-----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, Bmtm8rMIVGlj4bKNX1OFWUZWjsUgEZEKkVSk0jKNZRLI1xeP3ym+ieMf45M9xi8L GqrN1ZJ+u/OUPjoIhXDgyQ== 0000921895-00-000913.txt : 20001225 0000921895-00-000913.hdr.sgml : 20001225 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-00-000913 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20001222 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALLTRISTA CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000895655 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC [3089] IRS NUMBER: 351828377 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-45375 FILM NUMBER: 795151 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5875 CASTLE CREEK PARKWAY, NORTH DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 440 CITY: INDIANAPOLIS STATE: IN ZIP: 46250-4330 BUSINESS PHONE: 3175775000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5875 CASTLE CREEK PARKWAY, NORTH DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 440 CITY: INDIANAPOLIS STATE: IN ZIP: 46250-4330 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEEL PARTNERS II L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000915653 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 EAST 52ND STREET STREET 2: 21ST FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-813-1500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 150 EAST 52ND STREET, 21ST FLOOR CITY: NY STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 SC 13D 1 0001.txt SCHEDULE 13D SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 -------------- SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) (Amendment No. )1 ALLTRISTA CORPORATION - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE PER SHARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 020040101 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) STEVEN WOLOSKY, ESQ. OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP 505 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 (212) 753-7200 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) December 13, 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 Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 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 Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent. (Continued on following pages) (Page 1 of 10 Pages) - -------- 1 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 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. 020040101 13D Page 2 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION DELAWARE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 457,800 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 457,800 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 457,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 7.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 3 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- ================================================================================ 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION USA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 457,800 OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED VOTING POWER -0- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 457,800 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 457,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |_| - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 7.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN ================================================================================ *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 4 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the "Schedule 13D"). Item 1. Security and Issuer. ------------------- This statement relates to shares (the "Shares") of the common stock, no par value per share ("Common Stock"), of Alltrista Corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at 5875 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive, Suite 440, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250-4330. Item 2. Identity and Background. ----------------------- (a) This Statement is filed by Steel Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Steel Partners II"), and Warren G. Lichtenstein. Steel Partners, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Partners LLC"), is the general partner of Steel Partners II. The sole executive officer and managing member of Partners LLC is Warren Lichtenstein, who is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary. Each of the foregoing are referred to as a "Reporting Person" and collectively as the "Reporting Persons". By virtue of his position with Steel Partners II, Mr. Lichtenstein has the power to vote and dispose of the Issuer's Shares owned by Steel Partners II. Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D. (b) The principal business address of each Reporting Person is 150 East 52nd Street, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10022. (c) The principal business of Steel Partners II is investing in the securities of small cap companies. The principal occupation of Mr. Lichtenstein is investing in the securities of small cap companies. (d) No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors). (e) No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been 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. - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 5 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- (f) Mr. Lichtenstein is a citizen of the United States of America. Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. ------------------------------------------------- The aggregate purchase price of the 457,800 Shares of Common Stock owned by Steel Partners II is $6,024,681. The Shares of Common Stock owned by Steel Partners II were acquired with partnership funds. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction. ---------------------- The Reporting Persons purchased the Shares based on the Reporting Persons' belief that the Shares at current market prices are undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares of Common Stock at prices that would make the purchase of additional Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase of Shares of Common Stock on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable. No Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon completion of any of the actions discussed above. Steel Partners II intends to review its investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis and engage in discussions with management and the Board of Directors of the Issuer concerning the business, operations and future plans of the Issuer. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer's financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Common Stock, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, may in the future take such actions with respect to its investment in the Issuer as it deems appropriate including, without limitation, seeking Board representations, making proposals to the Issuer concerning the capitalization and operations of the Issuer, purchasing additional Shares of Common Stock or selling some or all of its Shares or to change its intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4. - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 6 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer. ------------------------------------ (a) The aggregate percentage of Shares of Common Stock reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 6,329,859 Shares outstanding, which is the total number of Shares of Common Stock outstanding as reported in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 1, 2000 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2000. As of the close of business on December 21, 2000, Steel Partners II beneficially owns 457,800 Shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 7.2% of the Shares outstanding. Mr. Lichtenstein beneficially owns 457,800 Shares, representing approximately 7.2% of the Shares outstanding. Mr. Lichtenstein has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the 457,800 Shares owned by Steel Partners II by virtue of his authority to vote and dispose of such Shares. All of such Shares were acquired in open-market transactions. (b) By virtue of his positions with Steel Partners II, Mr. Lichtenstein has the sole power to vote and dispose of the Shares reported in this Schedule 13D. (c) Schedule A annexed hereto lists all transactions in the Issuer's Common Stock in the last sixty days by the Reporting Persons. (d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, such Shares of the Common Stock. (e) Not applicable. Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer. ----------------------------------- Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements or understandings among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other Person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer. Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits. -------------------------------- 1. Joint Filing Agreement. - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 7 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: December 21, 2000 STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P. By: Steel Partners, L.L.C. General Partner By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein ------------------------------- Warren G. Lichtenstein Chief Executive Officer /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein ----------------------------------- WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 8 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- SCHEDULE A Transactions in the Shares Within the Past 60 Days Shares of Common Stock Price Per Date of Purchased / (Sold) Share Purchase / (Sale) - ---------------------- --------- ----------------- STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P. 10,000 $12.7338 10/16/00 7,800 $12.0027 10/18/00 18,000 $12.0276 10/19/00 (308,800) $11.6250 (11/08/00) 9,400 $12.1345 12/11/00 67,500 $14.5527 12/12/00 308,800(2) (2) 12/13/00 5,300 $14.3743 12/13/00 36,000 $14.0412 12/14/00 13,300 $13.8485 12/15/00 8,000 $14.1125 12/18/00 5,000 $14.0800 12/19/00 4,500 $12.4806 12/21/00 WARREN LICHTENSTEIN None - -------- 2 The 308,800 Shares of Common Stock were acquired pursuant to a European put/call option agreement entered into between Steel Partners II, L.P. ("Steel") and Bank of America, N.A. on November 10, 2000 and which expired on December 11, 2000. Steel exercised its call option on such date, which settled on December 13, 2000, at a price of $11.625 per share. The net cost of the put/call option was $56,510. - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 9 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Page - ------- ---- 1. Joint Filing Agreement 10 - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- CUSIP No. 020040101 13D Page 10 of 10 Pages - ----------------------------- ------------------------------- JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D dated December 21, 2000 (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of Alltrista Corporation. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement. Dated: December 21, 2000 STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P. By: Steel Partners, L.L.C. General Partner By: /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein ------------------------------- Warren G. Lichtenstein Chief Executive Officer /s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein ----------------------------------- WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----