0001546190-20-000006.txt : 20200214 0001546190-20-000006.hdr.sgml : 20200214 20200214141047 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001546190-20-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200214 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200214 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VIASAT INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000797721 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 330174996 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-49903 FILM NUMBER: 20617857 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6155 EL CAMINO REAL CITY: CARLSBAD STATE: CA ZIP: 92009 BUSINESS PHONE: 760-476-2200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6155 EL CAMINO REAL CITY: CARLSBAD STATE: CA ZIP: 92009 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FPR PARTNERS LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001546190 IRS NUMBER: 364616234 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 199 FREMONT STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2500 CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 BUSINESS PHONE: 415-284-8888 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 199 FREMONT STREET STREET 2: SUITE 2500 CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94105 SC 13G/A 1 fpr13gavsat021420.txt UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* ViaSat, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) Common Stock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 92552V100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2019 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |X| Rule 13d-1(b) | | Rule 13d-1(c) | | 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). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 2 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) FPR Partners, LLC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware, United States -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 5,910,989 NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY 0 EACH --------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 5,910,989 --------------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 5,910,989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) [ ] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 9.6% (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) IA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Based upon shares outstanding as of October 25, 2019, as reported by the Issuer on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2019. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 3 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Andrew Raab -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY 5,910,989 EACH --------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 --------------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 5,910,989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 5,910,989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) [ ] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 9.6% (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) IN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Based upon shares outstanding as of October 25, 2019, as reported by the Issuer on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2019. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 4 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Bob Peck -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (See Instructions) (a) [ ] (b) [X] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. SEC USE ONLY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY 5,910,989 EACH --------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 --------------------------------------------------------- 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 5,910,989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 5,910,989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions) [ ] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 9.6% (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions) IN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Based upon shares outstanding as of October 25, 2019, as reported by the Issuer on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2019. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 5 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Reporting Persons initially reported their beneficial ownership of Common Stock of the Issuer on a Schedule 13G filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 2012, and subsequently amended as required. The Reporting Persons' investment intent changed with respect to the Issuer and the Reporting Persons filed a Schedule 13D on August 14, 2018 (as amended, the "Schedule 13D"), in accordance with Rule 13d-1(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the "Exchange Act"). Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(h) of the Exchange Act, the Reporting Persons were eligible again to report their beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock of the Issuer on a Schedule 13G, filed April 24, 2019, which this Amendment No. 1 amends and supplements. Item 1. Issuer ------ (a) Name of Issuer: -------------- ViaSat, Inc. (b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: ----------------------------------------------- 6155 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92009 Item 2. Identity And Background ----------------------- (a) Name of Person Filing: --------------------- This Amendment No. 1 is jointly filed by and on behalf of FPR Partners, LLC ("FPR"), Andrew Raab, and Bob Peck (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"). The reported shares of Common Stock are held directly by certain limited partnerships, collectively, the "Funds". FPR acts as investment manager to the Funds and may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own securities owned by the Funds. Andrew Raab and Bob Peck are the Senior Managing Members of FPR and may be deemed to indirectly beneficially own securities owned by FPR and the Funds. Each of the Reporting Persons declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Sections 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of any of the securities covered by this statement. The agreement among the Reporting Persons relating to the joint filing of this Schedule 13G is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. (b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence: ----------------------------------------------------------- The address of the principal office of each Reporting Person is 199 Fremont Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94105. (c) Citizenship: ----------- FPR Partners, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. Mr. Raab and Mr. Peck are US citizens. