-----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, OlRK4pRT1K13k5D722/BdCicZSiO5/2v/MU+qVXGkm1vU/upqtQ0n1g7AAa2IWD0 3HvyNgrbPfv2qM0Dk2WG7g== 0000909143-99-000043.txt : 19990217 0000909143-99-000043.hdr.sgml : 19990217 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909143-99-000043 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19990216 GROUP MEMBERS: PAUL F. BROWN, JR. GROUP MEMBERS: ROYAL HOLDING CO INC GROUP MEMBERS: ROYAL HOLDING COMPANY,INC. GROUP MEMBERS: STEPHEN R. PATCHIN SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ADAMS GOLF INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001059763 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [3949] IRS NUMBER: 752320087 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-55769 FILM NUMBER: 99541971 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 EAST PLANO PARKWAY CITY: PLANO STATE: TX ZIP: 75074 BUSINESS PHONE: 9726739000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 EAST PLANO PARKWAY CITY: PLANO STATE: TX ZIP: 75074 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROYAL HOLDING CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001067948 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] IRS NUMBER: 251622874 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 DELAWARE AVE STREET 2: STE 306 CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19801 BUSINESS PHONE: 3024277630 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 DELAWARE AVE STREET 2: STE 306 CITY: WILMINGTON STATE: DE ZIP: 19801 SC 13G 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _______)* ADAMS GOLF, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 006228 10 0 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 1998 (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 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 in 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. 006228 10 0 (1) Name of Reporting Person Royal Holding Company, Inc. I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person (entities only) 25-1622874 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a (a) [ ] Member of a Group* (b) [X] - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship Delaware - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: (5) Sole Voting Power 6,374,511 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power 6,374,511 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned 6,374,511 by Each Reporting Person - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in [ ] Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares* - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by 28.4% Amount in Row (9) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person* CO - ----------------------------------------------------------------- * SEE INSTRUCTIONS CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 (1) Name of Reporting Person Paul F. Brown, Jr. I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person (entities only) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a (a) [ ] Member of a Group* (b) [X] - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship Delaware - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: (5) Sole Voting Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power 6,374,511** - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power 6,374,511** - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned 6,374,511** by Each Reporting Person - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in [ ] Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares* - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by 28.4% Amount in Row (9) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ----------------------------------------------------------------- * SEE INSTRUCTIONS ** Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock reflected herein and, as such, declares that this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of any securities covered hereby. CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 (1) Name of Reporting Person Stephen R. Patchin I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person (entities only) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (2) Check the Appropriate Box if a (a) [ ] Member of a Group* (b) [X] - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (3) SEC Use Only - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (4) Citizenship United States - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: (5) Sole Voting Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (6) Shared Voting Power 6,374,511** - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (7) Sole Dispositive Power 0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (8) Shared Dispositive Power 6,374,511** - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (9) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned 6,374,511** by Each Reporting Person - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (10) Check if the Aggregate Amount in [ ] Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares* - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (11) Percent of Class Represented by 28.4% Amount in Row (9) - ----------------------------------------------------------------- (12) Type of Reporting Person* IN - ----------------------------------------------------------------- * SEE INSTRUCTIONS ** Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, the Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock reflected herein and, as such, declares that this Statement shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of any securities covered hereby. CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 Item 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER: Adams Golf, Inc. (the "Issuer") Item 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 548, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Item 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING: Pursuant to rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Act, this Statement on Schedule 13G is filed jointly by Royal Holding Company, Inc. ("Royal"), Paul F. Brown, Jr. ("Brown") and Stephen R. Patchin ("Patchin"). Royal, Brown and Patchin are collectively referred to herein as the "Reporting Persons." The Reporting Persons have included as Exhibit A to this Statement an agreement in writing that this Statement is filed on behalf of each of them. Item 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE: Royal ----- The principal business office of Royal is: 300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 306, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Brown ----- The principal business office of Brown is: One Indian Springs Road, Carl E. Patchin Building, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701 Patchin ------- The principal business office of Patchin is: 500 N. Water, Nationsbank Building, Suite 807N, Corpus Christi, Texas 78471 Item 2(c). CITIZENSHIP: Royal is a Delaware corporation. Brown and Patchin are citizens of the United States. CUSIP NO. 006288 10 0 Item 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, of the Issuer. Item 2(e). CUSIP NO.: 006228 10 0 Item 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13D- 1(B), OR 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)(ii)(G); (h) [ ] A savings association 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) Not applicable. CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 Item 4. OWNERSHIP: Royal ----- (a) Amount beneficially owned: 6,374,511 (b) Percent of class: 28.4% (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 6,374,511 (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0 (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,374,511 (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0 Brown1 ------ (a) Amount beneficially owned: 6,374,511 (b) Percent of class: 28.4% (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0 (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 6,374,511 (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0 (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,374,511 CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 Patchin2 -------- (a) Amount beneficially owned: 6,374,511 (b) Percent of class: 28.4% (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0 (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 6,374,511 (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0 (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,374,511 Item 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS: Not Applicable. 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 OR CONTROL PERSON: Not Applicable. Item 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP: This Statement on Schedule 13G has been filed by a group under Rule 13d-1(d). Attached as Annex A is a Joint Filing Statement executed by each member of such group. CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 Item 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP: Not Applicable. Item 10. CERTIFICATIONS: Not Applicable. [Signature page follows] CUSIP NO. 006228 10 0 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. Dated: February 12, 1999 ROYAL HOLDING COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ------------------------------ Name: PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ------------------------------ Title: Vice President - Finance ------------------------------ /s/ PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ----------------------------------- PAUL F. BROWN, JR. /s/ STEPHEN R. PATCHIN ----------------------------------- STEPHEN R. PATCHIN ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001) EXHIBIT A JOINT FILING STATEMENT Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1), we, the undersigned, hereby express our agreement that the attached Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of us. Dated: February 12, 1999 ROYAL HOLDING COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ------------------------------ Name: PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ------------------------------ Title: Vice President - Finance ------------------------------ /s/ PAUL F. BROWN, JR. ----------------------------------- PAUL F. BROWN, JR. /s/ STEPHEN R. PATCHIN ----------------------------------- STEPHEN R. PATCHIN _______________________________ 1 Brown is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President- Finance of Royal and, by virtue of his position with Royal, may be deemed to share the power to vote or direct the vote of, and to share the power to dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock held by Royal. Brown disclaims beneficial ownership of the Common Stock held by Royal. 2 Patchin is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Royal and, by virtue of his position with Royal, may be deemed to share the power to vote or direct the vote of, and to share the power to dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock held by Royal. Patchin disclaims beneficial ownership of the Common Stock held by Royal. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----