-----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, CG6zMLiF+sATfr8/sD9desVAyrDsrctERZHCC7A2hstRPEOyzcYS1alldsjwYZ17 kvwhocUc6+0A8Vm9KLDkqA== 0001193805-03-000900.txt : 20030923 0001193805-03-000900.hdr.sgml : 20030923 20030923172202 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193805-03-000900 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030923 GROUP MEMBERS: INFINITY CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: INFINITY CAPITAL, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: INFINITY MANAGEMENT, LLC FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FEINSOD MICHAEL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001187011 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 767 THIRD AVE STREET 2: 16TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DIGITAL RECORDERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000853695 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 561362926 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-47686 FILM NUMBER: 03906617 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4018 PATRIOT DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: DURHAM STATE: NC ZIP: 27703 BUSINESS PHONE: 9193612155 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4018 PATRIOT DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: DURHAM STATE: NC ZIP: 27703 SC 13D 1 e300675_13d-digital.txt SCHEDULE 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $.10 par value per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 253869 101 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Michael Feinsod Elliot Press, Esq. Infinity Capital, LLC c/o Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman 767 Third Avemue 575 Madison Avenue 16th Floor New York, New York 10022 New York, New York 10017 (212) 940-6348 (212) 752-2777 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) September 22, 2003 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1 (b)(3) or (4), check the following box |_|. Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. *The 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 (the "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. 253869 101 13D Page 2 of 10 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Infinity Capital Partners, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |X| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 201,500 shares ----------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 8 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY ----------------------------------------------------------------- EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.11% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 253869 101 13D Page 3 of 10 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Infinity Capital, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |X| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 8 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY ----------------------------------------------------------------- EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity WITH Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.11% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 253869 101 13D Page 4 of 10 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Infinity Management, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |X| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 8 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY ----------------------------------------------------------------- EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity WITH Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares held by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.11% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 253869 101 13D Page 5 of 10 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Michael Feinsod - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |X| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER 201,500 shares (comprised of shares owned by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 8 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY ----------------------------------------------------------------- EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares owned by Infinity WITH Capital Partners, L.P.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 201,500 shares (comprised of shares owned by Infinity Capital Partners, L.P.) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 5.11% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! Item 1. Security and Issuer This Statement on Schedule 13D relates to the Common Stock, par value $.10 per share (the "Common Stock") of Digital Recorders, Inc. (the "Company"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. The address of the Company's principal executive offices is 5949 Sherry Lane, Suite 1050, Dallas, Texas 75225. Item 2. Identity and Background (a) This Statement is filed as a joint statement pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") by (i) Infinity Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Partners"), (ii) Infinity Capital, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Capital"), (iii) Infinity Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Management"), and (iv) Michael Feinsod (Partners, Capital, Management and Mr. Feinsod are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons"). The Reporting Persons are making a group filing because, due to the relationships between them, the Reporting Persons may be deemed to constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act. The sole general partner of Partners is Capital. Mr. Feinsod is the Managing Member of Capital and Management. (b) The address of the principal business and principal office of each of the reporting persons is 767 Third Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, New York 10017. (c) The principal business of Partners is that of an investment partnership. The principal business of Capital is acting as general Partner of Partners. The principal business of Management is that of an investment manager. Mr. Feinsod is principally in the business of investing in securities in his capacity as Managing Member of Capital and Management. (d) None of the individuals or entities referred to in paragraph (a) above has during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). (e) None of the individuals or entities referred to in paragraph (a) above has 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 thereto. (f) Mr. Feinsod is a citizen of the United States. Page 6 of 10 Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. The aggregate amount of funds used to purchase the shares of Common Stock held by Partners was $532,342. The source of funds used by Partners to purchase such shares was working capital. In addition, Partners effects purchases of shares primarily through margin accounts maintained for Partners with Bank of America Securities which may extend credit to Partners as and when required to open or carry positions in the margin accounts, subject to applicable federal margin regulations, stock exchange rules and the firm's credit policies. In such instances, the positions held in the margin accounts are pledged as collateral security for the repayment of the debit balances in the account. