-----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, TsURToh0DI4YROX1fvZmp9tiBCe4JFTIpqTdNrjr2ODlW4sxGoSki57pfnY8IhzR qDWiBtzv0rFIzz8CUV+CqA== 0000950123-09-070251.txt : 20091211 0000950123-09-070251.hdr.sgml : 20091211 20091211171016 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-09-070251 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC TO-I/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20091211 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091211 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL CABLE CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000886035 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DRAWING AND INSULATING NONFERROUS WIRE [3357] IRS NUMBER: 061398235 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC TO-I/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-42442 FILM NUMBER: 091236936 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 TESSENEER DRIVE CITY: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS STATE: KY ZIP: 41076 BUSINESS PHONE: 8595728000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 TESSENEER DRIVE CITY: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS STATE: KY ZIP: 41076 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL CABLE CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000886035 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DRAWING AND INSULATING NONFERROUS WIRE [3357] IRS NUMBER: 061398235 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC TO-I/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 TESSENEER DRIVE CITY: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS STATE: KY ZIP: 41076 BUSINESS PHONE: 8595728000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 4 TESSENEER DRIVE CITY: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS STATE: KY ZIP: 41076 SC TO-I/A 1 w76222a4sctoviza.htm SC TO-I/A sctoviza
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
SCHEDULE TO
 
Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
(Amendment No. 4)
 
General Cable Corporation
(Name of Subject Company (Issuer) and Filing Person (Offeror))
 
1.00% SENIOR CONVERTIBLE NOTES DUE 2012
(Title of Class of Securities)
 
369300AJ7 and 369300AK4
(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)
 
Robert J. Siverd
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
General Cable Corporation
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753
(859) 572-8000
(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing person)
 
Copies to:
 
     
Alan H. Lieblich, Esquire
Jeffrey M. Taylor, Esquire
Blank Rome LLP
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-6998
Telephone: (215) 569-5500
  John D. Lobrano, Esquire
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017-3954
Telephone: (212) 455-2000
 
CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
 
       
Transaction Valuation(1)     Amount of Filing Fee(2)
$415,921,875
    $23,208.44
       
 
(1) For purposes of calculating the filing fee pursuant to Sections 13(e)(3) and (5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rules 0-11(a)(4) and (b)(2) promulgated thereunder, the Transaction Valuation was calculated based upon the average of the bid and asked price of the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012 in the over-the-counter market as of October 22, 2009.
 
(2) The filing fee, calculated in accordance with Section 13(e)(3) of the Exchange Act, is equal to $55.80 for each $1,000,000 of the aggregate Transaction Value, and, as set forth below, has been offset as provided in Section 13(e)(3) by $23,208.44, representing the registration fees paid under Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to this transaction.
 
þ   Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
 
Amount Previously Paid: $23,208.44
 
Form or Registration No.: Form S-4 (File No. 333-162688)
 
Filing Party: General Cable Corporation
 
Date Filed: October 27, 2009
 
o   Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
 
Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the statement relates:
 
o   third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1.
 
þ   issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4.
 
o   going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3.
 
o   amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2.
 
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the tender offer: o
 
If applicable, check the appropriate box(es) below to designate the appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon:
 
o   Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)
 
o   Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)
 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 1. Summary Term Sheet.
Item 4. Terms of the Transaction.
Item 12. Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
This Amendment No. 4 (this “Amendment”) to the Issuer Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO (as amended and supplemented, the “Schedule TO”) of General Cable Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is being filed by the Company and relates to an offer (the “Exchange Offer”) by the Company to exchange $925 principal amount of the Company’s new Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) for each $1,000 principal amount of the Company’s 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012 (the “2012 Notes”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the preliminary prospectus dated November 24, 2009 (the “Prospectus”) and the related letter of transmittal. The Company will also pay in cash accrued and unpaid interest on 2012 Notes accepted for exchange from the last interest payment date to, but excluding, the date on which the exchange of any 2012 Notes that are accepted for exchange is settled. As of the date of the Prospectus, the aggregate principal amount of 2012 Notes outstanding was $475,000,000. If all of the 2012 Notes are accepted for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer, $439,375,000 aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes will be issued.
 
The Prospectus forms part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-162688), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 27, 2009, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), relating to the 2029 Notes (and shares of the Company’s common stock, $.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), that may be received upon the conversion of the 2029 Notes in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof) to be issued in respect of 2012 Notes which have been accepted for exchange in the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer is subject to the general conditions discussed in the Prospectus under “The Exchange Offer — Conditions to the Exchange Offer.” In addition, the Exchange Offer is conditioned upon the Registration Statement having been declared effective and not being subject to a stop order or any proceeding for that purpose. The Exchange Offer is also conditioned on at least $100,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 2012 Notes being validly tendered and not validly withdrawn upon the expiration of the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer will expire at midnight, New York City time, on December 15, 2009, unless earlier terminated or extended by the Company.
 
This Schedule TO is being filed in satisfaction of the reporting requirements of Rules 13e-4(c)(3) and (d)(2) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. To the extent noted, information set forth in the Registration Statement is incorporated by reference in response to the items included in this Schedule TO, except those items as to which information is specifically provided herein. Except as specifically provided herein, this Amendment does not modify any of the information previously reported in the Schedule TO.
 
Item 1.   Summary Term Sheet.
 
The information set forth in Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 11, 2009, filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is incorporated herein by reference and supplements the information in Item 1 of the previously filed Schedule TO, as amended.
 
Item 4.   Terms of the Transaction.
 
