-----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, KtzESYEor+rvUx5k1bGVX5OkdYvyMI+bZO+c52NAV/XwPooH2KxMIfM7246o80JT ByhKerHuIXo/OMK+Q8fMww== 0000912057-01-005725.txt : 20010223 0000912057-01-005725.hdr.sgml : 20010223 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-01-005725 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20010214 GROUP MEMBERS: SIERRA VENTURES IV LP GROUP MEMBERS: SV ASSOCIATES IV, L.P. SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SYMPHONIX DEVICES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000930481 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES [3842] IRS NUMBER: 770376250 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-55287 FILM NUMBER: 1544230 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2331 ZANKER ROAD CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131-1107 BUSINESS PHONE: 4082320710 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2331 ZANKER ROAD CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131-1107 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SIERRA VENTURES IV LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000877061 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [] IRS NUMBER: 943137106 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1221 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 SAND HILL RD BLDG FOUR STE 210 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 94025 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 SAND HILL RD BLDG FOUR STE 210 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 94025 SC 13G/A 1 a2037852zsc13ga.txt SC 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13d-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13D-1(b) AND (c) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b) (AMENDMENT NO. 1)(1) SYMPHONIX DEVICES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name of Issuer) COMMON STOCK - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Title of Class of Securities) 871951 109 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP Number) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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) - ------------------ (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. 871951 109 13G Page 2 of 9 Pages - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS SIERRA VENTURES IV, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ("SIERRA IV") 94-3137106 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 5 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES -0- BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH -0- REPORTING ------------------------------------------------- PERSON WITH: 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- -------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) / / EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! CUSIP NO. 871951 109 13G Page 3 of 9 Pages - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS SV ASSOCIATES IV, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ("SV ASSOCIATES") 94-3137105 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / / (b) /X/ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NUMBER OF 5 SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES -0- BENEFICIALLY ------------------------------------------------- OWNED BY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER EACH -0- REPORTING ------------------------------------------------- PERSON WITH: 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- -------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) / / EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 -0- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* PN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT! Page 4 of 9 Pages ITEM 1(a) NAME OF ISSUER: Symphonix Devices, Inc. ITEM 1(b) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 2331 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95131 ITEM 2 (a)-(c) NAME, ADDRESS AND CITIZENSHIP OF PERSONS FILING: This amended statement is being filed by SV Associates IV, L.P., a California Limited Partnership ("SV Associates") whose principal business address is 3000 Sand Hill Road, Building Four, Suite 210, Menlo Park, California 94025. SV Associates is general partner to Sierra Ventures IV, L.P., a California Limited Partnership ("Sierra IV") and Sierra Ventures IV International, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Sierra IV International"). With respect to SV Associates, this amended statement relates only to SV Associates' indirect, beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock of Symphonix Devices, Inc. (the "Shares"). The Shares were held directly by Sierra IV and Sierra IV International. Management of the business affairs of SV Associates, including decisions respecting disposition and/or voting of the Shares, was by majority decision of the general partners of SV Associates listed on Exhibit B hereto. Each individual general partner disclaims beneficial ownership of the Shares. ITEM 2(d) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Common Stock ITEM 2(e) CUSIP NUMBER: 871951 109 ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b) OR 13d-2(b), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: Not applicable. ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP. Please see Rows 5-11 of cover pages. ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS. This statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof each reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than 5 percent (5%) of the Common Stock of Symphonix Devices, Inc. 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. Not applicable. Page 5 of 9 Pages ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. Not applicable. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. Not applicable. ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION. Not applicable. Page 6 of 9 Pages SIGNATURES After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that that information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Date: February 14, 2001 SV ASSOCIATES IV, L.P. By: /s/ Martha A. Clarke Adamson ----------------------------------- Martha A. Clarke Adamson Chief Financial Officer SIERRA VENTURES IV., L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By SV Associates IV, L.P., its General Partner By: /s/ Martha A. Clarke Adamson ----------------------------------- Martha A. Clarke Adamson Chief Financial Officer Page 7 of 9 Pages EXHIBIT INDEX
Found on Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Page ------- ------------- Exhibit A: Agreement of Joint Filing 8 Exhibit B: List of General Partners of SV Associates IV, L.P. 9
Page 8 of 9 Pages EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT OF JOINT FILING The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1 of the Act the statement dated February 14, 2001, containing the information required by Schedule 13G, for the Shares of the Common Stock of Symphonix Devices, Inc. held by Sierra Ventures IV, L.P., a California Limited Partnership. Date: February 14, 2001 SV ASSOCIATES IV, L.P. By: /s/ Martha A. Clarke Adamson ----------------------------------- Martha A. Clarke Adamson Chief Financial Officer SIERRA VENTURES IV., L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP By SV Associates IV, L.P., its General Partner By: /s/ Martha A. Clarke Adamson ----------------------------------- Martha A. Clarke Adamson Chief Financial Officer Page 9 of 9 Pages EXHIBIT B GENERAL PARTNERS OF SV ASSOCIATES IV, L.P. Set forth below, with respect to each general partners of SV Associates IV, L.P. is the following: (a) name; (b) business address and (c) citizenship. 1. (a) Peter C. Wendell (b) c/o Sierra Ventures 3000 Sand Hill Road Building Four, Suite 210 Menlo Park, CA 94025 (c) United States Citizen 2. (a) Jeffrey M. Drazan (b) c/o Sierra Ventures 3000 Sand Hill Road Building Four, Suite 210 Menlo Park, CA 94025 (c) United States Citizen -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----