-----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, I7g/5h0XJHoDHJGQvQXKiwKMFHFFVGHvCnxgiyQtDIfnjMbLtlPTN03zFockrrlt L0+3LoFGJGeKxuFlVDkofg== 0000084581-03-000049.txt : 20030814 0000084581-03-000049.hdr.sgml : 20030814 20030814132140 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000084581-03-000049 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030814 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROCK OF AGES CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000084581 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CUT STONE & STONE PRODUCTS [3281] IRS NUMBER: 030153200 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-51813 FILM NUMBER: 03845541 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 369 NORTH STATE STREET CITY: CONCORD STATE: NH ZIP: 03301 BUSINESS PHONE: 6032258397 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 369 NO STATE STREET CITY: CONCORD STATE: NH ZIP: 03301 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SCHAIR DOUGLAS M CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001055940 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 402 CITY: PORTLAND STATE: ME ZIP: 04112 BUSINESS PHONE: 2077817706 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 402 CITY: PORTLAND STATE: ME ZIP: 04112 SC 13D/A 1 schair13dmend4.htm schair13damend4

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

Schedule 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Amendment No.4

Rock of Ages Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)


772632105
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(CUSIP Number)

Douglas M. Schair
PO Box 402
Portland, ME 04112
(207) 781-7706
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

August 1, 2003
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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 Sec.240.13d-1(e), 240.13.d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. [ ]

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(1) Names of reporting persons; I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)

Douglas M. Schair ###-##-####
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(2) Check the appropriate box if a member of a group

Not applicable
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(b) [ ]
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(3) SEC use only

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(4) Source of funds (see instructions)

PF
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(5) Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]

 

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(6) Citizenship or place of organization

United States
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Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with:

(7) Sole dispositive power     536,453

(8) Shared voting power            - 0 -

(9) Sole dispositive power     536,453

(10) Shared dispositive power   - 0 -

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(11) Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

536,453
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(12) Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (see instructions)


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(13) Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)


12.14%
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(14) Type of reporting person


IN
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ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER

This Schedule relates to Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of Rock of Ages Corporation, 369 No. State St., Concord, New Hampshire 03101

ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND


(a)   Douglas M. Schair

(b)  PO Box 402, Portland, ME 04112

(c)  Douglas M. Schair is self-employed.

(d)  Douglas M. Schair, has not, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).

(e)  Douglas M. Schair has not, during the last five years, been 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)  Douglas M. Schair is a citizen of the United States.


ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.

Douglas M. Schair's source of funds used to acquire securities subject to this Schedule was personal funds, none of which were borrowed. The aggregate purchase price of the securities was $2,708,231.79.

ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTIONS.

The purpose of the acquisition of the Securities is for investment.

Douglas M. Schair does not have any plans or proposals which relate to, or could result in, any of the matters referred to in paragraphs (b) through (j), inclusive, of Item 4 of Schedule D. Douglas M. Schair may, at any time and from time to time, engage in further purchases or sales of the issuer's securities.

 

ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

(a)  The aggregate number of shares of Rock of Ages Corporation common stock beneficially owned by Douglas M. Schair is 536,453 representing approximately 12.14% of the class, based on the most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by the issuer. This number of shares includes 20,000 shares purchased on September 27, 2001 reported on a Form 4 dated August 8, 2003.

(b)  Douglas M. Schair possesses sole power to vote or direct the vote and dispose or direct the disposition of securities.

(c)  Douglas M. Schair effected the following purchases of the securities, in broker transactions, in the past 60 days:

Date No. of Shares Price Per Share
 
August 1    200 $6.06
  1,800 $5.95
1,000 $5.97
   900 $6.01
August 4 1,000 $5.98
  1,000 $5.97
   200 $5.95
   700 $5.88
1,000 $5.97
August 6    500 $5.52
1,500 $5.50
August 7     500 $4.93
1,000 $5.27
   200 $5.50
   300 $5.45
   500 $5.53
   800 $5.52
   200 $5.57

ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.

There are no contracts, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) among the persons named in Item 2 hereof and between such persons or any person with respect to any securities of the Issuer, including but not limited to transfer or voting of any of the Securities, finder's fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, division of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies.

ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.

Not applicable.

 

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 
August 14, 2003 /s/ Douglas M. Schair
      Douglas M. Schair

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