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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921895-04-001808.txt : 20041112
<SEC-HEADER>0000921895-04-001808.hdr.sgml : 20041111
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20041112154016
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-04-001808
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041108
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041112
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041112

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF OFFSHORE PORTFOLIO CO LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001275883

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139060

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FROM ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FROM ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF CAYMAN GP LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001276095

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139059

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FROM ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FROM ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001276116

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139058

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FRONT ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BANK OF BERMUDA CAYMAN LTD
		STREET 2:		6 FRONT ST
		CITY:			HAMILTON BERMUDA
		STATE:			D0
		ZIP:			HM11

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FESHBACH MATTHEW L
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001003947

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139062

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		425 SHERMAN AVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 220
		CITY:			PALO ALTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94306

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		425 SHERMAN AVENUE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 220
		CITY:			PALO ALTO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94306

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF PARTNERS L P
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001260441

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139061

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2401 WEST BAY DR
		STREET 2:		SUITE 124
		CITY:			LARGO
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33770
		BUSINESS PHONE:		727-501-1510

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF INVESTMENTS LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001162627
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139063

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2401 W BAY DR
		STREET 2:		STE 124
		CITY:			LARGO
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33770
		BUSINESS PHONE:		727 501 1510

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MIDAS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001046131
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLES & MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & SUPPLIES [5010]
		IRS NUMBER:				364180556
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1226

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1300 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
		CITY:			ITASCA
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60143
		BUSINESS PHONE:		630-438-30

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1300 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD
		CITY:			ITASCA
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60143

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MIDAS GROUP INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970915

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MLF Holdings LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001304015
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			FL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13409
		FILM NUMBER:		041139057

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2401 WEST BAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 124
		CITY:			LARGO
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33770
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(727) 501-1510

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2401 WEST BAY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 124
		CITY:			LARGO
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33770
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            <rptOwnerState>FL</rptOwnerState>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 124</rptOwnerStreet2>
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            <rptOwnerState>FL</rptOwnerState>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 124</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LARGO</rptOwnerCity>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>1300 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ITASCA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>IL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>60143</rptOwnerZipCode>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001276095</rptOwnerCik>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>1300 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ITASCA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>IL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>60143</rptOwnerZipCode>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001276116</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>MLF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>1300 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ITASCA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>IL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>60143</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
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            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001304015</rptOwnerCik>
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        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>2401 WEST BAY DRIVE</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>SUITE 124</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>LARGO</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>FL</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>33770</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
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    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeTransaction>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock, $.001 par value</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionDate>
                <value>2004-11-08</value>
            </transactionDate>
            <deemedExecutionDate></deemedExecutionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>P</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
            </transactionCoding>
            <transactionAmounts>
                <transactionShares>
                    <value>10000</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>18.0000</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>A</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
            </transactionAmounts>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1603380</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F1"/>
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                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By MLF Partners, L.P.</value>
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            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeTransaction>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock, $.001 par value</value>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>536440</value>
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            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By MLF Offshore Portfolio Company, L.P.</value>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 4 is filed jointly by MLF Investments, LLC (&quot;MLFI&quot;), Matthew L. Feshbach, MLF Partners, L.P. (&quot;MLFP&quot;), MLF Offshore Portfolio Company, L.P. (MLFO), MLF Cayman CP, Ltd. (MLFC),  MLF Capital Management, L.P., (MLFM) and MLF Holdings LLC (MLF Holdings).  MLFI, MLF Capital, MLF Holdings and Mr. Feshbach are deemed to be 10% owners of the Issuer. These securities are owned directly by MLFO, and owned indirectly by (i) MLFC by virtue of it being the general partner of MLFO, (ii) MLF Holdings by virtue of its being the general partner of MLF Capital, (iii) MLFI by virtue of its being the general invetment advisor/manager of MLFO, (iv) by MLFM by being the sole shareholder of MLFC, and (v) Mr. Feshbach by virtue of his position as managing member of MLFI. Each of MLFM, MLFC, MLFI, MLF Holdings and Mr. Feshbach disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by MLFO except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">This Form 4 is filed jointly by MLF Investments, LLC (&quot;MLFI&quot;), Matthew L. Feshbach, MLF Partners, L.P. (&quot;MLFP&quot;), MLF Offshore Portfolio Company, L.P. (&quot;MLFO&quot;), MLF Cayman GP, Ltd. (&quot;MLFC&quot;) ,  MLF Capital Management, L.P. (&quot;MLFM&quot;) . MLFI and Mr. Feshbach are deemed to be 10% owners of the Issuer. These securities are owned directly by MLFP, and owned indirectly by MLFI by virtue of it being the general partner of MLFP and by Mr. Feshbach by virtue of his position as the managing member of MLFI.  Each of MLFI, MLFO, MLFC, MLFM, and Mr. Feshbach disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by MLFP except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
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        <signatureName>By: MLF Investments, LLC, By: /s/ Matthew L. Feshbach, Managing Member</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Feshbach, Matthew L.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
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    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>By: MLF Partners, L.P., By: MLF Investments, LLC, its general partner, By: /s/ Matthew L. Feshbach, Managing Member</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>By: By:  MLF Cayman GP, Ltd., its general partner, By: MLF Capital Management, L.P., its sole shareholder, By: /s/ Matthew Feshbach, its President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

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        <signatureName>By: By:  MLF Capital Management, L.P., its sole shareholder, By: /s/ Matthew Feshbach, its President</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
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        <signatureName>By: /s/Matthew Feshbach, its President</signatureName>
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        <signatureName>By: MLF Holdings LLC, /s/ Matthew L. Feshbach, its managing member</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2004-11-10</signatureDate>
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