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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)*
Stolt Comex Seaway SA
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Shares
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(Title of Class of Securities)
L8873E103
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(CUSIP Number)
Stuart B. Panish c/o Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC, 900 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022 (212) 451-1100
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
December 15, 1997
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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 which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box [_].
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement [_]. (A fee
is not required only if the filing person: (1) has a previous statement on file
reporting beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the class of
securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed no amendment subsequent
thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five percent or less of such class.)
(See Rule 13d-7).
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with
the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be
sent.
*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).
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. L8873E103
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a
discretionary account
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account
2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [_]
(b) [_]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 SOURCE OF FUNDS* WC
5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [_]
6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. - Delaware
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - New York
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - British Virgin Islands
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. - Delaware
Gotham Advisors, Inc. - Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7 SOLE VOTING POWER
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.-124,300
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.-203,500
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited-469,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account-89,400
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account-31,200
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
0
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.-124,300
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.-203,500
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited-469,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account-89,400
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account-31,200
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.-124,300
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.-203,500
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited-469,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account-89,400
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account-31,200
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
Total-8.2%
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.-1.1%
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.-1.8%
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited-4.2%
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account-0.8%
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account-0.3%
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. - PN
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - PN
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - CO
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. - CO
Gotham Advisors, Inc. - CO
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SCHEDULE 13D - AMENDMENT NO. 1
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited, Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna International Managers,
Inc. and Gotham Advisors, Inc. (collectively the "Investors") hereby amend the
Schedule 13D, filed with respect to shares of Common Shares, par value $2.00 per
share ("Shares") of Stolt Comex Seaway SA.
ITEM 3 SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The first sentence of Item 3 is amended to read as follows:
"The securities of Stolt Comex Seaway SA. were purchased at an aggregate
cost of $52,757,499 with the investment capital of Zweig-DiMenna Special
Opportunities, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna International Limited, Zweig-DiMenna
Partners, L.P., the discretionary account managed by Zweig-DiMenna International
Managers, Inc. (the "ZDIM Account") and the discretionary account managed by
Gotham Advisors, Inc. (the "Gotham Account")."
ITEM 5 INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
The answer to Item 5 is amended to read as follows:
a. Aggregate number of shares beneficially owned:
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Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 124,300
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 469,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 203,500
ZDIM Account 89,400
Gotham Account 31,200
Percent of class beneficially owned:
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 1.1%
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 4.2%
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 1.8%
ZDIM Account 0.8%
Gotham Account 0.3%
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b. Number of shares as to which there is sole power to vote:
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 124,300
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 469,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 203,500
ZDIM Account 89,400
Gotham Account 31,200
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Number of shares as to which there is shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
<S> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 0
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 0
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 0
ZDIM Account 0
Gotham Account 0
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Number of shares as to which there is sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition:
<S> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 124,300
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 469,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 203,500
ZDIM Account 89,400
Gotham Account 31,200
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Number of shares as to which there is shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition:
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Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P. 0
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited 0
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. 0
ZDIM Account 0
Gotham Account 0
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c. Since November 25, 1997, the date of the Investors' most recent 13D filing,
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna International Limited,
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., the ZDIM Account and the Gotham Account purchased
and/or sold the Shares on the open market on the following dates and at the
following prices and in the following amounts:
ZWEIG-DIMENNA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES, L.P.
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/25/97 Purchased 2,600 shares at $49.3750 a share
12/3/97 Purchased 7,000 shares at $49.00 a share
12/11/97 Purchased 2,800 shares at $49.6250 a share
12/12/97 Purchased 3,500 shares at $48.00 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 1,000 shares at $45.5417 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 1,400 shares at $45.50 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 7,300 shares at $45.0238 a share
ZWEIG-DIMENNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/25/97 Purchased 10,000 shares at $49.3750 a share
12/3/97 Purchased 26,700 shares at $49.00 a share
12/11/97 Purchased 10,700 shares at $49.6250 a share
12/12/97 Purchased 13,300 shares at $48.00 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 4,000 shares at $45.5417 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 5,300 shares at $45.50 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 28,000 shares at $45.0238 a share
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ZWEIG-DIMENNA PARTNERS, L.P.
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/25/97 Purchased 4,300 shares at $49.3750 a share
12/3/97 Purchased 11,300 shares at $49.00 a share
12/11/97 Purchased 4,500 shares at $49.6250 a share
12/12/97 Purchased 5,700 shares at $48.00 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 1,700 shares at $45.5417 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 2,300 shares at $45.50 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 11,900 shares at $45.0238 a share
ZDIM ACCOUNT
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/25/97 Purchased 1,900 shares at $49.3750 a share
12/3/97 Purchased 5,000 shares at $49.00 a share
12/11/97 Purchased 2,000 shares at $49.6250 a share
12/12/97 Purchased 2,500 shares at $48.00 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 800 shares at $45.5417 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 1,000 shares at $45.50 a share
12/15/97 Purchased 5,300 shares at $45.0238 a share
GOTHAM ACCOUNT
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/25/97 Purchased 1,200 shares at $49.3750 a share
12/9/97 Sold 15,000 shares at $51.9167 a share
d. Not Applicable
e. Not Applicable
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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.
Date: December 16, 1997
ZWEIG-DiMENNA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES, L.P.
By: Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC,
Managing General Partner
By: /s/ Joseph A. DiMenna
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Name: Joseph A. DiMenna
Title: A Managing Director of the
Managing General Partner
ZWEIG-DiMENNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
By: Zweig-DiMenna International
Managers, Inc., Investment Manager
By: /s/ Joseph A. DiMenna
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Name: Joseph A. DiMenna
Title: Executive Vice President
ZWEIG-DiMENNA PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC,
Managing General Partner
By: /s/ Joseph A. DiMenna
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Name: Joseph A. DiMenna
Title: A Managing Director of the Managing
General Partner
ZWEIG-DiMENNA INTERNATIONAL MANAGERS, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph A. DiMenna
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Name: Joseph A. DiMenna
Title: Executive Vice President
GOTHAM ADVISORS, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph A. DiMenna
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Name: Joseph A. DiMenna
Title: Vice President
