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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. __ )1
Franklin Wireless Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.001
(Title of Class of Securities)
355184102
ANDREWS KURTH LLP
450 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Attn: David Hoyt
(212) 850-2872
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
August 4, 2011
(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
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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 persons 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).
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
SHERMAN CAPITAL GROUP LLC |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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300,000 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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300,000 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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300,000 |
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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2.6% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON |
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
STEVEN SHERMAN |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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300,0001 |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
REPORTING |
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300,0001 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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300,0001 |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON |
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1 The shares reported herein are held as of record by Sherman Capital Group LLC. Mr. Sherman, in his role as managing member of Sherman Capital Group LLC, exercises sole voting and dispositive power over the shares held in Sherman Capital Group LLC, and may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of such shares.
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
KAREN SINGER |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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291,317 |
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SHARES |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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291,317 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
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291,317 |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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2.5% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON |
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
DAVID S. OROS |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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SOURCE OF FUNDS |
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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SOLE VOTING POWER |
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NUMBER OF |
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343,505 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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343,505 |
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343,505 |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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2.9% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON |
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SCHEDULE 13D
The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the Schedule 13D).
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Item 1. |
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Security and Issuer. |
This Schedule 13D relates to shares of the Common Stock, par value $0.001 (the Shares), of
Franklin Wireless Corp. (the Issuer). The address of the principal executive offices of the
Issuer is 5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 1000, San Diego, California, 92121.
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Item 2. |
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Identity and Background. |
(a) This statement is filed by Sherman Capital Group (SCG), Steven Sherman as managing
member of SCG, Karen Singer as trustee of Singer Childrens Management Trust (the Trust), and
David S. Oros (Mr. Oros). Each of the foregoing is referred to as a Reporting Person and
collectively as the Reporting Persons.
SCG is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Arizona. SCGs
principal business is making investments in publicly traded and privately-held companies. SCGs
principal place of business and principal office is located at 3820 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite
141-601, Glendale, AZ 85310. During the last five years, SCG has not been: (i) convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a 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.
Mr. Steven Shermans principal place of business is 3820 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 141-601,
Glendale, AZ 85310. Mr. Shermans principal business is acting as managing member of SCG. During
the last five years, Mr. Sherman has not been: (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding
traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a 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. Mr. Sherman is a citizen of the United States of America.
Ms. Karen Singers principal place of business is 212 Vaccaro Drive, Cresskill, New Jersey
07626. Ms Singers principal occupation is investing assets held in the Trust. During the last five
years, Ms. Singer has not been: (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a 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. Ms. Singer is a citizen of the United States of America.
Mr. Oross principal place of business is 621 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. Mr.
Oross principal occupation is investing in and managing public and privately-held corporations.
During the last five years, Mr. Oros has not been: (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a 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. Mr. Oros is a
citizen of the United States of America.
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Item 3. |
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Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration. |
The aggregate purchase price of the Shares owned by SCG is approximately $788,400.00. The
Shares owned by SCG were purchased with funds from Mr. Steven Sherman, the managing member of SCG.
Ms. Karen Singer is the trustee of the Trust, which was created pursuant to the Trust
Agreement, dated May 29, 1998 (the Trust Agreement). All of the Shares held by the Trust were
purchased by funds generated and held by the Trust. The aggregate amount of funds used for the
purchase of the Shares was approximately $754,511.03.
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aggregate purchase price of the Shares held by Mr. Oros is
approximately $1,006,813.16.
The Shares held by Mr. Oros were purchased with personal funds generated and held by Mr. Oros.
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Purpose of Transaction. |
In accordance with that certain
Joint Filing and Action Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2011, among the Trust, Mr. Oros and SCG,
as set forth as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the Reporting Persons
have formed a group (the Group) for the purposes of (i) delivering a letter to the Issuers
Board of Directors seeking improved corporate governance and public disclosure and
regular communications with stockholders, including forward looking information and (ii) if
the Issuer fails to respond to the Groups satisfaction, taking certain steps as the Group
deems necessary and appropriate, including, without limitation, nominating, and voting in favor
of, two persons designated by the Group for election to the Issuers Board of Directors at a
meeting of stockholders of the Issuer, (iii) engaging in discussions with the Board of Directors
and management of the Issuer, and (iv) taking other actions for the purpose of influencing the
corporate governance of the Issuer.
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. The Reporting
Persons intend to review their investments 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 Issuers financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the
Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the
Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investments in the
Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, seeking Board representation, making
proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure or operations
of the Issuer, purchasing additional Shares, selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short
selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares or changing their
intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.
