UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
(Name of Issuer)
Series A Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
21240E105
(CUSIP Number)
Anthony J. Richmond
Latham & Watkins LLP
140 Scott Drive
Menlo Park, California 94025
(650) 328-4600
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
December 31, 2013
(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 persons 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. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 2 of 7 Pages |
1. | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Long Bar LatAm LLC (I.R.S. Identification No. 27-2992507) | |||||
2. | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a) x (b) ¨
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware | |||||
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5. | SOLE VOTING POWER
None | ||||
6. | SHARED VOTING POWER
None(1) | |||||
7. | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None | |||||
8. | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis)) | |||||
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on ADSs on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis)) | |||||
10. | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
¨ | |||||
11. | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
19.8% | |||||
12. | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)
OO |
(1) | Pursuant to the Issuers bylaws, Series A shares can only be owned directly by Mexican individuals or entities controlled by Mexican individuals; as a result, Long Bar LatAm LLC holds its Series A shares through Ordinary Participation Certificates (CPOs) in the form of ADSs. Long Bar LatAm LLC does not have the right to vote the ADSs or CPOs; however, in the event the ADSs were to be transferred to a Mexican individual or entity controlled by Mexican individuals, such new holder(s) could hold the Series A shares directly and would have voting power, in the aggregate, of 182,575,675 Series A shares (including the Series B shares on an as-converted basis) |
CUSIP No. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 3 of 7 Pages |
1. | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. (I.R.S. Identification No. Not Applicable) | |||||
2. | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a) x (b) ¨
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
The Netherlands | |||||
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5. | SOLE VOTING POWER
None(1) | ||||
6. | SHARED VOTING POWER
None | |||||
7. | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None | |||||
8. | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on ADSs on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis)) | |||||
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on ADSs on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis)) | |||||
10. | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
¨ | |||||
11. | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
19.8% | |||||
12. | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)
FI |
(1) | Pursuant to the Issuers bylaws, Series A shares can only be owned directly by Mexican individuals or entities controlled by Mexican individuals; as a result, Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. holds its Series A shares through Ordinary Participation Certificates (CPOs) in the form of ADSs. Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. does not have the right to vote the ADSs or CPOs; however, in the event the ADSs were to be transferred to a Mexican individual or entity controlled by Mexican individuals, such new holder(s) could hold the Series A shares directly and would have voting power, in the aggregate, of 182,575,675 Series A shares (including the Series B shares on an as-converted basis) |
CUSIP No. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 4 of 7 Pages |
1. | NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
William A. Franke | |||||
2. | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (see instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x
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3. | SEC USE ONLY
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4. | CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States of America | |||||
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5. | SOLE VOTING POWER
None | ||||
6. | SHARED VOTING POWER
None(1) | |||||
7. | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
None | |||||
8. | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on ADSs on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis))** | |||||
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
182,575,675 (Consisting of (i) 139,380,926 Series A shares (based on ADSs on an as-converted basis) and (ii) 43,194,749 Series B shares (which are convertible into Series A shares on a 1 to 1 basis))** | |||||
10. | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (see instructions)
¨ | |||||
11. | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
19.8% | |||||
12. | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (see instructions)
IN |
** | Solely in Mr. Frankes capacity as managing member of a fund that is the general partner of Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. and as manager of a fund that is the manager of Long Bar LatAm LLC. Mr. Franke disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities owned by Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. and Long Bar LatAm LLC except to the extent of any pecuniary interest therein and disclaims membership in a group with Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. and Long Bar LatAm LLC. |
(1) | Pursuant to the Issuers bylaws, Series A shares can only be owned directly by Mexican individuals or entities controlled by Mexican individuals; as a result, Mr. Franke holds his Series A shares through Ordinary Participation Certificates (CPOs) in the form of ADSs. Mr. Franke does not have the right to vote the ADSs or CPOs; however, in the event the ADSs were to be transferred to a Mexican individual or entity controlled by Mexican individuals, such new holder(s) could hold the Series A shares directly and would have voting power, in the aggregate, of 182,575,675 Series A shares (including the Series B shares on an as-converted basis) |
CUSIP No. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 5 of 7 Pages |
Item 1.
(a) | Name of Issuer
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. | |
(b) | Address of Issuers Principal Executive Offices
Av. Antonio Dovalí Jaime No. 70, 13 Floor, Tower B Colonia Zedec Santa Fe United Mexican States, D.F. 01210 |
Item 2.
(a) | Name of Person Filing
See Item 1 on pages 2, 3 and 4 | |
(b) | Address of the Principal Office or, if none, residence
c/o Indigo Partners LLC 2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 900 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 | |
(c) | Citizenship
See Item 4 on pages 2, 3 and 4 | |
(d) | Title of Class of Securities
Series A Common Stock | |
(e) | CUSIP Number
21240E105 |
Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to §§240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a) | ¨ | Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o). | ||
(b) | ¨ | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c). | ||
(c) | ¨ | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c). | ||
(d) | ¨ | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8). | ||
(e) | ¨ | An investment adviser in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); | ||
(f) | ¨ | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); | ||
(g) | ¨ | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); | ||
(h) | ¨ | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); | ||
(i) | ¨ | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); | ||
(j) | ¨ | Group, in accordance with §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). |
CUSIP No. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 6 of 7 Pages |
Item 4. Ownership.
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
(a) | Amount beneficially owned: See Item 9 on pages 2, 3 and 4 |
(b) | Percent of class: See Item 11 on pages 2, 3 and 4 |
(c) | Number of shares as to which the person has: See Items 5-8 on pages 2, 3 and 4 |
(i) | Sole power to vote or to direct the vote |
(ii) | Shared power to vote or to direct the vote |
(iii) | Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of |
(iv) | Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of |
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following ¨.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.
Not Applicable
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
See Exhibit 1
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10. Certification.
Not Applicable
CUSIP No. 21240E105 | 13G | Page 7 of 7 Pages |
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: May 22, 2014 |
Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. | |||
By: William A. Franke, Authorized Signatory | ||||
/s/ William A. Franke | ||||
Date: May 22, 2014 |
Long Bar LatAm LLC | |||
By: Brian H. Franke, Vice President | ||||
/s/ Brian H. Franke | ||||
Date: May 22, 2014 |
William A. Franke | |||
/s/ William A. Franke |
Exhibit 1
IDENTIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A.
Long Bar LatAm LLC
Exhibit 2
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(K)(1)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other, except to the extent that it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
Date: May 22, 2014 |
Indigo Mexico Cöoperatief U.A. | |||
By: William A. Franke, Authorized Signatory | ||||
/s/ William A. Franke | ||||
Date: May 22, 2014 |
Long Bar LatAm LLC | |||
By: Brian H. Franke, Vice President | ||||
/s/ Brian H. Franke | ||||
Date: May 22, 2014 |
William A. Franke | |||
/s/ William A. Franke |