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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-1/A
AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO
TENDER OFFER STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION
14(d)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
NIHON AMWAY KABUSHIKI KAISHA
(Exact name of Issuer as Specified in Charter)
AMWAY JAPAN LIMITED
(Translation of Issuer's Name in English)
N.A.J. CO., LTD.
ALAP HOLD CO., LTD.
(Bidder)
COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE
AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES, EACH REPRESENTING ONE-HALF OF ONE SHARE
OF COMMON STOCK, EVIDENCED BY AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS
(Title of class of securities)
03 234 J 10 0
(CUSIP Number of ADSs)
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CRAIG N. MEURLIN, ESQ.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
AMWAY CORPORATION
7575 FULTON STREET EAST
ADA, MICHIGAN 49355
(616) 787-6000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notice and Communications on Behalf of Bidder)
COPY TO:
THOMAS C. DANIELS, ESQ.
JONES, DAY, REAVIS & POGUE
NORTH POINT
901 LAKESIDE AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114
(216) 586-3939
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CALCULATION OF FILING FEE
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TRANSACTION VALUATION AMOUNT OF FILING FEE*
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$486,477,721.00 $97,294.00
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* Estimated for purposes of calculating the amount of the filing fee only. The
amount assumes the purchase of 34,552,978 shares of common stock, no par
value, at Y1490 in cash per share. The exchange rate used to convert the yen
purchase price to dollars for purposes of calculating this filing fee was
Y105.83 = U.S.$1.00, the exchange rate prevailing on November 16, 1999.
[ ] 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.
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AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY PAID: FILING PARTY:
FORM OR REGISTRATION NO.: DATE FILED:
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SCHEDULE 14D-1
CUSIP No. 03 234 J 10 0
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
N.A.J. CO., LTD.
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCES OF FUNDS
BK
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED [ ]
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(e) or 2(f)
N/A
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Japan
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7 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0
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8 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (7) EXCLUDES [ ]
CERTAIN SHARES
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9 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (7)
0
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10 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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SCHEDULE 14D-1
CUSIP No. 03 234 J 10 0
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
ALAP HOLD CO., LTD.
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS
91-2006830
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [ ]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCES OF FUNDS
BK
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED [ ]
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(e) or 2(f)
N/A
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Nevada
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7 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0
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8 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (7) EXCLUDES [ ]
CERTAIN SHARES
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9 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (7)
0
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10 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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This Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1, filed on November 18, 1999
and amended on November 26, 1999, November 30, 1999 and December 7, 1999 (as
amended, the "Schedule 14D-1"), relating to the offer by N.A.J. Co., Ltd., a
joint stock corporation ("kabushiki kaisha") organized under the laws of Japan
("NAJ"), to purchase all outstanding shares of the Common Stock, no par value
(the "Common Stock"), and American Depositary Shares, each representing one-half
of one share of Common Stock, that are beneficially owned by shareholders of
Amway Japan Limited, a joint stock corporation ("kabushiki kaisha") organized
under the laws of Japan ("AJL"), is hereby amended and supplemented as set forth
in this Amendment No. 4. The item numbers and responses thereto below are in
accordance with the requirements of Schedule 14D-1. Capitalized terms used but
not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Schedule 14D-1.
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ITEM 2. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND.
The information set forth in Item 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) - (d), (g) This Statement is filed by NAJ and ALAP Hold Co., Ltd. ALAP
Hold Co., Ltd., a limited partnership organized under the laws of Nevada
("ALAP"), is the parent of NAJ. ALAP was formed in September 1999 for the
principal purpose of facilitating NAJ's acquisition of all of the outstanding
shares of AJL and has no prior operating history. The principal executive
offices of ALAP are currently located at One East First Street, Suite 1600,
Reno, Nevada 89501. ALAP does not have any significant assets or liabilities and
it has not engaged in activities other than those incidental to its formation
and capitalization, its execution of the Agreement and preparation for the
Offer. The general partner of ALAP is AP New Co., LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company ("AP New Co."). AP New Co. is managed by Craig N. Meurlin and
Lawrence M. Call. The business address for each of the managers of AP New Co. is
7575 Fulton Street, East, Ada, Michigan 49355. Messrs. Meurlin and Call are U.S.
citizens. The information set forth in "The Offer -- Certain Information
Regarding Purchaser" and "The Offer -- Certain Information Regarding AJL" in the
Offer to Purchase and in Schedule I -- "PURCHASER DIRECTORS; AJL EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS" thereto is incorporated herein by reference. For
purposes of this Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 14D-1, all references to
Purchaser shall mean, collectively, N.A.J. Co., Ltd. and ALAP Hold Co., Ltd.
