-----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, UJ2Zssfj3xAFiS8B2hS9DBJr1hj1lpUyGXtHz/kf5Z1t8DkNRG0hawf35X36QUe5 aozt09BhtUpIx21rHi7w2g== 0000929638-03-000111.txt : 20030728 0000929638-03-000111.hdr.sgml : 20030728 20030728135335 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000929638-03-000111 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030728 GROUP MEMBERS: KAIROS PARTNERS II, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GROUP MEMBERS: KAIROS PARTNERS, LP SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000780127 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES [3842] IRS NUMBER: 411526554 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-36717 FILM NUMBER: 03805547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2575 UNIVERSITY AVENUE CITY: ST PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55114-1024 BUSINESS PHONE: 6516033700 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BIO VASCULAR INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KAIROS PARTNERS LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001122689 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 LONGWATER DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 204 CITY: NORWELL STATE: MA ZIP: 02061 BUSINESS PHONE: 7816351100X1123 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 LONGWATER DR. STREET 2: SUITE 204 CITY: NORWELL STATE: MA ZIP: 02061 SC 13D/A 1 a1236924.txt SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (RULE 13D-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13D-1(A) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13D-2(A) (AMENDMENT NO. 1) Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, $0.01 par value - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) James F. Rice, Managing Director c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (781) 635-1121 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) June 9, 2003 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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(b)(3) or (4), 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 be sent. (Continued on the following pages) (Page 1 of 9 Pages) - ---------------- * 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). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Kairos Partners, LP (Tax ID: 04-3521249) Kairos Partners II, LP (Tax ID: 45-0484772) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (A)[ ] (B) x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) WC--SEE ITEM 3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E) [ ] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Kairos Partners, LP is a Delaware limited partnership. Kairos Partners II, LP is a Delaware limited partnership. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 SOLE VOTING POWER None ------------------------------------------------------------ NUMBER OF 8 SHARED VOTING POWER SHARES BENEFICIALLY 433,900 shares - Kairos Partners, LP - See Item 5 OWNED BY 46,500 shares - Kairos Partners II, LP - See Item 5 EACH ------------------------------------------------------------ REPORTING 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH None ------------------------------------------------------------ 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 433,900 shares - Kairos Partners, LP - See Item 5 46,500 shares - Kairos Partners II, LP - See Item 5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 433,900 shares - Kairos Partners, LP - See Item 5 46,500 shares - Kairos Partners II, LP - See Item 5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [ ] Not Applicable. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 4.9% (based on 9,881,618 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of June 9, 2003, as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2003). - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) Kairos Partners, LP--PN (limited partnership) Kairos Partners II, LP--PN (limited partnership) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER: (a) This amendment relates to the common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. (the "Common Stock"). As a result of the filing by the Issuer of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2003 indicating that the Issuer had increased its outstanding shares of Common Stock, the Reporting Person has determined that it owned less than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock as of June 9, 2003. (b) Address: c/o Synovis Life Technologies, Inc. 2575 University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55114 ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND Kairos Partners 1. (a) Kairos Partners, LP is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Kairos Partners "). (b) Address: c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) Principal Business: Investments (d) During the last five years, Kairos Partners has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (e) During the last five years, Kairos Partners was not 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. 2. (a) Kairos Partners GP, LLC, a limited liability corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Kairos GP"). Kairos GP is the general partner of Kairos Partners. (b) Address: c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) Principal Business: Investments (d) During the last five years, Kairos GP has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (e) During the last five years, Kairos GP was not 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. 3. (a) Aim High Enterprises, Inc. ("Aim High") is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Aim High is the managing member of Kairos GP. (b) Address: Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) Principal Business: Investments (d) During the last five years, Aim High has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (e) During the last five years, Aim High was not 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. 4. (a) John White, a U.S. citizen, is the sole stockholder of Aim High and is also the sole managing member of Kairos II (see below). (b) Address: c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) During the last five years, Mr. White has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (d) During the last five years, Mr. White has not 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. Kairos Partners II 1. (a) Kairos Partners II, LP is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Kairos Partners II"). (b) Address: c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) Principal Business: Investments (d) During the last five years, Kairos Partners II has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (e) During the last five years, Kairos Partners II was not 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. 2. (a) Kairos II, LLC is a limited liability corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Kairos II"). Kairos II is the general partner for Kairos Partners II. John White is the managing member of Kairos II. (b) Address: c/o Aim High Enterprises, Inc. 600 Longwater Drive, Suite 204 Norwell, MA 02061 (c) Principal Business: Investments (d) During the last five years, Kairos II has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding. (e) During the last five years, Kairos II was not 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. 3. (a) John White is the sole managing member of Kairos II and the sole stockholder of Aim High (see Item 4 above). ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION: The amount of funds used in acquiring the Common Stock was $3,933,610.00. The source of these funds was Kairos Partners' and Kairos Partners II's current cash equivalent assets (working capital). ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION: At the time that Kairos Partners and Kairos Partners II acquired the shares of Common Stock which are reported hereby, such shares were acquired for investment purposes. Kairos Partners and Kairos Partners II reserves the right from time to time to acquire additional shares, or to dispose of some or all of its shares. (a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (c) Not applicable. (d) Not applicable. (e) Not applicable. (f) Not applicable. (g) Not applicable. (h) Not applicable. (i) Not applicable. (j) Not applicable. ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER: a) The following list sets forth the aggregate number and percentage (based on 9,881,618 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of June 9, 2003, as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2003) of outstanding shares of Common Stock owned beneficially by each reporting person named in Item 2, as of June 9, 2003: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Shares of Common Stock Percentage of Beneficial Beneficially Owned Ownership - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Partners, LP 433,900 4.4% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kairos Partners II, LP(1) 46,500 0.5% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John White (1) 480,400 4.9% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------ (1) The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his/its equity interest therein. (b) Kairos Partners has sole power to vote and to dispose of 433,900 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.4% of the outstanding Common Stock. Kairos Partners II, L.P. has sole power to vote and to dispose of 46,500 shares of Common Stock, representing 0.5% of the outstanding Common Stock. John White, by virtue of being (i) the sole stockholder of Aim High, which is the managing member of Kairos Partners and (ii) the managing member of Kairos II, which is the general partner of Kairos Partners II, may be deemed to have shared power to vote and to dispose of 480,400 shares of Common Stock, representing 4.9% of the outstanding Common Stock. (c) The following is a description of all transactions in shares of Common Stock of the Issuer by the reporting person identified in Item 2 of this Schedule 13D effected from October 9, 2002 to June 9, 2003: None (d) Not applicable (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. July 28, 2003 -------------------------------- (Date) /s/ James F. Rice -------------------------------- (Signature) -------------------------------- James F. Rice -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----