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction. The Reporting Persons have acquired the shares of the Company reported herein in order to profit from appreciation of the Common Stock, which the Reporting Persons believe is undervalued, as well as from any dividends in respect of such shares. The Reporting Persons intend to closely monitor developments at the Company and may communicate with members of management and with other shareholders or potential shareholders of the Company on matters that the Reporting Persons deem relevant to their investment in the Company, including for the purpose of influencing material business decisions relating to the Company. Depending upon market conditions and other factors that the Reporting Persons may deem material to their respective investment decisions, the Reporting Persons may purchase additional securities of the Company in the open market or in private transactions, or may dispose of all or a portion of the securities of the Company that the Reporting Persons own or hereafter may acquire. In addition, based on the Reporting Persons' continuing evaluation of the Company as well as market conditions and other factors which the Reporting Persons deem relevant to their investment, the Reporting Persons reserve the right to take any actions which could relate to, or result in, any of the matters referred to in paragraphs (b) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons have no current intention to seek representation on the Company's Board. Except as set forth in this Item 4, the Reporting Persons do not have any present plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the matters set forth in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer. (a) The aggregate percentage of the outstanding shares of Common Stock reported owned by each Reporting Person is based upon 3,944,475 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 14, 2003, as reported in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2003. As of the close of business on September 23, 2003: (i) Partners owns 201,500 shares of Common Stock which constitute approximately 5.11%of the shares of Common Stock outstanding; (ii) Capital owns no shares of Common Stock directly. As sole general partner of Partners, Capital may be deemed under the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act Rules, to be the beneficial owner of the 201,500 shares of Common Stock owned by Partners. Such shares of Common Stock constitute approximately 5.11%of the shares of Common Stock outstanding; Page 7 of 10 (iii) Management owns no shares of Common Stock directly. As the Investment Manager of Partners, Management may be deemed under the provisions of Rule 13D-3 of the Exchange Act Rules, to be the beneficial owner of the 201,500 shares of Common Stock that are owned by Partners. Such shares of Common Stock constitute approximately 5.11%of the shares of Common Stock outstanding; and (iv) Michael Feinsod owns no shares of Common Stock directly. As the Managing Member of Capital and Management, the General Partner and Investment Manager, respectively, of Partners, Mr. Feinsod may be deemed under the provisions of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act Rules, to be the beneficial owner of the 201,500 shares of Common Stock, that are owned by Partners. Such shares, in the aggregate, constitute approximately 5.11%of the shares of Common Stock outstanding. (b) Partners has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock owned by it, which power is exercisable by Mr. Feinsod, as Managing Member of Capital and Management, the general partner and Investment Manager, respectively, of Partners. (c) Set forth below is a description of all transactions in shares of Common Stock that were effected by Partners during the past sixty days. All such transactions were effected on the open market. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Number of Shares Price Per Share - ---- ---------------- --------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/9/03 1,800 $2.433 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/10/03 2,000 $2.4995 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/11/03 3,200 $2.4962 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/18/03 1,700 $2.5994 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/22/03 4,000 $2.567 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d) Not applicable. (e) Not applicable. Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with respect to Securities of the Issuer. None. Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits. Exhibit 1: Agreement Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) Page 8 of 10 SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: September 23, 2003 INFINITY CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: Infinity Capital, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member INFINITY CAPITAL, LLC By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member INFINITY MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member /s/ Michael Feinsod ---------------------------------------------- Michael Feinsod Page 9 of 10 EX-99.1 3 e300675_ex99-1.txt AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(K) EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT REGARDING JOINT FILING UNDER RULE 13D-1(K) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned agrees to the filing on behalf of each of a Statement on Schedule 13D, and all amendments thereto, with respect to the shares of common stock, par value $.10, of Digital Recorders, Inc. Dated: September 23, 2003 INFINITY CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P. By: Infinity Capital, LLC, its General Partner By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member INFINITY CAPITAL, LLC By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member INFINITY MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Michael Feinsod ------------------------------------------ Name: Michael Feinsod Title: Managing Member /s/ Michael Feinsod ---------------------------------------------- Michael Feinsod -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----