-----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, DxXwnP1ZajRlxTeAmsIeKy3KpyvockHEHQl+T9Cve8oSnmHnPwro+a5AghBOdXPK H2ApYK7lRQTD8PFx32D/zA== 0000921895-08-001860.txt : 20080623 0000921895-08-001860.hdr.sgml : 20080623 20080623104941 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-08-001860 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 6 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080623 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080623 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AGILYSYS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078749 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-ELECTRONIC PARTS & EQUIPMENT, NEC [5065] IRS NUMBER: 340907152 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-10205 FILM NUMBER: 08911364 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4800 E 131ST ST CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44105 BUSINESS PHONE: 2165873600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4800 E 131ST ST CITY: CLEVELAND STATE: OH ZIP: 44105 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PIONEER STANDARD ELECTRONICS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RAMIUS LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001050154 IRS NUMBER: 133937658 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 599 LEXINGTON AVENUE STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 2122014823 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 599 LEXINGTON AVENUE STREET 2: 20TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: RAMIUS CAPITAL GROUP LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010212 SC 13D/A 1 sc13da306297053_06202008.htm AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D sc13da306297053_06202008.htm
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 3)1

Agilysys, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, no par value
(Title of Class of Securities)

00847J105
(CUSIP Number)

STEVEN WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

June 20, 2008
(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 is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-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 § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
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 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 the Notes).


CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND, LTD.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
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 OF ORGANIZATION
 
Cayman Islands
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
1,783,715
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
1,783,715
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,783,715
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
7.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
CO

2

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PARCHE, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
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 OF ORGANIZATION
 
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
339,756
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
339,756
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
339,756
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
 
OO

3

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
RCG ENTERPRISE, LTD
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC, OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
Cayman Islands
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
339,756
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
339,756
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
339,756
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
 
OO

4

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
RCG STARBOARD ADVISORS, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
2,123,471
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

5

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
RAMIUS LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
2,123,471
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IA, OO

6

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
C4S & CO., L.L.C.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
 
2,123,471
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

7

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PETER A. COHEN
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 - 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
2,123,471
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

8

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
MORGAN B. STARK
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 - 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
2,123,471
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

9

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JEFFREY M. SOLOMON
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 - 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
2,123,471
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

10

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
THOMAS W. STRAUSS
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
OO
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 - 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
2,123,471
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
2,123,471
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
2,123,471
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

11

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JOHN MUTCH
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 - 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
 - 0 -1
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
x
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
 0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN
 

1 See Item 5.
 
 
12

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JAMES ZIERICK
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
 - 0 -1
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
x
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
 0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN
 
 

1 See Item 5.
 
13

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STEVE TEPEDINO
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) x
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
PF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
x
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
 1,670
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 1,670
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
 - 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,6701
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
¨
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
 LESS THAN 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN
 
 

1 See Item 5.
 
14

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 3 (“Amendment No. 3”) to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned.  This Amendment No. 3 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth.  John Mutch, James Zierick and Steve Tepedino are hereby added as Reporting Persons to the Schedule 13D.
 
Item 2 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
John Mutch (“Mr. Mutch”) is a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Issuer and his principal occupation is serving as Managing Partner of MV Advisors, LLC.  The principal business address of Mr. Mutch is c/o MV Advisors, LLC, 420 Stevens Avenue, Suite 270, Solana Beach, CA 92075.  Mr. Mutch is a citizen of the United States of America.
 
James Zierick (“Mr. Zierick”) is a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Issuer and his principal occupation is serving as interim Chief Executive Officer of Aspyra, Inc.  The principal business address of Mr. Zierick is c/o Aspyra, Inc., 26115-A Mureau Road, Calabasas, CA 91320.  Mr. Zierick is a citizen of the United States of America.
 
Steve Tepedino (“Mr. Tepedino”) is a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Issuer and his principal occupation is serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Channel Savvy LLC.  The principal business address of Mr. Tepedino is 8655 East Via de Ventura, Suite E-300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.  Mr. Tepedino is a citizen of the United States of America.
 
