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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000947871-01-500757
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20010918
GROUP MEMBERS: BEV PARTNERS, L.P.
GROUP MEMBERS: EGS ASSOCIATES, L.P.
GROUP MEMBERS: EGS MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
GROUP MEMBERS: EGS PARTNERS, L.L.C.
GROUP MEMBERS: FREDERIC GREENBERG
GROUP MEMBERS: JONAS GERSTL
GROUP MEMBERS: JONAS PARTNERS, L.P.
GROUP MEMBERS: JULIA OLIVER
GROUP MEMBERS: WILLIAM EHRMAN
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RAILAMERICA INC /DE
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000887637
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RAILROADS, LINE-HAUL OPERATING [4011]
IRS NUMBER: 650328006
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-46135
FILM NUMBER: 1739464
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 5300 BROKEN SOUND BLVD NW
CITY: BOCA RATON
STATE: FL
ZIP: 33487
BUSINESS PHONE: 5619946015
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 5300 BROKEN SOUND BLVD NW
CITY: BOCA RATON
STATE: FL
ZIP: 33487
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: RAILAMERICA INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920724
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BEV PARTNERS LP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001091204
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: []
IRS NUMBER: 133607801
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 350 PARK AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
STREET 2: 11TH FLOOR
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10022
BUSINESS PHONE: 2127559000
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 350 PARK AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
STREET 2: 11TH FLOOR
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10022
SC 13G/A
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sc13ga_091701.txt
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13G
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13G
Information Statement Pursuant To Rules 13d-1 And 13d-2
Under The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
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RAILAMERICA, INC.
(NAME OF ISSUER)
Common Stock, par value $.001
(TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
750753105
(CUSIP NUMBER)
July 13, 2001
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the
rule pursuant to which this
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
/x/ 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).
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : EGS MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IA
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : EGS PARTNERS, L.L.C.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IA
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : EGS ASSOCIATES, L.P.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IA
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : BEV PARTNERS, L.P.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Delaware
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: PN
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : JONAS PARTNERS, L.P.
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: New York
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: PN
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : WILLIAM EHRMAN
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: Florida
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IN
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON : FREDERIC GREENBERG
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: 100
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: 100
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IN
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: JONAS GERSTL
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IN
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CUSIP No. 750753105
(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSON: JULIA OLIVER
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
(a) [ ]
(b) [x]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION: New Jersey
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH POWER REPORTING PERSON WITH
(5) SOLE VOTING POWER: -0-
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(6) SHARED VOTING POWER: -0-
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(7) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(8) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER: -0-
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(9) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON: -0-
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(10) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(11) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9): 0.0%
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(12) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON: IN
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ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER:
RailAmerica, Inc.
ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
5300 Broken Sound Blvd., N.W.
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
This statement is filed by:
(i) EGS Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
("EGS Management"), with respect to Shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
EGS Associates, BEV Partners and Jonas Partners;
(ii) EGS Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("EGS
Associates"), with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it;
(iii) EGS Partners, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company
("EGS Partners"), with respect to shares of Common Stock held in discretionary
accounts managed by EGS Partners;
(iv) BEV Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BEV
Partners"), with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it;
(v) Jonas Partners, L.P., a New York limited partnership ("Jonas
Partners"), with respect to shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it;
(vi) William Ehrman, with respect to shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by EGS Management and EGS Partners;
(vii) Frederic Greenberg, with respect to shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by EGS Management, EGS Partners and himself;
(viii) Jonas Gerstl, with respect to shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by EGS Management and EGS Partners; and
(ix) Julia Oliver, with respect to shares of Common Stock
beneficially owned by EGS Management and EGS Partners.
The foregoing persons hereinafter sometimes are referred to
collectively as the "Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to
persons other than the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief
after making inquiry to the appropriate party.
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The members of EGS Management and EGS Partners are William Ehrman,
Frederic Greenberg, Jonas Gerstl and Julia Oliver (collectively, the "Members").
