-----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, MNTgVYgwDSfwi/XXbaOgsEwcYRbClfNh+Chg0tz7KvqtiikreKOfrjbS7UMaq8ZF fg98x6Oop7W+zwdkqhlsDA== 0000909518-01-000188.txt : 20010223 0000909518-01-000188.hdr.sgml : 20010223 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909518-01-000188 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010214 GROUP MEMBERS: GE CAPITAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS INC GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES INC GROUP MEMBERS: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NEWPOWER HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001119307 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931] IRS NUMBER: 522208601 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-59949 FILM NUMBER: 1541395 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: NEWPOWER HOLDINGS, INC. STREET 2: ONE MANHATTANVILLE RD., 3RD FLOOR CITY: PURCHASE STATE: NY ZIP: 10577-2100 BUSINESS PHONE: 914-697-2444 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: NEWPOWER HOLDINGS, INC. STREET 2: ONE MANHATTANVILLE RD., 3RD FLOOR CITY: PURCHASE STATE: NY ZIP: 10577-2100 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TNPC INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000713 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040554 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141] IRS NUMBER: 131500700 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 260 LONG RIDGE RD CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06927 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033574000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 260 LONG RIDGE ROAD CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06927 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19871216 SC 13G 1 0001.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. _____________)* NEWPOWER HOLDINGS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $.01 par value per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 652463100 ------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [ ] Rule 13d-1(b) [ ] Rule 13d-1(c) [x] Rule 13d-1(d) *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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in 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 ("Exchange 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). Page 1 47660.1751
- ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- CUSIP NO. 652463100 13G PAGE 2 OF 14 PAGES - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON GE Capital Equity Investments, Inc. 06-1268495 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [X] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 SHARED VOTING POWER 8,946,288 - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 8,946,288 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 8,946,288 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 14.2% - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 2 - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- CUSIP NO. 652463100 13G PAGE 3 OF 14 PAGES - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON General Electric Capital Corporation 13-1500700 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [X] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 SHARED VOTING POWER 8,946,288 - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 8,946,288 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 8,946,288 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 14.2% - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- CUSIP NO. 652463100 13G PAGE 4 OF 14 PAGES - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON General Electric Capital Services, Inc. 06-1109503 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [X] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 SHARED VOTING POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by General Electric Capital Services, Inc. - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 Not applicable (see 9 above) - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- CUSIP NO. 652463100 13G PAGE 5 OF 14 PAGES - ---------------------------------------------- -------------------------- - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON General Electric Company 14-0689340 - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [X] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 SHARED VOTING POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - -------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER Disclaimed (see 9 below) - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON Beneficial ownership of all shares is disclaimed by General Electric Company. - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 Not applicable (see 9 above) - ---------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON CO - ---------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 5 ITEM 1. NAME OF ISSUER AND ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: (a) and (b) This statement relates to the Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), of NewPower Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation formerly known as TNPC, Inc. (the "Issuer"). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is One Manhattanville Road, Purchase, New York 10577. ITEM 2. PERSON FILING: (a)-(c) This statement is being filed by: GE Capital Equity Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GECEI"); General Electric Capital Corporation, a New York corporation ("GE Capital"); General Electric Capital Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("GECS"); and General Electric Company, a New York corporation ("GE"). The agreement among each of GECEI, GE Capital, GECS and GE that this statement be filed on behalf of each of them is attached hereto as Exhibit A. GECEI is a subsidiary of GE Capital, GE Capital is a subsidiary of GECS, and GECS is a subsidiary of GE. GECEI's principal business office is located at 120 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06927. GE Capital's and GECS' principal business offices are located at 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06927. GE's principal business office is located at 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, Connecticut 06431. (d)-(e) This statement relates to the Common Stock of the Issuer, $.01 par value per share. The CUSIP No. for such shares is 652463100. ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(B) OR 13D-2(B) OR (C), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: (a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act (b) [ ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act (c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act (d) [ ] Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E) (f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F) (g) [ ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G) (h) [ ] A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act (j) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J) If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box. [ ] ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP. (a)-(c) The response of GECEI, GE Capital, GECS and GE to Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11 of each of their respective Cover Sheets which relate to the beneficial ownership of the Common Stock of the Issuer is incorporated herein by Page 6 reference. The shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by GECEI and GE Capital include Class A Warrants with the right to acquire 5,250,000 shares of Common Stock. Each of GECS and GE hereby expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock owned by GECEI. ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS. N/A ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. N/A ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY. N/A ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. N/A ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. N/A ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION. (a) N/A (b) N/A Page 7 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. Dated: February 12, 2001 GE CAPITAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS, INC. By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Managing Director GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION By: William D. Strittmatter ---------------------------------------------- Name: William D. Strittmatter Title: Vice-President GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Attorney-in-fact GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Attorney-in-fact Page 8 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- A Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 12, 2001, among GECEI, GE Capital, GECS and GE, to file joint statement on Schedule 13G. B Power of Attorney, dated as of February 22, 2000, appointing Jonathan K. Sprole as attorney-in-fact for General Electric Company. C Power of Attorney, dated as of February 22, 2000, appointing Jonathan K. Sprole as attorney-in-fact for General Electric Capital Services, Inc. Page 9 EX-99 2 0002.txt A EXHIBIT A JOINT FILING AGREEMENT This will confirm the agreement by and among all the undersigned that the Schedule 13G filed on or about this date with respect to the beneficial ownership of the undersigned of shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of NewPower Holdings, Inc. is being filed on behalf of each of the undersigned. This agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Dated: February 12, 2001 GE CAPITAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS, INC. By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Managing Director GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION By: William D. Strittmatter ---------------------------------------------- Name: William D. Strittmatter Title: Vice-President GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Attorney-in-fact GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY By: Jonathan K. Sprole ---------------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan K. Sprole Title: Attorney-in-fact Page 10 EX-99 3 0003.txt B EXHIBIT B POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, General Electric Company, a New York corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby make, constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the Corporation's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as the "Attorney") to act either together or alone in the name and on behalf of the Corporation for and with respect to the matters hereinafter described. Name of Attorney: Joan C. Amble Nancy E. Barton Jeffrey S. Werner Leon E. Roday Michael A. Gaudino Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr. Preston Abbott Murry K. Stegelmann James Ungari J. Gordon Smith Michael E. Pralle Iain MacKay Jonathan K. Sprole Barbara J. Gould Robert L. Lewis Wendy E. Ormond Mark F. Mylon Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following: To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5 or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by General Electric Capital Services, Inc., General Electric Capital Corporation or any of their subsidiaries; And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all documents, acknowledgments, consents and other agreements and to take such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the foregoing. Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments, and other writings executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without compensation for acting in the capacity of agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder. Page 11 Unless sooner revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2002. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 22nd day of February, 2000. General Electric Company (Corporate Seal) By: /s/ Philip D. Ameen --------------------------------- Philip D. Ameen, Vice President Attest: /s/ Robert E. Healing - ----------------------------------------- Robert E. Healing, Attesting Secretary Page 12 EX-99 4 0004.txt C EXHIBIT C POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned, General Electric Capital Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation") does hereby make, constitute and appoint the persons listed below as the Corporation's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as the "Attorney") to act either together or alone in the name and on behalf of the Corporation for and with respect to the matters hereinafter described. Name of Attorney: Michael A. Gaudino Robert O. O'Reilly, Sr. Murry K. Stegelmann James Ungari Preston Abbott Leon E. Roday J. Gordon Smith Michael E. Pralle Iain MacKay Jonathan K. Sprole Barbara J. Gould Robert L. Lewis Wendy E. Ormond Mark F. Mylon Each Attorney shall have the power and authority to do the following: To execute and deliver any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G or Forms 3, 4 and 5 or any amendments thereto required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of the Corporation with regard to any securities owned by the Corporation, General Electric Capital Corporation or any of their subsidiaries; And, in connection with the foregoing, to execute and deliver all documents, acknowledgments, consents and other agreements and to take such further action as may be necessary or convenient for the Corporation in order to more effectively carry out the intent and purpose of the foregoing. Agreements, commitments, documents, instruments, and other writings executed by the Attorney in accordance with the terms hereof shall be binding upon the Corporation without attestation and without affixation of the seal of the Corporation. The Power of Attorney conferred hereby shall not be delegable by any Attorney. The Attorney shall serve without compensation for acting in the capacity of agent and attorney-in-fact hereunder. Unless revoked by the Corporation, this Power of Attorney shall be governed under the laws of the State of New York and the authority of the Attorney hereunder shall terminate on March 31, 2002. Page 13 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed, attested and its corporate seal to be affixed pursuant to authority granted by the Corporation's board of directors, as of the 22nd day of February, 2000. General Electric Capital Services, Inc. (Corporate Seal) By: /s/ Nancy E. Barton --------------------------------------- Nancy E. Barton, Senior Vice President Attest: /s/ Brian T. McAnaney - ------------------------------------------ Brian T. McAnaney, Assistant Secretary Page 14 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----