(d)           None of Messrs. Mutch, Zierick or Tepedino has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
 
(e)           None of Messrs. Mutch, Zierick or Tepedino has, during the last five years, been 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 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
The aggregate purchase price of the 1,670 Shares owned directly by Mr. Tepedino is approximately $19,245.  The Shares owned directly by Mr. Tepedino were acquired with personal funds.

Item 4 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On June 20, 2008, the Reporting Persons delivered a letter to the Issuer nominating Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick, as set forth therein (the “Nomination Letter”), for election to the Board at the Issuer’s 2008 Annual Meeting.
 
Accompanying the Nomination Letter was a letter addressed to Arthur Rhein, the Issuer’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and the members of the Issuer’s Board of Directors (the “Cover Letter”) expressing the Reporting Persons’ satisfaction that the Issuer’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has expanded JPMorgan’s role as financial advisor to explore and assist in evaluating a range of strategic and financial alternatives and the Reporting Persons’ hope that the exploration of alternatives will result in a transaction or a combination of transactions that will maximize shareholder value.  The Reporting Persons stated in the Cover Letter that they support the Issuer’s decision to delay the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2008 Annual Meeting”) for a reasonable period.  The Cover Letter also expressed the Reporting Persons’ disappointment that an agreement could not be reached that would have immediately placed a shareholder representative on the Board to participate firsthand in the evaluation process.  Therefore, in order to preserve their rights as shareholders in connection with the Issuer’s 2008 Annual Meeting, the Reporting Persons are nominating Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick for election as directors to the Issuer’s Board at the 2008 Annual Meeting.  The Cover Letter  is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.5 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 5 is hereby amended and restated as follows:
 
15

CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 23,527,077 Shares outstanding, as of January 24, 2008, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 7, 2008.

A.
Starboard
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business June 20, 2008,  Starboard beneficially owned 1,783,715 Shares.
 
Percentage: Approximately 7.6%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 1,783,715
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,783,715
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
Starboard has not entered into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.  On June 3, 2008, Starboard purchased 97,020 Shares at a price per share of $11.0165, not 115,500 Shares as originally reported.
 
B.
Parche
 
(a)           As of the close of business June 20, 2008, Parche beneficially owned 339,756 Shares.
 
Percentage:  Approximately 1.4%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 339,756
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 339,756
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
Parche has not entered into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.  On June 3, 2008, Parche purchased 18,840 Shares at a price per share of $11.0165, which were reported as purchased by Starboard on Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
C.
RCG Enterprise
 
 
(a)
As the sole non-managing member of Parche and owner of all economic interest therein, RCG Enterprise is be deemed the beneficial owner of the 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.
 
Percentage: Approximately 1.4%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 339,756
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 339,756
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 00847J105
 
 
 
(c)
RCG Enterprise has not entered into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
D.
RCG Starboard Advisors
 
 
(a)
As the investment manager of Starboard and the managing member of Parche, RCG Starboard Advisors is deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 2,123,471
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 2,123,471
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
RCG Starboard Advisors did not enter into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
E.
Ramius
 
 
(a)
As the sole member of RCG Starboard Advisors, Ramius is deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 2,123,471
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 2,123,471
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
Ramius did not enter into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
F.
C4S
 
 
(a)
As the managing member of Ramius, C4S is deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 2,123,471
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 2,123,471
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
C4S did not enter into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
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G.
Mr. Cohen, Mr. Stark, Mr. Strauss and Mr. Solomon
 
 
(a)
As the managing members of C4S, each of Mr. Cohen, Mr. Stark, Mr. Strauss and Mr. Solomon is deemed the beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 2,123,471
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 2,123,471
 
 
(c)
None of Mr. Cohen, Mr. Stark, Mr. Strauss or Mr. Solomon has entered into any transactions in the Shares since the filing of Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D.
 
H.
Mr. Mutch
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business June 20, 2008, Mr. Mutch did not directly own any Shares.  Mr. Mutch, as a member of a “group” for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act, is deemed to be a beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.  Mr. Mutch disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares.
 
Percentage: 0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
The transactions in the Shares by Mr. Mutch during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated by reference.
 
I.
Mr. Tepedino
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business June 20, 2008, Mr. Tepedino directly owned 1,670 Shares.  Mr. Tepedino, as a member of a “group” for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act, is deemed to be a beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.  Mr. Tepedino disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares.
 
