sc13d07042ala_05072014.htm
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

Alanco Technologies, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, no par value
(Title of Class of Securities)

011612702
(CUSIP Number)
 
MITCHELL R. KULICK, ESQ.
IROQUOIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
641 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(212) 974-3070
 
STEVE WOLOSKY, ESQ.
ANDREW FREEDMAN, ESQ.
OLSHAN FROME WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

May 7, 2014
(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 ¨.

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.


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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 (“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. 011612702
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Iroquois Capital Management LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) x
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
474,398
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
474,398
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
474,398
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IA

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Iroquois Master Fund Ltd.
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) x
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
Cayman Islands
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
474,398
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
474,398
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
474,398
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
CO

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Joshua Silverman
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) x
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
474,398
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
474,398
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
474,398
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN, HC

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Richard Abbe
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) x
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
474,398
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
474,398
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
474,398
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
9.6%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN, HC

 
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CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Schedule 13D”).
 
Item 1.
Security and Issuer.
 
This statement relates to the Class A Common Stock, no par value per share (the “Shares”), of Alanco Technologies, Inc., an Arizona corporation (the “Issuer”).  The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 7950 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 111, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260.
 
Item 2.
Identity and Background.
 
 
(a)
This statement is filed by:
 
 
(i)
Iroquois Capital Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Iroquois”), with respect to the Shares beneficially owned by it by virtue of its position as investment advisor to Iroquois Master Fund (as defined below);
 
 
(ii)
Iroquois Master Fund Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted limited company (the “Iroquois Master Fund”), with respect to the Shares directly and beneficially owned by it;
 
 
(iii)
Joshua Silverman, with respect to the Shares he beneficially owns as a managing member of Iroquois; and
 
 
(iv)
Richard Abbe, with respect to the Shares he beneficially owns as a managing member of Iroquois.
 
Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.”  Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing and Solicitation Agreement, as further described in Item 6.  Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.
 
(b)           The address of the principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is 641 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10022.  The officers and directors of Iroquois Master Fund and their principal occupations and business addresses are set forth on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D and are incorporated by reference in this Item 2.
 
(c)           The principal business of Iroquois is serving as a registered investment adviser that provides investment advisory services to Iroquois Master Fund.  The principal business of Iroquois Master Fund is serving as a private investment fund.  Iroquois Master Fund has been formed for the purpose of making equity investments and, on occasion, taking an active role in the management of portfolio companies in order to enhance shareholder value.  The principal business of Messrs. Silverman and Abbe is serving as managing members of Iroquois.
 
(d)           No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D, has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
 
(e)           No Reporting Person, nor any person listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D, has, during the last five years, been 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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(f)           Messrs. Silverman and Abbe are citizens of the United States of America.  The citizenship of the persons listed on Schedule A to the Schedule 13D is set forth therein.
 
Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
 
The Shares purchased by Iroquois Master Fund were purchased with working capital (which may, at any given time, include margin loans made by brokerage firms in the ordinary course of business) in open market purchases, except as otherwise noted, as set forth in Schedule B, which is incorporated by reference herein.  The aggregate purchase price of the 474,398 Shares beneficially owned by Iroquois Master Fund is approximately $199,129, including brokerage commissions.
 
Item 4.
Purpose of the Transaction.
 
The Reporting Persons purchased the Shares based on their belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.  Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.
 
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 or in connection with completion of, or following, any of the actions discussed herein.  The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis.  Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s 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 investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, continuing to engaging in communications with management and the Board of Directors of the Issuer, engaging in discussions with stockholders of the Issuer and others about the Issuer and the Reporting Persons’ investment, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, board structure (including board composition) 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.
 
Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
 
The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 4,962,500 Shares outstanding, as of May 7, 2014, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2014.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
A.
Iroquois
 
 
(a)
Iroquois, as the investment adviser of Iroquois Master Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the 474,398 Shares directly and beneficially owned by Iroquois Master Fund.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.6%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 474,398
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 474,398

 
(c)
Iroquois has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.  The transactions in the Shares by Iroquois Master Fund during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
B.
Iroquois Master Fund
 
 
(a)
As of the close of business on May 19, 2014, Iroquois Master Fund directly and beneficially owned 474,398 Shares.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.6%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 474,398
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 474,398
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0

 
(c)
The transactions in the Shares by Iroquois Master Fund during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
C.
Joshua Silverman
 
 
(a)
Mr. Silverman, as a managing member of Iroquois, may be deemed to own the 474,398 Shares directly and beneficially owned by Iroquois Master Fund.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.6%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 474,398
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 474,398

 
(c)
Mr. Silverman has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.  The transactions in the Shares by Iroquois Master Fund during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
D.
Richard Abbe
 
 
(a)
Mr. Abbe, as a managing member of Iroquois, may be deemed to own the 474,398 Shares directly and beneficially owned by Iroquois Master Fund.
 
Percentage: Approximately 9.6%
 
 
(b)
1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
 
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: 474,398
 
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
 
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: 474,398

 
(c)
Mr. Abbe has not entered into any transactions in the Shares during the past 60 days.  The transactions in the Shares by Iroquois Master Fund during the past 60 days are set forth in Schedule B and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Each Reporting Person, as a member of a “group” with the other Reporting Persons for the purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, may be deemed the beneficial owner of the Shares directly owned by the other Reporting Persons.  Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.
 
 
(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.
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
On May 19, 2014 the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to the securities of the Issuer to the extent required by applicable law.  The Joint Filing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
 
99.1
Joint Filing Agreement by and among Iroquois Master Fund Ltd., Iroquois Capital Management LLC, Joshua Silverman and Richard Abbe, dated May 19, 2014.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
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:  May 19, 2014
 
IROQUOIS MASTER FUND LTD.
 
IROQUOIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
       
 
By:
/s/ Joshua Silverman
 
Name:
Joshua Silverman
 
Title:
Authorized Signatory
 
 
 
 
/s/ Joshua Silverman
JOSHUA SILVERMAN
 
 
 
/s/ Richard Abbe
RICHARD ABBE
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
SCHEDULE A
 
Directors of Iroquois Master Fund Ltd.
 
Name and Position
 
Present Principal Occupation
 
Business Address
Richard Abbe, Director
 
Hedge Fund Manager
 
641 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Joshua Silverman, Director
 
Hedge Fund Manager
 
641 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Scot Cohen, Director
 
Hedge Fund Manager
 
641 Lexington Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10022
 
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 011612702
 
SCHEDULE B
 
Transactions in the Shares During the Past 60 Days
 
Securities
Purchased
Price Per
Share($)
Date of
Transaction

IROQUOIS MASTER FUND LTD.
 
12,500
0.34920
04/09/2014
1,260
0.34500
04/30/2014
47,649
0.34500
04/30/2014
13,320
0.35000
04/30/2014
25,900
0.36430
04/30/2014
9,400
0.35990
04/30/2014
19,000
0.37000
04/30/2014
80,000
0.37504
05/02/2014
28,471
0.39511
05/06/2014
30,000
0.44010
05/07/2014
28,600
0.44267
05/09/2014
30,000
0.44927
05/12/2014
50,000
0.47740
05/13/2014
33,298
0.46045
05/15/2014
65,000
0.47690
05/16/2014