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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. )*
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VANS, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
921930103
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(CUSIP Number)
Stuart Panish, c/o Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC, 900 Third Avenue,
New York, New York 10022 (212) 755-9860
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and
Communications)
December 24, 1996
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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. 921930103 Page 2 of __ Pages
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
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
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts
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 Partners, L.P.-New York, Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited - British Virgin Islands
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a
discretionary account - Delaware
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionay account - Delaware
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts - New York
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7 SOLE VOTING POWER
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900; Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a
discretionary account - 84,600
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts - 6,500
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
0
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900, Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account - 84,600
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts - 6,500
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900, Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary
account - 84,600
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts - 6,500
12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 11 INCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
[_]
13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 11
Total - 6.0%
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 2.0%; Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited - 2.9%
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., on behalf of a
discretionary account - 0.6%
Gotham Advisors, Inc., on behalf of a discretionary account - 0.4%
Zweig/Glaser Advisers, on behalf of discretionary accounts - 0.1%
14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - PN
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - CO
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. - CO
Gotham Advisors, Inc. - CO
Zweig/Glaser Advisers - PN
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SCHEDULE 13D
ITEM 1 SECURITY AND ISSUER
VANS, Inc.
2095 Batavia Street
Orange, California 92865;
Common stock, par value $.001 per share.
ITEM 2 IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
A. Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P.
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., a New York limited partnership, is a private
investment partnership which seeks appreciation of the Partnership's assets for
the benefit of its partners. The address of its principal business and its
principal office is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. The following
information is provided as to each general partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners,
L.P.:
1. Zweig-DiMenna Associates LLC, a New York limited liability company, is
the managing general partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. Its principal
business and office address is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Its
managing directors are Martin E. Zweig and Joseph A. DiMenna, and its principals
are Brenda M. Earl, Carol R. Whitehead and Jeffrey R. Perry. Dr. Zweig, Mr.
DiMenna, Ms. Earl, Ms. Whitehead and Mr. Perry are the sole members of Zweig-
DiMenna Associates LLC. The following information is provided as to each of the
above mentioned managing directors and principals.
i) a) Name - Martin E. Zweig
b) Residence or Business Address - 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Dr. Zweig is Chairman of the
Board and President of The Zweig Fund, Inc. and The Zweig Total Return
Fund, Inc., each of which is a New York Stock Exchange listed
investment company. He is also President of Zweig Advisors Inc., Zweig
Total Return Advisors, Inc., Gotham Advisors, Inc., Euclid Advisors,
Inc., Zweig Associates, Inc., Zweig-DiMenna International Managers,
Inc. and Zweig Securities Advisory Service, Inc. He is President of
the Zweig Series Trust mutual fund and Chairman of Zweig/Glaser
Advisers, the investment manager of the Zweig Series Trust. Dr. Zweig
is a Managing Director of the Managing General Partner of Zweig-
DiMenna Partners, L.P. and Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P.,
each of which is an
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investment partnership. The business address of the principal entities
referred to above is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
d) Dr. Zweig is a citizen of the United States.
ii) a) Name - Joseph A. DiMenna.
b) Residence or Business Address - 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Mr. DiMenna is a Managing
Director of the Managing General Partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners,
L.P. and Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Executive Vice
President and Treasurer of Zweig Associates, Inc., Executive Vice
President of Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. and Vice
President of Gotham Advisors, Inc. The business address of the
principal entities referred to above is 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
d) Mr. DiMenna is a citizen of the United States.
iii) a) Name - Brenda M. Earl.
b) Residence or Business Address - 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Ms. Earl is a Principal of the
Managing General Partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. and Zweig-
DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Vice President - Research of
Zweig Associates, Inc., and Vice President - Research of Zweig-DiMenna
International Managers, Inc. The business address of the principal
entities referred to above is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York
10022.
d) Ms. Earl is a citizen of the United States.
iv) a) Name - Carol R. Whitehead.
b) Residence or Business Address - 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Ms. Whitehead is a Principal
of the Managing General Partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. and
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Vice President -
Marketing of Zweig Associates, Inc., and Vice President -Business
Development of Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. The business
address of the principal entities referred to above is 900 Third
Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
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d) Ms. Whitehead is a citizen of the United States.
v) a) Name - Jeffrey R. Perry.
b) Residence or Business Address - 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Mr. Perry is a Principal of
the Managing General Partner of Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. and
Zweig-DiMenna Special Opportunities, L.P., Vice President - Research
of Zweig Associates, Inc., and Vice President - Research of Zweig-
DiMenna International Managers, Inc. The business address of the
principal entities referred to above is 900 Third Avenue, New York,
New York 10022.
d) Mr. Perry is a citizen of the United States.