Percentage: Less than 1%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 1,670
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
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3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 1,670
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
The transactions in the Shares by Mr. Tepedino during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule A and are incorporated by reference.
 
J.
Mr. Zierick
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business June 20, 2008, Mr. Zierick did not directly own any Shares.  Mr. Zierick, as a member of a “group” for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the 1934 Act, is deemed to be a beneficial owner of the (i) 1,783,715 Shares owned by Starboard, and (ii) 339,756 Shares owned by Parche.  Mr. Zierick disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares.
 
Percentage: 0%.
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
 
(c)
Mr. Zierick did not enter into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.
 
 
(d)
No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, such shares of the Common Stock.
 
 
(e)
Not applicable.
 
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On June 23, 2008, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement in which, among other things, (a) the parties agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of  statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required under applicable securities laws, (b) the  parties agreed to form the group for the purpose of soliciting proxies or written consents for the election of the persons nominated by Starboard to the Issuer's Board at the 2008 Annual Meeting and for the purpose of taking all other actions incidental to the foregoing and (c) Starboard and Parche shall have the right to pre-approve all expenses incurred in connection with the group's activities and agreed to pay directly all such pre-approved expenses on a pro rata basis between Starboard and Parche based on the number of Shares in the aggregate held by each of Starboard and Parche on the date hereof.  A copy of this agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Pursuant to letter agreements, Starboard has agreed to indemnify each of Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick against claims arising from the solicitation of proxies from the Issuer's shareholders at the 2008 Annual Meeting and any related transactions.  A form of the letter agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
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RCG Starboard Advisors has agreed to compensate Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick for being named as and serving as nominees for election as directors of the Issuer pursuant to letter agreements (the "Compensation Letter Agreements").  Pursuant to the terms of the Compensation Letter Agreements, RCG Starboard Advisors has agreed to pay each of Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick (i) $10,000 in cash upon the submission of the Nomination Letter and (ii) $10,000 in cash upon the filing of a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Each of Messrs. Mutch, Tepedino and Zierick agreed to use such compensation to acquire securities of the Issuer no later than 14 days after receipt of such compensation.  A form of the Compensation Letter Agreements is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 7 is hereby amended to include the following exhibits:
 
 
Exhibit 99.1.
Joint  Filing and Solicitation Agreement by and among Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd., Parche, LLC, RCG Enterprise, Ltd, RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, Ramius LLC, C4S & Co., L.L.C., Peter A. Cohen, Morgan B. Stark, Thomas W. Strauss,  Jeffrey M. Solomon, John Mutch, James Zierick and Steve Tepedino, dated June 23, 2008.
     
 
Exhibit 99.2
Form of Indemnification Letter Agreement.
     
 
Exhibit 99.3.
Form of Compensation  Letter  Agreement.
     
 
Exhibit 99.4.
Powers of Attorney.
     
  Exhibit 99.5
Letter dated June 20, 2008, from RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC to Agilysys, Inc.

 
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SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated: June 23, 2008

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD.
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC,
its investment manager
RCG STARBOARD ADVISORS, LLC
By: Ramius LLC,
its sole member
   
PARCHE, LLC
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC,
its managing member
RAMIUS LLC
By: C4S & Co., L.L.C.,
as managing member
   
RCG ENTERPRISE, LTD
By: Ramius LLC,
its investment manager
C4S & CO., L.L.C.

By:
/s/ Jeffrey M. Solomon
Name:
Jeffrey M. Solomon
Title:
Authorized Signatory


 /s/ Jeffrey M. Solomon
JEFFREY M. SOLOMON
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Peter A. Cohen, Morgan B. Stark, Thomas W. Strauss, John Mutch, James Zierick and Steve Tepedino
 
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SCHEDULE A

Transactions in the Shares During the Last 60 Days By John Mutch and Steve Tepedino

Shares of Common Stock
Purchased / (Sold)
Price Per
Share($)
Date of
Purchase / Sale

JOHN MUTCH

2,500
 
10.8300
05/25/08
(2,500)
 
