-----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, LwhaBckb3Rxbhc55AOsG+aB5A8hUR0ZPdBaHp0UqzUmTy5NsqGPDjccEPHuTJ4QZ ZlK7/Foh5+QrySg9NYCfNQ== 0001104659-11-007252.txt : 20110214 0001104659-11-007252.hdr.sgml : 20110214 20110214131545 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-11-007252 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110214 GROUP MEMBERS: DORSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION GROUP MEMBERS: KNOTT PARTNERS OFFSHORE MASTER FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: KNOTT PARTNERS, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: SHOSHONE PARTNERS, L.P. FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KNOTT DAVID M CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000808722 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 485 UNDERHILL BLVD STREET 2: STE 205 CITY: SYOSSET STATE: NY ZIP: 11791-3419 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Rand Logistics, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001294250 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WATER TRANSPORTATION [4400] IRS NUMBER: 201195343 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-80134 FILM NUMBER: 11604559 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 461 FIFTH AVENUE STREET 2: 25TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-644-3450 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 461 FIFTH AVENUE STREET 2: 25TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Rand Acquisition CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040618 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Grand Slam Acquisition CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040617 SC 13D/A 1 a11-5830_2sc13da.htm SC 13D/A

 

 

UNITED STATES

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 3)*

 

Rand Logistics, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

752182105

(CUSIP Number)

 

David M. Knott
Chief Executive Officer
Dorsett Management Corporation
485 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 205
Syosset, New York 11791
(516) 364-0303

With a copy to:

 

Howard A. Neuman, Esq.
Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP
230 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10169
(212) 818-9200

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

 

October 26, 2010

(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 x

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §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 ("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.   752182105

13D

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
David M. Knott

 

 

2

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

 

 

(a)

 o

 

 

(b)

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
OO

 

 

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

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
3,942,164

 

8

Shared Voting Power
900

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
3,943,064

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,943,064

 

 

12

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
26.9%

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

2



 

CUSIP No.   752182105

13D

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Dorset Management Corporation
11-2873658

 

 

2

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

 

 

(a)

 o

 

 

(b)

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
3,942,164

 

8

Shared Voting Power
900

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
3,943,064

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,943,064

 

 

12

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
26.9%

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO

 

3



 

CUSIP No.   752182105

13D

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Knott Partners, L.P.

 

 

2

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

 

 

(a)

 o

 

 

(b)

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
New Jersey

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
1,728,625

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
1,728,625

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares of Common Stock

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,728,625

 

 

12

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
12.0%

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

4



 

CUSIP No.   752182105

13D

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Knott Partners Offshore Master Fund, L.P.

 

 

2

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

 

 

(a)

 o

 

 

(b)

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Cayman Islands

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
1,288,300

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
1,288,300

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,288,300

 

 

12

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
9.4%

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

5



 

CUSIP No.   752182105

13D

 

 

 

1

Name of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Shoshone Partners, L.P.

 

 

2

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

 

 

(a)

 o

 

 

(b)

 x

 

 

3

SEC Use Only

 

 

4

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6

Citizenship or Place of Organization
New York

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7

Sole Voting Power
701,789

 

8

Shared Voting Power
0

 

9

Sole Dispositive Power
701,789

 

10

Shared Dispositive Power
0 shares of Common Stock

 

 

11

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
701,789

 

 

12

Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
5.2%

 

 

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

6



 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

Item 1.

Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the common stock, par value $0.10 per share (the “Common Stock”), and the Series A convertible preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”) of the Company, which is currently convertible, and is being filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1 and 13d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), to reflect (a) the change between sole and shared voting and/or dispositive power of the Reporting Parties as the result of a change in the legal structure of an account managed by Dorset Management Corporation (“Dorset”), of which David M. Knott is the sole shareholder, director and president, and (b) the change between sole and shared voting and/or dispositive power of the Reporting Parties as the result of cross trades among the accounts managed by Dorset.

 

 

Item 2.

Identity and Background.

This Item is being amended solely to change the second paragraph as follows:

 

Dorset also provides investment management services to Knott Partners Offshore (SRI) Fund Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“KPSRI”).

 

 

Item 3.

Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

 

 

Item 4.

Purpose of Transaction.

This Item is being amended solely to add the following paragraph:

 

The cross trades described above in Item 1 were not intended or made as part of, and no Reporting Party has at present any plans or proposals, that relate to or would result in any of the actions required to be described in Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

 

 

Item 5.

Interest in Securities of the Issuer.

(a)-(b)     Mr. Knott, Dorset, Knott Partners, Shoshone and KPOMF : See Rows 7 through 11 and 13 on pages 2-6.  Mr. Knott individually has the sole power to vote 3,942,164 shares of Common Stock and dispose of 3,943,064 shares of Common Stock held in the Partnerships’ and KPSRI’s respective accounts.  As President of Dorset, Mr. Knott shares with certain of Dorset’s clients the power to vote 900 shares of Common Stock.

 

None of the Partnerships, KPSRI or the Managed Accounts (except through Mr. Knott) either holds or shares with any person the power to vote or to dispose of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

(d)           The Partnerships, KPSRI and the Managed Accounts have the right to receive dividends and proceeds from the sale of the shares of Common Stock that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by the Reporting Parties.   No individual person or entity that is not a Reporting Party has such right with regard to greater than five percent of the Common Stock.

 

 

Item 6.

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

 

 

Item 7.

Material to be Filed as Exhibits.

 

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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.

 

 

February 14, 2011

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ David M. Knott

 

Signature

 

 

 

 

 

DORSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ David M. Knott

 

 

David M. Knott, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOTT PARTNERS, L.P.

 

By:

Knott Partners Management, LLC,

 

 

Managing General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ David M. Knott

 

 

David M. Knott, Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

KNOTT PARTNERS OFFSHORE MASTER FUND, L.P.

 

SHOSHONE PARTNERS, L.P.

 

By:

Knott Partners Management, LLC,

 

 

General Partner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ David M. Knott

 

 

David M. Knott, Managing Member

 

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