2. Zweig Associates, Inc., a New York corporation, is a general partner
of Zweig-DiMenna Partners L.P. Its principal business and office
address is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Martin E.
Zweig is President, Joseph A. DiMenna is Executive Vice President,
Carol R. Whitehead is Vice President - Marketing and Brenda M. Earl
and Jeffrey R. Perry is each a Vice President - Research of Zweig
Associates, Inc. Martin E. Zweig, Joseph A. DiMenna and Carol
Whitehead are the directors and shareholders of Zweig Associates, Inc.
Reference is made to Item 2.A.1, above, for information about such
individuals.
None of the above, i.e., Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna
Associates LLC, Zweig Associates, Inc., Martin E. Zweig, Joseph A.
DiMenna, Brenda M. Earl, Carol R. Whitehead or Jeffrey R. Perry has,
during the last five years, (i) been convicted in a criminal
proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or
(ii) 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.
B. Zweig-DiMenna International Limited
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited is incorporated in the Territory
of the British Virgin Islands. Its business is investing and trading
primarily in U.S. equity securities. The address of its principal
business and its principal office is Maritime House, Frederick Street,
Suite 200, P.O. Box N-9932, Nassau, Bahamas. The following information
is provided as to each executive officer and director of such
corporation, each person controlling such corporation and each
executive
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officer and director of any corporation or other person ultimately in
control of such corporation:
1. a) Name - Cedric B. Moss, Managing Director.
b) Residence or Business Address - c/o Dominion Management Services
Limited, P.O. Box N-9932, Maritime House, Frederick Street, Nassau,
Bahamas.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Mr. Moss is President of
Dominion Management Services Limited, the Administrator of Zweig-
DiMenna International Limited. The business address of the entity
referred to above is Dominion Management Services Limited, P.O. Box N-
9932, Maritime House, Frederick Street, Nassau, Bahamas.
d) Mr. Moss is a Bahamian citizen.
2. a) Name - Frederick A. Mitchell, Director
b) Residence or Business Address - P.O. Box N3928,
Gwendolyn House, Nassau, Bahamas.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Mr. Mitchell is a practicing
attorney in the firm Gwendolyn House in Nassau. He is a Senator in the
Senate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
d) Mr. Mitchell is a Bahamian citizen.
3. a) Name - Michael D. Riegels, Director.
b) Residence or Business Address - Harney, Westwood & Riegels,
Craigmuir Chambers, P.O. Box 71, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin
Islands.
c) Present Principal Occupation, etc. - Mr. Riegels is the Senior
Partner of the law firm of Harney, Westwood & Riegels.
d) Mr. Riegels is a British Dependent Territories Citizen.
4. Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. - the Investment Manager of
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited. It is incorporated under the
laws of the State of Delaware. Its principal business address and the
address of its principal office is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New
York 10022. Dr. Martin E. Zweig and Mr. Joseph A. DiMenna are the
directors and principal officers, and Ms. Carol R Whitehead is Vice
President - Business Development, and Ms. Brenda M. Earl and Mr.
Jeffrey R. Perry is each a Vice President - Research, of Zweig-DiMenna
International Managers, Inc. Martin E. Zweig and Joseph A. DiMenna
are the
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principal stockholders of Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc.
Reference is made to Item 2.A.1, above, for information about such
individuals.
None of the above, i.e., Zweig-DiMenna International Limited, Cedric
B. Moss, Frederick A. Mitchell, Michael D. Riegels, or Zweig-DiMenna
International Managers, Inc. has, during the last five years, (i) been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors) or (ii) 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.
C. Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc., investment manager for a
foreign discretionary account. Reference is made to Item 2.B.4,
above, for information about Zweig-DiMenna International Managers,
Inc. and its officers, directors and stockholders.
None of the above, i.e., Zweig-DiMenna International Mangers, Inc.,
Martin E. Zweig, Joseph A. DiMenna, Brenda M. Earl, Carol R. Whitehead
or Jeffrey R. Perry has, during the last five years, (i) been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors) or (ii) 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.
D. Gotham Advisors, Inc., investment manager for an ERISA plan
discretionary account. It is incorporated under the laws of the State
of Delaware. Its principal business address and the address of its
principal office is 900 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Dr.
Martin E. Zweig is the sole director, and Dr. Zweig and Mr. Joseph A.
DiMenna are the principal officers, of Gotham Advisors, Inc. Dr.
Zweig, Mr. DiMenna and Ms. Brenda M. Earl are the stockholders of
Gotham Advisors, Inc. Reference is made to Item 2.A.1, above, for
information about such individuals.
None of the above, i.e., Gotham Advisors, Inc., Martin E. Zweig, Joseph
A. DiMenna or Brenda M. Earl has, during the last five years, (i) been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or
similar misdemeanors) or (ii) 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.
