CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS INC /DE
SC 14D1, 1995-09-14
RADIOTELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
                                SCHEDULE 14D-1
 
              TENDER OFFER STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(D)(1)
                    OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
                         CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                           (NAME OF SUBJECT COMPANY)
 
                         AIRTOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                                   (BIDDER)
 
     REDEEMABLE PARTICIPATING CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
                                      AND
                     SERIES A COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
                        (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
 
                            150917201 AND 150917102
                     (CUSIP NUMBER OF CLASS OF SECURITIES)
 
                            MARGARET G. GILL, ESQ.
               SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
                         AIRTOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
                             ONE CALIFORNIA STREET
                            SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
                                (415) 658-2000
 (NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE NOTICES
                    AND COMMUNICATIONS ON BEHALF OF BIDDER)
                                   COPY TO:
                           NATHANIEL M. CARTMELL III
                           PILLSBURY MADISON & SUTRO
                                 P.O. BOX 7880
                            SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94120
                                (415) 983-1000
 
                           CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
 
 
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         TRANSACTION VALUATION                  AMOUNT OF FILING FEE
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             $602,400,000*                            $120,480
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*  For purposes of calculating fee only. This amount assumes the purchase of
   10,040,000 Shares at a purchase price of $60.00. The amount of the filing
   fee, calculated in accordance with Regulation 240.0-11 of the Securities
   Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, equals 1:50th of one percentum of the
   value of Shares purchased.
 
[X]Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule 0-11(a)(2)
   and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid.
   Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form
   or schedule and the date of its filing.
 
Amount Previously Paid:        $120,480
Form or Registration No.:      Schedule 13E-4
Filing Party:                  Cellular Communications, Inc.
Dated Filed:                   September 13, 1995
 
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CUSIP NOS. 150917201 AND 150917102
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 1.Name of Reporting Person, S.S. or I.R.S. Identification No. of Above Person
 
  AIRTOUCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.   94-3213132
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 2.Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
  [_]  (a)
  [_]  (b)
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 3.SEC Use Only
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 4.Sources of Funds (See Instructions)  BK
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 5.[_] Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Items
2(e) or 2(f)
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 6.Citizenship or Place of Organization  Delaware
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 7.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
 
  Redeemable Participating Convertible Preferred Stock: None Series A Common
  Stock: 3,450,800
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 8.[_] Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row 7 Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
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 9.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 7 26.5%
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10.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)  CO
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ITEM 1. SECURITY AND SUBJECT COMPANY.
 
  (a) The name of the subject company is Cellular Communications, Inc. (the
"Company"). The address of the Company's principal executive office is 110
East 59th Street, New York, New York 10022.
 
  (b) This Statement relates to the Company's offer to redeem (the "MRO") up
to 10,040,000 shares of the Company's Redeemable Participating Convertible
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Preferred Shares"), and Series
A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Common Shares"; the Preferred
Shares and the Common Shares, together with associated Series D Junior
Participating Stock Purchase Rights, collectively referred to as the "Shares"
or "Redeemable Stock"), at a price of $60 per share, subject to adjustment
(the "Mandatory Redemption Price"). The MRO is subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in the Offer to Redeem dated September  , 1995 (the
"Offer to Redeem"), a copy of which is filed as Exhibit (a)(1) to the
Company's Schedule 13E-4, and the related Letters of Transmittal for the
Redeemable Stock, copies of which are filed as Exhibits (a)(2) and (a)(3) to
the Company's Schedule 13E-4. Information concerning the number of outstanding
shares of Preferred Shares and Common Shares is set forth in Section 9, "Price
Range of Common Shares; Interest and Dividends" in the Offer to Redeem and is
incorporated herein by reference. Information concerning the consideration
being offered therefor is set forth in Section 2 "Mandatory Redemption Price
and Amount of Shares," in the Offer to Redeem.
 
  (c) The information set forth in Section 9, "Price Range of Common Shares;
Interest and Dividends" in the Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by
reference.
 
