-----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, K3EhSe18k1OzEjRnmpSWlv+Ukfwpb1BmqoEjZFG1d2rQR7F47BxzyctcXSe4gPDi Oji0AV4IicF+BlBIzFCmbg== 0000921895-10-000476.txt : 20100407 0000921895-10-000476.hdr.sgml : 20100407 20100407171745 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-10-000476 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100407 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100407 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WHX CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000106618 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COATING, ENGRAVING & ALLIED SERVICES [3470] IRS NUMBER: 133768097 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-41274 FILM NUMBER: 10737716 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE CITY: WHITE PLAINS STATE: NY ZIP: 10604 BUSINESS PHONE: 914 461-1300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE CITY: WHITE PLAINS STATE: NY ZIP: 10604 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WHEELING PITTSBURGH CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WHEELING PITTSBURGH STEEL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19910130 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WHEELING STEEL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19690202 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STEEL PARTNERS II LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000915653 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 590 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: 32ND FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-758-3232 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 590 MADISON AVENUE, 32ND FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: STEEL PARTNERS II L P DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950627 SC 13D/A 1 sc13da1104197033_04062010.htm AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D sc13da1104197033_04062010.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No. 11)1

WHX Corporation
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01
(Title of Class of Securities)

929248607
(CUSIP Number)
 
Warren G. Lichtenstein
Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, New York 10022
(212) 520-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

April 6, 2010
(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 §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-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 § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
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 (“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. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
4,774,591
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,774,591
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,774,591
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
39.2%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
4,774,591
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,774,591
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,774,591
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
39.2%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
STEEL PARTNERS LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
4,774,591
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,774,591
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,774,591
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
39.2%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
4,774,591
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
4,774,591
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
4,774,591
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
39.2%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
5

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
6

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JOHN J. QUICKE
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
7

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
GLEN M. KASSAN
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
 
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
- 0 -
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
0%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
8

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
JACK L. HOWARD
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
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 SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
57,642
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
57,642
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
57,642
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
Less than 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
9

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
EMH HOWARD, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
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
 
NEW YORK
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
57,642
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
57,642
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
57,642
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
Less than 1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
10

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
The following constitutes Amendment No. 11 to the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (“Amendment No. 11”).  This Amendment No. 11 amends the Schedule 13D as specifically set forth herein.
 
Item 2.
Identity and Background.
 
Item 2 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:
 
(a)           This statement is filed by Steel Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Steel Partners II”), Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Steel Holdings”), Steel Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Partners LLC”), Warren G. Lichtenstein, EMH Howard, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“EMH”), Jack L. Howard, Glen M. Kassan, John H. McNamara, Jr. and John J. Quicke.  Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.”
 
Steel Holdings is the sole limited partner of Steel Partners II.  Partners LLC is the manager of Steel Partners II and Steel Holdings and has been delegated the sole power to vote and dispose of the securities held by Steel Partners II and Steel Holdings.  Warren G. Lichtenstein is the manager of Partners LLC.  By virtue of these relationships, each of Steel Holdings, Partners LLC and Mr. Lichtenstein may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by Steel Partners II.
 
Jack L. Howard is the President of Partners LLC.  EMH is an affiliate of Mr. Howard.  Glen M. Kassan is a Managing Director and operating partner of Partners LLC.  John H. McNamara, Jr. is a Managing Director and investment professional of Partners LLC.  John J. Quicke is a Managing Director and operating partner of Partners LLC.  Messrs. Howard, McNamara and Quicke are directors of the Issuer, Mr. Kassan is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer and Mr. Lichtenstein is Chairman of the Issuer.  Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.
 