(e) - (f) During the past five years, none of Purchaser's officers or
directors (i) have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors); or (ii) were a party to a civil proceeding
of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result
of such proceeding were or are 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 laws.
ITEM 6. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY.
The information set forth in Item 6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) - (b) The information set forth in "Introduction," "Special Factors --
The Offer, Related Transactions; Agreement," "Special Factors -- Interests of
Certain Persons," "The Offer -- Interests of Certain Persons" and "The Offer --
Transactions and Agreements Concerning the Shares" in the Offer to Purchase is
incorporated herein by reference. As of December 1, 1999, Craig N. Meurlin and
Lawrence M. Call, each were the beneficial owners of 1,000 Shares, which
represents less than 0.01% of the outstanding Shares.
ITEM 11. MATERIAL TO BE FILED AS EXHIBITS.
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(a) (1) Form of Offer to Purchase, dated November 18, 1999.**
(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal.**
(3) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
Companies and Other Nominees.**
(4) Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.**
(5) Form of Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer
Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9.**
(6) Form of Letter to AJL's Holders of Common Stock and ADSs.**
(7) Form of Press Release "Amway Japan's Principal Shareholders
to Commence Tender Offer For Outstanding Public Shares"
issued by AJL and the Principal Shareholders on November 15,
1999.**
(8) Form of English translation of Additional Information to the
Press Release on November 15, 1999.**
(9) Form of English translation of Notice of Approval of Tender
Offer, dated November 15, 1999.**
(10) Form of English translation of Announcement of Approval of
Tender Offer, dated November 15, 1999.**
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(11) Form of English translation of Announcement of Merger, dated
November 15, 1999.**
(12) Form of Statement for AJL Distributors, dated November 15,
1999.**
(13) Form of Statement for AJL Employees on Electronic Bulletin
Board, dated November 15, 1999.**
(14) Form of Communications to Amway Distributors, dated November
15, 1999.**
(15) Form of Tender Offer Announcement to Amway Management and
Employees, dated November 15, 1999.**
(16) Form of Memorandum to Diamonds and Direct Distributors,
dated November 16, 1999.**
(17) Form of Press Release "Amway Japan's Principal Shareholders
Commence Tender Offer For Outstanding Public Shares" issued
by AJL and the Public Shareholders on November 18, 1999.**
(18) Form of English translation of Report of Announcement of
Opinion, dated November 18, 1999.**
(19) Form of English translation of the Public Notice, dated
November 18, 1999.**
(20) Form of Summary Advertisement published on November 18,
1999.**
(21) Form of English translations of Japanese Tender Offer
Explanatory Statement and Tender Offer Application Form,
dated November 18, 1999.**
(22) Form of Trustee Direction Form from the 401(k) Trustee.**
(23) Form of Letter to Participants of the 401(k) Plan (Amended
and Restated).**
(24) Form of Letter to AJL Shareholders from AJL, dated November
1999.**
(25) Form of Letter to AJL Shareholders from NAJ, dated November
1999.**
(26) Form of Question and Answer Memorandum to Distributors,
dated December 2, 1999.**
(27) Form of English translation of the Public Notice, dated
December 7, 1999.**
(28) Form of English translation of Japanese Tender Offer
Registration Statement, amended on December 7, 1999.**
(b) (1) Form of Senior Bank Financing Commitment Letter among NAJ,
ALAP, Apple Hold Co., L.P., New AAP Limited, Amway
Corporation and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York,
Tokyo Branch, dated November 15, 1999.**
(2) Form of Term Sheet Regarding the Credit Facility.**
(c) (1) Form of Tender Offer Agreement, dated November 15, 1999, by
and among AJL, NAJ and ALAP.**
(2) Form of Shareholder and Voting Agreement, by and among ALAP,
NAJ and Certain Shareholders of AJL, dated as of November
15, 1999.**
(3) Form of English translation of Memorandum Regarding Merger
between NAJ and AJL, dated November 15, 1999.**
(d) Not Applicable.