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
 
  (a)-(d) and (g) This Statement is filed by AirTouch Communications, Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("AirTouch"), which may be deemed to be a "co-bidder" in
connection with the MRO. AirTouch is principally engaged in the business of
wireless telecommunications services. Its principal address is One California
Street, San Francisco, California 94111. Information concerning the name,
business address and present principal occupation or employment of each
director and executive officer of AirTouch as well as information concerning
the material occupations, positions, offices or employments during the last
five years of the directors and executive officers of AirTouch is set forth in
Appendix 1 and is incorporated herein by reference. All such persons are
United States citizens.
 
  (e) and (f) During the last five years, neither AirTouch nor any person
listed in Appendix 1 has been either (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), or (ii) 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
activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any
violation of such law.
 
ITEM 3. PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS OR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SUBJECT COMPANY.
 
  (a) Not applicable.
 
  (b) The information set forth in Section 4, "Past Contacts, Transactions and
Negotiations" in the Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 4. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
 
  (a)-(c) The information set forth in Section 11, "Source and Amount of
Funds" in the Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 5. PURPOSE OF THE TENDER OFFER AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS OF THE BIDDER.
 
  (a)-(g) The information set forth in the Introduction, Section 1, "Purpose
of the Offer," Section 3, "Background of the Offer; Board Considerations," and
Section 10, "Effects of the Offer," in the Offer to Redeem is incorporated
herein by reference.
 
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ITEM 6. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY.
 
  (a) The information set forth under the caption "Equity Purchases by
AirTouch" in Section 1, "Purpose of the Offer," in the Offer to Redeem is
incorporated herein by reference. AirTouch's ownership of shares of Class A
Preference Stock, Series C Common Stock and Common Shares of the Company
represents 100%, 100% and approximately 26.5%, respectively, of the number of
shares outstanding of each such class. AirTouch's right to acquire securities
of the Company is described under the captions "AirTouch Purchase Obligation,"
"Cancellation of Employee Options and Repurchase of Option Shares in
Connection with the MRO," and "Appraisal Process" in Section 1 of the Offer to
Redeem and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
  (b) None.
 
ITEM 7. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT
TO THE SUBJECT COMPANY'S SECURITIES.
 
  The information set forth in the Introduction, Section 1, "Purpose of the
Offer," and Section 3, "Background of the Offer; Board Considerations," in the
Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 8. PERSONS RETAINED, EMPLOYED OR TO BE COMPENSATED.
 
  Not applicable.
 
ITEM 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CERTAIN BIDDERS.
 
  Not applicable.
 
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
 
  (a)Not applicable.
 
  (b)-(c)The information set forth in Section 14, "Certain Legal Matters;
Regulatory Approvals," of the Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by
reference.
 
  (d)The information set forth in Section 10, "Effects of the Offer" of the
Offer to Redeem is incorporated herein by reference.
 
  (e)Not applicable.
 
  (f)Reference is made to the Offer to Redeem and the related Letters of
Transmittal, copies of which are filed as Exhibits (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3)
to the Company's Schedule 13E-4 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 11. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
 
 
  (a)(1)* Offer to Redeem.
 
  (a)(2)* Letter of Transmittal (for Preferred Shares).
 
  (a)(3)* Letter of Transmittal (for Common Shares).
 
  (a)(4)* Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and
          Other Nominees.
 
  (a)(5)* Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks,
          Trust Companies and other Nominees (for Preferred Shares).
 
  (a)(6)* Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks,
          Trust Companies and other Nominees (for Common Shares).
 
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  (a)(7)* IRS Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer Identification Number
          on Substitute Form W-9.
 
  (a)(8)* Form of Notice of Offer to Redeem to be printed in the New York
          Times on September [ ], 1995.
 
  (b)   Credit Agreement dated as of July 20, 1995 among AirTouch, Bank of
        America NT&SA and the other financial institutions party thereto
        (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to AirTouch's Form 10-Q for
        the quarterly period ended June 30, 1995).
 
