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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950136-01-500991
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2
FILED AS OF DATE: 20010730
GROUP MEMBERS: BARRY W. FLORESCUE
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BFMA HOLDING CORP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001128220
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS [2200]
IRS NUMBER: 521958726
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 0930
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 37 HUNTINGTON STREET
CITY: CORTLAND
STATE: NY
ZIP: 13045
BUSINESS PHONE: 8004313023
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MORTONS RESTAURANT GROUP INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000883981
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
IRS NUMBER: 133490149
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 0103
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-42940
FILM NUMBER: 1692234
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 3333 NEW HYDE PK RD STE 210
CITY: NEW HYDE PARK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 11042
BUSINESS PHONE: 5166271515
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 3333 NEW HYDE PARK ROAD
STREET 2: SUITE 210
CITY: NEW HYDE PARK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 11042
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: QUANTUM RESTAURANTS GROUP INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950315
SC 13D/A
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AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE 13D
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___5___)*
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
619429 10 3
(CUSIP Number)
Barry W. Florescue
c/o BFMA Holding Corporation
50 East Sample Road, Suite 400
Pompano Beach, Florida 33064
(800) 675- 6115
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
Notices and Communications)
July 27, 2001
(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 that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of ss.ss. 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-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 ss. 240.13d-7(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* 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 (the "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).
SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
BFMA HOLDING CORPORATION
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
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5) Check 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
DELAWARE
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7) Sole Voting Power
Number of 298,500
Shares -------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power
Owned by 0
Each -------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power
Person 298,500
with -------------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
0
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
298,500
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
7.2%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
FLORESCUE FAMILY CORPORATION
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC
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5) Check 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
NEVADA
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7) Sole Voting Power
Number of 29,100
Shares -----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power
Owned by 0
Each -----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power
Person 29,100
with -----------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
0
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
29,100
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.7%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
CO
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
BARRY W. FLORESCUE
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5) Check 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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7) Sole Voting Power
Number of 327,600
Shares -------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power
Owned by 56,300
Each -------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power
Person 327,600
with -------------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
56,300
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
383,900
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
9.3%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
NED L. SIEGEL
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5) Check 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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7) Sole Voting Power
Number of 0
Shares --------------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power
Owned by 56,300
Each --------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power
Person 0
with --------------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
56,300
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
56,300
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.4%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
RICHARD A. BLOOM
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5) Check 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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7) Sole Voting Power
NUMBER OF 5,000
SHARES -------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 8) Shared Voting Power
OWNED BY 0
EACH -------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9) Sole Dispositive Power
PERSON 5,000
WITH -------------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
0
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
5,000
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.1%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
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CUSIP No. 619429 10 3
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1) Name of Reporting Persons
I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Persons (entities only)
CHARLES W. MIERSCH
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions)
AF
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5) Check 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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7) Sole Voting Power
NUMBER OF 500
SHARES -------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 8) Shared Voting Power
OWNED BY 0
EACH -------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9) Sole Dispositive Power
PERSON 500
WITH -------------------------------------------------------------
10) Shared Dispositive Power
0
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
500
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12) Check Box if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions) [ ]
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13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.0%
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14) Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
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This Amendment No. 5 to the Statement on Schedule 13D amends and
supplements the Statement in Schedule 13D relating to the event date of January
25, 2001, filed by BFMA Holding Corporation, Florescue Family Corporation, Barry
W. Florescue and Ned L. Siegel as amended by Amendment No. 1 relating to the
event date of March 21, 2001, Amendment No. 2 relating to the event date of
April 26, 2001, Amendment No. 3 relating to the event date of June 27, 2001 and
Amendment No. 5 relating to the event date of July 19, 2001 (collectively, the
"Schedule 13D"). Capitalized terms used herein and not defined herein shall have
the meanings assigned thereto in the Schedule 13D.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO
SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
Item 6 has been supplemented with the following:
On July 27, 2001, BFMA sent a letter to Morton's, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit A. Agreement of Joint Filing.(1)
Exhibit B. Definitive Proxy Statement, dated April 26, 2001.(2)
Exhibit C. Letter from BFMA to Morton's, dated May 1, 2001.(2)
Exhibit D. Commitment Letter from Icahn Associates Corp., dated May 1,
2001.(2)
Exhibit E. Letter from BFMA to Greenhill & Co., LLC, dated June 27,
2001.(3)
Exhibit F. Letter from BFMA to Morton's, dated July 19, 2001.(4)
Exhibit G. Letter from BFMA to Morton's, dated July 27, 2001.
