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20050118155139
ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001159554-05-000004
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20050118
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050118
GROUP MEMBERS: CF SERVICES, INC.
GROUP MEMBERS: CORINTHIAN CAPITAL CORPORATION
GROUP MEMBERS: CORINTHIAN HOLDINGS L.L.C.
GROUP MEMBERS: CORINTHIAN PARTNERS, L.L.C.
GROUP MEMBERS: MITCHELL MANOFF
GROUP MEMBERS: RICHARD CALABRESE
SUBJECT COMPANY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SURETY CAPITAL CORP /DE/
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000784932
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
IRS NUMBER: 752065607
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-40438
FILM NUMBER: 05533792
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1501 SUMMIT AVENUE
CITY: FORT WORTH
STATE: TX
ZIP: 76102
BUSINESS PHONE: 8173481422
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1501 SUMMIT AVENUE
CITY: FORT WORTH
STATE: TX
ZIP: 76102
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: K CAPITAL INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19870407
FILED BY:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CORINTHIAN HOLDINGS LLC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001222175
IRS NUMBER: 133952140
STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: SC 13D
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 10EAST 53RD STREET
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10022
BUSINESS PHONE: 212-287-1500
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 10EAST 53RD STREET
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10022
SC 13D
1
scc13d_january18-05.txt
SCHEDULE 13D
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Amendment No. __________)
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
SURETY CAPITAL CORPORATION
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE
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(Title of Class of Securities)
868666 20 7
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(CUSIP Number)
Richard Calabrese
Corinthian Capital Corporation
10 East 53rd Street, 22nd Floor
New York, New York 10022
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
JANUARY 6, 2005
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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 Section 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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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 2 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
CF SERVICES, INC.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [X]
(SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (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
NEW YORK
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
438,200
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 438,200
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
438,200
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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)
3.9%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
CO
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 3 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
CORINTHIAN PARTNERS, L.L.C.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (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
NEW YORK
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
317,850
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 317,850
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
317,850
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
2.8%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
BD
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 4 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
CORINTHIAN HOLDINGS L.L.C.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (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
NEW YORK
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
756,050
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 756,050
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
756,050
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
HC
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 5 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
CORINTHIAN CAPITAL CORPORATION
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (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
NEW YORK
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
756,050
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 756,050
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
756,050
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 6 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
RICHARD CALABRESE
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (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
UNITED STATES
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
756,050
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 756,050
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
756,050
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 7 OF 14 PAGES
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1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS/I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION
NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
MITCHELL MANOFF
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (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
UNITED STATES
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
756,050
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------
SHARES 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 0
EACH --------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH: 756,050
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
756,050
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
6.7%
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 8 OF 14 PAGES
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ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
(a) Security and Issuer: This statement relates to the common stock, par
value $0.01 per share, of Surety Capital Corporation. The principal offices of
the issuer of such securities is located at 1501 Summit Avenue, Forth Worth,
Texas 76102.
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ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
(a) Name:
This statement is filed on behalf of each of the following persons:
(i) CF Services, Inc.
(ii) Corinthian Partners, L.L.C.
(iii) Corinthian Holdings L.L.C.
(iv) Corinthian Capital Corporation
(v) Richard Calabrese
(vi) Mitchell Manoff
(b) Residence or business address:
The business address of each of the persons listed above is:
10 East 53rd Street, 22nd Floor
New York, New York 10022
(c) CF Services, Inc. ("CF Services") is a New York corporation whose
principal business is seeking to invest in businesses engaged in
the securities and/or commercial banking industries. The executive
officers and directors of CF Services are Richard Calabrese who serves
as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mitchell Manoff
who serves as Chief Executive Officer and a Director, and Pamela Halk
who serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Corinthian Partners, L.L.C. ("Corinthian Partners") is a New York
limited liability company which is engaged in business as a registered
securities broker-dealer.
Corinthian Holdings L.L.C. ("Corinthian Holdings") is a New York
limited liability company which is the sole managing member of
Corinthian Partners and the controlling shareholder of CF
Services. The principal business of Corinthian Holdings is to act as
a holding company for Corinthian Partners, CF Services and other
affiliated companies. Corinthian Holdings does not own any shares of
the issuer directly, but owns shares indirectly in its capacity
as sole managing member of Corinthian Partners and controlling
shareholder of CF Services.
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 9 OF 14 PAGES
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Corinthian Capital Corporation ("Corinthian Capital") is a New York
corporation which is the sole managing member of Corinthian Holdings.
The principal business of Corinthian Capital is to act as managing
member of Corinthian Holdings. The executive officers and directors of
Corinthian Capital are Richard Calabrese who serves as President and
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mitchell Manoff who serves as
Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Corinthian Capital Corporation
does not own any shares of the issuer directly, but owns shares
indirectly in its capacity as sole managing member of Corinthian
Holdings.