11.0300
06/06/08

STEVE TEPEDINO

 
1,000
 
10.9980
06/03/08
200
 
12.3470
06/17/08
300
 
12.3500
06/17/08
170
 
12.1900
06/17/08

 
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EX-99.1 2 ex991to13da306297053_062008.htm JOINT FILING AND SOLICITATION AGREEMENT ex991to13da306297053_062008.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
JOINT FILING AND SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
 
WHEREAS, certain of the undersigned are stockholders, direct or beneficial, of Agilysys, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”);
 
WHEREAS, Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Starboard”), Parche, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Parche”), RCG Enterprise, LTD, a Cayman Islands exempted company, RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Ramius LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Ramius”), C4S & Co., L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, Peter A. Cohen, Morgan B. Stark, Thomas W. Strauss, Jeffrey M. Solomon, John Mutch, James Zierick and Steve Tepedino, wish to form a group for the purpose of seeking representation on the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company, or any other meeting of stockholders held in lieu thereof, and any adjournments, postponements, reschedulings or continuations thereof (the “2008 Annual Meeting”) and for the purpose of taking all other action necessary to achieve the foregoing.
 
NOW, IT IS AGREED, this 23rd day of June 2008 by the parties hereto:
 
1.           In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), each of the undersigned (collectively, the “Group”) agrees to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D, and any amendments thereto, with respect to the securities of the Company.  Each member of the Group shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of his/its own disclosure therein, and is not responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information concerning the other members, unless such member knows or has reason to know that such information is inaccurate.  Ramius or its representative shall provide each member of the Group with copies of all Schedule 13D filings and other public filings to be filed on behalf of such member at least 24 hours prior to the filing or submission thereof.
 
2.           So long as this agreement is in effect, each of the undersigned shall provide written notice to Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP (“Olshan”) of (i) any of their purchases or sales of securities of the Company; or (ii) any securities of the Company over which they acquire or dispose of beneficial ownership.  Notice shall be given no later than 24 hours after each such transaction.
 
3.           Each of the undersigned agrees to form the Group for the purpose of soliciting proxies or written consents for the election of the persons nominated by the Group to the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2008 Annual Meeting and for the purpose of taking all other actions incidental to the foregoing.
 
4.           Starboard and Parche shall have the right to pre-approve all expenses incurred in connection with the Group’s activities and agree to pay directly all such pre-approved expenses on a pro rata basis between Starboard and Parche based on the number of Shares in the aggregate beneficially owned by each of Starboard and Parche on the date hereof.
 
 

 
5.           Each of the undersigned agrees that any SEC filing, press release or stockholder communication proposed to be made or issued by the Group or any member of the Group in connection with the Group’s activities set forth in Section 4 shall be first approved by Ramius, or its representatives, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
 
6.           The relationship of the parties hereto shall be limited to carrying on the business of the Group in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.  Such relationship shall be construed and deemed to be for the sole and limited purpose of carrying on such business as described herein.  Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize any party to act as an agent for any other party, or to create a joint venture or partnership, or to constitute an indemnification.  Nothing herein shall restrict any party’s right to purchase or sell securities of the Company, as he/it deems appropriate, in his/its sole discretion, provided that all such sales are made in compliance with all applicable securities laws.
 
7.           This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument, which may be sufficiently evidenced by one counterpart.
 
8.           In the event of any dispute arising out of the provisions of this Agreement or their investment in the Company, the parties hereto consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal and State Courts in the State of New York.
 
9.           Any party hereto may terminate his/its obligations under this Agreement on 24 hours’ written notice to all other parties, with a copy by fax to Steven Wolosky at Olshan, Fax No. (212) 451-2222.
 
10.           Each party acknowledges that Olshan shall act as counsel for both the Group and Ramius and its affiliates relating to their investment in the Company.
 
11.           Each of the undersigned parties hereby agrees that this Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to a Schedule 13D pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Exchange Act.
 
 

 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.
 

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD.
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC,
its investment manager
RCG STARBOARD ADVISORS, LLC
By: Ramius LLC,
its sole member
   
PARCHE, LLC
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC,
its managing member
RAMIUS LLC
By: C4S & Co., L.L.C.,
as managing member
   
RCG ENTERPRISE, LTD
By: Ramius LLC,
its investment manager
C4S & CO., L.L.C.

