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UNITED STATES |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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SCHEDULE 13D |
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Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 13)*
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13(D)-1(A) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(A)
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
(Title of Class of Securities)
829226-10-9
(CUSIP Number)
J. Duncan Smith
c/o Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
10706 Beaver Dam Road
Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030
(410) 568-1500
with copies to:
Jeffrey B. Grill
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
2300 N Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037-1122
(202) 663-9201
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
February 18, 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 Sections 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Section 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* 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).
(Continued on following pages)
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CUSIP No. 829226-10-9 | |||||
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Name of Reporting Person DAVID D. SMITH | |||
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | |||
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SEC Use Only | |||
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Source of Funds (See Instructions) | |||
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Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings or Actions Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o | |||
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Citizenship or Place of Organization | |||
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Number of |
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Sole Voting Power | |||
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Sole Dispositive Power | ||||
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person | |||
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) x | |||
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | |||
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Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) | |||
(1) The percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.
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Name of Reporting Person FREDERICK G. SMITH | |||
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | |||
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SEC Use Only | |||
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Source of Funds (See Instructions) | |||
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Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings or Actions Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o | |||
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Citizenship or Place of Organization | |||
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person | |||
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) x | |||
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | |||
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Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) | |||
(1) The percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.
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Name of Reporting Person J. DUNCAN SMITH | |||
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | |||
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SEC Use Only | |||
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Source of Funds (See Instructions) | |||
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Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings or Actions Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o | |||
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Citizenship or Place of Organization | |||
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) x | |||
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | |||
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Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) | |||
(1) The percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.
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Name of Reporting Person ROBERT E. SMITH | |||
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) | |||
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SEC Use Only | |||
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Source of Funds (See Instructions) | |||
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Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings or Actions Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o | |||
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Citizenship or Place of Organization | |||
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Number of |
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) x | |||
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) | |||
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Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) | |||
(1) The percentage of Class A Common Stock the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock.
This Amendment No. 13 amends the Schedule 13D initially filed on July 24, 1996 (together, with all amendments thereto, the “Schedule 13D”) and is filed to report changes in the beneficial ownership of shares by David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith and Robert E. Smith, each of whom is a member of the Group, as defined in the Schedule 13D.
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Item 1. |
Security and Issuer. |
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No material change. |
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Item 2. |
Identity and Background. |
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No material change. |
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Item 3. |
Source and Amount of Funds of Other Consideration. |
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No material change. |
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Item 4. |
Purpose of Transaction. |
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No material change. |
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Item 5. |
Interest in Securities of the Issuer. |
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(a - b) The following table sets forth the aggregate number and percentage of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock owned individually by each member of the Group as of February 21, 2011. Holders of Class B Common Stock may exchange their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock at any time and therefore, each share of Class B Common Stock represents beneficial ownership of one share of Class A Common Stock. Except as noted, each person has sole power to vote or direct the vote and to dispose or direct the disposition of all of the shares set forth below and no other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities. By virtue of the Stockholders’ Agreement dated April 19, 2005, by and among David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith and Robert E. Smith (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”), each member of the Group is required to vote all of his Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock in favor of the other members of the Group to cause their election as directors. Each member may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock individually owned by the other members. Nevertheless, each member of the group disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the other members of the group. | |
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David D. Smith |
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7,999,925 |
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8,206,544 |
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Frederick G. Smith |
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4,957,673 |
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5,074,026 |
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8,000,000 |
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8,005,984 |
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Robert E. Smith |
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7,430,855 |
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Reporting Persons as a Group (4 persons) |
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28,388,453 |
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(1) As of February 21, 2011, there were 29,433,859 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
(2) The first four rows of this column set forth the percentage of Class A Common Stock each reporting person would beneficially own if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not. The last row in this column shows the percentage of Class A Common Stock the
reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock. As of February 21, 2011, there were 51,211,722 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding.
(3) Holders of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B Common Stock are entitled to ten votes per share except for votes relating to “going private” and certain other transactions. Holders of both classes of Common Stock will vote together as a single class on all matters presented for a vote, except as otherwise may be required by Maryland law, and holders of Class B Common Stock may exchange their shares of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock at any time. This column sets forth the voting power each reporting person has on the matters on which shares of Class B Common Stock have ten votes per share, and the voting power the reporting persons as a group have on such matters.
(4) The first four rows of this column set forth the voting power each reporting person would have on matters on which the shares of Class B Common Stock have ten votes per share if he converted his shares of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock and the other reporting persons did not. The last row in this column shows the voting power the reporting persons as a group would have if they all converted their shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock.
(5) Includes 7,999,925 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, 6,619 shares in a 401(k) Plan, and 200,000 shares of SARs, with an exercise price of $15.78, exercisable within 60 days of March 4, 2011.