Richard Calabrese owns 50% of the capital stock of Corinthian Capital
and serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Corinthian Capital. Mr. Calabrese's principal occupation is as
President of Corinthian Partners, as President of Corinthian
Partners Asset Management, LLC ("CPAM"), a registered investment
advisory firm owned by Corinthian Holdings, and as President and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of CF Services. Mr. Calabrese does
not own any shares of the issuer directly, but owns shares
indirectly in his capacity as a shareholder of Corinthian Capital
Corporation.
Mitchell Manoff owns 50% of the capital stock of Corinthian Capital
and serves as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Corinthian
Capital. Mr. Manoff's principal occupation is as Chief Executive
Officer of Corinthian Partners, as Chief Executive Officer of CPAM,
and as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of CF Services. Mr.
Manoff does not own any shares of the issuer directly, but owns
shares indirectly in his capacity as a shareholder of Corinthian
Capital Corporation.
(d) During the past five years, none of the reporting persons, or any
other person named in Item 2(c), has been convicted in a
criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) During the past five years, none of the reporting persons, or any
other person named in Item 2(c), was a party to any civil proceeding
of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction as a
result of which such reporting person (or other person) 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) Citizenship:
CF Services, Inc. is corporation formed under the laws of the
State of New York
Corinthian Partners, L.L.C. is a limited liability company
formed under the laws of the State of New York.
Corinthian Holdings L.L.C. is a limited liability company formed
under the laws of the State of New York.
Corinthian Capital Corporation is a corporation formed
under the laws of the State of New York.
Richard Calabrese, Mitchell Manoff and each other person named in Item
2(c) is a citizen of the United States
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 10 OF 14 PAGES
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ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
CF Services, Inc. acquired 438,200 shares of common stock in an open market
purchase on January 6, 2005 for an aggregate consideration of $109,550. The
source of these funds was working capital of CF Services, Inc.
Corinthian Partners, L.L.C. acquired 317,850 shares of common stock in a series
of open market purchases from November 23, 2004 to January 5, 2005, for an
aggregate consideration of $85,820. The source of these funds was working
capital of Corinthian Partners.
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ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
CF Services and Corinthian Partners entered into the transactions
described above for general investment purposes.
Corinthian Holdings intends to purchase substantially all of the
assets of the issuer and is currently in negotiations with the issuer
regarding a potential acquisition. If such acquisition is consummated,
Corinthian Holdings intends to transfer the acquired assets to CF
Services on terms to be negotiated.
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 11 OF 14 PAGES
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ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
CF Services, Inc.:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 438,200 shares of common stock, representing
3.9% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 438,200
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 438,200
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
Corinthian Partners, L.L.C.:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 317,850 shares of common stock, representing
2.8% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 317,850
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 317,850
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
Corinthian Holdings L.L.C.:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 756,050 shares of common stock, representing
6.7% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 756,050
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 756,050
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
Corinthian Capital Corporation:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 756,050 shares of common stock, representing
6.7% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 756,050
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 756,050
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
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Richard Calabrese:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 756,050 shares of common stock, representing
6.7% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 756,050
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 756,050
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
Mitchell Manoff:
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned: 756,050 shares of common stock, representing
6.7% of the outstanding common stock.
(b) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 756,050
(ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
(iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 756,050
(iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
(c) There have been no reportable transactions with respect to the common
stock of the issuer within the last 60 days by any of the reporting persons,
except for the acquisition of beneficial ownership being reported on this
Schedule 13D.
(d) CF Services, Inc. has the right to receive all dividends on the 438,200
shares of common stock owned by it and all proceeds from the sale of such
securities. Corinthian Partners, L.L.C. has the right to receive all dividends
on the 317,850 shares of common stock owned by it and all proceeds from the sale
of such securities.
(e) Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS
WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships
(legal or otherwise) among the persons named in Item 2 and between such
persons and any other person with respect any securities of the issuer,
including transfer or voting any of the securities, finder's fees, joint
ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of
profits, division of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of
proxies.
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ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit Title
A Joint Filing Agreement
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 13 OF 14 PAGES
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SIGNATURES
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: January 18, 2005
CF SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese, President
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NAME/TITLE
CORINTHIAN PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese, President
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NAME/TITLE
CORINTHIAN HOLDINGS L.L.C.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese, President
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NAME/TITLE
CORINTHIAN CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese, President
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NAME/TITLE
/s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese
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NAME
/s/ Mitchell Manoff
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Mitchell Manoff
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NAME
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CUSIP NO. 868666 20 7 SCHEDULE 13D PAGE 14 OF 14 PAGES
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EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13D with respect to
the ordinary shares of Surety Capital Corporation, dated as of January 18, 2005
is, and any amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed
on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of
Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Dated: January 18, 2005
CF SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Name: Richard Calabrese
Title: President
CORINTHIAN PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Name: Richard Calabrese
Title: President
CORINHTIAN HOLDINGS L.L.C.
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Name: Richard Calabrese
Title: President
CORINTHIAN CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Richard Calabrese
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Name: Richard Calabrese
Title: President
/s/ Richard Calabrese
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Richard Calabrese
/s/ Mitchell Manoff
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Mitchell Manoff