UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 22)*
First Financial Fund, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
320228109
(CUSIP Number)
Stephen C. Miller, Esq.
Krassa, Madsen & Miller, LLC
1680 38th Street, Suite 800
Boulder, Colorado 80301
(303) 444-5483
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
April 12, 2001
(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 ss.ss.240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-
1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. 0
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 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).
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Ernest Horejsi Trust No. 1B
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Kansas
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 1,795,100
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 1,795,100
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,795,100
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 7.29%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Lola Brown Trust No. 1B
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Kansas
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 2,550,200
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 2,550,200
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,550,200
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 10.36%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Mildred B. Horejsi Trust
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization New York
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 1,922,400
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 1,922,400
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,922,400
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 7.81%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Stewart R. Horejsi Trust No. 2
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization Kansas
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 1,697,900
Shares,Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 1,697,900
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,697,900
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 6.89%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Susan L. Ciciora Trust
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization South Dakota
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 1,359,800
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 1,359,800
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,359,800
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.52%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
John S. Horejsi Trust
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization South Dakota
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 100
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 100
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
100
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0.00041%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Badlands Trust Company
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) WC OO
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization South Dakota
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power 1,359,900
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power 1,359,900
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,359,900
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.52%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) OO
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CUSIP No. 320228 10 9
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Stewart R. Horejsi
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See
Instructions)
(A)
(B)
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) Not applicable
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5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant
to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization United States
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Number of 7. Sole Voting Power 0
Shares Bene-
ficially 8. Shared Voting Power 0
Owned by Each
Reporting 9. Sole Dispositive Power 0
Person With
10. Shared Dispositive Power 0
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions) X
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 0%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN
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Amendment No. 22 to Statement on Schedule 13D
This amended statement on Schedule 13D relates to the
Common Stock, $.001 par value per share (the "Shares"), of
First Financial Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the
"Company"). Items 3, 4 and 5 of this statement, previously
filed by the Ernest Horejsi Trust No. 1B (the "Trust"), the
Lola Brown Trust No. 1B (the "Brown Trust"), the Mildred B.
Horejsi Trust (the "Mildred Trust"), the Stewart R. Horejsi
Trust No. 2 (the "Stewart Trust"), the John S. Horejsi Trust
(the "John Trust"), and the Susan L. Ciciora Trust (the "Susan
Trust") as the direct beneficial owner of Shares, and Stewart
R. Horejsi, by virtue of the relationships described
previously in this statement, are hereby amended as set forth
below.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
No change except for the addition of the following:
The total amount of funds required by the Brown Trust to
purchase the Shares as reported in Item 5(c) was $1,777,117.95.
Such funds were provided by the Brown Trust's cash on hand and from
margin borrowings under accounts maintained by the Brown Trust with
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
No change except for the addition of the following:
The Brown Trust acquired the Shares described in Item 5(c) of
this statement in order to increase its equity interest in the
Company. Depending upon its evaluation of the Company's investments
and prospects, and upon future developments (including, but not
limited to, performance of the Shares in the market, the effective
yield on the Shares, availability of funds, alternative uses of
funds, and money, stock market and general economic conditions), any
of the Reporting Persons or other entities that may be deemed to be
affiliated with the Reporting Persons may from time to time purchase
Shares, and any of the Reporting Persons or other entities that may
be deemed to be affiliated with the Reporting Persons may from time
to time dispose of all or a portion of the Shares held by such
person, or cease buying or selling Shares. Any such additional
purchases or sales of the Shares may be in open market or privately-
negotiated transactions or otherwise.
On April 12, 2001, Thomas T. Mooney, chairman and a member of
the Board of Directors of the Company, contacted Stewart R. Horejsi
and informed Mr. Horejsi that the nominating committee of the Board
of Directors of the Company recently met and considered Richard I.
