FORM D
Notice of Exempt Offering of Securities

UNITED STATES SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.

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1. Issuer's Identity
CIK (Filer ID Number)Previous Name(s)Checkbox not checkedNoneEntity Type
0001517543
Opportunistic Convertible Arbitrage Fund Ltd.
Radio button checkedCorporation
Radio button not checked Limited Partnership
Radio button not checked Limited Liability Company
Radio button not checked General Partnership
Radio button not checked Business Trust
Radio button not checkedOther 
Name of Issuer
 Opportunistic Convertible Arbitrage Offshore Fund Ltd.
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
CAYMAN ISLANDS 
Year of Incorporation/Organization
Radio button not checkedOver Five Years Ago
Radio button checkedWithin Last Five Years (Specify Year)
2008
Radio button not checkedYet to Be Formed
 
  
  
 
2. Principal Place of Business and Contact Information
Name of Issuer
 Opportunistic Convertible Arbitrage Offshore Fund Ltd.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 C/O OGIER FIDUCIARY SERVICES (CAYMAN)LTD
 89 NEXUS WAY
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal CodePhone No. of Issuer
 CAMANA BAY, GRAND CAYMAN
 CAYMAN ISLANDS
 
 KY1-9007
 203-742-3600 




3. Related Persons

Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Andrade
Gregor
M.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Gregor Andrade is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Asness
Bradley
D.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Bradley Asness is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Asness
Clifford
S.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Clifford Asness is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Bolivar
Abdon
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Abdon Bolivar is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Friedman
Jacques
A.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Jacques Friedman is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Getson
Jeremy
M.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Jeremy Getson is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Howard
John
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
John Howard is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Hughes
Philip
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o Ogier Fiduciary Services (Cayman)Ltd 
 89 Nexus Way
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
 CAYMAN ISLANDS
 KY1-9007
 
Relationship:Checkbox not checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
 



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Hurst
Brian
K.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Brian Hurst is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Israel
Ronen
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Ronen Israel is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Kabiller
David
G.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
David Kabiller is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Krail
Robert
J.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Robert Krail is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Kurbanov
Oktay
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Oktay Kurbanov is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Liew
John
M.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
John Liew is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Mellas
Stephen
J.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Stephen Mellas is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Mendelson
Michael
A.
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Michael Mendelson is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Murugesu
Vijayabalan
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o Ogier Fiduciary Services (Cayman)Ltd 
 89 Nexus Way
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
 CAYMAN ISLANDS
 KY1-9007
 
Relationship:Checkbox not checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
 



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Nielsen
Lars
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Lars Nielsen is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.



Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Pedersen
Lasse
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 c/o AQR Capital Management, LLC 
 Two Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Floor
CityState/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 Greenwich
 CONNECTICUT
 06830
 
Relationship:Checkbox checkedExecutive OfficerCheckbox not checkedDirectorCheckbox not checkedPromoter
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
Lasse Pedersen is an Executive Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, the Investment Manager of the Issuer.





4. Industry Group
 Radio button not checkedAgriculture
Banking & Financial Services
 Radio button not checked Commercial Banking
 Radio button not checked Insurance
 Radio button not checkedInvesting
 Radio button not checked Investment Banking
 Radio button checked Pooled Investment Fund

*Is the issuer registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940?
Radio button not checked Yes  Radio button checkedNo
 Radio button not checkedOther Banking & Financial Services
Radio button not checked Business Services
Energy
 Radio button not checked Coal Mining
 Radio button not checked Electric Utilities
 Radio button not checked Energy Conservation
 Radio button not checked Environmental Services
 Radio button not checked Oil & Gas
 Radio button not checked Other Energy
Health Care
 Radio button not checked Biotechnology
 Radio button not checked Health Insurance
 Radio button not checked Hospitals & Physicians
 Radio button not checked Pharmaceuticals
 Radio button not checked Other Health Care
   
   
   
  
Radio button not checked Manufacturing
Real Estate
 Radio button not checkedCommercial
 Radio button not checkedConstruction
 Radio button not checkedREITS & Finance
 Radio button not checkedResidential
Radio button not checkedOther Real Estate
Radio button not checked Retailing
Radio button not checkedRestaurants
Technology
Radio button not checked Computers
Radio button not checked Telecommunications
Radio button not checked Other Technology
Travel
Radio button not checked Airlines & Airports
Radio button not checked Lodging & Conventions
Radio button not checked Tourism & Travel Services
Radio button not checked Other Travel
Radio button not checkedOther

  
   
5. Issuer Size
Revenue RangeAggregate Net Asset Value Range
Radio button not checkedNo RevenuesRadio button not checked No Aggregate Net Asset Value
Radio button not checked $1 - $1,000,000Radio button not checked$1 - $5,000,000
Radio button not checked $1,000,001 - $5,000,000Radio button not checked $5,000,001 - $25,000,000
Radio button not checked$5,000,001 - $25,000,000Radio button not checked $25,000,001 - $50,000,000
Radio button not checked$25,000,001 - $100,000,000Radio button not checked $50,000,001 - $100,000,000
Radio button not checked Over $100,000,000Radio button not checked Over $100,000,000
Radio button not checked Decline to Disclose Radio button checkedDecline to Disclose
Radio button not checked Not ApplicableRadio button not checked Not Applicable

