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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 7)
HERITAGE MEDIA CORPORATION
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(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
427241203
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(CUSIP Number)
Patricia A. Maher, Esq.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
85 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
(212) 902-0940
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(Name, address and telephone number of person authorized
to receive notices and communications)
January 12, 1994
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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: ____
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CUSIP NO.
427241203
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1. Name of Reporting Person
S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person
The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P.
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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
00
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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
Delaware
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Number of 7 Sole Voting Power
Shares
Beneficially 550,375
Owned By -------------------------------
Each 8 Shared Voting Power
Reporting
Person With 658,968
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9 Sole Dispositive Power
550,375
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10 Shared Dispositive Power
658,968
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,209,343
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
[_]
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13. Percent of Class Representing by Amount in Row (11)
9.5%
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14. Type of Reporting Person
HC-PN
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CUSIP NO.
427241203
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1. Name of Reporting Person
S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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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
WC-00
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5. Check Box if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
[X]
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6. Citizenship or place of Organization
New York
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Number of 7 Sole Voting Power
Shares
Beneficially -0-
Owned By ----------------------------
Each 8 Shared Voting Power
Reporting
Person With 658,968
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9 Sole Dispositive Power
-0-
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10 Shared Dispositive Power
658,968
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11. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
658,968
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12. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
[_]
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13. Percent of Class Representing by Amount in Row (11)
5.4%
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14. Type of Reporting Person
BD-PN
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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(a) The Goldman Sachs Group, L.P. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. may be deemed to
have decreased their beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock, to
1,209,343 shares (9.5%) and 658,968 shares (5.4%) respectively, as a result
of the shares sold on behalf of certain Managed Accounts.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) The following transactions occurred since the prior Schedule 13D was
filed:
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Date Shares Purchased Shares Sold Price
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
12/17/93 5,000 18.125
12/23/93 2,000 19.125
12/28/93 14,730 19.000
12/30/93 4,700 19.250
12/30/93 300 19.375
1/06/94 25,000 19.875
1/07/94 20,000 20.000
1/07/94 11,000 20.125
1/10/94 21,200 19.897
1/11/94 17,200 19.375
1/11/94 200 20.000
1/12/94 120,000 20.250
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The total consideration (exclusive of commissions) for shares
purchased was $90,625.00.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) Not applicable.
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SIGNATURE
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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.
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO.
By: /s/ Richard A. Friedman
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Name: Richard A. Friedman
Title: General Partner
Dated: January 21, 1994
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SIGNATURE
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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.
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, L.P.
By: /s/ Richard A. Friedman
_____________________________________________
Name: Richard A. Friedman
Title: General Partner
Dated: January 21, 1994
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