-----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, VEFnjn7h94Bf/r75tNzpug9GdewY1vp9vWTqc5nJXPWoRADIqOI64WnS3rYU5zIU TeTG/TGY716kDunWU4aaQA== 0000905718-08-000316.txt : 20080407 0000905718-08-000316.hdr.sgml : 20080407 20080407160253 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000905718-08-000316 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080407 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080407 GROUP MEMBERS: DAVID GRIN GROUP MEMBERS: EUGENE GRIN GROUP MEMBERS: VALENS OFFSHORE SPV II, CORP. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RAPID LINK INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000913659 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 752461665 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-46187 FILM NUMBER: 08742936 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 17383 SUNSET BOULEVARD STREET 2: SUITE 350 CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90272 BUSINESS PHONE: 310 566 1700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 17383 SUNSET BOULEVARD STREET 2: SUITE 350 CITY: LOS ANGELES STATE: CA ZIP: 90272 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DIAL THRU INTERNATIONAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000120 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ARDIS TELECOM & TECHNOLOGIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CANMAX INC /WY/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941215 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Valens Capital Management, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001413179 IRS NUMBER: 208903345 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 335 MADISON AVENUE, 10TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-541-5800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 335 MADISON AVENUE, 10TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10017 SC 13G 1 rapid13gmar08.txt SC13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d - 102) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. RAPID LINK, INCORPORATED - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 753400100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) March 31, 2008 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule 13G is filed: [ ] 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). CUSIP No. 753400100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. 26-0811267 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 5,625,000* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): CO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Based on 65,149,522 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), outstanding as of March 13, 2008, as represented by the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. ("VOFF SPV II") held a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 5,625,000 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per Share, subject to certain adjustments. The Warrant contains an issuance limitation prohibiting VOFF SPV II from exercising or converting those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in beneficial ownership by VOFF SPV II of more than 9.99% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the "Issuance Limitation"). The Issuance Limitation under the Warrant may be waived by VOFF SPV II upon 61 days prior notice to the Company and shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company of the occurrence and/or continuance of an event of default related to a certain secured, non-convertible term note of the Company held by VOFF SPV II (as defined in and pursuant to the terms of the applicable instrument). VOFF SPV II is managed by Valens Capital Management, LLC. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by VOFF SPV II reported in this Schedule 13G. CUSIP No. 753400100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Valens Capital Management LLC 20-8903345 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 5,625,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Based on 65,149,522 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), outstanding as of March 13, 2008, as represented by the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. ("VOFF SPV II") held a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 5,625,000 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per Share, subject to certain adjustments. The Warrant contains an issuance limitation prohibiting VOFF SPV II from exercising or converting those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in beneficial ownership by VOFF SPV II of more than 9.99% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the "Issuance Limitation"). The Issuance Limitation under the Warrant may be waived by VOFF SPV II upon 61 days prior notice to the Company and shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company of the occurrence and/or continuance of an event of default related to a certain secured, non-convertible term note of the Company held by VOFF SPV II (as defined in and pursuant to the terms of the applicable instrument). VOFF SPV II is managed by Valens Capital Management, LLC. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by VOFF SPV II reported in this Schedule 13G. CUSIP No. 753400100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): David Grin - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: Israel - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 5,625,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Based on 65,149,522 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), outstanding as of March 13, 2008, as represented by the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. ("VOFF SPV II") held a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 5,625,000 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per Share, subject to certain adjustments. The Warrant contains an issuance limitation prohibiting VOFF SPV II from exercising or converting those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in beneficial ownership by VOFF SPV II of more than 9.99% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the "Issuance Limitation"). The Issuance Limitation under the Warrant may be waived by VOFF SPV II upon 61 days prior notice to the Company and shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company of the occurrence and/or continuance of an event of default related to a certain secured, non-convertible term note of the Company held by VOFF SPV II (as defined in and pursuant to the terms of the applicable instrument). VOFF SPV II is managed by Valens Capital Management, LLC. