-----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, LVguc+3UAVvw6tDbQbSxPAvC7veuZqn/lU6dpIHm1z2wj0vIt8Ls4n5MWn/9u4Km QzZn+z1YrUmqsek54NChyw== 0001104659-08-008986.txt : 20080211 0001104659-08-008986.hdr.sgml : 20080211 20080211161843 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-08-008986 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080211 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080211 GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY CONVERGENCE PARTNERS, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY INVESTMENT PARTNERS V, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY PARTNERS V, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY VENTURES CONVERGENCE FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: BATTERY VENTURES V, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: KENNETH P. LAWLER GROUP MEMBERS: MARK H. SHERMAN GROUP MEMBERS: MORGAN M. JONES GROUP MEMBERS: OLIVER D. CURME GROUP MEMBERS: RICHARD D. FRISBIE GROUP MEMBERS: SCOTT R. TOBIN GROUP MEMBERS: THOMAS J. CROTTY SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Veraz Networks, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001366649 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 943409691 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-83423 FILM NUMBER: 08593691 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 926 ROCK AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 20 CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 BUSINESS PHONE: 4087509575 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 926 ROCK AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 20 CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FRISBIE RICHARD D CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001192362 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 N LASALLE STREET 2: STE 1100 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60601 SC 13G 1 a08-4827_4sc13g.htm SC 13G

 

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13G

(Rule 13d-102)

 

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1 (b), (c) AND (d)
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2 (b)

 

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

 

Veraz Networks, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

923359103

(CUSIP Number)

December 31, 2007

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

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

o

Rule 13d-1(b)

o

Rule 13d-1(c)

x

Rule 13d-1(d)

 

*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 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).

 



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Ventures V, L.P. (“BV5”)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,375,986 shares, except that Battery Partners V, LLC (“BPV LLC”), the general partner of BV5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Richard D. Frisbie (“Frisbie”), a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Oliver D. Curme (“Curme”), a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Thomas J. Crotty (“Crotty”), a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Kenneth P. Lawler (“Lawler”) a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,375,986 shares, except that BPV LLC, general partner of BV5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Frisbie, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,375,986

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
8.26%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

2



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Partners V, LLC

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,375,986 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,375,986 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BPV LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,375,986

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
8.26%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

3



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Investment Partners V, LLC (“BIP5”)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
66,924 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Crotty, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
66,924 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Crotty, a managing member of BIP5, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
66,924

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.16%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

4



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Ventures Convergence Fund, L.P. (“BVCF”)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
196,764 shares, except that Battery Convergence Partners, LLC (“BCP LLC”), the general partner of BVCF, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Frisbie, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
196,764 shares, except that BCP LLC, the general partner of BVCF, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Frisbie, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
196,764

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.48%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

5



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Convergence Partners, LLC

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
196,764 shares, except that Battery Convergence Partners, LLC (“BCP LLC”), the general partner of BVCF, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Frisbie, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
196,764 shares, except that BCP LLC, the general partner of BVCF, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Frisbie, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Lawler, a managing member of BCP LLC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
196,764

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.48%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

6



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Battery Management Company, LLC (“BMC”)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
86,206 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Lawler, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Morgan M. Jones (“Jones”), a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Mark H. Sherman (“Sherman”), a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Scott R. Tobin (“Tobin”), a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
86,206 shares, except that Frisbie, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Curme, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Crotty, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Lawler, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Jones, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; Sherman, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares; and Tobin, a managing member of BMC, may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
86,206

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.21%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO

 

7



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Richard D. Frisbie

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Frisbie is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Frisbie is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,725,880

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
9.11%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

8



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Oliver D. Curme

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Curme is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Curme is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,725,880

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
9.11%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

9



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Thomas J. Crotty

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Crotty is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,725,880 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 66,924 shares are directly owned by BIP5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Crotty is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BIP5, (iii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iv) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,725,880

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
9.11%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

10



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Kenneth P. Lawler

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
3,658,956 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Crotty is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iii) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,658,956 shares, of which 3,375,986 shares are directly owned by BV5; 196,764 shares are directly owned by BVCF; and 86,206 are directly owned by BMC.  Crotty is (i) a managing member of BPV LLC, which is the general partner of BV5, (ii) a managing member of BCP LLC, which is the general partner of BVCF and (iii) a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,658,956

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
8.95%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

11



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Morgan M. Jones

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Jones is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Jones is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares.

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
86,206

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.21%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

12



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Scott R. Tobin

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Tobin is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares..

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Tobin is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares..

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
86,206

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.21%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

13



 

CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons
Mark H. Sherman

 

 

2.

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

 

 

(a)

o

 

 

(b)

x

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA

 

 

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

5.

Sole Voting Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Sherman is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares..

 

6.

Shared Voting Power
See response to row 5

 

7.

Sole Dispositive Power
86,206 shares which are directly owned by BMC.  Sherman is a managing member of BMC, and may be deemed to have sole power to vote these shares..

 

8.

Shared Dispositive Power
See response to row 7

 

 

9.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
86,206

 

 

10.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)  o

 

 

11.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.21%

 

 

12.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

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Item 1.

 

(a)

Name of Issuer
Veraz Networks, Inc.

 

(b)

Address of Issuer’s Principal Executive Offices
926 Rock Avenue, Suite 2

San Jose, CA  95131

 

Item 2.

