-----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, FQ0khF3enphEFuIy6AlGw2cTg9/a/oUswGnoLLe24nQul91VK6DZ5ftUQ4YqRjdO XduDt6xgwTTjk0oU3dgKwg== 0000950136-03-000825.txt : 20030409 0000950136-03-000825.hdr.sgml : 20030409 20030409110429 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950136-03-000825 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030409 GROUP MEMBERS: GE CAPITAL CFE, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WARNACO GROUP INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000801351 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WOMEN'S, MISSES', CHILDREN'S & INFANTS' UNDERGARMENTS [2340] IRS NUMBER: 954032739 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0103 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-41889 FILM NUMBER: 03643464 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90 PARK AVE STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10016 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126611300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 90 PARK AVENUE STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10016 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: W ACQUISITION CORP /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19861117 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040554 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141] IRS NUMBER: 131500700 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 260 LONG RIDGE RD CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06927 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033574000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 260 LONG RIDGE ROAD CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06927 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19871216 SC 13G 1 file001.txt SCHEDULE 13G SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. __________)* THE WARNACO GROUP, INC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Title of Class of Securities) 934390402 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (CUSIP Number) February 4, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [ ] Rule 13d-1(b) [X] Rule 13d-1(c) [ ] Rule 13d-1(d) * The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes). (Page 1 of 11 Pages) CUSIP No. 934390402 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). GE CAPITAL CFE, INC. I.R.S. #06-1471032 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) (b) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of 5. Sole Voting Power: 3,939,786 Shares --------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power: 0 Owned by --------------------------------------------------- Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power: 3,939,786 Reporting --------------------------------------------------- Person With 8. Shared Dispositive Power: 0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,939,786 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 8.8% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -2- CUSIP No. 934390402 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION I.R.S.#13-1500700 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) (b) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of 5. Sole Voting Power: 0 Shares ---------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power: 3,939,786 SHARED VOTING Owned by POWER DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Reporting ---------------------------------------------------------- Person With 8. Shared Dispositive Power: 3,939,786 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,939,786 BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF ALL SHARES IS DISCLAIMED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) NOT APPLICABLE (SEE 9 ABOVE) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -3- CUSIP No. 934390402 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. I.R.S.#06-11095031 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) (b) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of 5. Sole Voting Power: 0 Shares ----------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power: 3,939,786 SHARED VOTING POWER Owned by DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) Each ----------------------------------------------------------- Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Dispositive Power: 3,939,786 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,939,786 BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF ALL SHARES IS DISCLAIMED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) NOT APPLICABLE (SEE 9 ABOVE) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -4- CUSIP No. 934390402 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY I.R.S. #14-0089340 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) (b) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3. SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Citizenship or Place of Organization New York - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Number of 5. Sole Voting Power: 0 Shares ----------------------------------------------------------- Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power: 3,939,786 SHARED VOTING POWER Owned by DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) Each ----------------------------------------------------------- Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power: 0 Person With ----------------------------------------------------------- 8. Shared Dispositive Power: 3,939,786 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER DISCLAIMED (SEE 9 BELOW) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,939,786 BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF ALL SHARES IS DISCLAIMED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) NOT APPLICABLE (SEE 9 ABOVE) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) CO - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -5- ITEM 1. (a) NAME OF ISSUER The Warnaco Group, Inc. (b) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES 90 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 ITEM 2. (a) NAME OF PERSON FILING This Schedule 13G is being filed by the following persons: (i) GE Capital CFE, Inc.; (ii) General Electric Capital Corporation; (iii) General Electric Capital Services, Inc.; and (iv) General Electric Company. (b) ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE GE Capital CFE, Inc. 201 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06927 General Electric Capital Corporation 260 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06927 General Electric Capital Services, Inc. 260 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06927 General Electric Company 3135 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, CT 06431 (c) CITIZENSHIP GE Capital CFE, Inc. - Delaware -6- General Electric Capital Corporation - Delaware General Electric Capital Services, Inc. - Delaware General Electric Company - New York (d) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES Common Stock, $0.01 par value (e) CUSIP NUMBER 934390402 ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO (section)(section)240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing IS A: (a) [ ] BROKER OR DEALER REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 15 OF THE ACT (15 U.S.C. 78O). (b) [ ] BANK AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(a)(6) OF THE ACT (15 U.S.C. 78C). (c) [ ] INSURANCE COMPANY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(a)(19) OF THE ACT (15 U.S.C. 78c). (d) [ ] INVESTMENT COMPANY REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 8 OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8). (e) [ ] AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN ACCORDANCE WITH (section)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); (f) [ ] AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN OR ENDOWMENT FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH (section)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); (g) [ ] A PARENT HOLDING COMPANY OR CONTROL PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH (section)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); (h) [ ] A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(b) OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT (12 U.S.C. 1813); (i) [ ] A CHURCH PLAN THAT IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF AN INVESTMENT COMPANY UNDER SECTION 3(c)(14) OF THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); (j) [ ] GROUP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH (section)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.