0000921895-12-000172.txt : 20120123 0000921895-12-000172.hdr.sgml : 20120123 20120123172427 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000921895-12-000172 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20120123 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120123 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EMERSON RADIO CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000032621 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT [3651] IRS NUMBER: 223285224 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-17958 FILM NUMBER: 12540146 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 85 OXFORD DRIVE CITY: MOONACHIE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07074 BUSINESS PHONE: 9738845800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 85 OXFORD DRIVE CITY: MOONACHIE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07074 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MAJOR ELECTRONICS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19770921 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Raging Capital Management, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001444376 IRS NUMBER: 204306350 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TEN PRINCETON AVENUE CITY: ROCKY HILL STATE: NJ ZIP: 08553 BUSINESS PHONE: 6099100954 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TEN PRINCETON AVENUE CITY: ROCKY HILL STATE: NJ ZIP: 08553 SC 13D 1 sc13d07738023_01182012.htm SCHEDULE 13D sc13d07738023_01182012.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
§ 240.13d-2(a)

(Amendment No.  )1

Emerson Radio Corp.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

291087203
(CUSIP Number)
 
STEVEN WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

January 23, 2012
(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 §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box x.

Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See § 240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.


_______________
1              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).
 
 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Raging Capital Fund, LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
559,221
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
559,221
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
559,221
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
2.1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
2

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
WC
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
828,328
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
828,328
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
828,328
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
3.1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
PN

 
3

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
Raging Capital Management, LLC
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
DELAWARE
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
1,387,549
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
1,387,549
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,387,549
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
OO

 
4

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
 
William C. Martin
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
  (a) o
  (b) o
3
SEC USE ONLY
 
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS
 
AF
5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e)
 
¨
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
 
USA
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
 
- 0 -
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
 
1,387,549
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
- 0 -
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
 
1,387,549
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
 
1,387,549
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
 
o
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
 
5.1%
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
 
IN

 
5

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
The following constitutes the Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned (the “Schedule 13D”).

Item 1.
Security and Issuer.

This statement relates to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), of Emerson Radio Corp. (the “Issuer”).  The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 85 Oxford Drive, Moonachie, New Jersey 07074.
 
Item 2.
Identity and Background.
 
(a)           This statement is filed by:
 
 
(i)
Raging Capital Fund, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Raging Capital Fund”);
 
 
(ii)
Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Raging Capital Fund QP” and together with Raging Capital Fund, the “Raging Funds”);
 
 
(iii)
Raging Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Raging Capital”), who serves as the general partner of each of the Raging Funds; and
 
 
(iv)
William C. Martin (“Mr. Martin”), who serves as the managing member of Raging Capital.
 
Each of the foregoing is referred to as a “Reporting Person” and collectively as the “Reporting Persons.”  Each of the Reporting Persons is party to that certain Joint Filing Agreement, as further described in Item 6.  Accordingly, the Reporting Persons are hereby filing a joint Schedule 13D.
 
(b)           The address of the principal office of each of the Reporting Persons is Ten Princeton Avenue, Rocky Hill, New Jersey 08553.
 
(c)           The principal business of each of the Raging Funds is investing in securities.  The principal business of Raging Capital is serving as the general partner of each of the Raging Funds.  The principal occupation of Mr. Martin is serving as the managing member of Raging Capital.
 
(d)           No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
 
(e)           No Reporting Person has, during the last five years, been 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.
 
(f)           The Raging Funds and Raging Capital are organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.  Mr. Martin is a citizen of the United States of America.
 
 
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CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
 
The aggregate purchase price of the 1,387,549 Shares owned directly by the Raging Funds is approximately $2,893,900, including brokerage commissions.  The Shares owned directly by the Raging Funds were acquired with the working capital of the Raging Funds.
 