Barr for election as a Director of the Company at the Company's 2001
Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Mooney indicated that the
committee would recommend the nomination of Mr. Barr at the next
Board of Directors meeting scheduled for late May 2001. If the
Board approves this recommended nomination, Mr. Barr would run for
the single Class III Board seat that comes up for re-election at the
upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. The Reporting Persons
understand that the current Class III Director will be stepping down
from the Board and not be standing for re-election. In a letter
dated February 28, 2001 (Exhibit 9 attached hereto), the Trust
notified the Board of Directors of its intention to nominate Mr.
Barr as well additional nominees to fill any board seats the Board
of Directors might create subsequent to the letter.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
No change except for the addition of the following:
(a) The Trust is the direct beneficial owner of 1,795,100
Shares, or approximately 7.29% of the 24,628,781 Shares outstanding
as of May 1, 2000, according to information contained in the
Company's Annual Report for the period ending March 30, 2000 (the
"Outstanding Shares"). The Brown Trust is the direct beneficial
owner of 2,550,200 Shares, or approximately 10.36% of the
Outstanding Shares. The Mildred Trust is the direct beneficial
owner of 1,922,400 Shares, or approximately 7.81% of the Outstanding
Shares. The Stewart Trust is the direct beneficial owner of
1,697,900 Shares, or approximately 6.89% of the Outstanding Shares.
The Susan Trust is the direct beneficial owner of 1,359,800 Shares,
or approximately 5.52% of the Outstanding Shares. The John Trust is
the direct beneficial owner of 100 Shares, or approximately 0.00041%
of the Outstanding Shares.
By virtue of the relationships reported in this statement, Mr.
Horejsi may be deemed to share indirect beneficial ownership of the
Shares directly beneficially owned by the Trust, the Brown Trust,
the Mildred Trust, the Stewart Trust, the Susan Trust, and the John
Trust. Mr. Horejsi disclaims all such beneficial ownership.
(c) The table below sets forth purchases of the Shares by the
Brown Trust since March 29, 2001. Such purchases were effected by the
Brown Trust on the New York Stock Exchange.
Date Amount of Shares Approximate Price
Per Share
(exclusive of commissions)
03/29/01 10,000 $11.24
03/29/01 5,400 $11.18
03/29/01 4,400 $11.20
03/29/01 2,000 $11.15
04/02/01 12,000 $11.38
04/02/01 3,000 $11.28
04/02/01 2,500 $11.29
04/02/01 2,100 $11.40
04/02/01 2,000 $11.30
04/02/01 1,900 $11.38
04/02/01 1,800 $11.33
04/02/01 1,000 $11.25
04/04/01 5,000 $11.02
04/04/01 4,200 $11.05
04/04/01 2,000 $11.05
04/04/01 2,000 $11.00
04/04/01 1,300 $11.02
04/04/01 700 $11.05
04/05/01 10,000 $11.30
04/05/01 2,000 $11.25
04/05/01 2,000 $11.20
04/05/01 1,200 $11.02
04/05/01 1,000 $11.35
04/05/01 1,000 $11.35
04/05/01 600 $11.07
04/06/01 15,000 $11.35
04/06/01 11,400 $11.25
04/06/01 6,000 $11.35
04/06/01 5,000 $11.35
04/09/01 2,600 $11.30
04/09/01 1,000 $11.25
04/10/01 7,300 $11.50
04/10/01 2,000 $11.44
04/10/01 2,000 $11.44
04/10/01 1,600 $11.35
04/10/01 1,200 $11.36
04/10/01 1,100 $11.30
04/10/01 1,100 $11.46
04/10/01 1,000 $11.45
04/11/01 9,500 $11.45
04/11/01 900 $11.45
04/11/01 600 $11.42
04/12/01 2,800 $11.40
04/12/01 2,400 $11.35
04/12/01 1,000 $11.45
04/12/01 600 $11.45
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.
Date: April 19, 2001
/s/ Stewart R. Horejsi
Stewart R. Horejsi
/s/ Stephen C. Miller
Stephen C. Miller, as Vice
President of Badlands Trust
Company, trustee of the Ernest
Horejsi Trust No. 1B, the Lola
Brown Trust No. 1B, the Mildred B.
Horejsi Trust, the Stewart R.
Horejsi Trust No. 2, the Susan L.
Ciciora Trust, and the John S.
Horejsi Trust.