SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 13D**
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 5)*
Cedar Fair, L.P.
(Name of Issuer)
Units Representing Limited Partner Interests
(Title of Class of Securities)
150185106
(Cusip Number)
Brandon Teague
301 Commerce Street, Suite 3200
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 332-9500
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
March 16, 2010
(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 which 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 [ ].
*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 ("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).
**The total number of units reported herein is 10,021,418, which constitutes approximately 18.1% of the total number of units outstanding. All ownership percentages set forth herein assume that there are 55,266,755 units outstanding.
1. Name of Reporting Person:
Q Funding III, L.P.
2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
(a) / /
(b) / X /
3. SEC Use Only
4. Source of Funds: OO (See Item 3)
5. Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
/ /
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas
7. Sole Voting Power: 6,642,100
Number of
Shares
Beneficially 8. Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By
Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power: 6,642,100
Person
With
10. Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
6,642,100
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares:
/ /
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 12.0%
14. Type of Reporting Person: PN
1. Name of Reporting Person:
Q4 Funding, L.P.
2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group:
(a) / /
(b) / X /
3. SEC Use Only
4. Source of Funds: OO (See Item 3)
5. Check box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e):
/ /
6. Citizenship or Place of Organization: Texas
7. Sole Voting Power: 3,379,318
Number of
Shares
Beneficially 8. Shared Voting Power: -0-
Owned By
Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power: 3,379,318
Person
With
10. Shared Dispositive Power: -0-
11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
3,379,318
12. Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares:
/ /
13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11): 6.1%
14. Type of Reporting Person: PN
Pursuant to Rule 13d-2(a) of Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), the undersigned hereby amend their Schedule 13D Statement dated February 12, 2010, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated February 18, 2010, as amended by Amendment No. 2 dated February 24, 2010, as amended by Amendment No. 3 dated March 9, 2010, as amended by Amendment No. 4 dated March 11, 2010 (the "Schedule 13D" ), relating to the Units Representing Limited Partner Interests of Cedar Fair, L.P. Unless otherwise indicated, all defined terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those set forth in the Schedule 13D.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
Item 4 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
On March 16, 2010, the Reporting Persons sent a letter to the Board of Directors of Cedar Fair, L.P. highlighting the following issues:
- The Reporting Persons expressed concerns regarding reports that Cedar Fair, L.P., is continuing discussions with Apollo Global Management about an increased offer price and stated that it is not a matter of price for the Reporting Persons and therefore they are not supportive of any such effort. Instead, the Reporting Persons believe in the potential long-term value of this business and want to be long-term holders. They will not support a transaction that forces them to surrender their units and does not provide them with an ability to participate in the long-term value of the business.
- The Reporting Persons stated that they find it disappointing that the special meeting was delayed. Now that the special meeting has been delayed, and may be delayed until May 10, 2010, it only heightens the Reporting Persons' concerns about the status of the company's bank debt. Consequently, they believe it is important for the board to request that Apollo Global Management allow the company to begin discussions about various alternatives with its current bank group as soon as possible. If Apollo Global Management declines to grant such permission, the Reporting Persons are worried about potential covenant violations and a potential default leading to a liquidity crisis. But for Apollo Global Management's restrictions, the Reporting Persons believe the company could come to a prompt, positive resolution with its bank group, which could generate much value for its unitholders by removing uncertainties arising from the company's debt overhang.
Except as set forth in this Item 4, the Reporting Persons have no present plans or proposals that relate to or that would result in any of the actions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D of the Act.
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: March 17, 2010
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Q FUNDING III, L.P.
By: Prufrock Onshore, L.P.,
its general partner
By: J Alfred Onshore, LLC,
its general partner
By: /s/ Brandon Teague
Brandon Teague, Director of Trading
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Q4 FUNDING, L.P.
By: Star Spangled Sprockets, L.P.,
its general partner
By: Excalibur Domestic, LLC,
its general partner
By: /s/ Brandon Teague
Brandon Teague, Director of Trading |