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CUSIP NO. 74154N-10-8 Schedule 13G Page 1 of 19
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(RULE 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO
RULES 13D-1(b) (c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b)
(AMENDMENT NO. __________)(1)
PrimaCom AG
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(Name of issuer)
American Depositary Receipts
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(Title of class of securities)
74154N-10-8
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(CUSIP number)
February 18, 1999
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(Date of event which requires filing of this statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[X] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
(Continued on the 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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CUSIP NO. 74154N-10-8 13G PAGE 2 OF 19 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
3,032,683
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 3,032,683
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,032,683
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
15.4%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO, IA
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
2,980,205
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 2,980,205
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,980,205
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
15.1%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 74154N-10-8 13G PAGE 4 OF 19 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
511,923
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 511,923
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
511,923
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
2.6%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT CROWN FUND C.V.
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
THE NETHERLANDS
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
46,121
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 46,121
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
46,121
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.2%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
998,353
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 998,353
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
998,353
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
5.1%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 74154N-10-8 13G PAGE 7 OF 19 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
EUROPEAN SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
1,130,010
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 1,130,010
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,130,010
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
5.7%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
KABELGATE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
MASSACHUSETTS
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
805,721
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 805,721
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
805,721
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
4.1%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP NO. 74154N-10-8 13G PAGE 9 OF 19 PAGES
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT GLOBAL GECC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
511,923
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 511,923
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
511,923
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
2.6%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY II-EUROPE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
136,653
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 136,653
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
136,653
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.7%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
GLOBAL PRIVATE EQUITY II-PGGM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
157,145
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 157,145
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
157,145
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.8%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
47,979
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 47,979
--------------------------------------------------------------
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
47,979
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.2%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
MASSACHUSETTS
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
1,072
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 1,072
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,072
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.0%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. or I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
ADVENT INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
DELAWARE
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5. SOLE VOTING POWER
3,427
NUMBER OF --------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES 6. SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY NONE
EACH --------------------------------------------------------------
REPORTING 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
PERSON
WITH 3,427
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8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
NONE
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9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
3,427
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10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN
SHARES* [ ]
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11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
0.0%
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12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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ITEM 1.
(a) (b) This statement on Schedule 13G relates to the Reporting
Persons' (as defined in Item 2 below) beneficial ownership interest in PrimaCom
AG a German joint stock company (the "Corporation"). The address of the
principal executive office of the Corporation is An der Ochse nwiese3, 55124
Mainz, Germany.
ITEM 2.
(a) (b) (c) This statement is being filed by the following entities:
(1) Advent International Corporation, a Delaware limited
corporation;
(2) Advent International Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited
partnership;
(3) Advent Global Management Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership;
(4) Advent Crown Fund C.V., a Netherlands limited partnership;
(5) Global Private Equity II Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership
(6) European Special Situations Fund Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership;
(7) Kabelgate Limited Liability Company, a Massachusetts limited
liability company;
(8) Advent Global GECC Limited Partnership; a Delaware limited
partnership;
(9) Global Private Equity II-Europe Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership;
(10) Global Private Equity II-PGGM Limited Partnership, a Delaware
limited partnership;
(11) Advent Partners Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited
Partnership;
(12) Advent International Investors II Limited Partnership, a
Massachusetts limited partnership and;
(13) Advent International Investors III Limited Partnership, a
Delaware limited partnership;
The entities listed in subparagraph (1) through (13) above are herein
collectively referred to as the "Reporting Persons" and individually as a
"Reporting Person." The principal business address of all of the Reporting
Persons is c/o Advent International Corporation, 75 State Street, Boston, MA
02109.
(d) (e) This statement relates to the American Depositary Shares
("ADS"). Two ADS's represents one ordinary share, (the "Ordinary Share") of the
Corporation named in Item 1 of this statement. The CUSIP number associated with
such American Depositary Shares is 74154N-10-8.
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ITEM 3. FILING PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b), OR 13d-2(b) or (c).
This statement is not being filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or
13d-2(b) or (c). This statement is being filed pursuant to rule 13d-1(c).
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP.
(a) (b) The following table sets forth the aggregate number and
percentage (based upon the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of
March 31,1999) of the Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by each Reporting
Person named in Item 2 of this statement. The aggregate number and percentage of
the Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by each Reporting Person is calculated in
accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1).
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<CAPTION>
Number of Shares Percentage
--------------- of Shares
Reporting Person Ordinary(1) Outstanding
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<S> <C> <C>
Kabelgate Limited Liability Company (1) 805,721 4.1%
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Global Private Equity II-Europe Limited Partnership (1),(2) 136,653 0.7%
Global Private Equity II-PGGM Limited Partnership (1),(2) 157,145 0.8%
Advent Global GECC Limited Partnership (1),(2),(3) 511,923 2.6%
--------- ----
Advent Global Management Limited Partnership (3) 511,923 2.6%
--------- ----
Advent Crown Fund C.V. (2) 46,121 0.2%
Global Private Equity II Limited Partnership (2) 998,353 5.1%
European Special Situations Fund Limited Partnership (2) 1,130,010 5.7%
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Advent International Limited Partnership (1),(2),(3) 2,980,205 15.1%
Advent Partners Limited Partnership (4) 47,979 0.2%
Advent International Investors II Limited Partnership (4) 1,072 0.0%
Advent International Investors III Limited Partnership (4) 3,427 0.0%
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Advent International Corporation (1),(2),(3),(4) 3,032,683 15.4%
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Total Group 3,032,683 15.4%
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</TABLE>
(1) The members of Kabelgate Limited Liability Company (the "LLC") are
venture capital investment funds managed by Advent International Corporation
("AIC"). As such, AIC has the sole power to vote and dispose of the securities
owned by the indicated Reporting Persons. The beneficial ownership of AIC and
the LLC derive from such power.
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(1) One Ordinary Share represents two American Depositary Shares of the
Corporation.
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(2) AIC is the General Partner of Advent International Limited
Partnership ("AILP") which in turn is the General Partner of the indicated
Reporting Persons. As such, AIC has the sole power to vote and dispose of the
securities owned by the indicated Reporting Persons. The beneficial ownership of
AIC and AILP derive from such power.
(3) AIC is the General Partner of AILP which in turn is the General
Partner of Advent Global Management Limited Partnership ("AGMLP"). AGMLP, in
turn, is the General Partner of Advent Global GECC Limited Partnership ("GECC").
As such, AIC has the sole power to vote and dispose of the securities deemed
beneficially owned by the indicated Reporting Persons. The beneficial ownership
of AIC, AILP and AGMLP derive from such power.
(4) AIC is the General Partner of the indicated Reporting Persons. As
such, AIC has the power to vote and dispose of the securities owned by the
indicated Reporting Persons.
(c) Each of the Reporting Persons listed in the table set forth above
has sole voting and dispositive power over the Common Stock beneficially owned
by it as indicated above.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
The information for this item is contained on the individual cover
pages to this filing, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION.
By signing below we certify that, to the best of our knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for
the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the
issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief,
we certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete
and correct.
September 9, 1999
Advent Crown Fund C.V.
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Global Private Equity II Limited Partnership
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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European Special Situations Fund Limited Partnership
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Advent Global GECC Limited Partnership
By: Advent Global Management L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Global Private Equity II-Europe Limited Partnership
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Global Private Equity II-PGGM Limited Partnership
By: Advent International L.P., General Partner
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Advent Partners Limited Partnership
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Advent International Investors II Limited Partnership
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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Advent International Investors III Limited Partnership
By: Advent International Corp., General Partner
By: Janet L. Hennessy
Vice President /s/ Janet L. Hennessy
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