Set forth on Schedule A annexed hereto is the name and present principal business, occupation or employment and the name, principal business and address of any corporation or other organization in which such employment is conducted of (i) Steel Partners II GP LLC (“Steel Partners GP”), the general partner of Steel Partners II, (ii) Steel Partners Holdings GP LLC (“Steel Holdings GP”), the general partner of Steel Holdings, (iii) the executive officers of Partners LLC, (iv) the executive officers of Steel Partners GP and (v) the directors of Steel Holdings GP.  To the best of the Reporting Persons’ knowledge, except as otherwise set forth herein, none of the persons or entities listed on Schedule A beneficially owns any securities of the Issuer or is a party to any contract, agreement or understa nding required to be disclosed herein.
 
(b)           The principal business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10022.
 
(c)           Steel Holdings is a global diversified holding company that engages or has interests in a variety of operating businesses through its subsidiary companies.  Steel Holdings may seek to obtain majority or primary control, board representation or other significant influence over the portfolio companies in which it holds an interest.  The principal business of Steel Partners II is holding securities for the account of Steel Holdings.  The principal business of Partners LLC is serving as the manager of Steel Partners II and Steel Holdings.  The principal occupation of Warren G. Lichtenstein is serving as the manager of Partners LLC.  The principal occupation of Jack L. Howard is serving as the President of Partners LLC and serving as a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker dealer.  EMH is a family-owned holding company whose principal business is investing in securities.  The principal occupation of Glen M. Kassan is serving as a Managing Director and operating partner of Partners LLC.  The principal occupation of John H. McNamara, Jr. is serving as a Managing Director and investment professional of Partners LLC.  The principal occupation of John J. Quicke is serving as a Managing Director and operating partner of Partners LLC.
 
 
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(d)           No Reporting Person nor any person or entity listed on Schedule A annexed hereto has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
 
(e)           No Reporting Person nor any person or entity listed on Schedule A annexed hereto 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.
 
(f)           Each of the individuals who are Reporting Persons or listed on Schedule A are citizens of the United States of America.  Each of the entities (other than EMH) who are Reporting Persons or listed on Schedule A are organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.  EMH is organized under the laws of the State of New York.
 
Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
 
Item 3 is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:
 
The aggregate purchase price of the 4,774,591 Shares owned directly by Steel Partners II is approximately $68,941,889, including brokerage commissions.  The Shares owned directly by Steel Partners II were acquired with partnership funds.
 
The aggregate purchase price of the 57,642 Shares owned by EMH is approximately $184,280, including brokerage commissions.  The Shares owned by EMH were acquired with the working capital of EMH.
 
Set forth on Schedule B annexed hereto is the aggregate purchase price of the Shares beneficially owned, if any, by each of the directors of Steel Holdings GP.
 
Steel Partners II effects purchases of securities primarily through margin accounts maintained for it with prime brokers, which may extend margin credit to it as and when required to open or carry positions in the margin accounts, subject to applicable federal margin regulations, stock exchange rules and the prime brokers’ credit policies.  In such instances, the positions held in the margin accounts are pledged as collateral security for the repayment of debit balances in the accounts.
 
Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 5(a) is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:
 
(a)           The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 12,178,565 Shares outstanding, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as of March 24, 2010 as reported in the Issuer’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2010.
 
As of the close of business on April 6, 2010, Steel Partners II owned directly 4,774,591 Shares, constituting approximately 39.2% of the Shares outstanding.  By virtue of their relationships with Steel Partners II discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of Steel Holdings, Partners LLC and Warren G. Lichtenstein may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by Steel Partners II.
 
 
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As of the close of business on April 6, 2010, EMH beneficially owned 57,642 Shares, constituting less than 1% of the Shares outstanding.  By virtue of his relationship with EMH discussed in further detail in Item 2, Jack L. Howard may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by EMH.
 
Messrs. Kassan, McNamara and Quicke do not currently own any Shares.
 
Set forth on Schedule B annexed hereto is the aggregate number and percentage of Shares beneficially owned, if any, by each of the directors of Steel Holdings GP.  Unless otherwise indicated thereon, each of the persons listed on Schedule B has (i) the sole power to vote and dispose of the Shares they beneficially own, if any, and (ii) the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares that they beneficially own, if any.
 
