SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 2)
TAL International Group, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.001 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
874083108
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(CUSIP Number)
Bruce R. Berkowitz
c/o Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C.
4400 Biscayne Boulevard, 9th Floor
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 358-3000
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
April 21, 2009
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(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 Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [_].
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for
other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
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(1) The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 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. 874083108
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [_]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF, WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
2,724,862
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,724,862
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,724,862
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO, IA
CUSIP No. 874083108
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Fairholme Partners, LP
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [_]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF, WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
812,332
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
812,332
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
812,332
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
CUSIP No. 874083108
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Fairholme Ventures II, LLC
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [_]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF, WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
812,132
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
812,132
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
812,132
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
CUSIP No. 874083108
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Fairholme Holdings, Ltd.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [_]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF, WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Bermuda
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
812,233
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
812,233
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
812,233
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
CUSIP No. 874083108
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Bruce R. Berkowitz
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [_]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF, WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [_]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States of America
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
2,724,862
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,724,862
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,724,862
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.6%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN, HC
CUSIP No. 874083108
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The name of the issuer is TAL International Group, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Issuer"). The address of the Issuer's offices is 100
Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577. This Schedule 13D Amendment relates to
the Issuer's Common Stock, $.001 par value (the "Shares").
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Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a-c, f) This Schedule 13D is being filed jointly by (i) Fairholme
Capital Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("Fairholme"),
(ii) Fairholme Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, (iii) Fairholme
Ventures II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (iv) Fairholme Holdings,
Ltd., a Bermuda exempted company (collectively, the "Fairholme Funds") and (v)
Bruce R. Berkowitz, a United States citizen (collectively with Fairholme and
Fairholme Funds, the "Reporting Persons").
The principal business address of the Reporting Persons is 4400
Biscayne Boulevard, 9th floor, Miami, FL 33137.
Bruce R. Berkowitz is the managing member of Fairholme, an investment
management firm that serves as the general partner, managing member and
investment adviser to the Fairholme Funds.
(d) None of the Reporting Persons have, during the last five years,
been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) None of the Reporting Persons have, during the last five years,
been 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.
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Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The funds for the purchase of the Shares came from the working capital
of the Fairholme Funds over which Bruce Berkowitz, through his role at
Fairholme, exercises investment discretion.
No borrowed funds were used to purchase the Shares, other than any
borrowed funds used for working capital purposes (including certain leverage
arrangements) in the ordinary course of business.
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Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The Reporting Persons acquired their Shares of the Issuer for investment
purposes.
The Issuer, the Fairholme Funds, JZ Equity Partners plc, The Resolute Fund,
L.P., The Resolute Fund Singapore PV, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV I,
L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV II, L.P. and The Resolute Fund NQP, L.P.,
Edgewater Private Equity Fund III, L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund IV, L.P.,
Seacon Holdings Limited and certain management stockholders entered into an
Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement (the "Shareholders Agreement") on
October 11, 2005 setting forth certain rights and restrictions relating to the
ownership of the Shares. Additional information is included in the response to
Item 6 of this Schedule 13D, which Item is incorporated herein by reference.
Except as set forth above, Fairholme has no present plans or intentions that
would result in or relate to any of the transactions described in subparagraphs
(a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a-e) As of the date hereof, each of Fairholme and Bruce R. Berkowitz
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,724,862 Shares or 8.6% of the
Shares of the Issuer, based upon the 31,719,347 Shares outstanding as of March
17, 2009, according to the Issuer's Definitive Proxy Statement as filed on April
1, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Each of Fairholme and Bruce R. Berkowitz has the sole power to vote or
direct the vote of 0 Shares and the shared power to vote or direct the vote of
2,724,862 Shares to which this filing relates.
Each of Fairholme and Bruce R. Berkowitz has the sole power to dispose
or direct the disposition of 0 Shares and the shared power to dispose or direct
the disposition of 2,724,862 Shares to which this filing relates.
Fairholme Partners, L.P., Fairholme Ventures II, LLC and Fairholme
Holdings, Ltd. directly own 812,332 Shares, 812,132 Shares and 812,233 Shares,
respectively, which in the aggregate represent approximately 7.7% of the
aggregate number of Shares issued and outstanding as of March 17, 2009.
JZ Equity Partners plc, The Resolute Fund, L.P., The Resolute Fund
Singapore PV, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV I, L.P., The Resolute Fund
Netherlands PV II, L.P. and The Resolute Fund NQP, L.P., Edgewater Private
Equity Fund III, L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund IV, L.P., Seacon Holdings
Limited (each an "Other Group Member") and the Reporting Persons may together be
deemed to constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act
pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement.
The trading dates, number of Shares purchased and the price per share
for all transactions in the Shares by the Reporting Persons during the period
following the filing of the 13D Amendment on February 24, 2009 are set forth in
Exhibit C and were effected in the open market.
