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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. __)*
Racing Champions Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
750069106
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(CUSIP Number)
* 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 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).
Page 1 of 18 Pages
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 2 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Willis Stein & Partners, L.P.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
Delaware
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 3 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Willis Stein & Partners, L.L.C.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
Delaware
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 4 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
John R. Willis
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
United States Citizen
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 5 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Avy H. Stein
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
United States Citizen
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 6 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Daniel M. Gill
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
United States Citizen
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 7 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Beth F. Johnston
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
United States Citizen
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
-----------------------------------------------------------
EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G PAGE 8 OF 18 PAGES
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
1 S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Daniel H. Blumenthal
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
4
United States Citizen
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SOLE VOTING POWER
5
NUMBER OF None
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
2,381,249 shares
OWNED BY
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
7
REPORTING None
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
2,381,249 shares
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
2,381,249 shares
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
10
[_]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
18.0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
12
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 750069106 13G Page 9 of 18 Pages
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SCHEDULE 13G
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Item 1(a) Name of Issuer:
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Racing Champions Corporation
Item 1(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
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800 Roosevelt Road
Building C, Suite 320
Glen Elyn, Illinois 60137
Item 2(a) Name of Person Filing:
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Pursuant to Rules 13d-1(f) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), the undersigned hereby file
this Schedule 13G on behalf of Willis Stein & Partners, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership ("WSLP"), Willis Stein & Partners, L.L.C., a Delaware
limited liability company ("WSLLC"), John R. Willis ("Willis"), Avy H.
Stein ("Stein"), Daniel M. Gill ("Gill"), Beth F. Johnston ("Johnston") and
Daniel H. Blumenthal ("Blumenthal"). The foregoing persons are sometimes
hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Reporting Persons." The
Reporting Persons are making this single, joint filing because they may be
deemed to constitute a "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of
the Act, although neither the fact of this filing nor anything contained
herein shall be deemed to be an admission by any of the Reporting Persons
that such a "group" exists.
Item 2(b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
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The address of the principal business office of each of the
Reporting Persons is c/o Willis Stein & Partners, L.P., 227 W. Monroe
Street, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606.
Item 2(c) Citizenship:
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WSLP The place of WSLP's organization as a limited
partnership is Delaware, the United States of America.
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WSLLC The place of WSLLC's organization as a limited liability
company is Delaware, the United States of America.
Willis Mr. Willis is a citizen of the United States of America.
Stein Mr. Stein is a citizen of the United States of America.
Gill Mr. Gill is a citizen of the United States of America.
Johnston Ms. Johnston is a citizen of the United States of
America.
Blumenthal Mr. Blumenthal is a citizen of the United States of
America.
Item 2(d) Title of Class of Securities:
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share.
Item 2(e) CUSIP No.:
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750069106.
Item 3 If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b),
check whether the person filing is a:
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Not applicable.
Item 4 Ownership:
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The following information is provided in response to Item 4 of
Schedule 13G and the percentages stated are based on a total of 13,242,382
shares of Common Stock outstanding as of September 30, 1997, as disclosed
in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period
Ended September 30, 1997.
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 11 of 18 Pages
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(a) - (b)
WSLP beneficially owns 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock,
constituting approximately 18.0% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding.
WSLLC By reason of its status as the sole general partner of
WSLP, WSLLC may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the
Act, to own beneficially the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by WSLP,
constituting approximately 18.0% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding.
WSLLC disclaims such beneficial ownership in the Common Stock held by WSLP,
except to the extent of WSLLC's indirect beneficial interest as the general
partner of WSLP
Willis By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC,
the general partner of WSLP, Mr. Willis may be deemed, pursuant to Rule
13d-3 promulgated under the Act, to own beneficially the 2,381,249 shares
of Common Stock held by WSLP, constituting approximately 18.0% of the
shares of Common Stock outstanding. Mr. Willis disclaims such beneficial
ownership in the Common Stock held by WSLP, except to the extent of his
indirect beneficial interest as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the general
partner of WSLP.
Stein By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC,
the general partner of WSLP, Mr. Stein may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-
3 promulgated under the Act, to own beneficially the 2,381,249 shares of
Common Stock held by WSLP, constituting approximately 18.0% of the shares
of Common Stock outstanding. Mr. Stein disclaims such beneficial ownership
in the Common Stock held by WSLP, except to the extent of his indirect
beneficial interest as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the general partner of
WSLP.
Gill By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the
general partner of WSLP, Mr. Gill may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3
promulgated under the Act, to own bene beneficially the 2,381,249 shares of
Common Stock held by WSLP, constituting approximately 18.0% of the shares
of Common Stock outstanding. Mr. Gill disclaims such beneficial ownership
in the Common Stock held by WSLP, except to the extent of his indirect
beneficial interest as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the general partner of
WSLP.
Johnston By reason of her status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the general partner of WSLP, Ms. Johnston may be deemed, pursuant to
Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Act,
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to own beneficially the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by WSLP,
constituting approximately 18.0% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Ms. Johnston disclaims such beneficial ownership in the Common Stock held
by WSLP, except to the extent of her indirect beneficial interest as a
Founding Member of WSLLC, the general partner of WSLP.