(a) Material Terms.  The information set forth in Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 11, 2009, filed pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is incorporated herein by reference and supplements the information in Item 4(a) of the previously filed Schedule TO, as amended.
 
Item 12.   Exhibits.
 
     
(a)(1)(i)
  Prospectus, dated November 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2009).
(a)(1)(ii)
  Form of Letter of Transmittal (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).
(a)(1)(iii)
  Form of Notice of Withdrawal (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).


 

     
(a)(1)(iv)
  Press Release, dated October 27, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 27, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(1)(v)
  Press Release, dated November 10, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 10, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(1)(vi)
  Press Release, dated December 11, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 11, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(4)(i)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(i) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(ii)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(iii)
  Text of the website that is being maintained at http://www.dfking.com/generalcable.
(a)(4)(iv)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(v) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(v)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
  None.
(d)(i)
  Indenture governing the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of October 2, 2007, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 2, 2007).
(d)(ii)
  First Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of October 31, 2007, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 29, 2007).
(d)(iii)
  Second Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of April 18, 2008, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 18, 2008).
(d)(iv)
  Third Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of September 2, 2009, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 28, 2009).
(d)(v)
  Form of Indenture by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, governing the 2029 Notes (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on November 17, 2009).
(g)
  None.
(h)
  Tax opinion of Blank Rome LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).


 

 
SIGNATURE
 
After due 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.
 
GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION
 
  By:   
/s/  Robert J. Siverd
Name:     Robert J. Siverd
  Title:  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
Date: December 11, 2009


 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
(a)(1)(i)
  Prospectus, dated November 24, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2009).
(a)(1)(ii)
  Form of Letter of Transmittal (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).
(a)(1)(iii)
  Form of Notice of Withdrawal (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).
(a)(1)(iv)
  Press Release, dated October 27, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 27, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(1)(v)
  Press Release, dated November 10, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated November 10, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(1)(vi)
  Press Release, dated December 11, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated December 11, 2009, pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
(a)(4)(i)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(i) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(ii)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(iv) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(iii)
  Text of the website that is being maintained at http://www.dfking.com/generalcable.
(a)(4)(iv)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(v) is incorporated herein by reference.
(a)(4)(v)
  Exhibit (a)(1)(vi) is incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
  None.
(d)(i)
  Indenture governing the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of October 2, 2007, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 2, 2007).
(d)(ii)
  First Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of October 31, 2007, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 29, 2007).
(d)(iii)
  Second Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of April 18, 2008, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 18, 2008).
(d)(iv)
  Third Supplemental Indenture with respect to the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012, dated as of September 2, 2009, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated August 28, 2009).
(d)(v)
  Form of Indenture by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, governing the 2029 Notes (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on November 17, 2009).
(g)
  None.
(h)
  Tax opinion of Blank Rome LLP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 27, 2009).

EX-99.(A)(4)(III) 2 w76222a4exv99wxayx4yxiiiy.htm EX-99.(A)(4)(III) exv99wxayx4yxiiiy
Exhibit (a)(4)(iii)
     The following is the text of the website that is being maintained at http://www.dfking.com/generalcable in connection with General Cable Corporation’s offer to exchange its newly issued Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029 for its outstanding 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012.
     Final Update: 4:30 p.m., New York City time, on December 11, 2009
Definitive Average VWAP and Definitive Initial Conversion Terms for General Cable Corporation Exchange Offer
     On October 27, 2009, General Cable Corporation (the “Company”) commenced an offer to exchange its new Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029 for its outstanding 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012. On December 11, 2009, the Company determined the definitive average VWAP (as defined in the prospectus relating to the exchange offer (the “Prospectus”)). Set forth below are the definitive average VWAP, the resulting definitive initial conversion price and the resulting definitive initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount of the Subordinated Convertible Notes due 2029 issuable in the exchange offer, calculated as described in the Prospectus.
         
Definitive Average VWAP:
  $ 29.1412  
Resulting Definitive Initial Conversion Price:
  $ 36.75  
Resulting Definitive Initial Conversion Rate:
  27.2109  
     The exchange offer, which was scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, on December 11, 2009, will now expire at midnight, New York City time, on December 15, 2009, unless further extended or earlier terminated. Further information regarding the exchange offer can be found using the links below. Any changes in the market price of the Company's common stock during these additional days of the exchange offer will not affect the initial conversion price or the initial conversion rate.
[Link to Prospectus]
[Link to Letter of Transmittal]
[Link to Notice of Withdrawal]
[Link to Extension Press Release (November 10, 2009)]
[Link to Extension Press Release (December 11, 2009)]
Rule 425 Legend
Non-Solicitation
     This disclosure shall not constitute an offer to sell, buy or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to sell, buy or exchange any securities, nor shall there be any sale, purchase or exchange of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, sale, purchase or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Additional Information
     In connection with the exchange offer, General Cable Corporation has filed a registration statement (including the Prospectus) on Form S-4 (File No. 333-162688), as amended, and a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, as amended, with the SEC. Holders of its 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012 are urged to read the Prospectus, the Schedule TO and any other relevant documents, because they contain important information about General Cable Corporation and the

 


 

exchange offer. The Prospectus is being sent to holders of the 1.00% Senior Convertible Notes due 2012. The Prospectus and the other documents relating to the proposed transaction can be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. These documents can also be obtained free of charge from General Cable Corporation upon written request to General Cable Corporation, Vice President of Investor Relations, 4 Tesseneer Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753, or by calling (859) 572-8000.

 

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