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SCHEDULE 13G
(Rule 13d-102)
Information to be Included in Statements Filed Pursuant to
Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments
thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FreeMarkets, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
356602102
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 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)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(c)
[X] Rule 13d-1(d)
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1. Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S Identification Nos. of Above Persons
(Entities Only)
Sam E. Kinney, Jr.
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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. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Sam E. Kinney, Jr. is a United States citizen
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5. Sole Voting Power
Number of 2,145,600 (includes currently
exercisable rights to purchase
Shares 288,000 shares)
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Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power
0
Owned by
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Each 7. Sole Dispositive Power
2,145,600 (includes currently
Reporting exercisable rights to purchase
288,000 shares)
Person -----------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power
0
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,145,600 (includes currently exercisable rights to purchase 288,000
shares)
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
6.1%
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12. Type of Reporting Person
IN
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Item 1(a) Name of Issuer:
FreeMarkets, Inc.
Item 1(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
One Oliver Plaza
210 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Item 2(a) Name of Persons Filing:
Sam E. Kinney, Jr.
Item 2(b) Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence:
One Oliver Plaza
210 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Item 2(c) Citizenship:
Sam E. Kinney, Jr. is a United States citizen
Item 2(d) Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Item 2(e) CUSIP Number:
356602102
Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b) or
13-d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange
Act.
(b) [ ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act.
(c) [ ] Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the
Exchange Act.
(d) [ ] Investment company registered under Section 8 of the
Investment Company Act.
(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g) [ ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with
Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h) [ ] A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act;
(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an
investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment
Company Act;
(j) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(J);
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Item 4. Ownership.
(a) Amount beneficially owned:
2,145,600(1) (includes currently exercisable
rights to purchase 288,000 shares)
(b) Percent of class: 6.1%
(c) Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) - Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
2,145,600 (includes 288,000 options
currently exercisable)
(ii) - Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) - Sole power to dispose or to direct the
disposition of: 2,145,600 (includes
288,000 options currently exercisable)
(iv) - Shared power to dispose or to direct the
disposition of: 0
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. Indemnification and Classification of Members of the
Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10. Not Applicable
Note (1): 75,000 shares held directly;
205,200 shares held by Paine Webber as IRA
Custodian
136,800 held by various trusts for the benefit of
Sam E. Kinney, Jr.'s family
1,440,600 held by Firehole Partners, L.P.
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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.
Date: February 14, 2000
/s/ Sam E. Kinney, Jr.
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Sam E. Kinney, Jr.
