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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001162893-11-000003
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20110425
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110425
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STABOSZ TIMOTHY J
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001162893
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1307 MONROE STREET
CITY: LA PORTE
STATE: IN
ZIP: 46350
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000030828
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663]
IRS NUMBER: 362479991
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-35721
FILM NUMBER: 11777138
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 6500 W CORTLAND ST
CITY: CHICAGO
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60707
BUSINESS PHONE: 773-889-8870
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 6500 W CORTLAND ST
CITY: CHICAGO
STATE: IL
ZIP: 60707
SC 13D/A
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cobr13d4.txt
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(AMENDMENT NO. 3)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORP.
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(Name of issuer)
COMMON STOCK
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(Title of class of securities)
191042100
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(CUSIP number)
TIMOTHY J. STABOSZ, 1307 MONROE STREET, LAPORTE, IN 46350 (219) 324-5087
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(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and
communications)
APRIL 14, 2011
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(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 Sections 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check
the following box. [_]
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. 191042100
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1. Name of Reporting Person
TIMOTHY JOHN STABOSZ
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) [_]
NOT APPLICABLE (b) [_]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF
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5. Check Box 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 532,386
Shares ____________________________________________
Beneficially (8) Shared Voting Power 0
Owned by ____________________________________________
Each (9) Sole Dispositive Power 532,386
Reporting ____________________________________________
Person With (10) Shared Dispositive Power 0
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned 532,386
by each Reporting Person
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes [_]
Certain Shares
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13. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 8.1%
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14. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN
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ITEM 1. Security and Issuer
Common stock of Cobra Electronics Corp., 6500 W. Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60707.
ITEM 2. Identity and Background
The reporting person, Timothy J. Stabosz, 1307 Monroe Street, LaPorte,
IN 46350, a natural person and United States citizen, is engaged as a
private investor. He has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or other similar misdemeanors) in the last 5
years, and has not been a party to any proceedings, or subject to any
judgements, enjoinments, decrees, et al, related to violations of state or
federal securities laws, in his lifetime.
ITEM 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
Personal funds in the aggregate amount of $755,278.21 have been used to
effect the purchases. No part of the purchase price represents borrowed
funds.
ITEM 4. Purpose of Transaction
The reporting person has acquired the shares for investment purposes.
The reporting person is filing this Amendment No. 3 to reflect a
decrease in his ownership percentage of the company's common stock to 8.1%,
from the 9.4% reported in Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 2, dated February 5,
2010. The reporting person has reduced his ownership position in the
company, primarily for 3 reasons: 1) the need to meet a federal income tax
payment in an amount that was considerably larger than anticipated, 2) the
need to meet a broker margin call, and 3) noting the significant increase in
Cobra's share price of late, the need to maintain sufficient diversification
of risk in the reporting person's overall portfolio.
The reporting person currently has no specific plan or proposals which
relate to or would result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs
(a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. This notwithstanding, the reporting
person intends to review his investment in the company on a continual basis
and engage in discussions with management and the Board of Directors
concerning the business, operations, and future plans of the company.
Depending on various factors, including, without limitation, the company's
financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the common
stock, conditions in the securities markets, and general economic and
industry conditions, the reporting person may, in the future, take such
actions with respect to his investment in the company as he deems
appropriate including, without limitation, communicating with other
stockholders, seeking Board representation, making proposals to the company
concerning the capitalization and operations of the issuer, purchasing
additional shares of common stock or selling some or all of his shares, or
changing his intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in
Item 4.
ITEM 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
As of the close of business on April 22, 2011, the reporting person has
sole voting and dispositive power over 532,386 shares of Cobra Electronics
Corp.'s common stock. According to the company's latest Form 10-K filing,
as of March 9, 2011, there were 6,539,580 common shares outstanding. The
reporting person is therefore deemed to own 8.1% of the company's common
stock. Transactions effected by the reporting person from February 21,
2011, through April 22, 2011, were performed in ordinary brokerage
transactions, and are indicated as follows:
02/25/11 sold 2450 shares at $4.022
03/04/11 sold 12,500 shares at $4.002
03/08/11 sold 2500 shares at $3.933
03/10/11 bought 5000 shares at $3.61
03/14/11 sold 60 shares at $3.91
03/15/11 sold 5000 shares at $3.491
03/22/11 bought 3500 shares at $3.519
03/23/11 bought 2500 shares at $3.51
03/24/11 bought 1700 shares at $3.52
03/24/11 sold 14,300 shares at $3.853
03/28/11 sold 2500 shares at $3.89
03/30/11 bought 2500 shares at $3.746
04/12/11 sold 7965 shares at $4.248
04/13/11 sold 2530 shares at $4.33
04/14/11 sold 5000 shares at $4.112
04/15/11 sold 2500 shares at $4.022
04/18/11 sold 7400 shares at $3.906
04/20/11 bought 100 shares at $3.82
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
SIGNATURES
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 4/22/11
Signature Timothy J. Stabosz
Name/Title Timothy J. Stabosz, Private Investor