(1) Filed as an exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Statement on Schedule 13D.
(2) Filed as an exhibit to Amendment No. 2 to the Statement on Schedule 13D.
(3) Filed as an exhibit to Amendment No. 3 to the Statement on Schedule 13D.
(4) Filed as an exhibit to Amendment No. 4 to the Statement on Schedule 13D.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of the knowledge and belief of
the undersigned, the undersigned hereby certifies that the information set forth
in this Schedule 13D is true, complete and correct.
Dated: July 27, 2001
BFMA HOLDING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Barry W. Florescue
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Name: Barry W. Florescue
Title: Chief Executive Officer
FLORESCUE FAMILY CORPORATION
By: /s/ Barry W. Florescue
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Name: Barry W. Florescue
Title: President
/s/ Barry W. Florescue
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Barry W. Florescue
/s/ Ned L. Siegel
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Ned L. Siegel
/s/ Richard A. Bloom
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Richard A. Bloom
/s/ Charles W. Miersch
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Charles W. Miersch
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OTHER DOCUMENT -- LETTER FROM BFMA
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BFMA HOLDING CORPORATION
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July 27, 2001
VIA FACSIMILE AND OVERNIGHT COURIER
Allen Bernstein
Chairman and CEO
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc.
3333 New Hyde Park Road
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Dear Mr. Bernstein:
Your July 20 press release was simply another of your attempts to
deflect attention from the real issue in this situation: that you, Tom Baldwin,
John Castle and the rest of the directors are acting in your own interests and
not on behalf of Morton's shareholders. Consistent with our prior predictions,
you have once again made false statements about BFMA and me in order to avoid
timely exploration of our offer.
You and John have caused the special committee to stall until our
financing commitment from Icahn Associates expired. To now assert publicly that
BFMA and Icahn Associates did not have the financial wherewithal necessary to
complete this transaction or that BFMA was not a serious acquiror is simply
ludicrous. Your advisors met with us on June 19, 2001 to review our financing
capability and commitments. BFMA and Icahn Associates went above and beyond what
would typically be required at that stage to prove to you and your advisors that
they had the resources to stand behind their commitments. BFMA clearly
demonstrated that it had the capital necessary to consummate the transaction. In
addition, BFMA has spent over $2 million in pursuing this transaction and you
have rebuffed us at every step in the process. It was immediately obvious to us,
and now evident to everyone else, that you have delayed this process for three
months with the sole intention of claiming that our offer was "not serious" once
our financing commitment expired.
Given your behavior through this process, it does not surprise me that
you would state that my "rantings" are without merit. I would like to remind you
that BFMA is the largest non-institutional shareholder of Morton's, and our
personal investment in Morton's is larger than that of the entire board of
directors and management. Your public statements, containing distortions and
outright falsehoods about BFMA's offer and me, have been typical of your conduct
since we approached you earlier this year. My July 20, 2001 letter simply stated
what I believe about your conduct.
I have no doubt that Morton's shareholders will remember your utter
disregard for them. We are all anxious to hear the results of your three month
so-called "examination of strategic alternatives", and hope that it will provide
timely and meaningful benefit for all shareholders, not just you and your
cronies.
We remain interested in acquiring Morton's and would welcome the
opportunity to participate in a fair and open sale process. However, we do not
believe that this is possible without independent shareholder representation on
the Board and the special committee. If you attempt to do otherwise, you can
expect us to continue to be a shareholder activist and to monitor your failures
in providing real value to all of Morton's shareholders.
Sincerely,
/s/ Barry W. Florescue
Barry W. Florescue
Chairman and CEO
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50 East Sample Road, Suite 400, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064