-----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, NtCJEKN/BQuXqhExEbKR8qdoi4mOJep+743YBXIdNkMW2gcMuKpLqR/IBBComD3L 4zxY9n8xpDetG9jlBpE24g== 0000932214-05-000028.txt : 20050214 0000932214-05-000028.hdr.sgml : 20050214 20050214155351 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000932214-05-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050214 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NATHANS FAMOUS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000069733 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 113166443 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0329 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-49205 FILM NUMBER: 05609798 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 OLD COUNTRY RD CITY: WESTBURY STATE: NY ZIP: 11590 BUSINESS PHONE: 5163388500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 OLD COUNTRY RD STREET 2: STE 400 CITY: WESTBURY STATE: NY ZIP: 11590 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LORBER HOWARD M CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001053471 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: 5168721000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 70 SUNRISE HIGHWAY CITY: VALLEY STREAM STATE: NY ZIP: 11581 SC 13D/A 1 schd13d-loramd4.txt + SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4 ) NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 632347100 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Nancy D. Lieberman Kramer, Coleman, Wactlar & Lieberman, P.C. 100 Jericho Quadrangle Jericho, New York 11753 (516)822-4820 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notice and Communications) February 3, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [ ]. 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 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). *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. (Page 1 of 4 pages) SCHEDULE 13D CUSIP No. 632347100 Page 2 of 4 Pages - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Name of Reporting Person S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person Howard M. Lorber - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group* (a)[ ] (b)[x] - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC Use Only - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Source of Funds N/A - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Citizenship or Place of Organization USA - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------- Number of Shares 7 Sole Voting Power 391,412 - ------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------- Beneficially 8 Shared Voting Power 0 - ------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------- Owned by Each Reporting 9 Sole Dispositive Power 351,412 - ------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------- Person 10 Shared Dispositive Power With 0 - ------------------------- ------- --------------------------------------------- - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,056,412 - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) excludes Certain Shares* [x] - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 17.3% - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Type of Reporting Person* IN - ---------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Item 1: Security and Issuer. The undersigned hereby amends the Schedule 13D filing dated January 27, 1997, (the "Initial Filing") as amended on each of July 8, 1999, July 23, 1999 and June 21, 2000 with regard to the shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Shares") of Nathan's Famous, Inc. (the "Issuer"), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms contained herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Initial Filing. This statement hereby amends the Items identified below or the particular paragraphs of such Items which are identified below, to reflect the acquisition by the undersigned of beneficial ownership of additional Shares. Item 3: Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. Mr. Lorber acquired 50,000 restricted Shares in consideration of his execution and delivery on of a new employment contract with the Issuer. Mr. Lorber's rights to the restricted Shares will vest ratably over the five-year term of the employment contract. Item 4: Purpose of the Transaction. In consideration of his execution and delivery of a new employment contract with the Issuer, Mr. Lorber acquired 50,000 restricted Shares. Mr. Lorbers rights to the restricted Shares will vest ratably over the five-year term of the employment contract. Mr. Lorber has no present plans or proposals which would result in a change in the present Board or management of the Issuer. Mr. Lorber has no present plans which would result in a material change in the Issuer's business or corporate structure. Item 5: Interest in Securities of the Issuer. (a) As of the close of business on February 10, 2005, Mr. Lorber beneficially owns 1,056,412 Shares which includes (a) options exercisable within 60 days to purchase an aggregate 665,000 Shares and (b) 75,000 Shares owned by the Howard M. Lorber Irrevocable Trust ("Trust"), as to which Mr. Lorber disclaims beneficial ownership. (b) Mr. Lorber has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 351,412 Shares beneficially owned directly by him, which amount does not include 40,000 restricted Shares beneficially owned by him the rights to which have not yet vested. Mr. Lorber has sole power to vote or direct the vote of the 391,412 Shares beneficially owned directly by him, including the 50,000 restricted Shares issued to him in consideration of the execution of the new employment contract with the Issuer. Mr. Lorber does not have the power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 75,000 Shares beneficially owned by the Trust or to vote or direct the vote of such Shares. (c) During the past 60 days, Mr. Lorber acquired 50,000 Shares from the Issuer in consideration of the execution of a new employment contract with the Issuer. 3 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. February 14, 2005 - ----------------------------------------- Date /s/Howard M. Lorber - ----------------------------------------- Signature Howard M. Lorber Chairman & CEO - ----------------------------------------- Name/Title Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001). 4 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----