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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(RULE 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(AMENDMENT NO. 9)(1)
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
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(Name of Issuer)
Common shares, $.10 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
G4388N106
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(CUSIP Number)
Gerald J. Rubin, 6827 Market Ave., El Paso, Texas, 79915 (915) 779-6363
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
April 16, 1998
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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(c), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the
following box [ ].
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original
and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b)
for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
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(1) 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 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 FORMS 7060
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CUSIP NO. G4388N106 13D PAGE 2 OF 4 PAGES
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Gerald J. Rubin S.S.#
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[ ]
N/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(c) [ ]
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES 4,439,922
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OWNED BY 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
REPORTING N/A
PERSON -----------------------------------------------------------------
WITH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
4,439,922
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
N/A
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
4,439,922
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
15.2%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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Item 1. Security and Issuer
The class of securities to which this statement relates is the
common shares, par value $.10 per share (the "Stock"), of
Helen of Troy Limited, a Bermuda company, (the "Company")
whose address is Clarendon House, Church Street, Hamilton, HM
CS, Bermuda.
Item 2. Identity and Background
(a). This statement is being filed by Mr. Gerald J. Rubin.
(b). Mr. Rubin's address is 6827 Market Avenue, El Paso,
Texas 79915.
(c). Mr. Rubin is currently Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company.
(d). During the last five years Mr. Rubin has not been
convicted in any criminal proceeding, excluding
traffic violations or similar misdemeanors.
(e). During the last five years, Mr. Rubin was not a party
to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative
body of competent jurisdiction and was not 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.
(f). Mr. Rubin is a United States citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds of Other Consideration
On April 16, 1998 Mr. Rubin exercised stock options in the
amount of 900,000. The stock options were granted pursuant to
the Company's 1994 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan. Mr.
Rubin tendered 85,109 matured shares to pay the exercise price
of the stock options, and tendered 334,513 matured shares to
pay all applicable estimated income taxes. Mr. Rubin received
480,378 shares of Stock.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
Mr. Rubin intends to hold the 480,378 shares of the Company's
common stock for purposes of investment. Mr. Rubin has no
plans or proposals which relate to Items 4 (a) through (j) of
Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issues
(a). Mr. Rubin is the beneficial owner of 4,439,922 shares
of the Stock, of which 1,200,000 shares are available
for acquisition pursuant to an option. The aggregate
beneficial shares owned by Mr. Rubin represents 15.2%
of the Company's issued and outstanding stock.
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(b). Mr. Rubin retains sole voting and investment power
for all beneficially owned shares.
(c). Not applicable
(d). No other person has the right to receive or the power
to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the
proceeds from the sale of such securities.
(e). Not applicable
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With
Respect to Securities of the Issuer
As identified in Item 5, Mr. Rubin is the beneficial owner of
1,200,000 shares which are available for acquisition through
an option pursuant to the Company's 1994 Stock Option and
Restricted Stock Plan.
Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits
None.
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.
April 16, 1998 /s/ GERALD J. RUBIN
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Date Gerald J. Rubin
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