(e) Not Applicable.
(f) Not Applicable.
(g) Consent of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.**
(h) Power of Attorney for NAJ.**
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** Previously filed as exhibits to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1
filed by NAJ on November 18, 1999 and amended on November 26, 1999, November
30, 1999 and December 7, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Dated: December 13, 1999 N.A.J. CO., LTD.
By: /s/ LAWRENCE M. CALL
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Name: Lawrence M. Call
Title: Attorney-in-Fact
ALAP HOLD CO., LTD.
By: AP NEW CO., LLC, as general
partner
By: /s/ CRAIG N. MEURLIN
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Name: Craig N. Meurlin
Title: Manager
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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(a) (1) Form of Offer to Purchase, dated November 18, 1999.**
(2) Form of Letter of Transmittal.**
(3) Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust
Companies and Other Nominees.**
(4) Form of Letter to Clients for Use by Brokers, Dealers,
Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.**
(5) Form of Guidelines for Certification of Taxpayer
Identification Number on Substitute Form W-9.**
(6) Form of Letter to AJL's Holders of Common Stock and ADSs.**
(7) Form of Press Release "Amway Japan's Principal Shareholders
to Commence Tender Offer For Outstanding Public Shares"
issued by AJL and the Principal Shareholders on November 15,
1999.**
(8) Form of English translation of Additional Information to the
Press Release on November 15, 1999.**
(9) Form of English translation of Notice of Approval of Tender
Offer, dated November 15, 1999.**
(10) Form of English translation of Announcement of Approval of
Tender Offer, dated November 15, 1999.**
(11) Form of English translation of Announcement of Merger, dated
November 15, 1999.**
(12) Form of Statement for AJL Distributors, dated November 15,
1999.**
(13) Form of Statement for AJL Employees on Electronic Bulletin
Board, dated November 15, 1999.**
(14) Form of Communications to Amway Distributors, dated November
15, 1999.**
(15) Form of Tender Offer Announcement to Amway Management and
Employees, dated November 15, 1999.**
(16) Form of Memorandum to Diamonds and Direct Distributors,
dated November 16, 1999.**
(17) Form of Press Release "Amway Japan's Principal Shareholders
Commence Tender Offer For Outstanding Public Shares" issued
by AJL and the Public Shareholders on November 18, 1999.**
(18) Form of English translation of Report of Announcement of
Opinion, dated November 18, 1999.**
(19) Form of English translation of the Public Notice, dated
November 18, 1999.**
(20) Form of Summary Advertisement published on November 18,
1999.**
(21) Form of English translations of Japanese Tender Offer
Explanatory Statement and Tender Offer Application Form,
dated November 18, 1999.**
(22) Form of Trustee Direction Form from the 401(k) Trustee.**
(23) Form of Letter to Participants of the 401(k) Plan (Amended
and Restated).**
(24) Form of Letter to AJL Shareholders from AJL, dated November
1999.**
(25) Form of Letter to AJL Shareholders from NAJ, dated November
1999.**
(26) Form of Question and Answer Memorandum to Distributors,
dated December 2, 1999.**
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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(27) Form of English translation of the Public Notice, dated
December 7, 1999.**
(28) Form of English translation of Japanese Tender Offer
Registration Statement, amended on December 7, 1999.**
(b) (1) Form of Senior Bank Financing Commitment Letter among NAJ,
ALAP, Apple Hold Co., L.P., New AAP Limited, Amway
Corporation and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York,
Tokyo Branch, dated November 15, 1999.**
(2) Form of Term Sheet Regarding the Credit Facility.**
(c) (1) Form of Tender Offer Agreement, dated November 15, 1999, by
and among AJL, NAJ and ALAP.**
(2) Form of Shareholder and Voting Agreement, by and among ALAP,
NAJ and Certain Shareholders of AJL, dated as of November
15, 1999.**
(3) Form of English translation of Memorandum Regarding Merger
between NAJ and AJL, dated November 15, 1999.**
(d) Not Applicable.
(e) Not Applicable.
(f) Not Applicable.
(g) Consent of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.**
(h) Power of Attorney for NAJ.**
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** Previously filed as exhibits to the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule 14D-1
filed by NAJ on November 18, 1999 and amended on November 26, 1999, November
30, 1999 and December 7, 1999.
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