The Reporting Persons specifically disclaim beneficial ownership in
the Shares reported herein except to the extent of their pecuniary interest
therein.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to
Securities of the Issuer.
The Issuer, the Fairholme Funds, JZ Equity Partners plc, The Resolute
Fund, L.P., The Resolute Fund Singapore PV, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands
PV I, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV II, L.P. and The Resolute Fund NQP,
L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund III, L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund IV,
L.P., Seacon Holdings Limited and certain management stockholders have entered
into a Shareholders Agreement setting forth certain rights and restrictions
relating to the ownership of the Shares. The Shareholders Agreement provides
that, following the consummation of the public offering, certain parties thereto
will vote their respective Shares such that the Company's board of directors
will be comprised of:
Ten directors consisting of:
o seven individuals designated by The Resolute Fund, L.P.;
o for so long as Seacon Holdings Limited and its permitted
transferees own at least 5% of Common Stock, one individual
designated by Seacon Holdings Limited; and
o two independent directors designated by the Company's corporate
governance and nominating committee; and
Within one year following the consummation of the Public Offering,
eleven directors consisting of:
o seven individuals designated by The Resolute Fund, L.P.;
o for so long as Seacon Holdings Limited and its permitted
transferees own at least 5% of Common Stock, one individual
designated by Seacon Holdings Limited; and
o three independent directors designated by the Company's corporate
governance and nominating committee.
Additionally, the Shareholders Agreement provides that, subject to
certain permitted transfers, no party thereto may transfer any Shares (other
than any such Shares acquired pursuant to open market transactions or pursuant
to equity or option awards that are granted under the Company's incentive plans)
in excess of the Shares received by such party in connection with the Preferred
Stock exchange referenced in the Shareholders Agreement until the earlier of the
fifth anniversary of the consummation of the public offering or such earlier
time as the parties thereto shall have collectively transferred at least 90% of
the aggregate number of Shares received by all such parties in connection with
the Preferred Stock exchange referenced in the Shareholders Agreement.
The foregoing references to, and descriptions of, the Shareholders
Agreement are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Shareholders
Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B
hereto.
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Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
Exhibit A An agreement relating to the filing of a joint statement as
required by Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 is filed herewith as Exhibit A.
Exhibit B Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of
October 11, 2005, by and among TAL International Group, Inc.,
The Resolute Fund, L.P., The Resolute Fund Singapore PV, L.P.,
The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV I, L.P., The Resolute Fund
Netherlands PV II, L.P., The Resolute Fund NQP, L.P., JZ
Equity Partners plc, the Fairholme Funds, Edgewater Private
Equity Fund III, L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund III,
L.P., Edgewater Private Equity Fund IV, L.P., Seacon Holdings
Limited and certain management stockholders (filed with the
Securities Exchange Commission on Form 13D by the Reporting
Persons on October 27, 2005 (incorporated by reference)).
Exhibit C A description of the transactions in the Shares that were
effected by the Reporting Persons during the period following
the filing of the 13D Amendment on February 24, 2009 is filed
herewith as Exhibit C.
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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.
April 24, 2009
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(Date)
/s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Bruce R. Berkowitz
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Partners, L.P.
By: Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C., its General Partner
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Ventures II, LLC
By: Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C., its Managing Member
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Holdings, Ltd.
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Director
Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal
criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).
Exhibit A
AGREEMENT
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The undersigned agree that this Schedule 13D Amendment dated April 24,
2009 relating to the Common Stock, par value $.001, of TAL International Group,
Inc. shall be filed on behalf of the undersigned.
/s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Bruce R. Berkowitz
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Partners, L.P.
By: Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C., its General Partner
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Ventures II, LLC
By: Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C., its Managing Member
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Managing Member
Fairholme Holdings, Ltd.
By: /s/ Bruce R. Berkowitz
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Name: Bruce R. Berkowitz
Title: Director
April 24, 2009
Exhibit C
Transactions in the Shares -- The Reporting Persons
Fairholme Capital Management, L.L.C.
Purchase/Sale Date of Number of Shares Price per
Transaction Share
Purchase 4/14/2009 66,000 $ 7.38
Purchase 4/15/2009 50,100 $ 7.29
Purchase 4/17/2009 58,365 $ 7.76
Purchase 4/20/2009 13,700 $ 7.51
Purchase 4/21/2009 100,000 $ 7.70
Fairholme Partners, LP
Purchase/Sale Date of Number of Shares Price per
Transaction Share
None
Fairholme Ventures II, LLC
Purchase/Sale Date of Number of Shares Price per
Transaction Share
None
Fairholme Holdings, Ltd.
Purchase/Sale Date of Number of Shares Price per
Transaction Share
None
Bruce R. Berkowitz
Purchase/Sale Date of Number of Shares Price per
Transaction Share
None
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