The Raging Funds effect purchases of securities primarily through margin accounts maintained for them with prime brokers, which may extend margin credit to them as and when required to open or carry positions in the margin accounts, subject to applicable federal margin regulations, stock exchange rules and the prime brokers’ credit policies.  In such instances, the positions held in the margin accounts are pledged as collateral security for the repayment of debit balances in the accounts.
 
Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction.
 
The Reporting Persons purchased the Shares based on the Reporting Persons’ belief that the Shares, when purchased, were undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.  Depending upon overall market conditions, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, and the availability of Shares at prices that would make the purchase or sale of Shares desirable, the Reporting Persons may endeavor to increase or decrease their position in the Issuer through, among other things, the purchase or sale of Shares on the open market or in private transactions or otherwise, on such terms and at such times as the Reporting Persons may deem advisable.
 
No Reporting Person has any present plan or proposal which would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a) - (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D except as set forth herein or such as would occur upon completion of any of the actions discussed herein.  The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may from time to time engage in discussions with management and the board of directors of the Issuer concerning the business, operations and future plans of the Issuer.  The Reporting Persons specifically intend to engage in discussions with the Issuer concerning alternatives available to the Issuer to return excess capital to stockholders in a timely manner.  The Reporting Persons also intend to engage in discussions with the Issuer concerning the status and potential consequences to the Issuer of the appointment of Provisional Liquidators over The Grande Holdings Limited (“Grande”) and the subsequent filing by Grande with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan of a Chapter 15 petition.  The Reporting Persons intend to evaluate whether the board of directors is truly independent and acting in the best interests of stockholders based on the results of the foregoing discussions.  Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and investment strategy, the price levels of the Shares, conditions in the securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, making proposals to the Issuer concerning changes to the capitalization, ownership structure, board structure or operations of the Issuer, purchasing or proposing to purchase additional Shares (including Shares owned by Grande), selling some or all of their Shares, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transaction with respect to the Shares or changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4.
 
Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
 
(a)           The aggregate percentage of Shares reported owned by each person named herein is based upon 27,129,832 Shares outstanding as of November 14, 2011, which is the total number of Shares outstanding as reported in the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 14, 2011.
 
 
7

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
As of the close of business on January 20, 2012, Raging Capital Fund directly owned 559,221 Shares, constituting approximately 2.1% of the Shares outstanding.  By virtue of their relationships with Raging Capital Fund discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of Raging Capital and Mr. Martin may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by Raging Capital Fund.
 
As of the close of business on January 20, 2012, Raging Capital Fund QP directly owned 828,328 Shares, constituting approximately 3.1% of the Shares outstanding.  By virtue of their relationships with Raging Capital Fund QP discussed in further detail in Item 2, each of Raging Capital and Mr. Martin may be deemed to beneficially own the Shares owned by Raging Capital Fund QP.
 
(b)           Each of the Raging Funds shares with Raging Capital and Mr. Martin the power to vote and dispose of the Shares directly owned, respectively, by the Raging Funds.
 
(c)           Schedule A annexed hereto lists all transactions in securities of the Issuer during the past sixty days by the Reporting Persons.  All of such transactions were effected in the open market.
 
(d)           No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the Shares.
 
 
(e)
Not applicable.
 
The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be construed as an admission that the Reporting Persons are, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the beneficial owners of any of the Shares reported herein.  Each of the Reporting Persons specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares reported herein that are not directly owned by such Reporting Person.
 
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
 
On January 23, 2012, the Reporting Persons entered into a Joint Filing Agreement in which the Reporting Persons agreed to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of statements on Schedule 13D with respect to securities of the Issuer, to the extent required by applicable law.  A copy of this agreement is attached as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
 
 
99.1
Joint Filing Agreement by and among Raging Capital Fund, LP, Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP, Raging Capital Management, LLC and William C. Martin, dated January 23, 2012.
 
