SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___________)*
SBE, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
783873201
(CUSIP Number)
William B. Heye, Jr
SBE, Inc.
4550 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
(510) 355-2000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
December 31, 1997
(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 --.
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 on 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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CUSIP No. 783873201 13D Page 2 of 3 Pages
(1) Names of Reporting Persons. S.S. or I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above
Persons
William B. Heye, Jr.
(2) Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) --
(b) --
(3) SEC Use Only
(4) Source of Funds
PF
(5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items
2(d) or 2(e) --
(6) Citizenship or Place or Organization
United States
Number of Shares (7) Sole Voting 149,685(5.3%) (includes
Beneficially Owned Power: 146,900 shares subject
By Each Reporting to options exercisable
Person With within 60 days after
December 31, 1997
(8) Shared Voting
Power: - 0 -
(9) Sole Dispositive 149,685 (5.3%)
Power: (includes 46,900
shares subject to
options exercisable
within 60 days after
December 31, 1997
(10) Shared Dispositive
Power: - 0 -
(11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
149,685 (includes 146,900 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days
after December 31, 1997)
(12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares --
(13) Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
5.3%
(14) Type of Reporting person
IN
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER
Common Stock
SBE, Inc.
4550 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND
William B. Heye, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
SBE, Inc.
4550 Norris Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Mr. Heye has not been convicted in any criminal proceeding or been subject to
any judgment, decree or final order of the type enumerated in Item 2.c or 2.d of
Schedule 13D. Mr. Heye is a United States citizen.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION
Personal funds.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION
Investment purposes.
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
149,685, 5.3% (includes 146,900 shares subject to options exercisable within 60
days after December 31, 1997.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH
RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS
Not applicable.
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.
February 12, 1998
(Date)
(Signature)
William B. Heye, Jr.
