UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE
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(Title of Class of Securities)
934550104
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2005
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[X] Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the
Notes).
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 2 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
34,798,629.618
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
34,798,629.618
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
34,798,629.618
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
23.44%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 3 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Parallel Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
9,028,849.458
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
9,028,849.458
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9,028,849.458
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
6.08%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 4 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Equity (Cayman) Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
479,476.903
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
479,476.903
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
479,476.903
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 5 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
1997 Thomas H. Lee Nominee Trust
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Massachusetts
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
83,820.171
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
83,820.171
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
83,820.171
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 6 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
THL WMG Equity Investors, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
11,184,671.602
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
11,184,671.602
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11,184,671.602
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
7.53%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 7 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Investors Limited Partnership
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
63,687.158
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
63,687.158
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
63,687.158
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 8 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
THL Equity Advisors V, LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
55,491,627.581
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
55,491,627.581
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
55,491,627.581
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
37.38%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 9 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Advisors, LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
55,491,627.581
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
55,491,627.581
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
55,491,627.581
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
37.38%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 10 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
271,952.972
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
271,952.972
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
714,404.051
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 11 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
233,747.773
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
233,747.773
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
233,747.773
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP NO. 934550104 13G PAGE 12 OF 27
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) |_|
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
208,703.306
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
208,703.306
-------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
208,703.306
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10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
ITEM 1 (a). NAME OF ISSUER:
Warner Music Group Corp.
ITEM 1 (b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
75 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10019
ITEM 2 (a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund V, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee Parallel Fund V, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee Equity (Cayman) Fund V, L.P.
1997 Thomas H. Lee Nominee Trust
THL WMG Equity Investors, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee Investors Limited Partnership
THL Equity Advisors V, LLC
Thomas H. Lee Advisors, LLC
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC
ITEM 2 (b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
For the THL Funds:
c/o Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
100 Federal Street, 35th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
For the Putnam Entities:
c/o Putnam Investments, LLC
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109
ITEM 2 (c). CITIZENSHIP:
Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund V, L.P. - Delaware
Thomas H. Lee Parallel Fund V, L.P. - Delaware
Thomas H. Lee Equity (Cayman) Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
1997 Thomas H. Lee Nominee Trust - Massachusetts
THL WMG Equity Investors, L.P. - Delaware
Thomas H. Lee Investors Limited Partnership - Delaware
THL Equity Advisors V, LLC - Delaware
Thomas H. Lee Advisors, LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC - Delaware
Page 13 of 27
ITEM 2 (d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
ITEM 2 (e). CUSIP NUMBER:
934550104
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(b), OR 13D-2(b) OR
(c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Not Applicable
(a) [_] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act;
(b) [_] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act;
(c) [_] Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange
Act;
(d) [_] Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment
Company Act;
(e) [_] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f) [_] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g) [_] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h) [_] A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act;
(i) [_] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act;
(j) [_] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned:
Based on existing relationships between the Reporting Persons
regarding voting the securities of the Issuer, as described below, the Reporting
Persons may be collectively deemed the beneficial owners of 56,353,538.96
shares, which constitute 37.96% of the shares of the identified class of
securities.
Page 14 of 27
Thomas H. Lee Equity Fund V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, is
the record holder of 34,798,629.618 shares of the identified class of
securities. Thomas H. Lee Parallel Fund V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership,
is the record holder of 9,028,849.458 shares of the identified class of
securities. Thomas H. Lee Equity (Cayman) Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands
exempted limited partnership, is the record holder of 479,476.903 shares of the
identified class of securities (collectively, the "THL Funds").
THL WMG Equity Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, is
the record holder of 11,184,671.602 shares of the identified class of
securities.
As the sole general partner of each of the THL Funds and THL WMG
Equity Investors, L.P., and pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated
Limited Partnership Agreement of Fund V, which require the Putnam entities to
dispose of their shares of the identified class of securities pro rata with the
THL Funds, THL Equity Advisors V, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, may
be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 55,491,627.581 shares of the identified
class of securities, which represents approximately 37.38% of the shares of the
identified class of securities.
As the sole general partner of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (the sole
owner of THL Equity Advisors V, LLC), Thomas H. Lee Advisors, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the
55,491,627.581 shares of the identified class of securities, which represents
approximately 37.38% of the Issuer's outstanding common stock.
1997 Thomas H. Lee Nominee Trust, a Massachusetts entity, is the
record holder of 83,820.171 shares of the identified class of securities. Thomas
H. Lee Investors Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, is the
record holder of 63,687.158 shares of the identified class of securities.
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company, ("Putnam I") is the record holder of 233,747.773
shares of the identified class of securities. Putnam Investments Employees'
Securities Company II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, ("Putnam II")
is the record holder of 208,703.306 shares of the identified class of
securities.
As the managing member of each of Putnam I and Putnam II, and the
record holder of 271,952.972 shares of the identified class of securities,
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,
("Holdings" and together with Putnam I and Putnam II, the "Putnam Entities") may
be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 714,404 shares of the identified class
of securities.
(b) Percent of Class:
See Item 11 of each cover page.
(c) Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 of each cover page
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 6 of each cover page
Page 15 of 27
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 7 of each cover page
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 8 of each cover page
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the
date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner
of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the
following [ ].
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON
Not Applicable. See Item 4(a) above.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Because the stockholders agreement among Music Capital Partners,
L.P., Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL") and Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
("Putnam"), and their respective affiliates, Bain Capital and its affiliates
("Bain Capital") and Providence Equity Partners, Inc. and its affiliates
("Providence") and certain other parties, THL, Putnam, Bain Capital, Providence
and Music Capital Partners, L.P. are deemed to be a group pursuant to Rule
13d-5(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to
the voting of the common stock. The aggregate number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned by the members of the group based on available information is
approximately 107,544,923, which represents approximately 72% of the outstanding
common stock.
See also Item 2.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
Not Applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION
Not Applicable. This statement on Schedule 13G is not filed pursuant
to Rule 13d-1(b) or Rule 13d-1(c).
Page 16 of 27
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006. THOMAS H. LEE EQUITY FUND V, L.P.
By: THL Equity Advisors V, LLC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
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Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
Page 17 of 27
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006. THOMAS H. LEE PARALLEL FUND V, L.P.
By: THL Equity Advisors V, LLC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
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Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
Page 18 of 27
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
THOMAS H. LEE EQUITY (CAYMAN)FUND V, L.P.
By: THL Equity Advisors V, LLC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
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Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
1997 THOMAS H. LEE NOMINEE TRUST
By: /s/ Paul D. Allen
----------------------------
Name: Paul D. Allen
Title: Vice President
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
THL WMG EQUITY INVESTORS, L.P.
By: THL Equity Advisors V, LLC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
---------------------------------
Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
THOMAS H. LEE INVESTORS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: THL Investment Management Corp.
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
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Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
THL Equity Advisors V, LLC
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
---------------------------
Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
THOMAS H. LEE ADVISORS, LLC
By: /s/ Charles P. Holden
-------------------------------
Name: Charles P. Holden
Title: Assistant Treasurer
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
PUTNAM INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert T. Burns
-----------------------------
Name: Robert T. Burns
Title: Managing Director
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
SECURITIES COMPANY I LLC,
By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert T. Burns
-----------------------------------
Name: Robert T. Burns
Title: Managing Director
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 13, 2006.
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
SECURITIES COMPANY II LLC,
By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert T. Burns
-----------------------------------
Name: Robert T. Burns
Title: Managing Director
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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