-----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, PUDRBbWchNnMW2yNqDi9C6PPsugDlLI9i62xw4V3cHnp0D25ilx0WHgt0fpbsyyl nsCdUAVpHhxN0OocSy/xSQ== 0001181431-07-042889.txt : 20070702 0001181431-07-042889.hdr.sgml : 20070702 20070629174447 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-07-042889 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070629 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070702 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070629 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000878932 IRS NUMBER: 760345915 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 814-00098 FILM NUMBER: 07952382 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2727 ALLEN PKWY STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77019 BUSINESS PHONE: 7135290900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2727 ALLEN PARKWAY STREET 2: 13TH FLOOR CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77019 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EQUUS II INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970422 8-K 1 rrd164534.htm DC2046.pdf -- Converted by SEC Publisher 4.2, created by BCL Technologies Inc., for SEC Filing

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 29, 2007

Equus Total Return, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-19509    76-0345915 
(Commission File Number)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

2727 Allen Parkway, 13th Floor, Houston, Texas 77019

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 529-0900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 8.01.

Other Events.

     On June 29, 2007, Equus Total Return, Inc. issued a press release announcing a $6 million investment with Nickent Golf Equipment, a California corporation. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)      Exhibits.
 
  99.1 Press Release, dated June 29, 2007.
 

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

Dated: June 29, 2007

By: /s/ L’Sheryl D. Hudson

L’Sheryl D. Hudson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1 2 rrd164534_20750.htm PRESS RELEASE DRAFT

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: BRETT CHILES

(713) 529-0900

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC. ANNOUNCES

INVESTMENT IN SPORTS AND LEISURE SECTOR

HOUSTON, TX - June 29, 2007 - Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE: EQS) ("Equus" or the "Fund") has provided $6.0 million in debt financing to Nickent Golf, Inc. ("Nickent") in connection with an overall transaction involving a previous bridge financing of $2.0 million in April 2007. Nickent will use the proceeds for working capital, strategic marketing and global expansion.

"Our hybrid, the club that made us famous, was in the bag of the US Open winner last weekend," commented Michael Lee, CEO and President of Nickent. "This is a very exciting time for Nickent Golf. All of our products are being played on the PGA Tours. We have more than tripled our distribution in recent years and have made significant strides in becoming a major player in the golf industry. We believe Nickent's new relationship with Equus will surely help us get to the top."

Anthony R. Moore, Chairman, CEO and President of Equus, will be joining the Nickent Board of Directors as Chairman. Mr. Moore stated, "Investments in sports and leisure are representative of our twenty-first century trends investment strategy and Nickent is an exciting opportunity in this sector. Golf has a huge and growing following around the world and Nickent is producing high quality products that players of all standards are seeking. We are delighted to participate in taking Nickent to a new stage in the company's development."

Nickent is a market leader in the rapidly expanding, hybrid club segment of the golf industry and is an emerging leader in game-enhancement technology.  Nickent's development process is driven by its dedication to advanced technologies and focus on design innovation.  Nickent is the official OEM sponsor of the Golf Channel's Nationwide Tour coverage. Additional information on Nickent Golf, Inc. may be obtained at the Nickent website at www.nickentgolf.com.

Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company that trades as a closed-end fund on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol "EQS". Additional information on Equus Total Return, Inc. may be obtained from the Equus website at www.equuscap.com.


This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding future circumstances. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in such forward-looking statements including, in particular, the risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results, events, and performance may differ. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as to the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by the Company or any other per son that the events or circumstances described in such statements are material.

 

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