By:
/s/ Jeffrey M. Solomon
Name:
Jeffrey M. Solomon
Title:
Authorized Signatory


/s/ Jeffrey M. Solomon
JEFFREY M. SOLOMON
Individually and as attorney-in-fact for Peter A. Cohen, Morgan B. Stark, Thomas W. Strauss, John Mutch, James Zierick and Steve Tepedino
 
 
EX-99.2 3 ex992to13da306297053_062008.htm FORM INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ex992to13da306297053_062008.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
 

STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD.
PARCHE, LLC
c/o RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10022


 
June __, 2008
 

 
 
 
 
 
Re:           Agilysys, Inc.
 
Dear :
 
Thank you for agreeing to serve as a nominee for election to the Board of Directors of Agilysys, Inc. (“Agilysys”) in connection with the proxy solicitation that Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. and RCG Enterprise, Ltd (collectively, the “Ramius Group”) are considering undertaking to nominate and elect directors at Agilysys’ 2008 annual meeting of shareholders, or any other meeting of shareholders held in lieu thereof, and any adjournments, postponements, reschedulings or continuations thereof (the “Ramius Group Solicitation”).  Your outstanding qualifications, we believe, will prove a valuable asset to Agilysys and all of its shareholders.  This letter will set forth the terms of our agreement.
 
The members of the Ramius Group agree to jointly and severally indemnify and hold you harmless against any and all claims of any nature, whenever brought, arising from the Ramius Group Solicitation and any related transactions, irrespective of the outcome; provided, however, that you will not be entitled to indemnification for claims arising from your gross negligence, willful misconduct, intentional and material violations of law, criminal actions or material breach of the terms of this agreement; provided further, that this indemnification agreement and all of the Ramius Group’s obligations hereunder shall not apply to any of your actions or omissions as a director of Agilysys.  This indemnification will include any and all losses, liabilities, damages, demands, claims, suits, actions, judgments, or causes of action, assessments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and any and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, any civil, criminal, administrative or arbitration action, or any claim whatsoever, and any and all amounts paid in settlement of any claim or litigation asserted against, resulting, imposed upon, or incurred or suffered by you, directly or indirectly, as a result of or arising from the Ramius Group Solicitation and any related transactions (each, a “Loss”).
 
In the event of a claim against you pursuant to the prior paragraph or the occurrence of a Loss, you shall give the Ramius Group prompt written notice of such claim or Loss (provided that failure to promptly notify the Ramius Group shall not relieve us from any liability which we may have on account of this Agreement, except to the extent we shall have been materially prejudiced by such failure).  Upon receipt of such written notice, the Ramius Group will provide you with counsel to represent you.  Such counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to you.  In addition, you will be reimbursed promptly for all Losses suffered by you and as incurred as provided herein.  The Ramius Group may not enter into any settlement of loss or claim without your consent unless such settlement includes a release of you from any and all liability in respect of such claim.
 
 

 
You hereby agree to keep confidential and not disclose to any party, without the consent of the Ramius Group, any confidential, proprietary or non-public information (collectively, “Information”) of the Ramius Group, its affiliates or members of its Schedule 13D group which you have heretofore obtained or may obtain in connection with your service as a nominee hereunder.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Information shall not include any information that is publicly disclosed by the Ramius Group, its affiliates or members of its Schedule 13D group or any information that you can demonstrate is now, or hereafter becomes, through no act or failure to act on your part, otherwise generally known to the public.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you are required by applicable law, rule, regulation or legal process to disclose any Information you may do so provided that you first promptly notify the Ramius Group so that the Ramius Group or any member thereof may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy or, in the Ramius Group’s sole discretion, waive compliance with the terms of this Agreement.  In the event that no such protective order or other remedy is obtained or the Ramius Group does not waive compliance with the terms of this Agreement, you may consult with counsel at the cost of the Ramius Group and you may furnish only that portion of the Information which you are advised by counsel is legally required to be so disclosed and you will request that the party(ies) receiving such Information maintain it as confidential.

