-----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, KHIcCxcaI+mDii6HMFxjXzWpHQNFgo+dy/a4B4t2Db/bSzh9PqPhuiNopkW3QYAT Uy6dkS9QJQSx83BLzk3lpA== 0000947871-02-002405.txt : 20021209 0000947871-02-002405.hdr.sgml : 20021209 20021209170925 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000947871-02-002405 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20021209 GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GROUP MEMBERS: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY HOLDING, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: NBC-RAINBOW HOLDING INC. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP /NY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001053112 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] IRS NUMBER: 112776686 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-53757 FILM NUMBER: 02852651 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1111 STEWART AVENUE CITY: BETHPAGE STATE: NY ZIP: 11714 BUSINESS PHONE: 5163806230 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1111 STEWART AVENUE CITY: BETHPAGE STATE: NY ZIP: 11714 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL ELECTRIC CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040545 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRONIC & OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NO COMPUTER EQUIP) [3600] IRS NUMBER: 140689340 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3135 EASTON TURNPIKE STREET 2: W3M CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06828 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-373-2211 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3135 EASTON TURNPIKE STREET 2: W3M CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06828 SC 13D/A 1 sc13da_120902.txt AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13D SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A (Amendment No. 3) (Rule 13d-101) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Cablevision Systems Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) New York Group Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 12686C109 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Elizabeth A. Newell National Broadcasting Company, Inc. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10112 (212) 664-3307 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) December 5, 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------- (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(e), 13d-1(f) or 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 Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. The information required on this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Exchange Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Exchange Act (however, see the Notes). (Continued on following pages) SCHEDULE 13D/A (New York Group Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value) - -------------------- ------------------------------ CUSIP No. 12686C109 Page of Pages --------- -------- ------- - -------------------- ------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON National Broadcasting Company, Inc. 14-1682529 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) |_| (b) |X| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------ OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 0 REPORTING ------------------------------------------------------ PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 ------------------------------------------------------ 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 13D/A (New York Group Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value) - -------------------- ------------------------------ CUSIP No. 12686C109 Page of Pages --------- -------- ------- - -------------------- ------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON General Electric Company 14-0689340 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) |_| (b) |X| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------ OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 0 REPORTING ------------------------------------------------------ PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 ------------------------------------------------------ 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 13D/A (New York Group Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value) - -------------------- ------------------------------ CUSIP No. 12686C109 Page of Pages --------- -------- ------- - -------------------- ------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON NBC-Rainbow Holding, Inc. 13-4089919 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) |_| (b) |X| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------ OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 0 REPORTING ------------------------------------------------------ PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 ------------------------------------------------------ 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 13D/A (New York Group Class A Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value) - -------------------- ------------------------------ CUSIP No. 12686C109 Page of Pages --------- -------- ------- - -------------------- ------------------------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON National Broadcasting Company Holding, Inc. 13-3448662 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) |_| (b) |X| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------ OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 0 REPORTING ------------------------------------------------------ PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 ------------------------------------------------------ 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Amendment No. 3 (this "Amendment") amends the Schedule 13D dated October 16, 2001, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto dated October 4, 2002 and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated November 4, 2002 (as previously amended, the "Original Statement"; the Original Statement, as amended by this Amendment, being the "Statement"). This Amendment relates to the New York Group Class A Common Stock of the Issuer (the "CVC Stock"). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Statement. