-----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, Gfq8uW33tuN7L3i52l+dvQ90D2wVODsjuyBtHgPJXJ2hdFpMgLAXckNfO1juhAa9 6SuKIFZb/qjIkjoRfBa82Q== 0000929638-11-000134.txt : 20110211 0000929638-11-000134.hdr.sgml : 20110211 20110211164113 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000929638-11-000134 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110211 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110211 GROUP MEMBERS: ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: ABRAMS CAPITAL, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: DAVID ABRAMS SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001334978 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-ADVERTISING [7310] IRS NUMBER: 860812139 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-81186 FILM NUMBER: 11599814 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BASSE ROAD CITY: SAN ANTONIO STATE: TX ZIP: 78209 BUSINESS PHONE: 210-822-2828 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST BASSE ROAD CITY: SAN ANTONIO STATE: TX ZIP: 78209 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001358706 IRS NUMBER: 204043368 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-646-6100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 222 BERKELEY STREET, 22ND FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PAMET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060407 SC 13G/A 1 abrams_13gaclear.htm SCHEDULE 13G AMENDMENT - CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. abrams_13gaclear.htm
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SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 3)1/


CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)

CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE
(Title of Class of Securities)


 
18451C109
 
(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2010
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

[ ]           Rule 13d-1(b)

[x]           Rule 13d-1(c)

[ ]           Rule 13d-1(d)




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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.  Beneficial ownership information contained herein is given as of the date listed above.

The information required in 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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1
Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.
Abrams Capital, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.
David Abrams
2
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
 
(a)           [ ]
 
(b)           [ ]
3
SEC Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization.
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – Delaware
Abrams Capital, LLC – Delaware
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – Delaware
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – Delaware
David Abrams -- United States
Number
of Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With
5    Sole Voting Power
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.  – 0 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 0 shares
David Abrams – 0 shares
6    Shared Voting Power
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
Refer to Item 4 below.
7    Sole Dispositive Power
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.  – 0 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 0 shares
David Abrams – 0 shares
8    Shared Dispositive Power
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
Refer to Item 4 below.


 
 

 
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9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
Refer to Item 4 below.
10
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)     [ ]
 
Not applicable.
11
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 6.4%
Abrams Capital, LLC – 7.6%
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 8.1%
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 8.1%
David Abrams – 8.1%
Refer to Item 4 below.
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – OO (Limited Partnership)
Abrams Capital, LLC  – OO (Limited Liability Company)
Abrams Capital Management, LLC  – OO (Limited Liability Company)
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.  – OO (Limited Partnership)
David Abrams – IN

 
Item 1.
 
(a)
Name of Issuer
 
 
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
 
(b)
Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices
 
 
200 East Basse Road, San Antonio, Texas 78209


 
 

 
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Item 2.
 
(a)
Name of Person Filing
 
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.
Abrams Capital, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.
David Abrams
 
(b)
Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence
 
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.
Abrams Capital, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, LLC
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.
David Abrams
c/o Abrams Capital Management, L.P.
222 Berkeley Street, 22nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
 
(c)
Citizenship
 
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P.  - Delaware
Abrams Capital, LLC  - Delaware
Abrams Capital Management, LLC  - Delaware
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.  - Delaware
David Abrams  - United States
 
(d)
Title of Class of Securities
 
 
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01
 
(e)
CUSIP Number
 
 
18451C109

Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
 
(a)
[ ]
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).
(b)
[ ]
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
(c)
[ ]
Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act
(d)
[ ]
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C 80a-8).
(e)
[ ]
An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
[ ]
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);


 
 

 
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(g)
[ ]
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
[ ]
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
[ ]
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
[ ]
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d–1(b)(1)(ii)(J);
(k)
[ ]
Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
 
If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution
 
 
Item 4.
Ownership**
 
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
 
(a)
Amount Beneficially Owned**
 
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
 
(b)
Percent of Class
 
 
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 6.4%
Abrams Capital, LLC – 7.6%
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 8.1%
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 8.1%
David Abrams – 8.1%
 
(c)
Number of shares as to which such person has:
 
 
(i)
sole power to vote or to direct the vote
 
   
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 0 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 0 shares
David Abrams – 0 shares
 


 
 

 
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(ii)
shared power to vote or to direct the vote
 
   
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
 
 
(iii)
sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
 
   
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 0 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 0 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 0 shares
David Abrams – 0 shares
 
 
(iv)
shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of
 
   
Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. – 2,603,670 shares
Abrams Capital, LLC – 3,114,660 shares
Abrams Capital Management, LLC – 3,317,090 shares
Abrams Capital Management, L.P. – 3,317,090 shares
David Abrams – 3,317,090 shares
 
 
** Shares reported herein for Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P. (“ACP II”) represent shares beneficially owned by ACP II.  Shares reported herein for Abrams Capital, LLC (“Abrams Capital”) represent shares beneficially owned by ACP II and other private investment funds for which Abrams Capital serves as general partner.  Shares reported herein for Abrams Capital Management, L.P. (“Abrams CM LP”) and Abrams Capital Management, LLC (“Abrams CM LLC”) represent the above-referenced shares beneficially owned by Abrams Capital and shares beneficially owned by another private investment fund for which Abrams CM LP serves as investment manager.  Abrams CM LLC is the general partner of Abrams CM LP.  Shares reported herein for Mr. Abrams represent the above ref erenced shares reported for Abrams Capital and Abrams CM LLC.  Mr. Abrams is the managing member of Abrams Capital and Abrams CM LLC.  Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares reported herein except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein.
 

Item 5.
Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class
 
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [   ].

Not applicable.

Item 6.
Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person
 
Not applicable.

 
 

 
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Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company
 
Not applicable.

Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group
 
Not applicable.

Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group
 
Not applicable.

Item 10.
Certification
 
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.


 
 

 
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SIGNATURE

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.

Date:              February 11, 2011


ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.
By: Abrams Capital, LLC,
its General Partner

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL, LLC

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC,
its General Partner

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

DAVID ABRAMS

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, individually

 
 

 

Exhibit 1

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
 

This Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2011, is by and among Abrams Capital Partners II, L.P., Abrams Capital, LLC, Abrams Capital Management, LLC, Abrams Capital Management, L.P. and David Abrams (collectively, the "Filers").

Each of the Filers may be required to file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission a statement on Schedule 13G and/or 13D with respect to shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01, of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. beneficially owned by them from time to time.

Pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 13(d)(1)(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Filers hereby agree to file a single statement on Schedule 13G and/or 13D (and any amendments thereto) on behalf of each of such parties, and hereby further agree to file this Joint Filing Agreement as an exhibit to such statement, as required by such rule.

This Joint Filing Agreement may be terminated by any of the Filers upon one week's prior written notice (or such lesser period of notice as the Filers may mutually agree) to the other party.

Executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

ABRAMS CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.
By: Abrams Capital, LLC,
its General Partner

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL, LLC

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
By: Abrams Capital Management, LLC,
its General Partner

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, Managing Member

DAVID ABRAMS

By: /s/ David Abrams                                                          
David Abrams, individually

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