-----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, O0AFF3rKIBkAB3NgvT3ohXbDjTLmVqUW7VEp6eer0lpaffvRSm4z4knDKbjq9uOe bipGgKtyYORYal47OWcmVg== 0001164073-10-000018.txt : 20100927 0001164073-10-000018.hdr.sgml : 20100927 20100927143046 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001164073-10-000018 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100927 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100927 GROUP MEMBERS: HUMMINGBIRD CAPITAL, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: PAUL D. SONKIN GROUP MEMBERS: THE HUMMINGBIRD VALUE FUND, LP 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: 101090649 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 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001164073 IRS NUMBER: 134082842 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 145 E. 57TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 750-7117 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 145 E. 57TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MORNINGSIDE VALUE INVESTORS LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20011226 SC 13D/A 1 rlog13da-100927.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 -------------- SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(A) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(A) RAND LOGISTICS, INC. 752182105 -------------- (Name of Issuer) common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) --------- (CUSIP Number) Paul D. Sonkin Hummingbird Management, LLC 575 Madison Avenue - 9th floor New York, New York 10022 212-750-7117 psonkin@hummingbirdvalue.com ------------------------ (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) June 3, 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 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. - -------- 1 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 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). ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Hummingbird Management, LLC IRS No. 13-4082842 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 387,499 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 387,499 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 387,499 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.88% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* OO ================================================================================ ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Paul D. Sonkin - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION UNITED STATES - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 387,499 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 387,499 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 387,499 (includes 0 shares held in managed accounts over which Mr. Sonkin has voting and dispositive powers. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.88% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO ================================================================================ ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Hummingbird Capital, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 387,499 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 387,499 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 387,499 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.88% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON OO ================================================================================ ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Hummingbird Value Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 331,473 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 331,473 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 331,473 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 2.46% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON LP ================================================================================ The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the "Schedule 13D"). ITEM 1 SECURITY AND ISSUER Title of Class of Securities common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Shares") Name and Address of Issuer RAND LOGISTICS, INC. (the "Company"or the "Issuer") 461 Fifth Avenue, 25th Floor New York, NY 10017 ITEM 2 IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND (a) This statement is filed by: (i) Hummingbird Value Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Hummingbird Value"), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it; (ii) (iii) Hummingbird Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Hummingbird Management"), who serves as the investment manager of each of Hummingbird Value; (iv) Hummingbird Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Hummingbird Capital"), who serves a s the general partner of each of Hummingbird Value; and (v) Paul D. Sonkin ("Mr. Sonkin"), who serves as the managing member of each of Hummingbird Management and Hummingbird Capital and as the investment manager to certain managed accounts (the "Managed Accounts"); Each of the foregoing is referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons." Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D. (b) The address of the principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is 575 Madison Avenue - 9th floor, New York, New York 10022. (c) The principal business of each of Hummingbird Value and is serving as a private investment fund. The principal business of Hummingbird Management is serving as the investment manager of each of Hummingbird Value. The principal business of Hummingbird Capital is serving as the general partner of each of Hummingbird Value. The principal occupation of Mr. Sonkin is serving as the managing member of each of Hummingbird Management and Hummingbird Capital and as the investment manager to the Managed Accounts. (d) No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). (e) No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws. (f) Mr. Sonkin is a citizen of the United States of America. ITEM 3 SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION The Shares purchased by Hummingbird Value were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule A, which is incorporated by reference herein. The aggregate purchase cost of the 387,499 Shares beneficially owned in the aggregate by Hummingbird Value is approximately $1,623,472, excluding brokerage commissions. As of September 27, 2010, Mr. Sonkin has caused the Managed Accounts to invest approximately $0.00 in the Shares of the Issuer using working capital. ITEM 4 PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION The Reporting Persons purchased the Shares based on their 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 of additional Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase their respective positions in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase 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. No Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon completion of any of the actions discussed above. The Reporting Persons intend to review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and engage in discussions with management, the Board of Directors, shareholders and franchisees of the Issuer concerning the business, operations and future plans of the Issuer. 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 Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their respective investments in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, communications with management and the Board of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with third parties about the Issuer and the Reporting Persons' investment, seeking Board representation, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure 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 (a) The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 13,447,864 Shares outstanding as of August 9, 2010 which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer's quarterly report on Form 10Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2010. As of the close of business on September 27, 2010, Hummingbird Value directly owned 331,473 Shares, constituting approximately 2.46% of the Shares outstanding. As the investment manager of Hummingbird Value, Hummingbird Management may be deemed to beneficially own the 331,473 Shares owned by Hummingbird Value, constituting approximately 2.46% of the Shares outstanding. As the general partner of Hummingbird Value, Hummingbird Capital may be deemed to beneficially own the 331,473 Shares owned by Hummingbird Value, constituting approximately 2.46% of the Shares outstanding. Mr. Sonkin, as the managing member of each of Hummingbird Management and Hummingbird Capital, who serve as the investment manager and general partner, respectively, of each of Hummingbird Value, may be deemed to beneficially own the 387,499 Shares owned in the aggregate by Hummingbird Value, constituting approximately 2.88% of the Shares outstanding. Mr. Sonkin, as the investment manager to the Managed Accounts, may be deemed to beneficially own the 0 Shares owned by the Managed Accounts, constituting approximately 0% of the Shares outstanding. (b) By virtue of his position with Hummingbird Management and Hummingbird Capital, Mr. Sonkin has the sole power to vote and dispose of the Shares beneficially owned by Hummingbird Value. Mr. Sonkin has sole power to vote and dispose of the Shares beneficially owned by the Managed Accounts. (c) Schedule A annexed hereto lists all transactions in securities of the Issuer during the past sixty days by the Reporting Persons. All of such transactions were effected in the open market, unless indicated otherwise. (d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares, except for the clients of Mr. Sonkin with respect to the Shares held in the Managed Accounts. (e) Not applicable. The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any of the Shares reported herein. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares reported herein that are not directly owned by such Reporting Person, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein. ITEM 6 Inapplicable ITEM 7 MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS Exhibit Exhibit No. Description --- --------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Joint Filing Agreement dated September 27, 2010 by and among Hummingbird Management, LLC, Hummingbird Value Fund, L.P., Hummingbird Capital, LLC, and Paul Sonkin. 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. Dated: September 27, 2010 HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member /s/ Paul D. Sonkin ------------------------------------- PAUL D. SONKIN HUMMINGBIRD VALUE FUND, L.P. By: Hummingbird Capital, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member HUMMINGBIRD CAPITAL, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D dated September 27, 2010, (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of Meade Instrument Corp. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement. Dated: September 27, 2010 HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member /s/ Paul D. Sonkin ------------------------------------- PAUL D. SONKIN HUMMINGBIRD VALUE FUND, L.P. By: Hummingbird Capital, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member By: Hummingbird Capital, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member HUMMINGBIRD CAPITAL, LLC By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin Title: Managing Member By: /s/ Paul D. Sonkin --------------------------------- Name: Paul D. Sonkin SCHEDULE A Transactions in the Shares During the Past 60 Days Hummingbird caused Hummingbird Value to effect transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days as set forth below:
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