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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Schedule 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
The Raymond Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
754688109
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(CUSIP Number)
Robert H. Hughes, Esq.
Harter, Secrest & Emery
431 East Fayette Street
Syracuse, New York 13202-1919
(315) 474-4000
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
May 3, 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 [X].
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [ ]. (A fee
is not required only if the reporting 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 (1) for other parties to whom copies are
to be sent.
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1 Name of Reporting Person
S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person
2 Check the Appropriate Box If a Member of A Group* (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
3 SEC Use Only
4 Source of Funds*
5 Check Box If Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required
Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
6 Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States
Number of Shares 7 Sole Voting Power - 730,562
beneficially
owned by each 8 Shared Voting Power - 6,756 - Madeleine Raymond Trust; f/b/o Great-
reporting person Grandchildren; 33,757 - Ellen R. Raymond Trust f/b/o Ellen R. Raymond;
with 118,020 - George G. Raymond, Jr. Testamentary Trust; 160,557 - George G.
Raymond, Jr. Co-Trustee, f/b/o Madeleine Young
9 Sole Dispositive Power - 730,562
10 Shared Dispositive Power - 6,756 - Madeleine Raymond Trust; f/b/o Great-
Grandchildren; 33,757 - Ellen R. Raymond Trust f/b/o Ellen R. Raymond;
118,020 - George G. Raymond, Jr. Testamentary Trust; 160,557 - George G.
Raymond, Jr. Co-Trustee, f/b/o Madeleine Young
11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned By Each Reporting Person
10.3%
12 Check Box If The Aggregate Amount In Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares* [x]
See 7-10 Above
13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
3.4%
14 Type of Reporting Person*
IN
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SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILING OUT!
INCLUDE BOTH SIDES OF THE COVER PAGE, RESPONSES TO ITEMS 1-7
(INCLUDING EXHIBITS) OF THE SCHEDULE, AND THE SIGNATURE ATTESTATION.
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ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
This Schedule 13D relates to the Common Stock of The Raymond
Corporation, a New York corporation, Greene, New York.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
On May 3, 1996 at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Raymond
Corporation, Mr. George Raymond, a Director, advised that he was
considering a number of alternatives directed at maximizing the value of
his direct and beneficial holdings of Raymond Corporation Common Stock
and to facilitate his personal Estate Planning. Mr. Raymond indicated
that some of these alternatives involved disposition of his interest as
a block to one or more buyers which could result in a "change of
control" as that term is used under the Federal Securities laws. Mr.
Raymond specifically asked whether the Board of Directors was interested
in a sale of the Corporation as a whole as a benefit to all shareholders
equally and was subsequently advised that the Board as a whole generally
had no such interest. Mr. Raymond is continuing to explore various
options available including sales at the market, a registered secondary
offering, negotiated sale to one or more strategic or financial buyers,
or other activities which might result in a change of control or a sale
of the business.
(a) George G. Raymond, Jr.
(b) 7920 Grand Bay Drive, Naples, Florida 33963
(c) Individual and Trusts.
(d) During the last five years, Mr. Raymond has not been convicted in
a criminal proceeding.
(e) During the last five years, Mr. Raymond has not been a party to a
civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
See Item 2 above.
ITEM 5. INTEREST AND SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
See Item 2 Above.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO SECURITIES OF THE REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
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SIGNATURES
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
accurate.
By: /s/ George G. Raymond, Jr.
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George G. Raymond, Jr.
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