  (c)(1) Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger and Joint Venture
         Organization by and among PacTel Corporation, Cellular
         Communications, Inc., CCI Newco, Inc. and CCI Newco Sub, Inc., dated
         as of December 14, 1990 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to
         AirTouch's Schedule 13D filed on February 18, 1992).
 
  (c)(2) Termination Agreement dated as of December 11, 1992 by and among
         Pacific Telesis Group, PacTel Corporation, Cellular Communications,
         Inc. and Cellular Communications of Ohio, Inc. (incorporated by
         reference to Exhibit 5 to AirTouch's Amendment No. 28 to Schedule 13D
         filed on December 15, 1992).
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* Incorporated by reference to the exhibits of the same number to the
  Company's Schedule 13E-4 filed on September 13, 1995.
 
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  After due 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.
 
                                                    /s/ Mohan S. Gyani
                                          _____________________________________
                                              MOHAN S. GYANI VICE PRESIDENT,
                                                   FINANCE AND TREASURER
Date: September 13, 1995
 
 
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                                   APPENDIX 1
 
                        DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
 
DIRECTORS
 
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                                   PRESENT                                             PRIOR                        
 NAME AND                          PRINCIPAL                                        EMPLOYMENT                      
 BUSINESS ADDRESS                  OCCUPATION                                         HISTORY                       
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 <C>                               <S>                                          <C>                                 
 Carol A. Bartz                    Chairman of the Board, President and         Vice President of                   
 2320 Marinship Way                  Chief Executive Officer of Autodesk,       Worldwide Field                     
 Sausalito, CA 94965                 Inc. since April 1992                      Operations and                      
                                                                                other positions,                    
                                                                                Sun Microsystems,                   
                                                                                Inc., 1983 to April                 
                                                                                1992.                               
 Donald G. Fisher                  Chairman of the Board and Chief Execu-                                           
 One Harrison Street                 tive Officer of The Gap, Inc. for more                                         
 San Francisco, CA 94105             than five  years                                                               
                                                                                                                    
 James R. Harvey                   Chairman of the Board of Transamerica                                            
 600 Montgomery Street               Corporation for more than five years                                           
 San Francisco, CA 94111                                                                                            
                                                                                                                    
 Paul Hazen                        Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of      President and Chief                 
 420 Montgomery Street               Wells Fargo & Company since January 1995   Operating Officer,                  
 San Francisco, CA 94163                                                        Wells Fargo &                       
                                                                                Company, 1984 to                    
                                                                                January 1995.                       
 Arthur Rock                       Principal in Arthur Rock & Co. for more                                          
 One Maritime Plaza, Suite 1220     than five years                                                                 
 San Francisco, CA 94111                                                                                            
                                                                                                                    
 Charles R. Schwab                 Chairman of the Board and Chief                                                  
 101 Montgomery Street               Executive Officer of The Charles                                               
 San Francisco, CA 94104             Schwab Corporation for more than five                                          
                                     years                                                                          
                                                                                                                    
 George P. Shultz                  Professor, Stanford University Graduate                                          
 The Hoover Institution              School of Business for more than five                                          
 Stanford, CA 94305                  years                                                                           

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OFFICERS
 
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                        PRESENT                                       PRIOR
   NAME AND            PRINCIPAL                                    EMPLOYMENT
 BUSINESS ADDRESS     OCCUPATION                                     HISTORY
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 <C>                   <S>                              <C>
 Sam Ginn              Chairman of the Board and        Chairman, President and Chief
                        Chief Executive Officer since    Executive Officer, Pacific
                        December 1993                    Telesis Group, 1988 to April
                                                         1994.

 C. Lee Cox            Vice Chairman of the Board       President and Chief Operating
                        and President Domestic           Officer, December 1993 to
                        Wireless                         November 1994; President and
                        Businesses since November        Chief Executive Officer, 1987 to
                        1994                             December 1993, PacTel
                                                         Corporation (predecessor of
                                                         AirTouch).

