SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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.1)*
Epicor Software Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
29426L108
(CUSIP Number)
Stephen M. Schultz, Esq.
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.
551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176
Tel: (212) 986-6000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
August 20, 2008
(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(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box o.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons 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).
1. |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott Associates, L.P.
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
(a) |
x |
(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
WC
5. |
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) o |
6. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
2,391,394
8 |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
0
9. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
2,391,394
10. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
11. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
2,391,394
12. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
13. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
4.0%
14. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
PN
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1. |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott International, L.P.
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
(a) |
x |
(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
WC
5. |
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) o |
6. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Cayman Islands, British West Indies
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
8 |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
3,587,088
9. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
10. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
3,587,088
11. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
3,587,088
12. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
13. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
5.9%
14. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
PN
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1. |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc.
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
(a) |
x |
(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
SOURCE OF FUNDS* |
OO
5. |
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) o |
6. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
8 |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
3,587,088
9. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
10. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
3,587,088
11. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
3,587,088
12. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
|
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
13. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
5.9%
14. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
CO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
This statement is filed with respect to the shares of the common stock, $.001 par value (the Common Stock), of Epicor Software Corporation (the Issuer), beneficially owned by Elliott Associates, L.P. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (Elliott), Elliott International, L.P. (Elliott International), and Elliott International Capital Advisers Inc. (EICA and collectively, the Reporting Persons) as of August 21, 2008 and amends and supplements the Schedule 13D filed on August 18, 2008 (collectively, the Schedule 13D). Except as set forth herein, the Schedule 13D is unmodified.
ITEM 4. |
Purpose of Transaction. |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is supplemented by the following:
On August 20, 2008, the Reporting Persons sent a letter to the Board of Directors of the Issuer. Among other things discussed in the letter, the Reporting Persons expressed their view that now is the time to begin a process to sell the Issuer.
ITEM 5. |
Interest in Securities of the Issuer. |
(a) Elliott beneficially owns 2,391,394 shares of Common Stock, consisting of: (i) 1,986,001 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 2-3/8% Convertible Bonds due May 15, 2027 (Convertible Bonds) convertible into 405,393 shares of Common Stock. The 2,391,394 shares of Common Stock constitute 4.0% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Elliott International and EICA beneficially own an aggregate of 3,587,088 shares of Common Stock, consisting of: (i) 2,978,999 shares of Common Stock and (ii) Convertible Bonds convertible into 608,089 shares of Common Stock. The 3,587,088 shares of Common Stock constitute 5.9% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Collectively, Elliott, Elliott International and EICA beneficially own 5,978,483 shares of Common Stock constituting 9.9% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(b) Elliott has the power to vote or direct the vote of, and to dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it.
Elliott International has the shared power with EICA to vote or direct the vote of, and to dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock owned by Elliott International. Information regarding each of Elliott International and EICA is set forth in Item 2 of this Schedule 13D and is expressly incorporated by reference herein.
(c) The Reporting Persons have not effected any transactions during the past sixty (60) days other than those previously reported on the Schedule 13D.
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned each certifies that the information with respect to it set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: |
August 22, 2008 |
ELLIOTT ASSOCIATES, L.P. | |
By: Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P., as General Partner | |
By: Braxton Associates, Inc., as General Partner | |
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By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg |
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Elliot Greenberg, Vice President |
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ELLIOTT INTERNATIONAL, L.P. | |
By: Elliott Intrnational Capital Advisors Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact | |
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By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg |
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Elliot Greenberg, Vice President |
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ELLIOTT INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS INC. | |
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By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg |
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Elliot Greenberg, Vice President |
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