-----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, BJv5iGv/femdumG0ESiu9WdH2PTcqq+AuHAYWLc7/TkhqTJ9XPweT7cnQVfxFdpg 8TrtCJUkP8ihCn/Upf7Qsg== 0000932799-97-000012.txt : 19970127 0000932799-97-000012.hdr.sgml : 19970127 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000932799-97-000012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970124 SROS: NYSE SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FAMILY DOLLAR STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000034408 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-VARIETY STORES [5331] IRS NUMBER: 560942963 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-12639 FILM NUMBER: 97510494 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 1017 STREET 2: 10401 OLD MONROE RD CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28201-1017 BUSINESS PHONE: 7048476961 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SC FUNDAMENTAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000919094 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: UNKNOWN SIC - 0000 [0000] IRS NUMBER: 133563937 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 712 5TH AVE 19TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129573500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 712 5TH AVENUE 19TH FL STREET 2: 712 5TH AVENUE 19TH FL CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10019 SC 13D/A 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6) Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value, $0.10 Per Share (Title of Class of Securities) 307000109 (CUSIP Number) Stephen M. Davis, Esq. Werbel & Carnelutti A Professional Corporation 711 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10022, (212) 832-8300 (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) January 22, 1997 (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 which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13-d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [ ]. (A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.) Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) 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 purposes 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). Page 1 of 12 Pages SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------- ----------------- CUSIP No. 307000109 Page 2 of 12 Pages - ------------------- ------------------ =============================================================================== 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON - S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON The SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [X] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC/OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 3.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN ============================================================================== *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT! SEC 1746 (9-88) SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------- -------------------- CUSIP No. 307000109 Page 3 of 12 Pages - ------------------- -------------------- ============================================================================== 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON - S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON SC Fundamental Value BVI, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [X] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC/OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 790,180 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 790,180 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 790,180 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 1.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* CO ============================================================================== *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT! SEC 1746 (9-88) SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------- -------------------- CUSIP No. 307000109 Page 4 of 12 Pages - ------------------- -------------------- ============================================================================== 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON - S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON SC Fundamental Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [X] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,734,520 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 3.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* CO ============================================================================== *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT! SEC 1746 (9-88) SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------- -------------------- CUSIP No. 307000109 Page 5 of 12 Pages - ------------------- -------------------- ============================================================================== 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON - S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Gary N. Siegler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN ============================================================================== *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT! SEC 1746 (9-88) SCHEDULE 13D - ------------------- -------------------- CUSIP No. 307000109 Page 6 of 12 Pages - ------------------- -------------------- ============================================================================== 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON - S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Peter M. Collery - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(E) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION U.S.A. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,524,700 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN ============================================================================== *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT! SEC 1746 (9-88) Page 7 of 12 Pages AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D The Reporting Persons consisting of SC Fundamental Inc.("SC"), The SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P. ("Fund"), SC Fundamental BVI, Inc. ("BVI Inc."), Gary N. Siegler ("Siegler") and Peter M. Collery ("Collery"), hereby amend their Schedule 13D relating to the Common Stock, par value $0.10, of Family Dollar Stores, Inc. ("Issuer"). Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds of Other Consideration The aggregate prices of the Issuer's Common Stock (the "Shares") purchased by the Reporting Persons identified in Item 5(c) of this Schedule 13D were as follows: Name of Aggregate Reporting Person Purchase Price Fund $ 3,273,654 BVI Inc. on behalf of BVI Ltd. $ 1,543,949 The Reporting Persons listed above purchased the Shares reported herein as beneficially owned by them with working capital of Fund and BVI Ltd. or with funds extended by brokerage firms in connection with margin transactions effected for Fund and BVI Ltd. Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer (a) As of the close of business on January 23, 1997, the Reporting Persons, by virtue of the language of Rule 13d-3, may be deemed to own beneficially in the aggregate the numbers and percentages of the Issuer's Common Stock set forth opposite their names below (based upon the number of shares of the Issuer's Common Stock that were reported to be outstanding in the Issuer's Form 10-K as of November 10, 1996). Page 8 of 12 Pages
============================================================================== Name Shares of Common Stock Percentage - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SC Fundamental Inc. 1,734,520 3.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The SC Fundamental Value Fund, L.P. 1,734,520 3.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SC Fundamental Value BVI, Inc. 790,180 1.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary N. Siegler 2,524,700 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter M. Collery 2,524,700 4.4% ================================================================================