All Information, all copies thereof, and any studies, notes, records, analysis, compilations or other documents prepared by you containing such Information, shall be and remain the property of the Ramius Group and, upon the request of a representative of the Ramius Group, all such information shall be returned or, at the Ramius Group’s option, destroyed by you, with such destruction confirmed by you to the Ramius Group in writing.

This letter agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of the conflicts of laws thereof.
 

 
*              *              *


 
If you agree to the foregoing terms, please sign below to indicate your acceptance.
 
Very truly yours,

 
STARBOARD VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY MASTER FUND LTD.
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, its investment manager
 
By:
 
Name:
 
Title:
Authorized Signatory
 
PARCHE, LLC
By: RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, its managing member
 
By:
 
Name:
 
Title:
Authorized Signatory

 
 
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
 

 
___________________________

 


 
 
EX-99.3 4 ex993to13da306297053_062008.htm FORM COMPENSATION AGREEMENT ex993to13da306297053_062008.htm
Exhibit 99.3
 
 
RCG STARBOARD ADVISORS, LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10022
 

June __, 2008
 


 
 
 
 
 

Dear :

This letter sets forth our mutual agreement with respect to compensation to be paid to you for your agreement to be named and serve as a nominee of a group of investors (the “Ramius Group”), including RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of Ramius LLC, (“RCG Starboard”), for election as a director of Agilysys, Inc. (the “Company”) at the Company’s 2008 annual meeting of shareholders, or any other meeting of shareholders held in lieu thereof, and any adjournments, postponements, reschedulings or continuations thereof (the “Annual Meeting”).
 
In consideration of your agreement to be named and serve as nominee of the Ramius Group for election as a director of the Company at the Annual Meeting, the undersigned hereby agrees to pay you (i) $10,000 in cash upon the Ramius Group submitting a letter to the Company nominating you for election as a director of the Company (with such payment to be made as soon as reasonably practicable after you have been nominated) and (ii) $10,000 in cash upon the filing of a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Proxy Statement”) relating to a solicitation of proxies in favor of your election as a director of the Company at the Annual Meeting.  You hereby agree to use such compensation to acquire securities of the Company (the “Nominee Shares”) at such time that you shall determine, but in any event no later than 14 days after receipt of such compensation.  If elected or appointed to serve as a director of the Company’s Board, you agree not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any Nominee Shares within two (2) years of your election or appointment as a director; provided, however, in the event that the Company enters into a business combination with a third party, you may sell, transfer or exchange the Nominee Shares in accordance with the terms of such business combination.
 
The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this letter agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its principles of conflict of laws, and by applicable laws of the United States.  The parties hereto consent to the jurisdiction of the New York State and United States courts located in New York County, New York for the resolution of any disputes hereunder and agree that venue shall be proper in any such court notwithstanding any principle of forum non conveniens and that service of process on the parties hereto in any proceeding in any such court may be effected in the manner provided herein for the giving of notices.  The parties hereto waive trial by jury in respect of any such proceeding.
 
 

 
This letter agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of you and your heirs, successors and assigns.
 
This letter agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument.
 

 
RCG STARBOARD ADVISORS, LLC
   
 
By:
 
   
Name:
 
   
Title:
 

 

Accepted and Agreed to:



__________________________________________
 
 

 
EX-99.4 5 ex994to13da306297053_062008.htm POWERS OF ATTORNEY ex994to13da306297053_062008.htm
Exhibit 99.4
 
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Jeffrey M. Solomon, Jeffrey C. Smith and Mark R. Mitchell, or any of them, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to take any and all action in connection with (i) the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of Agilysys, Inc. (the “Company”) directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Ramius LLC or any of its affiliates (collectively, the “Ramius Group”) and (ii) any proxy solicitation of the Ramius Group to elect the Ramius Group’s slate of director nominees to the board of directors of the Company at the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Solicitation”).  Such action shall include, but not be limited to:
 
1.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned any amendments to that certain Schedule 13D dated June 2, 2008, as amended thereto, filed by the Ramius Group that are required to be filed under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
2.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Forms 3, 4 and 5 required to be filed under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
3.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreements or similar documents pursuant to which the undersigned shall agree to be a member of the Ramius Group;
 
4.           performing any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and
 
5.           taking any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the Solicitation, including entering into any settlement agreement, that in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 13(d), Section 16 or Section 14 of the Exchange Act.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer a member of the Ramius Group unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 23rd day of June 2008.
 
