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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001542558-13-000001
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20131202
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20131202
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WINLAND ELECTRONICS INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000749935
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT, DISPLAY, AND CONTROL [3823]
IRS NUMBER: 410992135
STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-41503
FILM NUMBER: 131252249
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1950 EXCEL DR
CITY: MANKATO
STATE: MN
ZIP: 56001
BUSINESS PHONE: 5076257231
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1950 EXCEL DRIVE
CITY: MANKATO
STATE: MN
ZIP: 56001
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BE Capital Management Fund LP
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001554047
IRS NUMBER: 455590835
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 211 EAST 70TH STREET
STREET 2: APARTMENT 10F
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10021
BUSINESS PHONE: 912-398-3428
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 211 EAST 70TH STREET
STREET 2: APARTMENT 10F
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10021
SC 13D/A
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Winland20121213.txt
OWNERSHIP STATEMENT
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 2)*
Winland Electronics, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
974241101
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(CUSIP Number)
BE Capital Management Fund LP
BE Capital Partners LLC GEN PTR
Thomas Braziel, Managing Partner
David Earls, Managing Partner
733 3rd Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(646) 790-5796
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
November 27, 2013
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(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 Sections 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 Rule 240.13d-7 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 ("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).
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 974241101
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
BE Capital Management LP
BE Capital Partners LLC
Thomas Braziel
David Earls
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
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
BE Capital Management LP is a Delaware limited partnership
BE Capital Partners LLC is a Delaware limited liability company
Thomas Braziel is a United States citizen
David Earls is a United States citizen
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
BE Capital Management LP - 0 shares
BE Capital Partners LLC - 0 shares
Thomas Braziel - 0 shares
David Earls - 0 shares
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8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BE Capital Management LP - 401,300 shares
BE Capital Partners LLC - 401,300 shares
Thomas Braziel - 401,300 shares
David Earls - 401,300 shares
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9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
BE Capital Management LP - 0 shares
BE Capital Partners LLC - 0 shares
Thomas Braziel - 0 shares
David Earls - 0 shares
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
BE Capital Management LP - 401,300 shares
BE Capital Partners LLC - 401,300 shares
Thomas Braziel - 401,300 shares
David Earls - 401,300 shares
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
BE Capital Management LP - 401,300 shares
BE Capital Partners LLC - 401,300 shares
Thomas Braziel - 401,300 shares
David Earls - 401,300 shares
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12. CHECK 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)
BE Capital Management LP - 10.59%
BE Capital Partners LLC - 10.59%
Thomas Braziel - 10.59%
David Earls - 10.59%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
BE Capital Management LP - PN
BE Capital Partners LLC - OO
Thomas Braziel - IN
David Earls - IN
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Page 3 of 6
Item 1. Security and Issuer
The class of equity security to which this statement relates is the common stock
(the "Common Stock"), par value $.01 per share ("Share"), of Winland
Electronics, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Issuer"). The address of the
principal executive offices of the Issuer is 1950 Excel Drive, Mankato,
Minnesota 56001.
Item 2. Identity and Background
(a) The names of the persons filing this statement are BE Capital Management LP,
BE Capital Partners LLC, Thomas Braziel, and David Earls. This statement on
Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of all such Reporting Persons.
(b) The business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 733 3rd Avenue,
15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
(c) The principal business of BE Capital Partners LLC is serving as general
partner to a private investment partnership. The principal business of BE
Capital Management LP is Investment Management. Mr. Braziel's principal
occupation is Investment Professional. Mr. Earls' principal occupation
is Investment Professional.
(d) During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) During the past five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been a party
to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction as a result of which such person was 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) BE Capital Partners LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. BE Capital
Management Fund LP is a Delaware Limited Partnership. Mr. Braziel is a United
States citizen. Mr. Earls is a United States citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
The Shares were acquired in open market purchases by (i) a private investment
partnership, BE Capital Management Fund LP, a Delaware limited partnership, of
which BE Capital Partners LLC is the sole General Partner and BE Capital
Management LLC is the Investment Manager for an aggregate of approximately
$258,191.56 cash. Mr. Braziel and Mr. Earls are Managing Partners of BE Capital
Management LLC.
The source of such funds was the working capital of the private investment
partnership and private investment company.
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a) and (b) 401,300 shares, representing approximately 10.59% of the outstanding
shares of the Issuer, are held by BE Capital Management Fund LP. BE Capital
Partners LLC is the General Partner of BE Capital Management Fund LP.
BE Capital Management LLC is the Investment Manager of BE Capital Management
Fund LP. Mr. Braziel and Mr. Earls are the Managing Members of each of
BE Capital Partners LLC and BE Capital Management LLC and in such capacity
has the power to vote and dispose of such Shares.
All share numbers and ownership percentages reported herein are as of November
27, 2013. All ownership percentages reported herein are based on 3,789,522
shares of the Issuer's Common Stock issued and outstanding as of November
4, 2013, as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission for September 30, 2013. Each of the Reporting Persons
disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the Shares, except to the extent of
its or his pecuniary interest therein, and the filing of this Schedule 13D
shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of any Shares for
any purpose.
(c) Transactions Effected in the Past Sixty Days: The following shares were
bought in market transactions through brokers:
Per Share
Shares Date Price
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20,000 11/27/2013 0.4000
5,000 11/27/2013 0.4500
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to
Securities of the Issuer
None.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits
None.
Page 6 of 6
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.
Date: December 2, 2013
BE Capital Management LP:
BY:
/S/ Thomas Braziel
Thomas Braziel,
Managing Partner of the General Partner,
BE Capital Partners LLC
BE Capital Partners LLC:
BY:
/S/ Thomas Braziel
Thomas Braziel, Managing Partner
Thomas Braziel:
/S/ Thomas Braziel
Thomas Braziel
David Earls:
/S/ David Earls
David Earls