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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. 8)*
LIFELINE SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $.02 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
532192 10 1
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 1999
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[_] Rule 13d-1(b)
[X] Rule 13d-1(c)
[_] Rule 13d-1(d)
*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 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).
Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of information contained
in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently
valid OMB control number.
SEC 1745 (3-98)
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CUSIP NO. 532192101 13G Page 2 of 6 Pages
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS.
1 I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY).
L. Dennis Shapiro
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
2 (a) [_]
(b) [X]
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SEC USE ONLY
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
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United States
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SOLE VOTING POWER
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NUMBER OF
580,099 (beneficial interest disclaimed in 4,124)
SHARES -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY 6
OWNED BY 130,734 (beneficial interest disclaimed in 130,734)
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EACH SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
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REPORTING
580,099 (beneficial interest disclaimed in 4,124)
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 8
130,734 (beneficial interest disclaimed in 130,734)
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
9
575,975
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
10 (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
[X]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
11
9.7%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
12
IN
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Item 1
(a) Name of Issuer
Lifeline Systems, Inc.
(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices
111 Lawrence Street
Framingham, MA 01702-8156
Item 2
(a) Name of Person Filing
L. Dennis Shapiro
(b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence
24 Essex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(c) Citizenship
United States
(d) Title of Class of Securities
Common Stock, Par Value $.02
(e) CUSIP Number
532192 10 1
Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to (S)(S)240.13d-1(b) or
240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a) [_] Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act
(15 U.S.C. 78o).
(b) [_] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c).
(c) [_] Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act
(15 U.S.C. 78c).
(d) [_] Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8).
(e) [_] An investment adviser in accordance with
(S)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f) [_] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with
(S)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g) [_] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with
(S)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h) [_] A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i) [_] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j) [_] Group, in accordance with (S)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
Item 4. Ownership.
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and
percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
(a) Amount beneficially owned: as of December 31, 1999//; 710,833 shares,
except as this amount may be limited by the explanations contained in
paragraphs 2 through 6 below:
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1. 575,975 shares are owned directly by Mr. Shapiro (includes 2,000
shares which Mr. Shapiro had the right to acquire within sixty
days of December 31, 1999).
2. 4,124 shares are in the name of Mr. Shapiro as custodian for his
children. Mr. Shapiro has sole voting and dispositive power over
such shares, but he disclaims any beneficial interest.
3. 17,062 shares are in the name of Mr. Shapiro's children. Mr.
Shapiro has shared voting and shared dispositive power over such
shares, but he disclaims any beneficial interest.
4. 12,360 shares are in the name of Mr. Shapiro's wife, as custodian
for their children. Mr. Shapiro has shared voting and shared
dispositive power over such shares, but he disclaims any
beneficial interest.
5. 66,000 shares are in the name of Mr. Shapiro's wife as a
co-trustee of three trusts. Mr. Shapiro has shared voting and
shared dispositive power over such shares, but he disclaims any
beneficial interest.
6. 35,312 shares are in the name of Mr. Shapiro's wife. Mr. Shapiro
has shared voting and shared dispositive power over such shares,
but he disclaims any beneficial interest.
(b) Percent of class: 9.7%
(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 580,099 (which
includes 2,000 shares which Mr. Shapiro has the right to acquire
within sixty days after December 31, 1999);
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 130,734 shares;
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 580,099
shares (which includes 2,000 shares which Mr. Shapiro has the
right to acquire within sixty days after December 31, 1999); and
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 130,734
shares.
Instruction. For computations regarding securities which represent a right
to acquire an underlying security see (S)240.13d-3(d)(1).
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Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
This Item is inapplicable.
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date
hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than
five percent of the class of securities, check the following: [_]
Instruction: Dissolution of a group requires a response to this item.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Mr. Shapiro holds 4,124 shares as custodian for his children. Mr.
Shapiro's wife holds 12,360 shares for their children. These children
have the right to receive any dividends which may be declared and any
proceeds from the sale of these securities.
Mr. Shapiro's wife holds 66,000 shares as a co-trustee of three trusts.
The trusts, in which Mr. Shapiro holds no interest, have the right to
receive any dividends which may be declared and any proceeds from the
sale of these securities.
Mr. Shapiro's children own 17,062 shares and have the right to receive
any dividends which may be declared and any proceeds from the sale of
these securities.
Mr. Shapiro's wife owns 35,312 shares and has the right to receive any
dividends which may be declared and any proceeds from the sale of these
securities.
If any 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, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this
item, and if such interest relates to more than five percent of the class, such
person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment
company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries
of the employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the
Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
This Item is inapplicable.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule
13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating
the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a
parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule
13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant
subsidiary.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
This Item is inapplicable.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to (S)240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item
3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule
pursuant to (S)240.13d-1(c) or (S)240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the
identity of each member of the group.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of a Group
This Item is inapplicable.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating
the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to
transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members
of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
Item 10. Certification
(a) The following certification shall be included if the statement is
filed pursuant to (S)240.13d-1(b):
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in
the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held
for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the
control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are
not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction
having that purpose or effect.
(b) The following certification shall be included if the statement is
filed pursuant to (S)240.13d-1(c):
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not
held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing
the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and
are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction
having that purpose or effect.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable 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.
January 15, 2000
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Date
/s/ L. Dennis Shapiro
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Signature
Chairman of the Board
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Name/Title
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
NOTE: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See (S)240.13d-7 for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)