/s/ John Mutch
JOHN MUTCH
 

 
 

 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Jeffrey M. Solomon, Jeffrey C. Smith and Mark R. Mitchell, or any of them, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to take any and all action in connection with (i) the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of Agilysys, Inc. (the “Company”) directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Ramius LLC or any of its affiliates (collectively, the “Ramius Group”) and (ii) any proxy solicitation of the Ramius Group to elect the Ramius Group’s slate of director nominees to the board of directors of the Company at the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Solicitation”).  Such action shall include, but not be limited to:
 
1.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned any amendments to that certain Schedule 13D dated June 2, 2008, as amended thereto, filed by the Ramius Group that are required to be filed under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
2.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Forms 3, 4 and 5 required to be filed under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
3.           executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreements or similar documents pursuant to which the undersigned shall agree to be a member of the Ramius Group;
 
4.           performing any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and
 
5.           taking any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the Solicitation, including entering into any settlement agreement, that in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 13(d), Section 16 or Section 14 of the Exchange Act.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer a member of the Ramius Group unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 23rd day of June 2008.
 
/s/ James Zierick
JAMES ZIERICK
 
 

 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Jeffrey M. Solomon, Jeffrey C. Smith and Mark R. Mitchell, or any of them, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to take any and all action in connection with (i) the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of Agilysys, Inc. (the “Company”) directly or indirectly beneficially owned by Ramius LLC or any of its affiliates (collectively, the “Ramius Group”) and (ii) any proxy solicitation of the Ramius Group to elect the Ramius Group’s slate of director nominees to the board of directors of the Company at the 2008 annual meeting of shareholders of the Company (the “Solicitation”).  Such action shall include, but not be limited to:
 
1. executing for and on behalf of the undersigned any amendments to that certain Schedule 13D dated June 2, 2008, as amended thereto, filed by the Ramius Group that are required to be filed under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
2. executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Forms 3, 4 and 5 required to be filed under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder in connection with the undersigned’s beneficial ownership of, or participation in a group with respect to, securities of the Company or the Solicitation;
 
3. executing for and on behalf of the undersigned all Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreements or similar documents pursuant to which the undersigned shall agree to be a member of the Ramius Group;
 
4. performing any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and
 
5. taking any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the Solicitation, including entering into any settlement agreement, that in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 13(d), Section 16 or Section 14 of the Exchange Act.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer a member of the Ramius Group unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 23rd day of June 2008.
 

/s/ Steve Tepedino
STEVE TEPEDINO
 
 
 
EX-99.5 6 ex995to13da306297053_062008.htm LETTER DATED JUNE 20, 2008 ex995to13da306297053_062008.htm
Exhibit 99.5
 
RCG Starboard Advisors, LLC
599 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10022

June 20, 2008
 
Mr. Arthur Rhein
Agilysys, Inc.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
2255 Glades Road, Suite 301
Boca Raton, FL 33431

cc: Board of Directors

Dear Art:

We were pleased to learn that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) has expanded JPMorgan’s role as financial advisor to explore and assist in evaluating a range of strategic and financial alternatives to enhance shareholder value.  We also support the decision to delay the 2008 Annual Shareholder Meeting for a reasonable period pending the conclusion of the JPMorgan process.  We are disappointed, however, that we could not reach an agreement with you that would have immediately placed a shareholder representative on the Board to help the Board with its pivotal decisions with regard to strategic alternatives as well as the important implementation of the recently announced cost reduction initiatives.  In order to preserve our rights as shareholders to solicit proxies to elect directors at the Company’s delayed 2008 Annual Shareholder Meeting, we are nominating three individuals, John Mutch, Steve Tepedino, and James Zierick, for election as directors to the Agilysys Board.  The nomination letter is attached as Exhibit A hereto.

We trust the Board is now committed to the strategic alternative process and we therefore look forward to a successful conclusion of the JPMorgan process which results in a transaction or a combination of transactions that will maximize shareholder value.

 
Best regards,
 
 
 
Jeffrey C. Smith
Partner
RAMIUS LLC

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