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by VOFF SPV II reported in this Schedule 13G. CUSIP No. 753400100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons (entities only): Eugene Grin - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With (5) Sole Voting Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power: 0* -------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power: 5,625,000* -------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 5,625,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions): [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9): 7.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions): IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Based on 65,149,522 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), outstanding as of March 13, 2008, as represented by the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. ("VOFF SPV II") held a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 5,625,000 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per Share, subject to certain adjustments. The Warrant contains an issuance limitation prohibiting VOFF SPV II from exercising or converting those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in beneficial ownership by VOFF SPV II of more than 9.99% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the "Issuance Limitation"). The Issuance Limitation under the Warrant may be waived by VOFF SPV II upon 61 days prior notice to the Company and shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company of the occurrence and/or continuance of an event of default related to a certain secured, non-convertible term note of the Company held by VOFF SPV II (as defined in and pursuant to the terms of the applicable instrument). VOFF SPV II is managed by Valens Capital Management, LLC. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by VOFF SPV II reported in this Schedule 13G. Item 1(a). Name of Issuer: Rapid Link, Incorporated Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 5408 North 99th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68134 Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing: Valens Capital Management, LLC This Schedule 13G is also filed on behalf of Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp., a Delaware corporation, Eugene Grin and David Grin. Valens Capital Management, LLC manages Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. reported in this Schedule 13G. Information related to each of Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp., Eugene Grin and David Grin is set forth on Appendix A hereto. Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence: c/o Valens Capital Management, LLC, 335 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, New York 10017 Item 2(c). Citizenship: Delaware Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock Item 2(e). CUSIP No.: 753400100 Item 3. If This Statement Is Filed Pursuant to Sections 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the Person Filing is a: Not Applicable Item 4. Ownership: (a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 5,625,000* (b) Percent of Class: 7.9%* (c) Number of Shares as to which the person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote 0* (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote 5,625,000* (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 0* (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 5,625,000* Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class: Not Applicable. Item 6. Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person: Not Applicable. Item 7. Identification and Classification of Subsidiary Which Acquired the Securities: 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 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. - ------------------- * Based on 65,149,522 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Shares"), of Rapid Link, Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), outstanding as of March 13, 2008, as represented by the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. ("VOFF SPV II") held a common stock purchase warrant (the "Warrant") to acquire 5,625,000 Shares, at an exercise price of $0.01 per Share, subject to certain adjustments. The Warrant contains an issuance limitation prohibiting VOFF SPV II from exercising or converting those securities to the extent that such exercise would result in beneficial ownership by VOFF SPV II of more than 9.99% of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the "Issuance Limitation"). The Issuance Limitation under the Warrant may be waived by VOFF SPV II upon 61 days prior notice to the Company and shall automatically become null and void following notice to the Company of the occurrence and/or continuance of an event of default related to a certain secured, non-convertible term note of the Company held by VOFF SPV II (as defined in and pursuant to the terms of the applicable instrument). VOFF SPV II is managed by Valens Capital Management, LLC. Eugene Grin and David Grin, through other entities, are the controlling principals of Valens Capital Management, LLC, and share sole voting and investment power over the securities owned by VOFF SPV II reported in this Schedule 13G. 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. April 7, 2008 ---------------- Date VALENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ David Grin ------------------------------- David Grin Authorized Signatory Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001) APPENDIX A A. Name: Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp., a Delaware Corporation Address: 335 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, New York 10017 Place of Organization: Delaware B. Name: Valens Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Business Address: 335 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, New York 10017 Place of Organization: Delaware C. Name: Eugene Grin Business Address: 335 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, New York 10017 Principal Director of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. Occupation: Principal of Laurus Capital Management, LLC Citizenship: United States D. Name: David Grin Business Address: 335 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, New York 10017 Principal Director of Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. Occupation: Principal of Laurus Capital Management, LLC Citizenship: Israel Each of Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp., Eugene Grin and David Grin hereby agrees, by their execution below, that the Schedule 13G to which this Appendix A is attached is filed on behalf of each of them, respectively. Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. By: Valens Capital Management, LLC As investment manager /s/ David Grin - ----------------------------------------- David Grin Authorized Signatory April 7, 2008 /s/ David Grin - ----------------------------------------- David Grin, on his individual behalf April 7, 2008 /s/ Eugene Grin - ----------------------------------------- Eugene Grin, on his individual behalf April 7, 2008 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----