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Item 5. |
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Interest in Securities of the Issuer. |
(a)
SCG beneficially owns 300,000 Shares of the Issuer comprising approximately 2.6% of the
outstanding Shares of the Issuer (based on 11,727,808 Shares outstanding as reported in the
Issuers Form 10-Q filed on May 13, 2011). Mr. Sherman, as the managing member of SCG, may be
deemed to beneficially own the 300,00 Shares of the Issuer which are owned as of record by SCG,
comprising approximately 2.6% of the outstanding Shares of the Issuer.
Ms. Singer, as trustee of the Trust, is the beneficial owner of 291,317 Shares of the Issuer,
comprising approximately 2.5% of the outstanding Shares of the Issuer (based on 11,727,808 Shares
outstanding as reported in the Issuers Form 10-Q filed on May 13, 2011).
Mr. Oros is the beneficial owner of 343,505 Shares of the Issuer, comprising approximately
2.9% of the outstanding Shares of the Issuer (based on 11,727,808 Shares outstanding as reported in
the Issuers Form 10-Q filed on May 13, 2011).
Each of the Reporting Persons, as a member of a group with the other Reporting Persons for
purposes of Rule 13d-5(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange
Act), may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by the other Reporting Persons. The
filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for
purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, the beneficial owners of any Shares he or it does
not directly own. Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the
Shares reported herein that he or it does not directly own.
(b)
Mr. Sherman has sole dispositive and voting power over the Shares of the Issuer owned by SCG
as reported on this Schedule 13D.
Ms. Singer has sole dispositive and voting power over the Shares of the Issuer owned by the
Trust as reported on this Schedule 13D.
Mr. Oros has sole dispositive and voting power over the Shares of the Issuer owned by Mr. Oros
as reported on this Schedule 13D.
(c)
Sherman
Capital Group and Steven Sherman
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Date of Transaction |
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Number of Shares Purchased |
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Price Per Share |
June 2, 2011 |
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26,803 |
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2.3595512 |
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June 3, 2011 |
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10,000 |
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2.3906000 |
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June 3, 2011 |
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9,000 |
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2.3500000 |
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June 6, 2011 |
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5,000 |
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2.3912000 |
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June 8, 2011 |
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4,000 |
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2.3715000 |
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June 9, 2011 |
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1,250 |
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2.3748000 |
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June 9, 2011 |
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1,250 |
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2.3750000 |
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June 14, 2011 |
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800 |
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2.3775000 |
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June 22, 2011 |
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3,950 |
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2.3700000 |
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June 22, 2011 |
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8,750 |
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2.3756857 |
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July 12, 2011 |
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27,443 |
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2.5052188 |
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July 13, 2011 |
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14,900 |
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2.5054027 |
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July 13, 2011 |
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2,600 |
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2.5062731 |
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July 14, 2011 |
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37,254 |
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2.5064339 |
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Singer Childrens Management Trust
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Date of Transaction |
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Number of Shares Purchased |
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Price Per Share |
June 1, 2011 |
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30,000 |
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2.30 |
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June 2, 2011 |
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4,460 |
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2.30 |
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June 3, 2011 |
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1,750 |
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2.35 |
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June 6, 2011 |
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500 |
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2.35 |
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June 8, 2011 |
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2,500 |
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2.35 |
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June 9, 2011 |
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625 |
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2.35 |
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June 9, 2011 |
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5,600 |
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2.37 |
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June 20, 2011 |
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10,000 |
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2.465 |
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June 22, 2011 |
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15,000 |
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2.33 |
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June 27, 2011 |
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10,000 |
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2.40 |
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David
S. Oros has not effected any transactions with respect to the Shares
within the past sixty days.
(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, the Shares.
(e) Not applicable.
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Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of
the Issuer. |
On
August 4, 2011, Sherman Capital Group LLC, Singer Childrens Management Trust and David S.
Oros entered into a Joint Filing and Action Agreement pursuant to which such parties formed a
group principally for the purposes described in the first paragraph of Item 4 hereof. A copy of
the Joint Filing & Action Agreement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
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Item 7. |
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Material to be Filed as Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
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Joint Filing & Action Agreement, dated August 4, 2011, by and
among Sherman Capital Group LLC, Singer Childrens Management Trust and David
S. Oros. |
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99.2 |
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Letter, dated August 4, 2011, by Sherman Capital Group LLC,
Singer Childrens Management Trust and David S. Oros to the Board of Directors
of the Issuer. |
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
August 4, 2011
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SHERMAN CAPITAL GROUP LLC |
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/s/ Steven Sherman |
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Name: |
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Steven Sherman
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Managing Member |
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STEVEN SHERMAN |
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/s/ Steven Sherman |
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KAREN SINGER |
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/s/ Karen Singer |
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DAVID S. OROS |
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/s/ David S. Oros |
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