-----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, B54IOLI/hRlxjMPa7Q4Jn3eC1vGkY8egsbIStlhq4j7bpoHKNx4/x12f7Uj5nfjR 27n5OAF9agc36P+FvKe7Dg== 0001015402-02-002125.txt : 20020614 0001015402-02-002125.hdr.sgml : 20020614 20020614124924 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001015402-02-002125 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020614 GROUP MEMBERS: ALAN W. WEBER FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001138532 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 23 BERKLEY LANE CITY: RYE BROOK STATE: NY ZIP: 10573 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMCAST INDUSTRIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000027425 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS [3490] IRS NUMBER: 310258080 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-31171 FILM NUMBER: 02679065 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7887 WASHINGTON VILLAGE DR CITY: DAYTON STATE: OH ZIP: 45459 BUSINESS PHONE: 9372917000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7887 WASHINGTON VILLAGE DRIVE CITY: DAYTON STATE: OH ZIP: 45459 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DAYTON MALLEABLE INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19831219 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DAYTON MALLEABLE IRON CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19741216 SC 13D 1 doc1.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------ SCHEDULE 13D UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No.)* AMCAST INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION ----------------------------- (NAME OF ISSUER) Common Stock, no par value per share ----------------------------- (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) 023395106 ----------------------------- (CUSIP NUMBER) JB Capital Partners Alan W. Weber (914) 939-1793 Matthew J. Day, Esq. 118 25th Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10010 (212) 673-0484 ----------------------------- (NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS) June 6, 2002 ----------------------------- (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 ISFILING 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. (Continued on following pages) (Page 1 of 8 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 he Notes). - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 2 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) JB CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. 13-3726439 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 OR ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH REPORTING 8 SHARED VOTING POWER PERSON WITH 540,900 ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 540,900 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 540,900 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN ================================================================================ - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 3 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) ALAN W. WEBER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) / / (b) / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 OR ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 14,050 BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY EACH REPORTING 8 SHARED VOTING POWER PERSON WITH 540,900 ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 14,050 ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 540,900 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 554,950 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES / / - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.5% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN ================================================================================ - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 4 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 13D This Schedule 13D is filed jointly on behalf of JB Capital Partners L.P., a partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware ("JB Capital"), and Alan W. Weber ("Weber") and relates to the common stock, no par value per share (the "Common Stock"), of Amcast Industrial Corporation (the "Issuer"). ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER This Statement relates to the Common Stock, no par value, of the Issuer. The address of the Issuer's principal executive offices and principal business is 7887 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45459. ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND This Statement is being filed on behalf of the following Reporting Persons: JB Capital Partners L.P., a limited partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware 23 Berkley Lane Rye Brook, New York 10573 JB Capital's principal business is investments in marketable securities. Alan W. Weber 23 Berkley Lane Rye Brook, New York 10573 Weber's principal business is as the general partner of JB Capital. By virtue of his position with JB Capital, Mr. Weber has the power to vote and dispose the Common Stock owned by JB Capital. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons, to the best knowledge of the Reporting Persons, have not, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or been a 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. ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION JB Capital utilized its working capital in making its purchases of Common Stock. The Common Stock purchased by Weber was purchased from his personal funds. ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION The Common Stock has been acquired by the Reporting Persons for investment purposes. The Reporting Person believes the shares of Common Stock of the Issuer are undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions and other investment opportunities the Reporting Persons may increase their position in the Issuer through the purchase of additional shares of Common Stock or sell shares of the Common Stock from time to time in open market and/or private transactions. Presently the Reporting Persons have no plans or proposals which would relate or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein. The Reporting Persons intend to have open communications with the Issuer's management and the Board of Directors concerning the business operations and future plans of the Issuer. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Common Stock, general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including without limitation, seeking Board representation, making proposals to the Issuer concerning the capitalization and operations of the Issuer, communicating with other shareholders, purchasing additional shares of Common Stock or selling some or all of their shares or to change their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4. - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 5 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER (a) As of June 14, 2002, JB Capital beneficially owns 540,900 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.3% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and Mr. Weber beneficially owns 554,950 shares of Common Stock representing 6.5% of the issued and outstanding shares. (b) Mr. Weber has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock reported by him in this Schedule 13D. JB Capital has the shared power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock reported by it in this Schedule 13D. (c) The table below lists all transactions in the Issuer's Common Stock in the last sixty days by the Reporting Persons. All such transactions were made by JB Capital in the open market. Transactions in Shares Within the Past sixty Days Shares of Common Stock Price Per Date of Purchased/ (Sold) Share Purchase/ Sale ----------------- --------- -------------- 5,000 $5.75 04/19/2002 10,000 $5.65 04/25/2002 3,000 $4.90 05/14/2002 17,000 $4.80 05/16/2002 10,000 $4.30 05/17/2002 15,000 $4.35 05/20/2002 7,500 $4.20 05/22/2002 16,900 $3.3516 06/06/2002 38,100 $3.2905 06/07/2002 20,000 $3.125 06/10/2002 40,000 $2.64 06/11/2002 6,100 $2.43 06/12/2002 7,300 $2.54 06/13/2002 ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER. Not Applicable. ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS. (a) Joint Filing Agreement dated June 14, 2002 by and between J.B. Capital Partners, L.P. and Alan W. Weber [The remainder of this page was intentionally left blank.] - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 6 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: June 14, 2002 -- JB CAPITAL PARTNERS L.P. By: /s/ Alan W. Weber ---------------------- Name: Alan W. Weber Title: General Partner /s/ Alan W. Weber ---------------------- Alan W. Weber - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 7 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Exhibit Index The following documents are filed herewith: Exhibit Page (a) Joint Filing Agreement dated June 14, 2002 by and between J.B. 8 -- Capital Partners, L.P. and Alan W. Weber - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- CUSIP No. 023395 10 6 Page 8 of 8 Pages - ------------------------------- ----------------------------------- JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned parties hereby agree that the Schedule 13D filed herewith relating to the Common Shares without par value of Amcast Industrial Corporation is being filed jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) on behalf of each such person. Date: June 14, 2002 -- JB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: /s/ Alan W. Weber ---------------------- Name: Alan W. Weber Title: General Partner /s/ Alan W. Weber ---------------------- Alan W. Weber -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----