Item 5(c) is hereby amended to add the following:
 
(c)           Schedule C annexed hereto lists all transactions in the Shares by the Reporting Persons during the past sixty days.  All of such transactions were effected in the open market pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Purchase Trading Plan adopted by Steel Partners II.
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
 
On April 6, 2010, Steel Partners II terminated that certain Purchase Trading Plan Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated December 11, 2009, by and between Steel Partners II and Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer.  The Agreement established a trading plan to effect purchases of Shares of the Issuer in compliance with all applicable laws, including, without limitation, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including, but not limited to, Rule 10b5-1.
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
Item 7 is hereby amended to add the following exhibit:
 
99.1           Powers of Attorney.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
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:  April 7, 2010
STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P.
   
 
By:
Steel Partners II GP LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Sanford Antignas
   
Sanford Antignas
Chief Operating Officer


 
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
   
 
By:
Steel Partners Holdings GP LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Sanford Antignas
   
Sanford Antignas
Chief Operating Officer


 
STEEL PARTNERS LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Sanford Antignas
   
Sanford Antignas
Chief Operating Officer


 
/s/ Sanford Antignas
 
SANFORD ANTIGNAS
as Attorney-In-Fact for Warren G. Lichtenstein

 
/s/ Sanford Antignas
 
SANFORD ANTIGNAS
as Attorney-In-Fact for John J. Quicke

 
/s/ John H. Mcnamara, Jr.
 
JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR.

 
/s/ Glen M. Kassan
 
GLEN M. KASSAN
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
 
/s/ Jack L. Howard
 
JACK L. HOWARD
 
 
EMH HOWARD, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Jack L. Howard
   
Jack L. Howard
Managing Member
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
SCHEDULE A
 
General Partner of Steel Partners II, L.P.
 
Name
 
Present Principal Business
 
Business Address
Steel Partners II GP LLC
 
General Partner of Steel Partners II, L.P.
 
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

 
General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
 
Name
 
Present Principal Business
 
Business Address
Steel Partners Holdings GP LLC
 
General Partner of Steel Partners Holdings L.P.
 
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

 
Executive Officers of Steel Partners LLC
 
Name and Position
 
Present Principal Occupation
 
Business Address
Warren G. Lichtenstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Jack L. Howard, President
 
President of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm, and a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker dealer
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Sanford Antignas, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
and Secretary
 
Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Michael Falk,
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
and Assistant Secretary
 
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
Executive Officers of Steel Partners II GP LLC
 
Name and Position
 
Present Principal Occupation
 
Business Address
Warren G. Lichtenstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Jack L. Howard, President
 
President of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm, and a principal of Mutual Securities, Inc., a registered broker dealer
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Sanford Antignas, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
and Secretary
 
Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

 
Directors of Steel Partners Holdings GP LLC
 
Name
 
Present Principal Occupation
 
Business Address
Anthony Bergamo
 
Vice Chairman of MB Real Estate, a property management company
 
c/o MB Real Estate
335 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
John P. McNiff
 
Partner of Mera Capital Management LP, a private investment partnership
 
c/o Mera Capital Management LP
161 Washington Street, Suite 1560
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Joseph L. Mullen
 
Managing Partner of Li Moran International, Inc., a management consulting company
 
c/o Li Moran International
611 Broadway, Suite 722
New York, NY 10012
General Richard I. Neal
 
President of Audio MPEG, Inc., a licensor of intellectual property
 
c/o Audio MPEG, Inc.
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 750
Alexandria, VA 22314
Allan R. Tessler
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of International Financial Group, Inc., an international merchant banking firm
 
c/o International Financial Group, Inc.
2500 North Moose Wilson Road
Wilson, WY 83014
Warren G. Lichtenstein
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
Sanford Antignas
 
Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Steel Partners LLC, a global management firm
 
c/o Steel Partners LLC
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10022
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
SCHEDULE B
 
Interest in Securities of the Issuer by the Directors of Steel Partners Holdings GP LLC
 
Name
Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned
Percentage
Aggregate Cost
       
Anthony Bergamo
10
Less than 1%
$6.94
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 929248607
 
SCHEDULE C
 
Transactions in the Securities of the Issuer
During the Past Sixty Days
 
Class of
Security
Securities
Purchased
Price ($)
Date of
Purchase
 
STEEL PARTNERS II, L.P.
 
