-----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, HxOTpAVsuAjPOGMSWnS8iy5hynWm2SC4r1MZyf0teprI14RteEz2Tc36KKZPT9jZ EWPGiDvFgwfz/C3tHmuUfg== 0000009015-00-000079.txt : 20000208 0000009015-00-000079.hdr.sgml : 20000208 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000009015-00-000079 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000207 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYLVAN INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000861291 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - CROPS [0100] IRS NUMBER: 251603408 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0103 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-41138 FILM NUMBER: 525394 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 333 MAIN STREET STREET 2: P.O. BOX 249 CITY: SAXONBURG STATE: PA ZIP: 16056-0249 BUSINESS PHONE: 724-352-75 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 333 MAIN STREET STREET 2: P.O. BOX 249 CITY: SAXONBURG STATE: PA ZIP: 16056-0249 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SYLVAN FOODS HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BABSON DAVID L & CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000009015 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] IRS NUMBER: 004105478 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MEMORIAL DRIVE CITY: CAMBRIDGE STATE: MA ZIP: 02142-1300 BUSINESS PHONE: 6177237540 SC 13G 1 13G FORM UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (Amendment No.1)* SYLVAN INC. - ------------------------------------------------------ (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK - -------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 871371 10 0 - ----------------------- (Cusip Number) DECEMBER 31, 1999 ___________________________________ (Date of event which requires filing of this statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this schedule is filed: [X] Rule 13d-1 (b) [ ] 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 of 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.) [Continued on the following page(s)] Page 1 of 4 Pages CUSIP No. 871371 10 0 Page 2 of 4 Pages - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Name of reporting person S.S. or I.R.S. identification no. of above person David L. Babson and Company Incorporated 04-1054788 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group (a)( ) (b)( X ) - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC use only - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Citizenship or place of organization Massachusetts - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Number of beneficially owned by each reporting person with: 5. Sole Voting Power 173,800.00 __________________________ 6. Shared Voting Power 0 _____________________________ 7. Sole Dispositive Power 173,800.00 ____________________________ 8. Shared Dispositive Power 0 - --------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 173,800.00 - --------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Check if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares* - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Percent of class represented by amount in row 9 2.99% - ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Type of Reporting person IA Page 3 of 4 Pages Cusip #: 871371 10 0 SCHEDULE 13G ITEM 1(A): NAME OF ISSUER: SYLVAN INC. 1(B): ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 333 Main Street PO Box 249 Saxonburg, PA 16056-0249 ITEM 2(A): NAME OF PERSON FILING: David L. Babson and Company Incorporated ("DLB") ITEM 2(B): ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE: One Memorial Drive Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142-1300 ITEM 2(C): CITIZENSHIP: See Item 4 of Cover Page ITEM 2(D): TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: See Cover Page ITEM 2(E): CUSIP NUMBER: See Cover Page ITEM 3: TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: If this statement is filed pursuant to sections 240.13d-1 (b) or 240.13d-2 (b) or (c), check whether the filing person is a: (e) [x] An investment adviser in accordance with Section 240.13d-1 (b) (1) (ii) (E) ITEM 4: OWNERSHIP: (a) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED: DLB, in its capacity as investment adviser, may be deemed the beneficial owner of 173,800.00 shares of common stock of the Issuer which are owned by numerous investment counselling clients. (b) PERCENT OF CLASS: 2.99% (c) For information on voting and dispositive power with respect to the above listed shares, see Items 5 - 8 of Cover Page. Page 4 of 4 Pages Cusip #: 871371 10 0 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: [X] 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: Not Applicable ITEM 8: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP: 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 acquired in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of such securities and were not acquired in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having such purpose or effect. 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. Date: February 7, 2000 Signature: --//John E. Deitelbaum//-- Name/Title: JOHN E. DEITELBAUM Counsel -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----