 
6. Federal Exemption(s) and Exclusion(s) Claimed (select all that apply)
Checkbox not checkedRule 504(b)(1) (not (i), (ii)
or (iii))
Checkbox not checkedRule 505      
Checkbox not checkedRule 504 (b)(1)(i) Checkbox checkedRule 506
Checkbox not checkedRule 504 (b)(1)(ii) Checkbox not checkedSecurities Act Section 4(6)
Checkbox not checkedRule 504 (b)(1)(iii)Checkbox checkedInvestment Company Act Section 3(c)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(1)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(9)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(2)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(10)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(3)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(11)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(4)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(12)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(5)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(13)
Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(6)Checkbox not checkedSection 3(c)(14)
Checkbox checkedSection 3(c)(7)
 
 

7. Type of Filing
Checkbox checked New Notice Date of First Sale 
 
Checkbox checked First Sale Yet to Occur
Checkbox not checked Amendment


 
 
8. Duration of Offering
Does the Issuer intend this offering to last more than one year? Radio button checked Yes Radio button not checked No
 
 
9. Type(s) of Securities Offered (select all that apply)
Checkbox checkedPooled Investment Fund InterestsCheckbox not checkedEquity
Checkbox not checkedTenant-in-Common Securities Checkbox not checkedDebt
Checkbox not checkedMineral Property SecuritiesCheckbox not checkedOption, Warrant or Other Right to Acquire Another Security
Checkbox not checkedSecurity to be Acquired Upon Exercise of Option, Warrant or Other Right to Acquire SecurityCheckbox not checkedOther (describe)
 
 
 
10. Business Combination Transaction
Is this offering being made in connection with a business combination transaction, such as a merger, acquisition or exchange offer? Radio button not checked Yes Radio button checked No
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
 
 
 
11. Minimum Investment
Minimum investment accepted from any outside investor$
 5000000
USD

12. Sales Compensation
Recipient Recipient CRD NumberCheckbox not checkedNone
 
 
(Associated) Broker or DealerCheckbox not checkedNone(Associated) Broker or Dealer CRD Number  Checkbox not checkedNone
 
 
Street Address 1Street Address 2
 
 
City State/Province/CountryZIP/Postal Code
 
 
 
State(s) of Solicitation Checkbox not checkedAll States
 



13. Offering and Sales Amounts
 
Total Offering Amount $
 
USDCheckbox checkedIndefinite
Total Amount Sold $
0
USD
Total Remaining to be Sold $
 
USDCheckbox checkedIndefinite
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
  
 
14. Investors

Checkbox not checkedSelect if securities in the offering have been or may be sold to persons who do not qualify as accredited investors,
Number of such non-accredited investors who already have invested in the offering
   
  Regardless of whether securities in the offering have been or may be sold to persons who do not qualify as accredited investors, enter the total number of investors who already have invested in the offering:
0
 
15. Sales Commissions & Finders’ Fees Expenses
Provide separately the amounts of sales commissions and finders' fees expenses, if any. If the amount of an expenditure is not known, provide an estimate and check the box next to the amount.
Sales Commissions$
0
USDCheckbox not checkedEstimate
Finders' Fees$
0
USDCheckbox not checkedEstimate
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
 
 

16. Use of Proceeds
Provide the amount of the gross proceeds of the offering that has been or is proposed to be used for payments to any of the persons required to be named as executive officers, directors or promoters in response to Item 3 above. If the amount is unknown, provide an estimate and check the box next to the amount.
 $ 
0
USDCheckbox not checkedEstimate
Clarification of Response (if Necessary)
The investment manager (or its affiliate) is entitled to receive an annual management fee in an amount equal to a specified percentage of assets under management.

Signature and Submission
 
Please verify the information you have entered and review the Terms of Submission below before signing and clicking SUBMIT below to file this notice.
Terms of Submission 
 In submitting this notice, each Issuer named above is: 
 
  • Notifying the SEC and/or each State in which this notice is filed of the offering of securities described and undertaking to furnish them, upon written request, the information furnished to offerees.
  • Irrevocably appointing each of the Secretary of the SEC and, the Securities Administrator or other legally designated officer of the State in which the Issuer maintains its principal place of business and any State in which this notice is filed, as its agents for service of process, and agreeing that these persons may accept service on its behalf, of any notice, process or pleading, and further agreeing that such service may be made by registered or certified mail, in any Federal or state action, administrative proceeding, or arbitration brought against it in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, if the action, proceeding or arbitration (a) arises out of any activity in connection with the offering of securities that is the subject of this notice, and (b) is founded, directly or indirectly, upon the provisions of:  (i) the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the Investment Company Act of 1940, or the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, or any rule or regulation under any of these statutes, or (ii) the laws of the State in which the issuer maintains its principal place of business or any State in which this notice is filed.
  • Certifying that the Issuer is not disqualified from relying on any Regulation D exemption it has identified in Item 6 above for one of the reasons stated in Rule 505(b)(2)(iii).
 
Each Issuer identified above has read this notice, knows the contents to be true, and has duly caused this notice to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized person.
For signature, type in the signer's name or other letters or characters adopted or authorized as the signer's signature.
 
IssuerSignatureName of SignerTitleDate
Opportunistic Convertible Arbitrage Offshore Fund Ltd.Bradley D. AsnessBradley D. AsnessPrincipal & Chief Legal Officer2011-04-15