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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-1(a) AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(a)
Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
341064103
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(CUSIP Number)
Bradley D. Houser, Esq.
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson, P.A.
One Southeast Third Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
Tel. No. (305) 374-5600
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized
to Receive Notices and Communications)
December 31, 1997
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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
statement because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box: [ ]
(Continued on following pages)
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 341064103 PAGE 2 OF 12
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS
H. Wayne Huizenga
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)[ ]
2
(b)[ ]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
4
OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
5 PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
United States of America
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF 6,810,696
SHARES --------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 8
EACH -0-
REPORTING --------------------------------------------
PERSON SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 9
6,810,696
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
10
-0-
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
6,810,696
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
12 SHARES* [ ]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
21.2%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
14
IN
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 341064103 PAGE 3 OF 12
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS
Huizenga Investments Limited Partnership
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)[ ]
2
(b)[ ]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
4
OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
5 PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
Nevada
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF 6,033,494
SHARES --------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 8
EACH -0-
REPORTING --------------------------------------------
PERSON SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 9
6,033,494
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
10
-0-
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
6,033,494
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
18.9%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
14
PN
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP NO. 341064103 PAGE 4 OF 12
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
1 S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS
Huizenga Investments, Inc.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a)[ ]
2
(b)[ ]
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SEC USE ONLY
3
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SOURCE OF FUNDS*
4
OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
5 PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
6
Nevada
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SOLE VOTING POWER
7
NUMBER OF 6,033,494
SHARES --------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY 8
EACH -0-
REPORTING --------------------------------------------
PERSON SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH 9
6,033,494
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
10
-0-
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11
6,033,494
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13
18.9%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
14
CO
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The reporting persons listed on the cover pages to this Schedule 13D
hereby make the following statement (this "Statement") pursuant to Section 13(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. This Statement is being filed to
update certain information provided in that Schedule 13G filed on behalf of H.
Wayne Huizenga on February 14, 1997.
ITEM 1. SECURITY AND ISSUER.
This Statement relates to the Class A common stock, par value
$.01 per share (the "Class A Common Stock") of Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The Issuer is a leisure-oriented company
operating in the business of luxury resorts, entertainment and recreation. The
Issuer is headquartered at 450 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33301.
ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
This Statement is being filed jointly by H. Wayne Huizenga,
Huizenga Investments Limited Partnership, a Nevada limited partnership ("HILP"),
and Huizenga Investments, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("HII"). Mr. Huizenga's
business address is 450 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
and the business address of HILP and HII is P.O. Box 50102, Henderson, Nevada
89016. Mr. Huizenga is Chairman of the Board of the Issuer. Mr. Huizenga is also
the sole shareholder of HII and the sole limited partner of HILP. HII's
principal business is to serve as the sole general partner of HILP. HILP's
principal business is to make, hold, and manage certain of Mr. Huizenga's
investments in publicly-traded and other companies. Mr. Huizenga is a citizen
of the United States of America.
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The name, address and principal occupation of each executive
officer and director of HII, all of whom are United States citizens, are as
follows:
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PRINCIPAL
NAME TITLE BUSINESS ADDRESS OCCUPATION
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Richard C. Rochon President and Huizenga Holdings, Inc. President of
Director 450 East Las Olas Boulevard Huizenga
Suite 1500 Holdings, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33301
Cris V. Branden Treasurer and Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Vice President
Director 450 East Las Olas Boulevard of Huizenga
Suite 1500 Holdings, Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33301
William M. Pierce Secretary Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. Senior Vice President and
450 East Las Olas Boulevard Chief Financial Officer
Ft. Lauderdale, FL of Florida Panthers
33301 Holdings, Inc.
Monte Miller Director and Huizenga Investments, Inc. President of
Assistant Treasurer P.O. Box 50102 Nevada Holdings
Henderson, NV 89106 Services Corp., a
provider of
corporate
services
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None of Mr. Huizenga, HII or HILP has, during the last five
years, (a) been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations
or similar misdemeanors) or (b) been a party to any 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 or mandating activities subject
to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to
such laws.