Item 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR RESIDENCE:
The address of the principal place of business and principal office of
EGS Management, EGS Partners, EGS Associates, BEV Partners, Jonas Partners and
each of the Members, is 350 Park Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
Item 2(c). CITIZENSHIP:
Each of the individuals referred to in paragraph 2(a) above is a United
States citizen. EGS Management and EGS Partners are Delaware limited liability
companies. EGS Associates and BEV Partners are Delaware limited partnerships.
Jonas Partners is a New York limited partnership.
ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, $.001 par value (the "Common Stock")
ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER: 750753105
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d- 1(b), OR 13d-2(b),
CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act
(b) [ ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act
(c) [ ] Insurance Company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act
(d) [ ] Investment Company registered under Section 8 of the Investment
Company Act
(e) [X] Investment Adviser registered under Section 203 of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940
(f) [ ] Employee Benefit Plan, Pension Fund which is subject to the
provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or Endowment
Fund; see Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F)
(g) [ ] Parent Holding Company, in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(ii)(G); see item 7
(h) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(H)
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ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.
The respective approximate aggregate percentage of shares of Common
Stock reported as beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons is based on
18,668,002 shares outstanding, which is the total number of shares of Common
Stock outstanding as of March 23, 2001, as reflected in the annual report on
Form 10-K405 of RailAmerica, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.
As of the close of business on July 13, 2001:
A. EGS Management, L.L.C.
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
B. EGS Partners, L.L.C.
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
C. EGS Associates, L.P.
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
D. BEV Partners
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
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E. Jonas Partners
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
F. William Ehrman
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
G. Frederic Greenberg
(a) Amount beneficially owned: 100
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 100
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 100
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
H. Jonas Gerstl
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
I. Julia Oliver
(a) Amount beneficially owned: -0-
(b) Percent of class: 0.0%
(c) (i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: -0-
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
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ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
This statement is being filed to report the fact that as of July 13,
2001, the Reporting Persons ceased to be the beneficial owners of more than five
percent of the Common Stock.
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 and are held in the
ordinary course of business and 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.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief,
the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is
true, complete and correct.
DATED: September 17, 2001
/s/ William Ehrman
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William Ehrman,
individually and as a managing member of EGS Management, L.L.C. and of
EGS Partners, L.L.C., and on behalf of EGS Management, L.L.C., as the
general partner of each of EGS Associates, L.P., BEV Partners, L.P. and
Jonas Partners, L.P.
/s/ Frederic Greenberg
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Frederic Greenberg, individually
/s/ Jonas Gerstl
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Jonas Gerstl, individually
/s/ Julia Oliver
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Julia Oliver, individually
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description
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1. Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2001, by and
among William Ehrman, individually and as a managing member of EGS
Management, L.L.C. and of EGS Partners, L.L.C., and on behalf of
EGS Management, L.L.C., as the general partner of each of EGS
Associates, L.P., BEV Partners, L.P. and Jonas Partners, L.P.,
Frederic Greenberg, Jonas Gerstl and Julia Oliver.
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Exhibit 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the Amendment No. 1 to the
Statement on Schedule 13G dated September 17, 2001 (the "Statement") with
respect to shares of common stock, par value $0.001 (the "Common Stock") of
RailAmerica, Inc. is, and any further amendments thereto executed by each of us
shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of Rule 13(d)-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an
exhibit to the Statement. Each of the undersigned agrees to be responsible for
the timely filing of the Statement and any amendments thereto, and for the
completeness and accuracy of the information concerning itself contained
therein. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of
which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement
as of the 17th day of September, 2001.
/s/ William Ehrman
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William Ehrman,
individually and as a managing
member of EGS Management, L.L.C. and
of EGS Partners, L.L.C., and on
behalf of EGS Management, L.L.C., as
the general partner of each of EGS
Associates, L.P., BEV Partners, L.P.
and Jonas Partners, L.P.
/s/ Frederic Greenberg
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Frederic Greenberg, individually
/s/ Jonas Gerstl
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Jonas Gerstl, individually
/s/ Julia Oliver
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Julia Oliver, individually
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