 Arun Sarin            Vice Chairman of the Board       Senior Vice President, Corporate
                        since November 1994              Strategy/Development and
                        and Senior Vice President,       International Operations,
                        Corporate Strategy/Development   November 1994 to August 1995;
                        since August 1995                Vice President, Corporate
                                                         Strategy/Development and Human
                                                         Resources, December 1993 to
                                                         November 1994; Vice President,
                                                         Strategy, March 1993 to December
                                                         1993, AirTouch; Vice President,
                                                         Organization Design, March 1993
                                                         to April 1994, Pacific Telesis
                                                         Group; Vice President and
                                                         General Manager, Bay Operations,
                                                         1992 to March 1993; Vice
                                                         President, Chief Financial
                                                         Officer and Controller, 1990 to
                                                         1992, Pacific Bell.

 Lydell L. Christensen Executive Vice President         Executive Vice President, Chief
                        and Chief Financial Officer      Financial Officer and Treasurer,
                        since December 1993              1992 to 1993; Vice President and
                                                         Treasurer, 1987 to 1992, Pacific
                                                         Telesis Group.

 Margaret G. Gill      Senior Vice President, Legal     Partner, 1973 to January 1994 and
                        and External Affairs and         head of the Corporate and
                        Secretary since January 1994     Securities Group, Pillsbury
                                                         Madison & Sutro.

 Mohan S. Gyani        Vice President, Finance and      Vice President and Treasurer,
                        Treasurer since November 1993    March 1993 to November 1993,
                                                         Pacific Telesis Group; Vice
                                                         President and Controller,
                                                         February 1992 to March 1993;
                                                         Vice President, Financial
                                                         Assurance, November 1991 to
                                                         February 1992, Pacific Bell;
                                                         Assistant Treasurer, April 1989
                                                         to November 1991, Pacific
                                                         Telesis Group.

 Dwight Jasmann        Vice President, Human            International telecommunications
                        Resources since January 1995     consultant, 1993 to 1994;
                                                         President and Managing Director,
                                                         1987 to 1992, AT&T Asia/Pacific
                                                         Communications Services, Inc.
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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX
 
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                                                                   SEQUENTIALLY
 EXHIBIT                                                             NUMBERED
 NUMBER                        DESCRIPTION                             PAGE
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 <C>     <S>                                                       <C>
 (a)(1)  Offer to Redeem.*
 (a)(2)  Letter of Transmittal (for Preferred Shares).*
 (a)(3)  Letter of Transmittal (for Common Shares).*
 (a)(4)  Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
          Companies and Other Nominees.*
 (a)(5)  Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers,
          Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and other Nominees
          (for Preferred Shares).*
 (a)(6)  Letter to Clients for use by Brokers, Dealers,
          Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and other Nominees
          (for Common Shares).*
 (a)(7)  IRS Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer
          Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9.*
 (a)(8)  Form of Notice of Offer to Redeem to be printed in the
          New York Times on September  , 1995.*
 (b)     Credit Agreement dated as of July 20, 1995 among
         AirTouch, Bank of America NT&SA and the other financial
         institutions party thereto (incorporated by reference
         to Exhibit 10 to AirTouch's Form 10-Q for the quarterly
         period ended June 30, 1995).
 (c)(1)  Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger and
          Joint Venture Organization by and among PacTel
          Corporation, Cellular Communications, Inc., CCI Newco,
          Inc. and CCI Newco Sub, Inc., dated as of December 14,
          1990 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to
          AirTouch's Schedule 13D filed on February 18, 1992).
 (c)(2)  Termination Agreement dated as of December 11, 1992 by
          and among Pacific Telesis Group, PacTel Corporation,
          Cellular Communications, Inc. and Cellular
          Communications of Ohio, Inc. (incorporated by
          reference to Exhibit 5 to AirTouch's Amendment No. 28
          to Schedule 13D filed on December 15, 1992).
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* Incorporated by reference to the exhibits of the same number to the Company's
  Schedule 13E-4 filed on September 13, 1995.


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