Common Stock
24,500
 
2.0000
02/05/10
Common Stock
9,903
 
2.0000
02/17/10

 
 
EX-99.1 2 ex991to13da1104197033_040610.htm POWERS OF ATTORNEY ex991to13da1104197033_040610.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Jack L. Howard signing singly, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:
 
1.           Execute for and on behalf of the undersigned all documents relating to the business of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. including, but not limited to, all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange and any other regulatory, administrative or similar authority, and all memoranda, correspondence, communications or the like, except that such attorney-in-fact shall have no power to execute any document that has the effect of creating a financial commitment or financial obligation of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. or its affiliates.
 
2.           Do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such document with the appropriate authority.
 
3.           Take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact’s discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned’s responsibilities to comply with any rules or regulations including federal securities laws.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2010 unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.
 

 

 

 
[Signatures on Following Page]
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 31st day of December, 2009.
 

   
/s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
 
WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN
 
   
   
   
 
 
 

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Sanford Antignas signing singly, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:
 
1.           Execute for and on behalf of the undersigned all documents relating to the business of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. including, but not limited to, all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange and any other regulatory, administrative or similar authority, and all memoranda, correspondence, communications or the like, except that such attorney-in-fact shall have no power to execute any document that has the effect of creating a financial commitment or financial obligation of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. or its affiliates.
 
2.           Do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such document with the appropriate authority.
 
3.           Take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact’s discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned’s responsibilities to comply with any rules or regulations including federal securities laws.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2010 unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.
 

 

 

 
[Signatures on Following Page]
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 31st day of December, 2009.
 

   
/s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
 
WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN
 
   
   
   
 
 
 

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Steven Wolosky signing singly, the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:
 
1.           Execute for and on behalf of the undersigned all documents relating to the business of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. including, but not limited to, all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange and any other regulatory, administrative or similar authority, and all memoranda, correspondence, communications or the like, except that such attorney-in-fact shall have no power to execute any document that has the effect of creating a financial commitment or financial obligation of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. or its affiliates.
 
2.           Do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such document with the appropriate authority.
 
3.           Take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact’s discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned’s responsibilities to comply with any rules or regulations including federal securities laws.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2010 unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-in-fact.
 

 

 

 
[Signatures on Following Page]
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 31st day of December, 2009.
 

   
/s/ Warren G. Lichtenstein
 
WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN
 
   
   
   
 
 
 

 
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Sanford Antignas as the undersigned’s true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:
 
(1)           execute for and on behalf of the undersigned Schedules 13D in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules thereunder (the “Exchange Act”) and Forms 3, 4 and 5 in accordance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act relating to WHX Corporation (the “Company”); and
 
(2)           do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned which may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Schedule 13D or Form 3, 4 or 5, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and
 
(3)           take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact’s discretion.
 
The undersigned hereby grants to such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact’s substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted.  The undersigned acknowledges that such attorney-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned’s responsibilities to comply with Section 13(d) or Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Schedules 13D and Forms 3, 4 and 5 with respect to the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to such attorney-in-fact.  Effective as of the date of this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby revokes any and all earlier-dated powers of attorney given by the undersigned for the purposes outlined herein.
 
[Signature Page Follows]
 
 
 

 
 
[Signature Page to Power of Attorney]
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 1st day of January, 2010.
 

   
/s/ John J. Quicke
 
John J. Quicke
 
   
   
   
 
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