-----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, NVkyBsoiWFxLUi7o8sy2luw2Ed6UcW7r4B+nSXXx6t4nPNZWzG8PF23bmTE3WJHJ RDTik82YEXqa4PAmPEF5TA== 0001398432-09-000429.txt : 20091026 0001398432-09-000429.hdr.sgml : 20091026 20091026170514 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001398432-09-000429 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091026 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091026 GROUP MEMBERS: MHR FUND MANAGEMENT LLC GROUP MEMBERS: MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS II LLC GROUP MEMBERS: MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS III LLC GROUP MEMBERS: MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS IIA LP GROUP MEMBERS: MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS III LP SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT CORP /CN/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000929351 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE & VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION [7812] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-55587 FILM NUMBER: 091137373 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 555 BROOKSBANK AVENUE CITY: NORTH VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V7J3S5 BUSINESS PHONE: 604-983-5555 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 555 BROOKSBANK AVENUE CITY: NORTH VANCOUVER STATE: A1 ZIP: V7J 3S5 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BERINGER GOLD CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970618 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GUYANA GOLD CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19960212 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RACHESKY MARK H MD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001194368 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 40 WEST 57TH STREET, 24TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 SC 13D/A 1 i10655.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO SCHEDULE 13D SC 13D/A
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
[Rule 13d-101]

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED
PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 3)*

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares, no par value
 
(Title of Class of Securities)
535919203
 
(CUSIP Number)
Doron Lipshitz, Esq.
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
7 Times Square
New York, New York 10036
(212) 326-2000
 
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
October 22, 2009
 
(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 §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 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 §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

(Continued on following pages)

(Page 1 of 10 Pages)

* 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).
 
 

 

 

Table of Contents
CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 2 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS IIA LP
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Delaware
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   5,925,953
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   5,925,953
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  5,925,953
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  5.1%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  PN

 

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CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 3 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS II LLC
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Delaware
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   8,278,176
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   8,278,176
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  8,278,176
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  7.1%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  OO

 

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CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 4 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS III LP
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Delaware
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   12,200,429
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   12,200,429
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  12,200,429
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  10.4%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  PN

 

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CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 5 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS III LLC
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Delaware
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   12,200,429
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   12,200,429
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  12,200,429
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  10.4%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  OO

 

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CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 6 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MHR FUND MANAGEMENT LLC
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Delaware
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   23,165,278
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   23,165,278
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  23,165,278
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  19.8%
     
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  OO

 

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CUSIP No.
  
535919203

13D
Page 7 of 10 Pages
       

     
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
   
  MARK H. RACHESKY, M.D.
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)    o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  N/A
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  United States of America
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   23,177,778
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   23,177,778
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  23,177,778
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  19.8%
     
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  OO

 

 

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This statement on Schedule 13D (this “Statement”) amends and supplements, as Amendment No. 3, the Schedule 13D filed on March 18, 2009 (the “Original Schedule 13D”), which was amended on July 13, 2009 by Amendment No. 1 to the Original Schedule 13D (“Amendment No. 1”) and on September 17, 2009 by Amendment No. 2 to the Original Schedule 13D (“Amendment No. 2” and, together with the Original Schedule 13D and Amendment No. 1, the “Schedule 13D”), and relates to common shares, no par value per share (the “Common Shares”), of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (the “Issuer”). The securities reported herein were previously reported on Schedule 13G, filed on August 19, 2005, as amended on January 26, 2006, June 22, 2007, February 14, 2008, September 22, 2008 and March 9, 2009. Capitalized terms used in this Statement but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings given t o such terms in Amendment No. 2.

Item 4.    Purpose of Transaction.

Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:


On October 22, 2009, Master Account, Capital Partners (100), Institutional Partners II, Institutional Partners IIA, Institutional Partners III and Fund Management entered into a registration rights agreement with the Issuer (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides for, among other things, the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of certain Common Shares held by certain of the Reporting Persons. As previously disclosed in Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2, Dr. Rachesky had previously entered into a Letter Agreement, dated July 9, 2009, with the Issuer which provided that, subject to certain terms and conditions, the Issuer would enter into a registration agreement with certain of the Reporting Persons.


The preceeding paragraph is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement which is filed as Exhibit 1 hereto and is incorporated into this Item 4 by reference.


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

The information set forth in Item 4 above and Exhibit 1 to this Statement are incorporated into this Item 6 by reference.

Item 7.    Material to be filed as Exhibits.
     
Exhibit No.   Description
1
  

Registration Rights Agreement by and among the Issuer, Master Account, Capital Partners (100), Institutional Partners II, Institutional Partners IIA, Institutional Partners III and Fund Management, dated as of October 22, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to the Issuer’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 23, 2009.
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SIGNATURES
     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this Statement is true, complete and correct.
         
Date: October 26, 2009   MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS IIA LP
 
        
 
  By:   MHR Institutional Advisors II LLC,
its General Partner
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein
 
       
 
      Name:  Hal Goldstein
Title:    Vice President
 
        
    MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS II LLC
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein
 
       
 
      Name:  Hal Goldstein
Title:    Vice President
         
    MHR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS III LP
 
        
 
  By:   MHR Institutional Advisors III LLC,
its General Partner
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein
 
       
 
      Name:  Hal Goldstein
Title:    Vice President
 
        
    MHR INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS III LLC
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein
 
       
 
      Name:  Hal Goldstein
Title:    Vice President
         
    MHR FUND MANAGEMENT LLC
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein
 
       
 
      Name:  Hal Goldstein
Title:    Managing Principal
 
        
    MARK H. RACHESKY, M.D.
 
        
 
  By:   /s/ Hal Goldstein, Attorney in Fact
 
       


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