by
Crescendo Ventures – World Fund, LLC,
managing member

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAGLE VENTURES WF, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Chief Manager

 

 

 

 

WESSELS GERMAN AMERICAN
VENTURE PARTNERS, GbR, by  Crescendo
Capital Management, LLC, managing member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

R. David Spreng

 

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Exhibit A

 

Agreement of Joint Filing

 

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13G, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the Common Stock of Callidus Software, Inc., and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such filing.

 

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same Agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby executes this Agreement as of February 13, 2004.

 

 

 

CRESCENDO WORLD FUND LLC, by
Crescendo Ventures – World Fund, LLC,
managing member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EAGLE VENTURES WF, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Chief Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WESSELS GERMAN AMERICAN
VENTURE PARTNERS, GbR, by  Crescendo
Capital Management, LLC, managing member

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By

/s/ R. David Spreng

 

 

 

R. David Spreng

 

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