-----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, H7ytAdDk5KIE+diodKdqeRG7rBNoLOHD1UAKr3avN8m5wc4xI8N2SjxVAA+M5ygH iQsNMNqCjxOPeQUublD4UA== /in/edgar/work/20000803/0000935836-00-000302/0000935836-00-000302.txt : 20000921 0000935836-00-000302.hdr.sgml : 20000921 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000935836-00-000302 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000803 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHEROKEE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000844161 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [2330 ] IRS NUMBER: 954182437 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-41754 FILM NUMBER: 684870 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6835 VALJEAN AVE CITY: VAN NUYS STATE: CA ZIP: 91406-4713 BUSINESS PHONE: 8189511002 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6835 VALJEAN AVE CITY: VAN NUYS STATE: CA ZIP: 91406-4713 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GREEN ACQUISITION CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19900814 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STADIUM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001105087 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [ ] IRS NUMBER: 770500018 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 430 COWPER ST STREET 2: STE 200 CITY: PALO ALTO STATE: CA ZIP: 94301 BUSINESS PHONE: 6503214000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 430 COWPER ST STREET 2: STE 200 CITY: PALO ALTO STATE: CA ZIP: 94301 SC 13D 1 0001.htm

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SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)

Cherokee, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

16444H102

(CUSIP Number)

Christopher J. Rupright, Esq.
Shartsis, Friese & Ginsburg LLP
One Maritime Plaza, 18^th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-421-6500

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

July 26, 2000

(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 sections 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 140.13d-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 section 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter 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).

1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).

Stadium Capital Partners, L.P.

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) XXX

(b) ______

3. SEC Use Only

4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ____

6. Citizenship or Place of Organization California

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7. Sole Voting Power -0-
	8. Shared Voting Power 565,680
	9. Sole Dispositive Power -0-
	10. Shared Dispositive Power 565,680

11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 565,680

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions) ______

13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.7%

14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

________

________

1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).

Stadium Capital Management, LLC

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) XXX

(b) ______

3. SEC Use Only

4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ____

6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7. Sole Voting Power -0-
	8. Shared Voting Power 565,680
	9. Sole Dispositive Power -0-
	10. Shared Dispositive Power 565,680

11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 565,680

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions) ______

13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.7%

14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

IA

________

1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).

Alexander M. Seaver

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) XXX

(b) ______

3. SEC Use Only

4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ____

6. Citizenship or Place of Organization United States

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7. Sole Voting Power -0-
	8. Shared Voting Power 565,680
	9. Sole Dispositive Power -0-
	10. Shared Dispositive Power 565,680

11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 565,680

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions) ______

13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.7%

14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

________

________

1. Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).

Bradley R. Kent

2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a) XXX

(b) ______

3. SEC Use Only

4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) AF

5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) ____

6. Citizenship or Place of Organization United States

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With	7. Sole Voting Power -0-
	8. Shared Voting Power 565,680
	9. Sole Dispositive Power -0-
	10. Shared Dispositive Power 565,680

11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 565,680

12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions) ______

13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.7%

14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

________

Item 1. Security and Issuer

This statement relates to shares of Common Stock (the "Stock") of Cherokee, Inc. (the "Issuer"). The principal executive office of the Issuer is located at 6835 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406.

Item 2. Identity and Background

The persons filing this statement and the persons enumerated in Instruction C of Schedule 13D and, where applicable, their respective places of organization, general partners, directors, executive officers and controlling persons, and the information regarding them, are as follows:

(a) Stadium Capital Partners, L.P. a California limited partnership ("SCP"),
Stadium Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("SCM"),
Alexander M. Seaver ("Seaver")
Bradley R. Kent ("Kent")
(collectively, the "Filers").

(b) The business address of the Filers is
430 Cowper St., Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94301.

(c) Present principal occupation or employment or the Filers and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted:

SCP is an investment limited partnership, of which SCM is the general partner and the investment adviser. Seaver and Kent are the managers of SCM.

(d) During the last five years, none of the Filers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e) During the last five years, none of the Filers was a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

(f) Seaver and Kent are citizens of the United States of America.

Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

The source and amount of funds used in purchasing the Stock were as follows:

Purchaser	Source of Funds	Amount

SCP	Working Capital	$4,465,169.52
SCM	Funds Under Management	$4,465,169.52

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

The Filers have been and they continue to be in contact with the Issuer's management, members of the Board of Directors and other significant shareholders regarding alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

The beneficial ownership of the Stock by each Filer at the date hereof is reflected on that Filer's cover page.

The Filers effected the following transactions in the Stock in open market transactions on the dates indicated, and such transactions are the only transactions in the Stock by the Filers since May 26, 2000:

Purchase or Sale	Date	Number of Shares	Price Per Share
P	7/28/00	7,800	8.3942
P	7/27/00	1,400	8.4375
P	7/26/00	2,600	8.3750
P	7/24/00	400	8.3125
P	7/20/00	11,600	8.9483
P	7/19/00	1,900	8.7500
P	7/14/00	1,200	8.7500
P	7/13/00	1,500	8.7208
P	7/11/00	3,000	8.9375
P	7/10/00	20,000	8.9906
P	7/07/00	500	8.9375
P	7/06/00	5,200	9.0000
P	7/03/00	4,900	9.0000
P	6/30/00	3,000	8.9375
P	6/27/00	15,000	8.9979
P	6/26/00	2,800	8.9375
P	6/08/00	1,800	7.5000
P	6/07/00	9,900	7.5000

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangement, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer

SCM is the general partner of SCP pursuant to an Agreement of Limited Partnership providing to SCM the authority, among other things, to invest the funds of SCP in the Stock, to vote and dispose of Stock and to file this statement on behalf of SCP. Pursuant to such Agreement of Limited Partnership, the general partner of SCP is entitled to allocations based on assets under management and realized and unrealized gains.

Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

Agreement Regarding Joint Filing of Statement on Schedule 13D or 13G previously filed.

Dated: August ___, 2000

STADIUM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC By: Bradley R. Kent, Manager	STADIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: Stadium Capital Management, LLC General Partner By: Bradley R. Kent, Manager
Bradley R. Kent	Alexander M. Seaver

EXHIBIT A

AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT FILING

OF STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE 13D OR 13G

The undersigned agree to file jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") any and all statements on Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G (and any amendments or supplements thereto) required under section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with purchases by the undersigned of the common stock of Cherokee, Inc. For that purpose, the undersigned hereby constitute and appoint Stadium Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as their true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority for and on behalf of the undersigned to prepare or cause to be prepared, sign, file with the SEC and furnish to any other person all certificates, instruments, agreements and documents necessary to comply with section 13(d) and section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with said purchases, and to do and perform every act necessary and proper to be done incident to the exercise of the foregoing power, as fully as the undersigned might or could do if personally present.

Dated: April 28, 2000

STADIUM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC By: Bradley R. Kent, Manager	STADIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: Stadium Capital Management, LLC General Partner By: Bradley R. Kent, Manager
Bradley R. Kent	Alexander M. Seaver

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