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E. Zweig/Glaser Advisers is an investment adviser for mutual funds. It is a
partnership organized under the laws of New York. Glaser Corp., a
Delaware corporation controlled by Mr. Eugene J. Glaser, and Zweig
Management Corp., a Delaware corporation controlled by Dr. Martin E.
Zweig, are the general partners of Zweig/Glaser Advisers. Mr. Glaser
is President of Zweig/Glaser Advisers, Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and Director of Zweig Series Trust, President and Director of
Zweig Securities Corp. and Director of The Zweig Fund, Inc. Reference
is made to Item 2.A.1, above, for information about Dr. Zweig. The
principal business and office address of Zweig/Glaser Advisers and
Glaser Corp. is 5 Hanover Square, New York, New York 10004.
None of the above, i.e., Zweig/Glaser Advisers, Glaser Corp., Zweig
Management Corp., Eugene J. Glaser or Martin E. Zweig has, during the
last five years, (i) been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding
traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) 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.
ITEM 3 SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
The securities of VANS, Inc. were purchased at an aggregate cost of
$11,247,854 with the investment capital of Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited, Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., the discretionary account managed by
Zweig-DiMenna International Managers, Inc. (the "ZDIM Account"), the
discretionary account managed by Gotham Advisors, Inc. (the "Gotham
Account") and the discretionary accounts managed by Zweig/Glaser Advisers
(the "Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts"). No part of the purchase price was
made up of borrowed funds or funds otherwise obtained for the purpose of
acquiring, holding, trading or voting such securities.
ITEM 4 PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
Transactions for the purchase of shares of Common Stock (the "Shares") of
VANS, Inc. (the "Company") were executed by Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited, Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., the ZDIM Account, the Gotham Account
and the Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts (collectively, the "Investors") for
investment purposes only. The Investors continue to evaluate their
ownership and voting position in the Company and may consider the following
future courses of action: (i) continuing to hold the Shares for
investment; (ii) disposing of all or a portion of the Shares in open market
sales or in privately negotiated transactions; or (iii) acquiring
additional shares of common stock in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. The Investors have not as yet determined which of
the courses of action specified in this paragraph they may ultimately take.
The Investors' future actions with regard to this investment in the Company
are dependent upon their evaluation of a variety of circumstances affecting
the Company in
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the future, including the market price of the Company's common stock, the
Company's prospects and their own portfolios.
Other than as described above, the Investors do not have any present plans
or proposals which relate to or would result in any of the following
(although they reserve the right to develop such plans or proposals): a)
the acquisition by any person of additional securities of the Company, or
the disposition of securities of the Company; b) an extraordinary
corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation,
involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries; c) a sale or transfer of
a material amount of assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries; d)
any change in the present board of directors or management of the Company,
including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors
or to fill any existing vacancies on the board; e) any material change in
the present capitalization or dividend policy of the Company; f) any other
material change in the Company's business or corporate structure; g)
changes in the Company's charter, by-laws or instruments corresponding
thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition or control of the
Company by any person; h) causing a class of securities of the Company to
be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be
authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered
national securities association; i) a class of equity securities of the
Company becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to
Section 12(g)(4) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; or j) any action
similar to those enumerated above.
ITEM 5 INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
a. Aggregate number of shares beneficially owned:
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<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900
ZDIM Account - 84,600
Gotham Account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 6,500
Percent of class beneficially owned:
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 2.9%
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 2.0%
ZDIM Account - 0.6%
Gotham Account - 0.4%
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 0.1%
<CAPTION>
b. Number of shares as to which there is sole power to vote:
<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900
ZDIM Account - 84,600
Gotham Account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 6,500
<CAPTION>
Number of shares as to which there is shared power to vote or to direct
the vote:
<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 0
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 0
ZDIM Account - 0
Gotham Account - 0
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 0
<CAPTION>
Number of shares as to which there is sole power to dispose or to direct
the disposition:
<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 383,100
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 260,900
ZDIM Account - 84,600
Gotham Account - 48,900
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 6,500
<CAPTION>
Number of shares as to which there is shared power
to dispose or to direct the disposition:
<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna International Limited - 0
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<S> <C> <C>
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P. - 0
ZDIM Account - 0
Gotham Account - 0
Zweig/Glaser Advisers Accounts - 0
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c. Zweig-DiMenna International Limited, Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., the
ZDIM Account, the Gotham Account, and the Zweig/Glaser Advisers
Accounts purchased or sold, as indicated, the Shares on the open
market on the following dates and at the following prices and in the
following amounts:
ZWEIG -DIMENNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/12/96 Purchased 36,800 shares at $16.80 a share
11/15/96 Purchased 18,300 shares at $16.1375 a share
11/18/96 Purchased 18,300 shares at $16.0375 a share
11/20/96 Purchased 42,600 shares at $15.5237 a share
11/22/96 Purchased 73,500 shares at $14.850 a share
11/25/96 Purchased 36,800 shares at $15.2375 a share
12/5/96 Purchased 37,700 shares at $15.10 a share
12/11/96 Purchased 2,800 shares at $13.60 a share
12/20/96 Purchased 5,200 shares at $13.00 a share
12/24/96 Purchased 37,800 shares at $11.50 a share
12/26/96 Purchased 11,300 shares at $11.625 a share
12/27/96 Purchased 41,500 shares at $11.233 a share
12/30/96 Purchased 9,400 shares at $11.125 a share
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ZWEIG-DIMENNA PARTNERS, L.P.
