-----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, NSjmGOdFHSmke/3aoP6qdFpJynaDGVsl8NJF9CKL4/lbVumZAz3dcJkxIpntQJKn OVp+VfdXH4Q9Gw1e+i4wRA== 0001033427-02-000040.txt : 20020414 0001033427-02-000040.hdr.sgml : 20020414 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001033427-02-000040 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020201 GROUP MEMBERS: CL INVESTORS, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: COLE PARTNERS LLC GROUP MEMBERS: DAVID L. COHEN GROUP MEMBERS: HAROLD J. LEVY GROUP MEMBERS: IRIDIAN INVESTORS, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: IRIDIAN PARTNERS FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: IRIDIAN PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUE EQUITY FUND, L.P. GROUP MEMBERS: LC CAPITAL MANAGAMENT, LLC SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000094673 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES [3572] IRS NUMBER: 840593263 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1229 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-12941 FILM NUMBER: 02524811 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE STORAGETEK DRIVE CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: CO ZIP: 80028-4309 BUSINESS PHONE: 3036735151 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE STORAGETEK DRIVE CITY: LOUISVILLE STATE: CO ZIP: 80028-4309 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC/CT CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001033427 IRS NUMBER: 061439577 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 276 POST RD WEST CITY: WESTPORT STATE: CT ZIP: 06880-4704 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033417800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 276 POST ROAD WEST CITY: WESTPORT STATE: CT ZIP: 06880-4704 SC 13D/A 1 storagetech13d.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Storage Technology Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) common stock, par value $.10 per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 862111200 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) Jeffrey M. Elliott Executive Vice President Iridian Asset Management LLC 276 Post Road West Westport, CT 06880-4704 203-341-9009 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications) December 31, 2001 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) If the filing person has previously filed a statement of Schedule 13G to report the acquisition which is the subject of the Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box [ ]. *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 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). Page 1 of 12 Pages CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 2 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Iridian Asset Management LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 6,460,151 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 3 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON LC Capital Management, LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 6,460,151 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 4 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON CL Investors, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 6,460,151 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,460,151 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 5 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON COLE Partners LLC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 271,300 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 271,300 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 271,300 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 0.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 6 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Iridian Partners Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 62,400 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 62,400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 62,400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) less than 0.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 7 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Iridian Investors, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 64,800 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 64,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 64,800 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) less than 0.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 8 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Iridian Private Business Value Equity Fund, L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* PF - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 144,100 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 144,100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 144,100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) less than 0.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 9 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON David L. Cohen - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 6,983,551 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,983,551 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,983,551 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 10 of 12 Pages - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON Harold J. Levy - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ X ] (b) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY -------------------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH 6,983,551 REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------- PERSON 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER WITH 0 -------------------------------------------------------------- 10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 6,983,551 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,983,551 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) 6.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 11 of 12 Pages This Amendment No. 1 amends the initial Schedule 13D filed on Septmber 17, 1999 with the Securities and Exchnage Commission, and relates to the common stock, par value $.10 per share (the "Common Stock"), of Storage Technology Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). Unless otherwise indicated, each capitalized term used but not defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning assigned to them in the initial filing. The information presented on the cover sheets for each filing person is based upon ownership as of December 31, 2001. The precent of class is based upon 104,811,775 shares of comon stock issued and outstanding as of November 5, 2001 as reported by the Issuer on its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2001. This Amednment No. 1 amends item 4 in its entirety. The Reporting Persons also are filing a Schedule 13G with resoect to this Issuer for the month ended December 31, 2001. Item 4. Purpose of Transaction In light of the Board's satisfactory response to Iridian's initial Schedule 13D filing, Iridian is amending its filing. At this time, the securities covered in this Statement initially were acquired for the purpose of investment. Iridian does not currently plan or intend to acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer other than on behalf of its advisory clients for purposes of investment. Messrs. Cohen and Levy, as employees of A&SB Advisors, do not currently plan or intend to acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer other than on behalf of First Eagle for purposes of investment. Iridian may decide to purchase on behalf of its advisory clients additional shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer. In addition, Iridian may cause its advisory clients to dispose of any or all securities of the Issuer in any manner permitted by applicable securities laws. Iridian's advisory clients reserve the right to exercise any and all of their respective rights as a shareholder of the Issuer in a manner consistent with their equity interests. Messrs. Cohen and Levy individually may, and as employees of A&SB Advisors, may cause First Eagle to, purchase additional shares of the Common Stock of the Issuer. In addition, Messrs. Cohen and Levy individually may, and as employees of A&SB Advisors, may cause First Eagle to, dispose of any or all securities of the Issuer in any manner permitted by applicable securities laws. Messrs. Cohen and Levy individually, and as employees of A&SB Advisors with respect to First Eagle, reserve the right to exercise any and all of their respective rights as a shareholder of the Issuer in a manner consistent with their equity interests. At this time, none of the Reporting Persons has any plans or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the matters specified in paragraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. CUSIP No. 862111200 Schedule 13D Page 12 of 12 Pages SIGNATURE. After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its or his knowledge and belief, we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: February 1, 2002 IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President LC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President CL INVESTORS, INC. By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, President COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN PARTNERS FUND, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN INVESTORS, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUE EQUITY FUND, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President By: /s/ David L. Cohen ---------------------------------- David L. Cohen, individually By: /s/ Harold J. Levy ---------------------------------- Harold J. Levy, individually EX-99 3 storagetechex99.txt JOINT FILING AGREEMENT JOINT FILING AGREEMENT AMONG IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, LC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, CL INVESTORS, INC., COLE PARTNERS LLC, IRIDIAN PARTNERS FUND, L.P., IRIDIAN INVESTORS, L.P., IRIDIAN PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUE EQUITY FUND, L.P., DAVID L. COHEN AND HAROLD J. LEVY AGREEMENT between Iridian Asset Management LLC ("Iridian"), LC Capital Management, LLC ("LC Capital"), CL Investors, Inc. ("CL Investors"), COLE Partners LLC ("COLE"), Iridian Partners Fund, L.P. ("Iridian Partners"), Iridian Investors, L.P. ("Iridian Investors"), Iridian Private Business Value Equity Fund, L.P. ("Iridian Private Business"), David L. Cohen ("Cohen") and Harold J. Levy ("Levy"). WHEREAS, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"), only one statement containing the information required by Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto need be filed whenever two or more persons are required to file such a statement or any amendments thereto with respect to the same securities, provided that said persons agree in writing that such statement or any amendment thereto is filed on behalf of them. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: Iridian, LC Capital, CL Investors, COLE, Iridian Partners, Iridian Investors, Iridian Private Business, Cohen and Levy, do hereby agree, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Act, to file a Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, relating to their ownership of the common stock of Storage Technology Corporation and do hereby further agree that said Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of them. Date: February 1, 2002 IRIDIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President LC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President CL INVESTORS, INC. By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, President COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN PARTNERS FUND, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN INVESTORS, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President IRIDIAN PRIVATE BUSINESS VALUE EQUITY FUND, L.P. By: COLE PARTNERS LLC By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Elliott ---------------------------------- Jeffrey M. Elliott, Executive Vice President /s/ David L. Cohen ---------------------------------- David L. Cohen, individually /s/ Harold J. Levy ---------------------------------- Harold J. Levy, individually -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----