 
99.2
Power of Attorney.
 
 
8

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
SIGNATURES
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated:  January 23, 2012
 
 
Raging Capital Fund, LP
   
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP
     
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
 
Frederick C. Wasch as Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin

 
9

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203
 
SCHEDULE A

Transactions in the Shares During the Past 60 Days

Shares of Common
Stock Purchased
Price Per
Share($)
Date of
Purchase

RAGING CAPITAL FUND, LP

6,835
 
1.6000
11/28/2011
7,696
 
1.5800
11/29/2011
2,729
 
1.5720
11/30/2011
3,420
 
1.5700
12/05/2011
2,922
 
1.5766
12/12/2011
39
 
1.5949
12/13/2011
797
 
1.5700
12/14/2011
1,555
 
1.5970
12/15/2011
8,627
 
1.5779
12/19/2011
1,810
 
1.5800
12/22/2011


RAGING CAPITAL FUND (QP), LP

4,969
 
1.6000
11/21/2011
100
 
1.6000
11/22/2011
5,960
 
1.6000
11/23/2011
15,800
 
1.6000
11/25/2011
10,749
 
1.6000
11/28/2011
12,102
 
1.5800
11/29/2011
4,291
 
1.5720
11/30/2011
5,446
 
1.5800
12/01/2011
700
 
1.5700
12/02/2011
5,377
 
1.5700
12/05/2011
3,700
 
1.5700
12/07/2011
12,200
 
1.5889
12/08/2011
4,593
 
1.5766
12/12/2011
730
 
1.5948
12/13/2011
1,253
 
1.5700
12/14/2011
2,445
 
1.5970
12/15/2011
775
 
1.5700
12/16/2011
13,566
 
1.5779
12/19/2011
5,700
 
1.5949
12/20/2011
29,300
 
1.5500
12/21/2011
2,845
 
1.5800
12/22/2011
7,600
 
1.5977
12/23/2011
9,258
 
1.5882
12/29/2011
600
 
1.5700
12/30/2011

 
 

 
CUSIP NO. 291087203

RAGING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

None


WILLIAM C. MARTIN
 
None
 
EX-99.1 2 ex991to13d07738023_01182012.htm JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ex991to13d07738023_01182012.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
 
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D originally filed on January 23, 2012 (including amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Emerson Radio Corp.  This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
 
Dated:  January 23, 2012
 
 
Raging Capital Fund, LP
   
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP
     
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
   
Name:
Frederick C. Wasch
   
Title:
Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin, Managing Member


 
/s/ Frederick C. Wasch
 
Frederick C. Wasch as Attorney-in-fact for William C. Martin

EX-99.2 3 ex992to13d07738023_01182012.htm POWER OF ATTORNEY ex992to13d07738023_01182012.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 
Know all by these presents, that each of the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Frederick C. Wasch signing singly, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:
 
1.           Execute for and on behalf of the undersigned all documents relating to the business of Raging Capital Management, LLC, Raging Capital Fund, LP and Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP, including, but not limited to, all filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange and any other regulatory, administrative or similar authority, and all memoranda, correspondence, communications or the like, except that such attorney-in-­fact shall have no power to execute any document that has the effect of creating a financial commitment or financial obligation of Raging Capital Management, LLC, Raging Capital Fund, LP or Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP or their affiliates.
 
2.           Do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such document, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such document with the appropriate authority.
 
3.           Take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing which, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's discretion.
 
Each of the undersigned hereby grants to such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in­fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. Each of the undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorney-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with any rules or regulations including federal securities laws.
 
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2012 unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorney-­in-fact.
 
[Signatures on Following Page]
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this lst day of September, 2011.
 
 

 
Raging Capital Fund, LP
   
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
 
 
By:
/s/ William C. Martin
   
Name:
William C. Martin
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Fund (QP), LP
     
 
By:
Raging Capital Management, LLC
General Partner
 
 
By:
/s/ William C. Martin
   
Name:
William C. Martin
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
Raging Capital Management, LLC
   
 
By:
/s/ William C. Martin
   
Name:
William C. Martin
   
Title:
Managing Member


 
/s/ William C. Martin
 
William C. Martin