Blumenthal By reason of his status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the general partner of WSLP, Mr. Blumenthal may be deemed, pursuant
to Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Act, to own beneficially the 2,381,249
shares of Common Stock held by WSLP, constituting approximately 18.0% of
the shares of Common Stock outstanding. Mr. Blumenthal disclaims such
beneficial ownership in the Common Stock held by WSLP, except to the extent
of his indirect beneficial interest as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the
general partner of WSLP.
(c)(i-iv)
WSLP WSLP has shared power to vote or direct the vote and shared
power to dispose or direct the disposition of 2,381,249 shares of Common
Stock.
WSLLC By reason of its status as the sole general partner of
WSLP, WSLLC may be deemed to have shared power to vote or direct the vote
and shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 2,381,249
shares of Common Stock held by WSLP. WSLLC disclaims such shared voting
and dispositive power.
Willis By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC,
the sole general partner of WSLP, Mr. Willis may be deemed to have shared
power to vote or direct the vote and shared power to dispose or direct the
disposition of the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by WSLP. Mr.
Willis disclaims such shared voting and dispositive power, except to the
extent deemed by reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the
general partner of WSLP.
Stein By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC,
the sole general partner of WSLP, Mr. Stein may be deemed to have shared
power to vote or direct the vote and shared power to dispose or direct the
disposition of the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by WSLP. Mr.
Stein disclaims such shared voting and dispositive power, except to the
extent deemed by reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the
general partner of WSLP.
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 13 of 18 Pages
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Gill By reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC,
the sole general partner of WSLP, Mr. Gill may be deemed to have shared
power to vote or direct the vote and shared power to dispose or direct the
disposition of the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by WSLP. Mr. Gill
disclaims such shared voting and dispositive power, except to the extent
deemed by reason of his status as a Founding Member of WSLLC, the general
partner of WSLP.
Johnston By reason of her status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the sole general partner of WSLP, Ms. Johnston may be deemed to have
shared power to vote or direct the vote and shared power to dispose or
direct the disposition of the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by
WSLP. Ms. Johnston disclaims such shared voting and dispositive power,
except to the extent deemed by reason of her status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the general partner of WSLP.
Blumenthal By reason of his status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the sole general partner of WSLP, Mr. Blumenthal may be deemed to
have shared power to vote or direct the vote and shared power to dispose or
direct the disposition of the 2,381,249 shares of Common Stock held by
WSLP. Mr. Blumenthal disclaims such shared voting and dispositive power,
except to the extent deemed by reason of his status as a Founding Member of
WSLLC, the general partner of WSLP.
Item 5 Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class:
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Not applicable.
Item 6 Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of
Another Person:
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No other person has the right to receive or the power to direct
the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the shares
of Common Stock owned by any of the Reporting Persons.
Item 7 Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the
Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company:
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Not applicable.
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 14 of 18 Pages
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Item 8 Identification and Classification of Members of
the Group:
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This Schedule 13G is being filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c).
Attached as Exhibit B is a complete and accurate list of each member of the
group.
Item 9 Notice of Dissolution of Group:
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Not applicable.
Item 10. Certification:
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Not applicable.
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 15 of 18 Pages
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and behalf, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated: February 9, 1998
WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.P.
By: WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.L.C.,
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
Its: Founding Member
WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
Its: Founding Member
/s/ JOHN R. WILLIS
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John R. Willis
/s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
/s/DANIEL M. GILL
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Daniel M. Gill
/s/BETH F. JOHNSTON
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Beth F. Johnston
/s/DANIEL H. BLUMENTHAL
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Daniel H. Blumenthal
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 16 of 18 Pages
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Document Description
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A Agreement pursuant to Rule
13d-1(f)(1)(iii).
B Schedule of members of group
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 17 of 18 Pages
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EXHIBIT A TO SCHEDULE 13G
Agreement Relating to the Filing of
Joint Statements Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)
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Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1)(iii) of the General Rules and Regulations
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agree that
the Schedule 13G to which this Exhibit is attached is filed on their behalf in
the capacities set out herein below.
Dated: February 9, 1998
WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.P.
By: WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.L.C.,
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
Its: Founding Member
WILLIS STEIN & PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
Its: Founding Member
/s/ JOHN R. WILLIS
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John R. Willis
/s/ AVY H. STEIN
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Avy H. Stein
/s/DANIEL M. GILL
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Daniel M. Gill
/s/BETH F. JOHNSTON
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Beth F. Johnston
/s/DANIEL H. BLUMENTHAL
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Daniel H. Blumenthal
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CUSIP No. 750069106 13G Page 18 of 18 Pages
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EXHIBIT B TO SCHEDULE 13G
The following is a complete and accurate list of
each member of the group:
1. Willis Stein & Partners, L.P.
2. Willis Stein & Partners, L.L.C.
3. John R. Willis
4. Avy H. Stein
5. Daniel M. Gill
6. Beth F. Johnston
7. Daniel H. Blumenthal