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
10/24/96 Purchased 25,000 shares at $18.375 a share
10/29/96 Purchased 50,000 shares at $18.1375 a share
10/31/96 Purchased 50,000 shares at $16.5281 a share
11/4/96 Purchased 25,000 shares at $16.5750 a share
12/4/96 Sold 50,000 shares at $16.0625 a share
12/11/96 Purchased 1,300 shares at $13.60 a share
ZDIM ACCOUNT
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/12/96 Purchased 8,100 shares at $16.80 a share
11/15/96 Purchased 4,100 shares at $16.1375 a share
11/18/96 Purchased 4,100 shares at $16.0375 a share
11/20/96 Purchased 9,400 shares at $15.5237 a share
11/22/96 Purchased 16,200 shares at $14.850 a share
11/25/96 Purchased 8,100 shares at $15.2375 a share
12/5/96 Purchased 8,300 shares at $15.10 a share
12/11/96 Purchased 600 shares at $13.60 a share
12/20/96 Purchased 1,200 shares at $13.00 a share
12/24/96 Purchased 8,200 shares at $11.50 a share
12/26/96 Purchased 2,500 shares at $11.625 a share
12/27/96 Purchased 9,100 shares at $11.233 a share
12/30/96 Purchased 2,100 shares at $11.125 a share
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GOTHAM ACCOUNT
DATE DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION
11/12/96 Purchased 5,100 shares at $16.80 a share
11/15/96 Purchased 2,600 shares at $16.1375 a share
11/18/96 Purchased 2,600 shares at $16.0375 a share
11/20/96 Purchased 6,000 shares at $15.5237 a share
11/22/96 Purchased 10,300 shares at $14.850 a share
11/25/96 Purchased 5,100 shares at $15.2375 a share
12/5/96 Purchased 4,000 shares at $15.10 a share
12/11/96 Purchased 300 shares at $13.60 a share
12/20/96 Purchased 600 shares at $13.00 a share
12/24/96 Purchased 4,000 shares at $11.50 a share
12/26/96 Purchased 1,200 shares at $11.625 a share
12/27/96 Purchased 4,400 shares at $11.233 a share
12/30/96 Purchased 1,000 shares at $11.125 a share
ZWEIG/GLASER ADVISERS ACCOUNTS
There were no purchases or sales within the past sixty days.
d. Not applicable.
e. Not applicable.
ITEM 6 CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO
SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
None.
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ITEM 7 MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Joint Filing Agreement among Zweig-DiMenna International
Limited, Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., Zweig-DiMenna International
Managers, Inc., Gotham Advisors, Inc., and Zweig/Glaser Advisers.
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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: January 2, 1997
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: Managing Director of 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
ZWEIG/GLASER ADVISERS
By:/s/Marc Baltuch
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Name: Marc Baltuch
Title: First Vice President
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EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT AMONG INVESTORS
This Joint Filing Agreement is entered into this 2nd day of January, 1997
by Zweig-DiMenna International Limited, a British Virgin Islands corporation,
Zweig-DiMenna Partners, L.P., a New York limited partnership, Zweig-DiMenna
International Managers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Gotham Advisors, Inc., a
Delaware corporation and Zweig/Glaser Advisers, a New York partnership,
collectively the "Investors". In lieu of filing separate statements on Schedule
13D, the Investors hereby agree to file a joint statement on Schedule 13D
pursuant to Rule 13d-1(f)(1) under the Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the
Common Stock of VANS, Inc.
This Agreement shall be filed as an exhibit to the statement on Schedule
13D filed on behalf of the Investors and constitutes the Investors' consent to
file a joint Schedule 13D.
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: Managing Director of 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
ZWEIG/GLASER ADVISERS
By:/s/Marc Baltuch
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Name: Marc Baltuch
Title:First Vice President
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