(6) Includes 4,957,673 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock and 6,082 shares in a 401(k) Plan.
(7) Includes 8,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock and 5,984 shares in a 401(k) Plan. The shares of Class B Common Stock do not include 318,756 shares held in an irrevocable trust established by J. Duncan Smith for the benefit of his children, of which he is not the trustee and 436,000 shares held in a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust, or GRAT, for the benefit of his children, of which he is not the trustee.
(8) Includes 7,430,855 shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned, each of which is convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, 494 shares in a 401(k) Plan, 400,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock that Robert E. Smith may acquire upon exercise of options. The shares of Class B Common Stock include 291,049 shares held in an irrevocable trust established by Robert E. Smith for the benefit of family members, of which he is the trustee. The shares of Class B Common Stock do not include 290,650 shares held in an irrevocable trust established by Robert E. Smith for the benefit of his children, of which he is not the trustee.
(c) The following table sets forth information regarding transactions in shares by each member of the Group in the past 60 days.
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Transactions by David D. Smith |
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2/10/11 |
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Exercised 350,000 SARs at $8.94 for Class A Common Stock |
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84,381 (1) |
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2/10/11 |
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Exercised 300,000 SARs at $5.75 for Class A Common Stock |
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153,566 (2) |
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2/14/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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237,947 at $11.9871 (3) |
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(1) SARs covering up to 350,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at $8.94 per share exercised at a market price of $11.78 per share. Accordingly, the number of shares of Class A Common Stock issued was determined by dividing the amount from the difference between the aggregate market value of the shares underlying the SARs ($4,123,000) and the aggregate exercise price of the SARs ($3,129,000) (the difference equaling $994,000) by the market share price on the date of exercise ($11.78).
(2) SARs covering up to 300,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at $5.75 per share exercised at a market price of $11.78 per share. Accordingly, the number of shares of Class A Common Stock issued was determined by dividing the amount from the difference between the aggregate market value of the shares underlying the SARs ($3,534,000) and the aggregate exercise price of the SARs ($1,725,000) (the difference equaling $1,809,000) by the market share price on the date of exercise ($11.78).
(3) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $11.90-$12.035 per share.
Transactions by Frederick G. Smith
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2/11/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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201,289 at $12.05 (1) |
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2/16/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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100,000 at $12.6098 (2) |
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2/16/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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81,275 at $12.6359 (3) |
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(1) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.00-$12.15 per share.
(2) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.55-$12.75 per share.
(3) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.60-$12.75 per share.
Transactions by J. Duncan Smith
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12/20/10 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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16,882 |
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12/20/10 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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16,882 at $8.3465 (1) |
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12/21/10 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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126,042 |
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12/21/10 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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126,042 at $8.3348 (2) |
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12/27/10 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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63,087 |
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12/27/10 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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63,087 at $8.3044 (3) |
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12/31/10 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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100,400 |
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12/31/10 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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100,400 at $8.3473 (4) |
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1/3/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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5,000 |
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1/3/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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5,000 at $8.33 |
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1/3/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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50,079 |
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1/3/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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50,079 at $8.35 |
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1/5/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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2,100 |
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1/5/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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2,100 at $8.30 |
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2/11/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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250,000 |
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2/11/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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250,000 at $12.1524 (5) |
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2/14/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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250,000 |
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2/14/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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250,000 at $12.0054 (6) |
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2/15/11 |
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Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock |
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92,781 |
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2/15/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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92,781 at $12.3691 (7) |
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(1) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $8.30-$8.40 per share.
(2) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $8.30-$8.36 per share.
(3) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $8.30-$8.34 per share.
(4) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $8.25-$8.39 per share.
(5) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.00-$12.45 per share.
(6) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.00-$12.18 per share.
(7) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.25-$12.49 per share.
Transactions by Robert E. Smith
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2/10/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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200,000 at $11.6258 (1) |
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2/11/11 |
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Disposed of Class A Common Stock |
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100,000 at $12.1551 (2) |
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(1) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $11.30-$11.895 per share.
(2) The sales price is a weighted average. The range of prices was $12.005-$12.445 per share.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
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Item 6. |
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer. |
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No material change. |
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Item 7. |
Material to be Filed as Exhibits. |
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(1) Joint Filing Agreement.
(2) Stockholders’ Agreement dated April 19, 2005 by and among David D. Smith, Frederick G. Smith, J. Duncan Smith and Robert E. Smith (Incorporated by reference from the Issuer’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 26, 2005). | |
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of each of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this amendment is true, complete and correct.
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Dated: March 4, 2011 |
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/S/ DAVID D. SMITH |
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David D. Smith |
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/S/ FREDERICK G. SMITH |
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Frederick G. Smith |
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/S/ J. DUNCAN SMITH |
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J. Duncan Smith |
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/S/ ROBERT E. SMITH |
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Robert E. Smith |