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction. ---------------------- Item 4 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented by deleting the penultimate paragraph thereto and inserting the following paragraphs before the last paragraph thereof: "On December 5, 2002 pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Exchange dated November 4, 2002, among the Issuer, Bravo Holding Corporation, Bravo II Holding Corporation, Rainbow Media Group, LLC, National Broadcasting Company, Inc. ("NBC"), NBC-Rainbow Holding, Inc. ("NBC Holdings") and Applause Acquisition Corporation (the "Exchange Agreement"), NBC and NBC Holdings delivered into escrow all of the shares of CVC Stock and RMHI Stock owned by them (the "Escrowed Shares") in partial consideration for the acquisition from the Issuer of its 80% partnership interst in the Bravo Programming service and certain related assets. The Escrowed Shares were released from escrow and delivered to the Issuer on December 7, 2002 as a result of which NBC and NBC Holdings no longer beneficially own any shares of CVC Stock. In addition, each of the Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2000, among the Issuer, CSC Holdings, Inc., NBC and NBC Holdings, and the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 6, 2000, between the Issuer and NBC Holdings, has been terminated and is of no further force or effect. A copy of the press release issued by NBC, the Issuer and MGM on December 9, 2002 is attached hereto as Exhibit 7. The Exchange Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 5 of Cablevision Systems Corporation's Schedule 13D filed with the Commission on October 16, 2001." (Page of pages) Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits. -------------------------------- Item 7 of the Statement is hereby amended and supplemented by the addition of the following exhibits: "7 Press Release issued December 9, 2002 by National Broadcasting Company, Inc., Cablevision Systems Corporation and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc." (Page of pages) SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this Amendment is true, complete and correct. Dated: December 9, 2002 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY By: /s/ Robert E. Healing --------------------------------- Name: Robert E. Healing Title: Corporate Counsel December 9, 2002 NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY HOLDING, INC. By: /s/ Elizabeth A Newell --------------------------------- Name: Elizabeth A. Newell Title: Assistant Secretary December 9, 2002 NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Newell --------------------------------- Name: Elizabeth A. Newell Title: Assistant Secretary December 9, 2002 NBC-RAINBOW HOLDING, INC. By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Newell --------------------------------- Name: Elizabeth A. Newell Title: Assistant Secretary (Page of pages) Exhibit Index - ------------- Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 7 Press Release issued December 9, 2002 by National Broadcasting Company, Inc., Cablevision Systems Corporation and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. (Page of pages) EX-7 3 ex7_120902.txt PRESS RELEASE NBC COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BRAVO FROM CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION NEW YORK - December 9, 2002 - NBC has completed its acquisition of Bravo, the Film and Arts Network, from Cablevision Systems Corporation. The transaction, valued at $1.25 billion, was announced last month. The proceeds were divided between Cablevision and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., which owned 80% and 20% of Bravo, respectively. Under terms of the transaction, NBC exchanged 53.2 million shares of Cablevision Class A common stock, valued at $672 million, which were held by NBC on a fully converted basis. The remaining $328 million was paid to Cablevision in 12.5 million shares of GE stock. NBC purchased MGM's 20% interest in Bravo for $250 million in cash. NBC Entertainment President Jeff Zucker will oversee Bravo. Jeff Gaspin, Executive Vice President of Alternative Series, Specials, Longform, and Program Strategy, in addition to his current responsibilities, will manage the day-to-day operation and programming of the network. The purchase of Bravo provides NBC with its first cable outlet for entertainment programming. Bravo, which reaches more than 68 million households nationwide, delivers one of the most upscale audiences of any cable network, and has shown five consecutive seasons of growth among adults 18-49 and 25-54. With Bravo, NBC will now have three national cable properties, including MSNBC and CNBC, and minority stakes in ValueVision (ShopNBC), the A&E Network and the History Channel. "This acquisition creates an incredible opportunity for NBC to develop new entertainment programming, and there is no one better suited than Jeff Gaspin to lead this effort," said Jeff Zucker. "Jeff, with his successful track record at NBC and VH1, has the creativity and the cable experience to take Bravo to the next level." "The closing of this transaction places Bravo in the hands of our long-term partners at NBC, who we believe are uniquely qualified to continue to grow this wonderful and valuable programming service. We wish them the very best," said Josh Sapan, president and CEO of Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc., Cablevision's programming subsidiary. Launched in December 1980, Bravo is home to creativity on television. It was the first service dedicated to film and the performing arts, and a pioneer in the early days of cable programming. Its schedule features original programming, feature films, theater, dance, music and documentaries. Supporting its theme "Not Your Everyday... Every Day on Bravo," the network boasts critically acclaimed original programming including "Inside the Actors Studio," "Bravo Profiles," "The It Factor," and "Musicians," as well as original mini-series including "Nicholas Nickleby," "The Red and The Black," and "The Scarlet Pimpernel." Bravo is the official U.S. network of Cirque du Soleil. The nation's first broadcast network, NBC has evolved into a diverse, international media company. In addition to the NBC Television Network and 14 NBC television stations, the company owns CNBC, operates MSNBC in partnership with Microsoft, and maintains interests in a number of programming services, including the A&E Network, the History Channel, ValueVision, Inc. (ShopNBC), and Paxson Communications. In addition, NBC operates Telemundo, the nation's second-largest Spanish-language media company. NBC also has equity stakes in several new media companies. International holdings include CNBC Europe and CNBC Asia Pacific, which are services of NBC and Dow Jones, and an equity position in National Geographic Channels International. NBC is a division of General Electric. * * * Media Contacts: Cory Shields, NBC Corporate Communications, 212/664-3457 Hilary Smith, NBC Corporate Communications, 212/664-2617 Kim Kerns, Cablevision Systems Corporation, 516/803-2351 Lea Porteneuve, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., 310/449-3660 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----