* -7- Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1. (a) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s). (b) PERCENT OF CLASS: See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s). (c) NUMBER OF SHARES AS TO WHICH THE PERSON HAS: (i) SOLE POWER TO VOTE OR TO DIRECT THE VOTE: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s). (ii) SHARED POWER TO VOTE OR TO DIRECT THE VOTE: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s). (iii) SOLE POWER TO DISPOSE OR TO DIRECT THE DISPOSITION OF: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s). (iv) SHARED POWER TO DISPOSE OR TO DIRECT THE DISPOSITION OF: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s). ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following [ ]. ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. Not applicable. ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY OR CONTROL PERSON. See Exhibit 99.3. ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. -8- Not applicable. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. Not applicable. ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. - ------------------------------- * (a) GE Capital CFE, Inc. is the record holder and has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 3,939,786 shares of common stock of The Warnaco Group, Inc. General Electric Capital Corporation, General Electric Capital Services, Inc. and General Electric Company disclaim beneficial ownership of all such shares. -9- 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. Dated: April 8, 2003 GE CAPITAL CFE, INC. By: /s/ Cliff Warren ------------------------- Name: Cliff Warren Title: Vice President GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Walter J. Owens ------------------------- Name: Walter J. Owens Title: Vice President GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. By: /s/ Barbara Lane ------------------------- Name: Barbara Lane Title: Attorney-in-fact GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY By: /s/ Barbara Lane ------------------------- Name: Barbara Lane Title: Attorney-in-fact -10- INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Exhibit - ----------- ------- 99.1 Power of Attorney Executed by General Electric Company 99.2 Power of Attorney Executed by General Electric Capital Services, Inc. 99.3 Item 7 Information for General Electric Capital Corporation, General Electric Capital Services, Inc. and General Electric Company -11- EX-99.1 3 file002.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 99.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, General Electric Company, a New York corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby make, constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the Corporation's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as the "Attorney") to act either together or alone in the name and on behalf of the Corporation for and with respect to the matters hereinafter described. Name of Attorney: ---------------------------------------------------------- Joan C. Amble Daniel Janki ---------------------------------------------------------- Nancy E. Barton Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------------------- Kathryn A. Cassidy Barbara J. Gould ---------------------------------------------------------- Iain MacKay Peter J. Muniz ---------------------------------------------------------- Leon E. Roday Robert L. Lewis ---------------------------------------------------------- Ward Bobitz Wendy E. Ormond ---------------------------------------------------------- Patricia Merrill Amy Fisher ---------------------------------------------------------- Michael A. Guadino Mark F. Mylon ---------------------------------------------------------- Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr. Nelson Gonzalez ---------------------------------------------------------- Preston Abbott Ricardo Silva ---------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Lane Michael E. Pralle ---------------------------------------------------------- Murry K. Stegelmann Joseph E. Parsons ---------------------------------------------------------- James Ungari Mark D. Kaplow ---------------------------------------------------------- J. Gordon Smith Stewart Koenigsberg ---------------------------------------------------------- John L. Flannery Kevin Korsh ---------------------------------------------------------- Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following: To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5 or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by General Electric Capital Services, Inc., General Electric Capital Corporation or any of their subsidiaries. And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all documents, acknowledgments, consents and other agreements and to take such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the foregoing. Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments, and other writings executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without compensation for acting in the capacity of agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder. Unless sooner revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2004. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 12th day of March, 2002. General Electric Company (Corporate Seal) By: /s/ Philip D. Ameen --------------------------------- Philip D. Ameen, Vice President Attest: /s/ Robert E. Healing --------------------------------- Robert E. Healing, Attesting Secretary EX-99.2 4 file003.txt POWER OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 99.2 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, General Electric Capital Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby make, constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the Corporation's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as the "Attorney") to act either together or alone in the name and on behalf of the Corporation for and with respect to the matters hereinafter described. Name of Attorney: ---------------------------------------------------------- Iain MacKay Barbara J. Gould ---------------------------------------------------------- Michael A. Guadino Peter J. Muniz ---------------------------------------------------------- Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr. Robert L. Lewis ---------------------------------------------------------- Murry K. Stegelmann Wendy E. Ormond ---------------------------------------------------------- J. Gordon Smith Amy Fisher ---------------------------------------------------------- James Ungari Mark F. Mylon ---------------------------------------------------------- Preston Abbott Nelson Gonzalez ---------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Lane Ricardo Silva ---------------------------------------------------------- Leon E. Roday Michael E. Pralle ---------------------------------------------------------- Ward Bobitz Joseph E. Parsons ---------------------------------------------------------- Patricia Merrill Mark D. Kaplow ---------------------------------------------------------- John L. Flannery Stewart Koenigsberg ---------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Janki Kevin Korsh ---------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------------------- Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following: To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5 or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by the Corporation, General Electric Capital Corporation or any of their subsidiaries. And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all documents, acknowledgments, consents and other agreements and to take such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the foregoing. Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments, and other writings executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without compensation for acting in the capacity of agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder. Unless revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2004. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 13th day of March, 2002. General Electric Capital Services, Inc. (Corporate Seal) By: /s/ Nancy E. Barton ------------------------------------- Nancy E. Barton, Senior Vice President Attest: /s/ Brian T. McAnaney ---------------------------------------------- Brian T. McAnaney, Assistant Secretary EX-99.3 5 file004.txt ITEM 7 INFORMATION EXHIBIT 99.3 ITEM 7 INFORMATION GE Capital CFE, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Electric Capital Corporation, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Electric Capital Services, Inc. General Electric Capital Services, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Electric Company. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----