0001140361-13-036675.txt : 20130923 0001140361-13-036675.hdr.sgml : 20130923 20130923111111 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-13-036675 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20130923 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130923 GROUP MEMBERS: SANDRA F. PESSIN SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092662 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834] IRS NUMBER: 880425691 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-61925 FILM NUMBER: 131109417 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3661 HORSEBLOCK ROAD CITY: MEDFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 11763 BUSINESS PHONE: (631) 924-1135 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3661 HORSEBLOCK ROAD CITY: MEDFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 11763 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Chembio Diagnostics Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040607 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TRADING SOLUTIONS COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990805 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PESSIN NORMAN H CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000923666 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O LEVY, HARKINS & CO., INC. STREET 2: 366 MADISON AVENUE, 14TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 SC 13D/A 1 formsc13da.htm NORMAN H. PESSIN SC 13D A NO 4 9-20-2013 (CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC.)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 4)*

Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

163572100

Cusip Number

Norman H. Pessin
366 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY  10017
212-661-2670


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

September 20, 2013

(Date of Event which Requires Filing
of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement of Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of the Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of ss. 240.13d-1(e), ss. 240.13d-1(f) or ss. 240.13d-1(g), check the following box o.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-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 the 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).
 


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CUSIP No. 163572100
Schedule 13D
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
 
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
 
 
SEP IRA FBO Norman H. Pessin
 
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
 
 
(a)  þ
 
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
 
 
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
PF
 
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
 
o
 
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
 
United States
 
NUMBER OF SHARES
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
 
449,770
OWNED BY EACH
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
 
 
PERSON WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
    449,770
  10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
          
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
449,770
 
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
  o  
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
  1) 4.8%  
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
  IN

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CUSIP No. 163572100
Schedule 13D
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
 
Sandra F. Pessin
 
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
 
 
(a)  þ
 
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
 
 
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
PF
 
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
 
o
 
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
 
United States
 
NUMBER OF SHARES
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
 
36,921
OWNED BY EACH
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
 
 
PERSON WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
    36,921
  10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
        
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON  
 
36,921
 
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
  o  
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
  1) 0.3%  
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*   
  IN

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CUSIP No.  163572100
Schedule 13D

Item 1.
Security and Issuer

This Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, $0.01 par value (the "Common Stock"), of Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (the "Issuer"),whose principal executive offices are located at 3661 Horseblock Road, Medford, NY 11763

Item 2.
Identity and Background

This Schedule 13D is being filed by and for Norman H. Pessin and Sandra F. Pessin (each a “Reporting Person”)Certain information with respect to each Reporting Person is set forth below:
 
Name and Address:
1) Norman H. Pessin
 
366 Madison Avenue,
 
14th Floor
 
New York, NY  10017
 
 
 
2) Sandra F. Pessin
 
366 Madison Avenue,
 
14th Floor
 
New York, NY  10017
 
 
Principal Occupation:
1) Retired
 
2) Housewife
 
 
Criminal convictions:
1) None
 
2) None
 
Civil proceedings: 1) None
  2) None
 
Citizenship:
1) United States
 
2) United States
 
Item 3.

The aggregate purchase price of the 449,770 shares of common stock owned by SEP IRA F/B/O Norman H. Pessin is approximately $2,069,072 including brokerage commissions.  The shares of common stock owned by SEP IRA F/B/O Norman H. Pessin were acquired with personal funds.  The aggregate purchase price of the 36,921 shares of common stock owned by Sandra F. Pessin is approximately $130,477, including brokerage commissions.  The shares of common stock owned by Sandra F. Pessin were acquired with personal funds.


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CUSIP No.  163572100
 
Item 4.
Purposes of the Transactions

The Reporting Person originally purchased the Shares based on the belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.  Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.

The Reporting Person intends to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis.  Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Person may in the future take such actions with respect to its investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, communications with management and the Board of Directors of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with third parties about the Issuer, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization or operations of the Issuer, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares, or changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.

Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer
 
SEP IRA F/B/O Norman H. Pessin owns 449,770 shares of common stock of the issuer, constituting 4.8% of the outstanding shares thereof.  Sandra F. Pessin owns 36,921 shares of common stock of the issuer, constituting 0.3% of the outstanding shares thereof.


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CUSIP No.  163572100

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

None.

Item 7.
Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

None.

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.

 
SEP IRA F/B/O Norman H.Pessin
 
Norman H. Pessin ROTH IRA R/O
 
Sandra F. Pessin
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Norman H. Pessin
 
  Norman H. Pessin
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Sandra F. Pessin
 
  Sandra F. Pessin

September 20, 2013


SCHEDULE A

Transactions in the Shares During the Past 60 Days

Shares of Common Stock
Bought
 
Price Per
Share($)
Date of
Purchase
 
SANDRA F. PESSIN
 
14,642
3.70
8/29/13
5,000
3.66
8/30/13
5,535
3.36
9/6/13
1,900
3.35
9/9/13
1,587
3.36
9/10/13
8,257
3.34
6/12/13