ITEM 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS
OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
In November 1996, Mr. Huizenga made certain capital
contributions to the Issuer in connection with the closing of the Issuer's
intial public offering. In consideration for his capital contributions,
Mr. Huizenga received 5,020,678 shares of Class A Common Stock and 255,000 of
the Issuer's Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Class B Common
Stock"). Each share of Class B Common Stock is convertible, without further
consideration, into one share of Class A Common Stock.
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On November 8, 1996, Mr. Huizenga transferred 100,000 shares
of Class A Common Stock by gift to his wife, Martha J. Huizenga. Mr. Huizenga
disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.
On March 4, 1997, Mr. Huizenga received 972,018 shares of
Class A Common Stock in exchange for his ownership interests in the Hyatt
Regency Pier 66 Hotel and the Radisson Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center.
On June 30, 1997, Mr. Huizenga transferred 4,620,678 shares of
Class A Common Stock to HILP.
On August 6, 1997, Mr. Huizenga purchased 538,000 shares of
Class A Common Stock in connection with an underwritten public offering by the
Issuer and transferred such shares to HILP.
On December 12, 1997, Mr. Huizenga transferred 874,816 shares
of Class A Common Stock to HILP.
ITEM 4. PURPOSE OF TRANSACTION.
Mr. Huizenga, HII and HILP have acquired the Class A Common
Stock and the Class B Common Stock for investment purposes and none of the
reporting persons have any plans or proposals which relate to or would result in
any of the events or transactions described in Item 4(a)-(j) of Schedule 13D.
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ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
(a) and (b) As of January 16, 1998, Mr. Huizenga may be
deemed to beneficially own 6,810,696 shares of Class A Common Stock of the
Issuer, (which includes 6,033,494 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
HILP described below) representing approximately 21.2% of the outstanding shares
of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3
under the Exchange Act (based on 32,200,599 shares of Class A Common Stock
deemed issued and outstanding as of January 9, 1998, which consists of
31,920,599 shares which are issued and outstanding, together with 255,000 shares
which are issuable upon the conversion of the issued and outstanding shares of
Class B Common Stock held by Mr. Huizenga and 25,000 shares which are issuable
upon the exercise of currently exercisable stock options held by Mr. Huizenga).
Mr. Huizenga has the sole power to vote and the sole power to dispose of each of
the 6,810,696 shares of Class A Common Stock which he may be deemed to
beneficially own, with the exception of 25,000 shares underlying the vested but
unexercised stock options.
As of January 16, 1998, HILP may be deemed to beneficially own
6,033,494 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, representing
approximately 18.9% of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock of the
Issuer, calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act (based
on 31,920,599 shares of Class A Common Stock deemed issued and outstanding as of
January 9, 1998). HILP has the sole power to vote and the sole power to dispose
of the 6,033,494 shares of Class A Common Stock which it may be deemed to
beneficially own.
As of January 16, 1998, HII may be deemed to beneficially own
the 6,033,494 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, beneficially owned
by HILP as described above, representing approximately 18.9% of the outstanding
shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, calculated in accordance with Rule
13d-3 under the Exchange Act (based on 31,920,599 shares of Class A Common Stock
deemed issued and outstanding as of January 9, 1998). HII has the sole power to
vote and the sole power to dispose of the 6,033,494 shares of Class A Common
Stock which it may be deemed to beneficially own.
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(c) Except with respect to the transfer of shares of Class A
Common Stock described herein, there have been no other transactions in any
securities of the Issuer affected by Mr. Huizenga, HII or HILP during the past
60 days.
ITEM 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR
RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Except as described herein, none of Mr. Huizenga, HII or HILP
is a party to any contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships with
any person with respect to securities of the Issuer.
ITEM 7. MATERIALS TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
Not Applicable
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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 correct.
/s/ H. Wayne Huizenga
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H. Wayne Huizenga
Dated: January 16, 1998
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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 correct.
Huizenga Investments Limited Partnership
By: Huizenga Investments, Inc., as general
partner
By: /s/ Cris V. Branden
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Cris V. Branden
Treasurer
Dated: January 16, 1998
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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 correct.
Huizenga Investments, Inc.
By: /s/ Cris V. Branden
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Cris V. Branden
Treasurer
Dated: January 16, 1998
