-----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, MZKkRPu34nEtSKl9xdQ1M+kX9hKJeZsGHUG7RScD6r+8tifo0zbK29guLoX5ZTo/ 1DcZNg7+1/DOBuIc54zuCA== 0001193125-08-003924.txt : 20080109 0001193125-08-003924.hdr.sgml : 20080109 20080109163942 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-08-003924 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080109 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080109 GROUP MEMBERS: SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND GP, L.L.C. GROUP MEMBERS: SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: SHAMROCK PARTNERS ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.L.C. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IPASS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001053374 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] IRS NUMBER: 931214598 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-79585 FILM NUMBER: 08520909 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 BRIDGE PARKWAY CITY: REDWOOD SHORES STATE: CA ZIP: 94065 BUSINESS PHONE: 6502324115 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 BRIDGE PARKWAY CITY: REDWOOD SHORES STATE: CA ZIP: 94065 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Shamrock Activist Value Fund III, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001352174 IRS NUMBER: 113768779 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4444 LAKESIDE DRIVE CITY: BURBANK STATE: CA ZIP: 91505 BUSINESS PHONE: (818) 845-4444 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4444 LAKESIDE DRIVE CITY: BURBANK STATE: CA ZIP: 91505 SC 13D/A 1 dsc13da.htm AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO SCHEDULE 13D Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13D

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 12)

 

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE

13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a)*

 

 

iPass Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Shares, $.001 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

42621V108

(CUSIP Number)

 

David K. Robbins, Esq.

Bingham McCutchen LLP

355 South Grand Avenue, 44th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 680-6400

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

 

January 9, 2008

(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(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(b) 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, as amended (“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).


INTRODUCTION

This statement amends the Schedule 13D filed on May 23, 2005, as amended on August 5, 2005, November 9, 2005, February 6, 2006, May 16, 2006, June 26, 2006, August 1, 2006, August 15, 2006, September 28, 2006, October 10, 2006 and February 22, 2007 (the “Amended Schedule 13D”), by Shamrock Activist Value Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“SAVF”), Shamrock Activist Value Fund II, L.P., a Virginia limited partnership (“SAVF II”), Shamrock Activist Value Fund III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“SAVF III” and, together with SAVF and SAVF II, the “Shamrock Activist Value Fund”), Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the “General Partner”), and Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“Shamrock Partners” and collectively with SAVF, SAVF II, SAVF III and the General Partner, the “Reporting Persons”), with respect to Common Shares, $.001 par value per share (“Common Shares”), of iPass Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Amendment No. 12 shall have the meanings set forth in the Amended Schedule 13D. Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment No. 12 does not modify any of the information previously reported in the Amended Schedule 13D.

1. ITEM 4 OF THE AMENDED SCHEDULE 13D IS HEREBY AMENDED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

 

ITEM 4. Purpose of Transaction.

On January 9, 2008, Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc., the investment manager for the Shamrock Activist Value Fund, sent by facsimile and regular mail the following letter to the Company’s Board of Directors:

Dear Board Member:

Shamrock Activist Value Fund has been an investor in iPass for almost 3 years, and we currently own approximately 14% of the outstanding shares. Since February, 2007, two of our designees have served as members of the iPass Board.

The transition of the Company’s revenue base over the last 24 months and the restructuring plan announced in November, 2007, together with the disappointing share price performance over the last several years, compel us to urge the Board to immediately commence a process that results in a sale of the Company.

We believe the Company’s blue chip customer base, existing products and services, emerging indirect channel strategy and global network of access suppliers would be extremely valuable if combined with another industry participant. We believe potential synergies available to a large field of buyers are substantial given the fact that most of the Company’s costs below the gross-margin line are variable and would be duplicative. Additionally, potential opportunities exist in bundling and more rapid product development.

During our nearly three years as stockholders of iPass, we have had an extended period during which to evaluate the performance of senior management and the iPass Board. We believe that neither senior management nor the iPass Board has the strength necessary to institute the changes needed to deliver appropriate value to iPass’ long-term stockholders.

Accordingly, we believe that shareholder value would be maximized through a sale of the business. We recommend that this process be undertaken immediately, commencing with the retention of independent financial advisors. To facilitate the independent review and pursuit of such a transaction, we urge the Board to also promptly establish a Special Committee of non management directors to oversee this process for the benefit of all iPass stockholders.

Very truly yours,

Shamrock Capital Advisors, Inc.

On behalf of the Shamrock Activist Value Fund

  By:   /s/ Stanley P. Gold
    Stanley P. Gold, President


2. ITEM 7 OF THE AMENDED SCHEDULE 13D IS HEREBY AMENDED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

 

ITEM 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

 

         

Document

Exhibit 22       Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 6, 2006, among Shamrock Activist Value Fund, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund II, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund III, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C. and Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.


SIGNATURES

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Date: January 9, 2008

 

SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C., its
  general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND II, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C., its
  general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND III, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C., its
  general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President


SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND GP, L.L.C.
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK PARTNERS ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.L.C.
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President


Exhibit Index

 

         

Document

Exhibit 22       Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 6, 2006, among Shamrock Activist Value Fund, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund II, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund III, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C. and Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.
EX-22 2 dex22.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT, DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2006 Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 6, 2006

Exhibit 22

AGREEMENT

JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D AND ALL FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO SCHEDULE 13D

Each of the undersigned hereby agrees to file jointly the Statement on Schedule 13D to which this Agreement is attached, and any amendments to the Statement on Schedule 13D (the “Schedule 13D”) with respect to Common Shares of iPass Inc. which may be deemed necessary, pursuant to Regulation 13D under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

It is understood and agreed that each of the parties hereto is responsible for the timely filing of such statement and any future amendments to the Schedule 13D, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such party contained therein, but such party is not responsible for the completeness or accuracy of information concerning any other party unless such party knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

It is understood and agreed that a copy of this Agreement shall be attached as an exhibit to the Statement on the Schedule 13D, and any future amendments to the Schedule 13D, filed on behalf of each of the parties hereto. This Agreement amends and entirely supercedes the Joint Filing Agreement dated November 8, 2005 among Shamrock Activist Value Fund, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund II, L.P., Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C. and Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.

Date: February 6, 2006

 

SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C.,
  its general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President


SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND II, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C.,
  its general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND III, L.P.
By:   Shamrock Activist Value Fund GP, L.L.C.,
  its general partner
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK ACTIVIST VALUE FUND GP, L.L.C.
By:   Shamrock Partners Activist Value Fund, L.L.C.,
  its managing member
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
SHAMROCK PARTNERS ACTIVIST VALUE FUND, L.L.C.
By:   /s/ Michael J. McConnell
Name:   Michael J. McConnell
Title:   Vice President
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