-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UJnVpfXSh9863mk+RRfEnGLKtR+U7Oo/TKZxNPW9wuPjs3oTvuBnLkFyi46TYX/Q wplnd0HRP0/jjFol0aYmHg== 0001047469-99-015913.txt : 19990426 0001047469-99-015913.hdr.sgml : 19990426 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001047469-99-015913 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990423 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001030058 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES [4841] IRS NUMBER: 232866697 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-56181 FILM NUMBER: 99599291 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3220 TILLMAN DR STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: BENDALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2156335100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3220 TILLMAN DR STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: BENDALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KRISBERGH HAL M CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001084399 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC STREET 2: 3220 TILLMAN DRIVE, SUITE 300 CITY: BENSALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2156335101 SC 13D 1 SC 13D SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------ SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-1) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(a)1 WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ------------------------------ (Name of issuer) COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE -------------------------------------- (Title of class of securities) 98156L-30-7 -------------- (CUSIP number) Randall J. Gort, General Counsel WorldGate Communications, Inc. 3220 Tillman Drive Suite 300 Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 633-5105 ------------------------------------------------- (Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications) APRIL 15, 1999 ------------------------------------------------------- (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 |_|. NOTE. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. SEE Rule 13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to sent. (Continued on following pages) (Page 1 of 4 Pages) - --------------- 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. 98156L-30-7 13D Page 2 of 4 Pages - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons Hal M. Krisbergh - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member (a) / / of a Group* (b) / / - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Source of Funds* PF - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (5) Check 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 (7) Sole Voting Power Beneficially Owned 6,485,212 shares by Each Reporting -------------------------------------------------- Person With (8) Shared Voting Power -------------------------------------------------- (9) Sole Dispositive Power 6,485,212 shares -------------------------------------------------- (10) Shared Dispositive Power - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 6,485,212 shares - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* / / - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 31.4% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (14) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTION BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 98156L-30-7 13D Page 3 of 4 Pages ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER. CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock (the "Shares") ISSUER: WorldGate Communications, Inc. PRINCIPAL ADDRESS: 3220 Tillman Drive, Suite 300, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 For purposes of this statement, the term "Subject Shares" refers to the Shares of the Issuer reported herein as being beneficially owned by Mr. Krisbergh other than such Shares that are beneficially owned by virtue of Rule 13d-3(d)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. See Item 5. ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND. This statement is filed by and on behalf of Mr. Hal M. Krisbergh, a natural person and citizen of the United States of America. Mr. Krisbergh is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer. Mr. Krisbergh's business address is 3220 Tillman Drive, Suite 300, Bensalem, PA 19020. The Issuer's principal business is offering and developing an Internet access service through cable television. During the last five years, Mr. Krisbergh has not (i) been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), or (ii) 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. ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION. Mr. Krisbergh acquired the Subject Shares that he owns directly with personal funds. ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION. The Subject Shares were acquired for investment purposes. Mr. Krisbergh may dispose of the Subject Shares from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, subject to market conditions and other factors. Mr. Krisbergh may also acquire additional Shares in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, subject to market conditions and other factors. -2- CUSIP No. 98156L-30-7 13D Page 4 of 4 Pages ITEM 5. INTEREST IN THE SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER (a) As of the date on which this statement is executed, Mr. Krisbergh beneficially owns 6,485,212 Shares of the Issuer, constituting 31.4% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Shares, based upon an aggregate of 20,658,720 Shares of the Issuer issued and outstanding (as set forth on the Issuer's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-71997)). (b) The 6,485,212 Shares beneficially owned by Mr. Krisbergh are all held by him directly. In addition, Mr. Krisbergh and his wife each hold 15,237 Shares as custodians for their minor children (the "Children's Shares"). Mr. Krisbergh disclaims beneficial ownership over the Children's Shares. Mr. Krisbergh has sole investment and voting power over all Shares owned by him directly. (c) During the past 60 days, Mr. Krisbergh effected no transaction in the Shares. (d) Other than as disclosed under Item 5(b), no other person has the right to receive or the power to direct receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of the securities described in, this Schedule 13D. (e) Not applicable. ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER. Not applicable. ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS Not applicable. 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 22, 1999 /s/ Hal M. Krisbergh --------------------------- Hal M. Krisbergh -3- -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----