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 6 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d) Title of Class of Securities: ---------------------------- Common Stock (e) CUSIP Number: ------------ 92552V100 Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-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) [x] 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) [x] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); (h) [ ] A savings associations 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) [ ] A non-U.S. institution in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J); (k) [ ] Group, in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). (1) FPR is an investment adviser in accordance with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E) (2) Mr. Raab and Mr. Peck are control persons of FPR in accordance with with 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G) SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 7 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 4. Ownership --------- Reporting Persons: (a) Amount beneficially owned: See Item 9 on the cover pages hereto. (b) Percent of class: See Item 11 on the cover pages hereto. (c) Number of shares as to which the person has: (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 5 on the cover pages hereto. (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 6 on the cover pages hereto. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Item 7 on the cover pages hereto. (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See Item 8 on the cover pages hereto. Item 5. Ownership Of Five Percent Or Less Of a Class -------------------------------------------- If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5.0% of the class of securities, check the following [ ]. Item 6. Ownership Of More Than Five Percent On Behalf Of Another Person --------------------------------------------------------------- FPR Partners, LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor whose clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities covered by this statement. Bob Peck and Andrew Raab are the Senior Managing Members of FPR Partners, LLC. Item 7. Identification And Classification Of The Subsidiary Which Acquired The ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Security Being Reported On By The Parent Holding Company -------------------------------------------------------- Not Applicable. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 8 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 8. Identification And Classification Of Members Of The Group --------------------------------------------------------- FPR Partners, LLC is the investment advisor to client accounts. Bob Peck and Andrew Raab are the Senior Managing Members of FPR Partners, LLC. The Reporting Persons are filing this Schedule 13G jointly, but not as members of a group, and each of them expressly disclaims membership in a group. Further, each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the stock except to the extent of that Reporting Person's pecuniary interest therein. Item 9. Notice Of Dissolution Of Group ------------------------------ Not Applicable. Item 10. Certification ------------- By signing below we certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. SCHEDULE 13G ------------------------- ------------------------- CUSIP NO. 92552V100 Page 9 of 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIGNATURES ---------- After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: February 14, 2020 FPR Partners, LLC /s/ Siu Chiang ------------------------------------- Name: Siu Chiang Title: Chief Financial Officer Andrew Raab /s/ Siu Chiang for Andrew Raab ------------------------------------- Name: Andrew Raab Bob Peck /s/ Siu Chiang for Bob Peck ------------------------------------- Name: Bob Peck Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated November 13, 2012, by and among FPR Partners, LLC, Andrew Raab and Bob Peck (furnished herewith). Exhibit 99.2 Confirming Statement for Andrew Raab (furnished herewith). Exhibit 99.3 Confirming Statement for Bob Peck (furnished herewith). EX-99 2 Exhibit99.1.txt Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Pursuant to and in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, each party hereto agrees to the joint filing between them, on behalf of each of them, of any filing required by such party under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Exchange Act or any rule or regulation thereunder (including any amendment, restatement supplement and/or exhibit thereto) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (and, if such security is registered on a national securities exchange, also with the exchange), and further agrees to the filing, furnishing, and/or incorporation by reference of this agreement as an exhibit thereto. This agreement shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by any party hereto in a signed writing provided to each other party hereto, and then only with respect to such revoking party. Dated: November 13, 2012 FPR Partners, LLC /s/ Siu Chiang ----------------------------------- Name: Siu Chiang Title: Chief Financial Officer Andrew Raab /s/ Siu Chiang for Andrew Raab ----------------------------------- Name: Siu Chiang Title: Authorized Signatory Bob Peck /s/ Siu Chiang for Bob Peck ----------------------------------- Name: Siu Chiang Title: Authorized Signatory EX-99 3 Exhibit99.2.txt Exhibit 99.2 CONFIRMING STATEMENT This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Andrew Raab, has authorized and designated Siu Chiang to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all filings that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"). The authority of Siu Chiang under this Statement shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing provided to Siu Chiang. The undersigned acknowledges that Siu Chiang is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 13 or Section 16 of the Act. Date: November 13, 2012 /s/ Andrew Raab EX-99 4 Exhibit99.3.txt Exhibit 99.3 CONFIRMING STATEMENT This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Bob Peck, has authorized and designated Siu Chiang to execute and file on the undersigned's behalf all filings that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Section 13 or Section 16 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"). The authority of Siu Chiang under this Statement shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing provided to Siu Chiang. The undersigned acknowledges that Siu Chiang is not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 13 or Section 16 of the Act. Date: November 13, 2012 /s/ Bob Peck