(c) The following table sets forth transactions effected by the Fund, Siegler and by BVI Inc. on behalf of BVI Ltd. in the last 60 days. Unless otherwise noted, each of the transactions reflects a purchase by means of trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
================================================================================ BVI, Inc. Price Per on behalf Trade Date Share($) Fund of BVI Ltd. Gary N. Siegler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/16/96 18.875 700 300 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/17/96 18.500 700 400 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/18/96 19.083 53,500* 21,500* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/18/96 19.250 35,700* 14,300* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/18/96 19.313 143,100* 56,900 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/18/96 19.500 35,700* 14,300* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/19/96 19.750 50,000* 20,000* 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/20/96 20.110 160,000* 63,700* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/23/96 20.000 710 290 0
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================================================================================ BVI, Inc. Price Per on behalf Trade Date Share($) Fund of BVI Ltd. Gary N. Siegler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/23/96 20.260 7,100 2,900 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/26/96 19.525 7,100 2,900 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/26/96 19.625 350 150 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/27/96 19.833 1,000 500 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/27/96 19.975 3,500 1,500 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/30/96 20.431 1,400 600 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/31/97 20.375 14,300* 5,700 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/02/97 20.375 84,600** 84,600 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/03/97 19.875 6,700 3,300 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/03/97 20.000 23,400* 11,600* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/06/97 19.250 670 330 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/07/97 19.708 1,000 500 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/07/97 19.768 13,400 6,600 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/08/97 20.341 7,450 3,550 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/08/97 20.429 27,100 12,900 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/08/97 20.000 67,800** 32,200** 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/08/97 20.339 118,700* 56,300* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/08/97 20.250 16,800* 8,200* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/09/97 20.393 2,300 1,200 0
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================================================================================ BVI, Inc. Price Per on behalf Trade Date Share($) Fund of BVI Ltd. Gary N. Siegler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/09/97 20.335 6,650 3,350 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/10/97 20.375 6,790 3,210 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/10/97 20.250 1,360* 640* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/13/97 20.500 350 150 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/13/97 20.408 10,180 4,820 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/13/97 20.500 6,785* 3,215* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/13/97 20.250 6,785* 3,215* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/14/97 20.471 3,190 1,510 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01/14/97 20.500 10,180* 4,820* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/15/97 20.000 67,870** 32,130** 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/15/97 20.072 3,060 1,440 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/15/97 20.000 6,790 3,210 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/16/97 20.000 680 320 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/17/97 19.875 1,660 840 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/20/97 20.375 12,420* 5,880* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/20/97 20.786 4,750 2,250 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/21/97 20.781 14,250 6,750 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/21/97 20.875 340 160 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/21/97 20.750 7,465** 3,535** 0 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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================================================================================ BVI, Inc. Price Per on behalf Trade Date Share($) Fund of BVI Ltd. Gary N. Siegler - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/21/97 20.625 67,870* 32,130* 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/22/97 20.894 4,410 2,090 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/22/97 20.711 6,790 3,210 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/22/97 20.625 33,940** 16,060** 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/23/97 21.250 6,790 3,210 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/23/97 21.000 2,715 1,285 0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/23/97 20.895 210,430** 99,570** 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------
* Reflects a short sale ** Reflects a sale In addition, Fund and BVI, Inc. purchased an aggregate of 73,900 and 30,000 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, respectively, solely to cover short positions. (e) On January 22, 1997, the Reporting Persons, in the aggregate, ceased to be the beneficial owners of 5% or more of the Issuer's Common Stock. This Amendment No. 6 is, therefore, a final filing. Page 12 of 12 Pages 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: January 24, 1996 SC FUNDAMENTAL INC. By: - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* THE SC FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND, L.P. By: SC FUNDAMENTAL INC. By: - ---------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* SC FUNDAMENTAL VALUE BVI, INC. By: - ---------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary N. Siegler* - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* *Executed by Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-In-Fact for Peter M. Collery and Gary N. Siegler. The Powers of Attorney for Messrs. Collery and Siegler were filed as Exhibit A to Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D relating to US Facilities Corporation on August 4, 1995 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. 89207 Page 12 of 12 Pages 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: January 24, 1996 SC FUNDAMENTAL INC. By: /s/ Peter M. Collery - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* THE SC FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND, L.P. By: SC FUNDAMENTAL INC. By: /s/ Peter M. Collery - ---------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* SC FUNDAMENTAL VALUE BVI, INC. By: /s/ Peter M. Collery - ---------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* /s/ Gary N. Siegler - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary N. Siegler* /s/ Peter M. Collery - --------------------------------- Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-in-Fact for Peter M. Collery, Vice President* *Executed by Neil H. Koffler as Attorney-In-Fact for Peter M. Collery and Gary N. Siegler. The Powers of Attorney for Messrs. Collery and Siegler were filed as Exhibit A to Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D relating to US Facilities Corporation on August 4, 1995 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. 89207 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----