SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. 7)(1)
BCT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
055-355-101
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(CUSIP Number)
Steven N. Bronson
16 East 52nd Street
Suite 501
New York, New York 10022
(212) 872-1623
with a copy to:
Steven D. Dreyer, Esq.
Hall Dickler Kent Friedman & Wood LLP
909 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(212) 339-5580
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
April 29, 1999
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(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 that 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(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
(Page 1 of 4 Pages)
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(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 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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CUSIP No. 055-355-101 SCHEDULE 13D Page 2 of 4 Pages
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1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Steven N. Bronson
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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 ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES 472,000
BENEFICIALLY --------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON --------------------------------------------------------
WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
472,000
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
472,000
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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)
9.1%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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Page 3 of 4 Pages
Except as expressly restated and amended below, the Schedule 13D and
amendments thereto, as filed on behalf of Steven N. Bronson with respect to the
shares of common stock (the "Common Stock") of BCT International, Inc., a New
Jersey Corporation ("Issuer"), remains in full force and effect.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D is being filed on behalf of
Steven N. Bronson.
(b) Mr. Bronson's business address is 16 East 52nd Street, Suite
501, New York, New York 10022.
(c) Mr. Bronson is the President of Catalyst Financial Corp.
("Catalyst"), a broker-dealer licensed under the Act. The principal place of
business of Catalyst is 16 Each 52nd Street, Suite 501, New York, New York
10022. Mr. Bronson is also a director of the Issuer.
(d) Mr. Bronson has not, during the past five years, been convicted
in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) Mr. Bronson has not, during the past five years, been a party to
a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction nor has Mr. Bronson been or is now subject to a judgment, decree,
or final order enjoining further 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. Bronson is a citizen of the United States of America.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
On April 29, 1999, Mr. Bronson, utilizing his personal funds,
acquired an aggregate of 87,502 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate
consideration of $202,348.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) (b) Mr. Bronson may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate
of 472,000 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, representing approximately 9.1%
of the total shares of Common Stock deemed outstanding. Such shares of Common
Stock include 1,678 shares of Common Stock received by Mr. Bronson as a
liquidating distribution from Private Opportunity Partners II, Ltd ("POP"). In
prior filings, Mr. Bronson reported beneficial ownership of 100,000 shares of
the Issuer's Common Stock held by POP, of which Mr. Bronson was a limited
partner and the President of the corporate general partner.
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The foregoing shares of Common Stock do not include any shares held
of record in the trading account of Catalyst and, with respect to such shares,
the foregoing persons disclaim beneficial ownership.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) No other person is known to have the right to receive or the
power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of
such securities of the Issuer.
(e) Not applicable.
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
I certify that the information as set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.
Date: May 6, 1999 /s/ Steven N. Bronson
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Steven N. Bronson