 

(a)

Name of Person Filing
Battery Ventures V, L.P. (“BV5”), Battery Partners V, LLC (“BPV LLC”), Battery Investment Partners V, LLC (“BIP5”), Battery Ventures Convergence Fund, L.P. (“BVCF”), Battery Convergence Partners, LLC (“BCP LLC”), Battery Management Company, LLC (“BMC”), Richard D. Frisbie (“Frisbie”), Oliver D. Curme (“Curme”), Thomas J. Crotty (“Crotty”), Kenneth P. Lawler (“Lawler”), Morgan M. Jones (“Jones”), Scott R. Tobin (“Tobin”) and Mark H. Sherman (“Sherman”). The foregoing entities and individuals are collectively referred to as the “Reporting Persons.”

 

Frisbie, Curme, Crotty, and Lawler, are the sole managing members of BPV LLC, the sole general partner of BV5.  BIP5 invests alongside BV5 in all investments made by BV5.  Frisbie, Curme and Crotty are the sole managing members of BIP5.  Frisbie, Curme, Crotty, and Lawler are the sole managing members of BCP LLC, the sole general partner of BVCF.  BVCF invests alongside BV5 in all investments made by BV5.  Frisbie, Curme, Crotty, Lawler, Jones, Tobin and Sherman are the sole managing members of BMC.

 

(b)

Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence
The address for each of the Reporting Persons is:

 

Battery Ventures

930 Winter Street, Suite 2500

Waltham, MA 02451

 

(c)

Citizenship
Frisbie, Curme, Crotty, Lawler, Jones, Tobin and Sherman are United States citizens.  BV5 and BVCF are limited partnerships organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.  BPV LLC, BIP5, BCP LLC and BMC are limited liability companies organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(d)

Title of Class of Securities
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

 

(e)

CUSIP Number
923359103

 

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)

o

Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).

 

(b)

o

Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 

(c)

o

Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).

 

(d)

o

Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).

 

(e)

o

An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);

 

(f)

o

An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);

 

(g)

o

A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);

 

(h)

o

A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);

 

(i)

o

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)

o

Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

 

 

 

Not Applicable

 

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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.

 

The approximate percentages of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 40,880,540 shares of Common Stock outstanding  as of October 31, 2007, as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007.

 

The following information with respect to the ownership of the ordinary shares of the issuer by the Reporting Persons filing this Statement is provided as of December 31, 2007:

 

(a)

Amount beneficially owned:   

See Row 9 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

(b)

Percent of class:   

See Row 11 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

(c)

Number of shares as to which the person has:

 

 

 

(i)

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote   

See Row 5 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

 

(ii)

Shared power to vote or to direct the vote    

See Row 6 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

 

(iii)

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of   

See Row 7 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

 

(iv)

Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of   

See Row 8 of cover page for each Reporting Person.

 

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   o.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person

 

Under certain circumstances set forth in the limited partnership agreements of BV5 and BVCF and the limited liability company agreements of BIP5 and BMC, the general and limited partners or members of each such entity, as applicable, may be deemed to have the right to receive dividends from, or the proceeds from, the sale of shares of the issuer owned by each such entity of which they are a partner or member, as applicable.

 

Item 7.

Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company or Control Person

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.

Identification and Classification of Members of the Group

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.

Notice of Dissolution of Group

 

Not applicable.

 

 

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Item 10.

Certification

 

Not applicable.

 

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.

 

February    , 2008

 

 

BATTERY VENTURES V, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Battery Partners V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY PARTNERS V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY INVESTMENT PARTNERS V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY VENTURES CONVERGENCE FUND, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Battery Convergence Partners, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY CONVERGENCE PARTNERS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

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RICHARD D. FRISBIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Richard D. Frisbie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLIVER D. CURME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Oliver D. Curme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THOMAS J. CROTTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. Crotty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KENNETH P. LAWLER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Kenneth P. Lawler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORGAN M. JONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Morgan M. Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCOTT R. TOBIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Scott R. Tobin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARK H. SHERMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Mark H. Sherman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

*By:

   /s/ Christopher Hanson

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

    Christopher Hanson

 

 

 

 

 

            Attorney-in-Fact

 

 

 

 

This Schedule 13G was executed pursuant to a Power of Attorney. Note that copies of the applicable Powers of Attorney are already on file with the appropriate agencies.

 

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EXHIBIT I

 

Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned hereby agree that only one statement containing the information required on Schedule 13G need be filed with respect to ownership by each of the undersigned of shares of Common Stock of Cbeyond Communications, Inc..

 

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

 

Date: February    , 2008

 

 

BATTERY VENTURES V, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Battery Partners V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY PARTNERS V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY INVESTMENT PARTNERS V, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY VENTURES CONVERGENCE FUND, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

Battery Convergence Partners, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY CONVERGENCE PARTNERS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

Managing Member

 

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CUSIP No. 923359103

 

 

 

RICHARD D. FRISBIE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Richard D. Frisbie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OLIVER D. CURME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Oliver D. Curme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THOMAS J. CROTTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. Crotty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KENNETH P. LAWLER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Kenneth P. Lawler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORGAN M. JONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Morgan M. Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCOTT R. TOBIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Scott R. Tobin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARK H. SHERMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

     *

 

 

 

 

Mark H. Sherman

 

 


 

 

 

 

By:

   /s/ Christopher Hanson

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

    Christopher Hanson

 

 

 

 

 

            Attorney-in-Fact

 

 

 

 

This Schedule 13G was executed pursuant to a Power of Attorney.   Note that copies of the applicable Powers of Attorney are already on file with the appropriate agencies.

 

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