SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D*
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO
13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a)
Westmoreland Coal Company
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
960878106
(CUSIP Number)
Jeffrey L. Gendell
200 Park Avenue, Suite 3900, New York, New York 10166 (212) 692-3695
(Name, address and telephone number of person
authorized to receive notices and communications)
March 11, 1999
(Date of event which requires filing of this statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g) check the
following box [ ].
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for
other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
(Page 1 of 6 Pages)
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*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 purposes 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)
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS.
OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Jeffrey L. Gendell
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(2) CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP **
(a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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(3) SEC USE ONLY
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(4) SOURCE OF FUNDS **
PF
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(5) CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ]
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(6) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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NUMBER OF (7) SOLE VOTING POWER
408,300
SHARES ______________________________________________________________
BENEFICIALLY (8) SHARED VOTING POWER
-0-
OWNED BY ___________________________________________________________
EACH (9) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
408,300
REPORTING ______________________________________________________________
PERSON WITH (10) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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(11) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
408,300
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(12) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES ** [ ]
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(13) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED
BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.9%
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(14) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON **
IN
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** SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP No. 960878106 13D Page 3 of 6 Pages
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This statement relates to the common stock, $2.50 par value (the "Common
Stock") of Westmoreland Coal Company (the "Company"). The Company's principal
executive offices are located at 14th Floor, 2 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado
Springs, Colorado 80903.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This statement is filed by Jeffrey L. Gendell ("Mr. Gendell"), with
respect to the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by him.
The foregoing person is hereinafter sometimes referred to
as the "Reporting Person." Any disclosures herein with
respect to persons other than the Reporting Person are made on
information and belief after making inquiry to the appropriate
party.
(b) The business address of Mr. Gendell is 200 Park Avenue, Suite
3900, New York, New York 10166.
(c) Mr. Gendell manages private investment limited partnerships
investing primarily in financial institutions.
(d) The Reporting Person has not, during the last five years, been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) The Reporting Person has not, during the last five years, been a
party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, was, or is subject to, a
judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting
or mandating activities subject to, Federal or State securities laws or finding
any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Mr. Gendell is a United States citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds and Other Consideration.
The net investment cost (including commissions, if any) of the shares of
Common Stock directly owned by Mr. Gendell is approximately $1,586,808.
The shares of Common Stock purchased by Mr. Gendell were purchased with
personal funds and on margin.
Mr. Gendell's margin transactions are with ING Baring Furman Selz, LLC,
on such firm's usual terms and conditions. All or part of the shares of Common
Stock directly owned by Mr. Gendell may from time to time be pledged with one
or more banking institutions or brokerage firms as collateral for loans made by
such bank(s) or brokerage firm(s) to Mr. Gendell. Such loans bear interest at
a rate based upon the broker's call rate from time to time in effect. Such
indebtedness may be refinanced with other banks or broker-dealers.
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Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
The purpose of the acquisition of the shares of Common Stock by the
Reporting Person is for investment, and the purchases of the shares of Common
Stock by the Reporting Person were made in the ordinary course of business and
were not made for the purpose of acquiring control of the Company. Although
the acquisition of the shares of Common Stock by the Reporting Person is for
investment purposes, the Reporting Person will pursue discussions with
management to maximize long-term value for shareholders. The Reporting Person
may make further purchases of shares of Common Stock from time to time and may
dispose of any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by him at any time.
The Reporting Person does not have any plans or proposals which relate to, or
could result in, any of the matters referred to in paragraphs (b) through (j),
inclusive, of Item 4 of the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person may, at any
time and from time to time, review or reconsider his position and formulate
plans or proposals with respect thereto, but has no present intention of doing
so.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
A. Jeffrey L. Gendell.
(a) Aggregate number of shares beneficially owned: 408,300
Percentage: 5.9% The percentages used herein and in
the rest of Item 5 are calculated based upon the 6,965,328 shares of Common
Stock issued and outstanding as of February 1, 1999 as reflected in the
Company's Form 10-K/A for the period ending December 31, 1998.
(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 408,300
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: -0-
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 408,300
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition: -0-
(c) The trading dates, number of shares of Common Stock purchased
or sold and the price per share for all transactions in the Common Stock within
the last sixty days, which were all in the open market, are set forth in
Schedule A and are incorporated by reference.
(d) Not Applicable
(e) Not Applicable.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or
Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships
(legal or otherwise) among the person named in Item 2 hereof and between such
person and any person with respect to any securities of the Company, including
but not limited to transfer or voting of any other securities, finder's fees,
joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of
profits, divisions of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies.
Item 7. Materials to be Filed as Exhibits.
Not Applicable.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is
true, complete and correct.
DATED: March 26, 1999
/s/ JEFFREY L. GENDELL
Jeffrey L. Gendell, individually
CUSIP No. 960878106 13D Page 6 of 6 Pages
Schedule A
JEFFREY L. GENDELL
Price Per Share
Date of Number of Shares (including commissions,
Transaction Purchased/(Sold) if any)
1/27/99 7,000 $4.06
1/28/99 11,000 $4.19
1/29/99 10,000 $4.53
2/01/99 25,000 $4.46
3/09/99 8,300 $4.08
3/11/99 115,000 $4.08
3/16/99 14,000 $4.73
3/17/99 3,600 $4.72
3/23/99 1,000 $4.85
3/24/99 7,500 $4.58
3/25/99 20,000 $4.56