UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
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(Title of Class of Securities)
G0692 U 10 9
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2004
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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)
*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 the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in 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 ("Act") 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).
SEC 1745 (6-00)
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CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 2 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
11,545,291
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
11,545,291
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11,545,291
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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
7.5%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 3 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6 SHARED VOTING POWER
11,545,291
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
11,545,291
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11,545,291
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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
7.5%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 4 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
8,923,805
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
8,923,805
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
8,923,805
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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
5.8%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 5 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
2,315,368
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,315,368
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
2,315,368
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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
1.5%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 6 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P.
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
122,966
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
122,966
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
122,966
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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
Less than 1.0%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 7 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investments, LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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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
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
183,152
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
183,152
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
183,152
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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
Less than 1.0%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 8 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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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
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
183,152
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
183,152
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
183,152
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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
Less than 1.0%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 9 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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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
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
59,928
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
59,928
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
59,928
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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
Less than 1.0%
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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. G0692 U 10 9 13G PAGE 10 OF 23
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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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
NUMBER OF -0-
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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6 SHARED VOTING POWER
53,508
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
53,508
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
53,508
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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
Less than 1.0%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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ITEM 1 (A). NAME OF ISSUER:
Axis Capital Holdings Limited
ITEM 1 (B). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
106 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, Pembroke HM08, Bermuda
ITEM 2 (A). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC
THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P.
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P.
Putnam Investments, LLC
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC
ITEM 2 (B). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
c/o Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
100 Federal Street, 35th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
ITEM 2 (C). CITIZENSHIP:
Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC - Cayman Islands
THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
Putnam Investments, LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC - Delaware
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC - Delaware
ITEM 2 (D). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, $0.0125 par value per share
ITEM 2 (E). CUSIP NUMBER:
G0692 U 10 9
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ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(B), OR 13D-2(B) OR
(C), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: - Not Applicable -
(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) of 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)(1)(ii)(J).
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
(a) Amount Beneficially Owned:
Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Putnam I") is the record holder of 59,928 shares of
the identified class of securities, Putnam Investments Employees' Securities
Company II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Putnam II") is the record
holder of 53,508 shares of the identified class of securities.
As the managing member of each of Putnam I and Putnam II, and the
record holder of 69,716 shares of the identified class of securities, Putnam
Investments Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings" and
together with Putnam I and Putnam II, the "Putnam Entities") may be deemed to be
the beneficial owner of 183,152 shares of the identified securities.
As the managing member of Holdings, Putnam Investments, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Putnam") may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of
183,152 shares of the identified securities. Holdings and Putnam disclaim
beneficial ownership of such securities, except to the extent of their
individual pecuniary interest therein.
Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted
limited partnership ("Alternative Fund") is the record holder of 8,923,805
shares of the identified class of securities, Thomas H. Lee (Alternative)
Parallel Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("Parallel
Fund") is the record holder of 2,315,368 shares of the identified class of
securities and Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands
exempted limited partnership ("Cayman Fund" and together with Alternative Fund
and Parallel Fund, the "Funds") is the record holder of 122,966 shares of the
identified class of securities.
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As the sole general partner of each of the Funds and pursuant to the
terms of the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Alternative
Fund, which requires the Putnam Entities to dispose of their shares of the
identified class of securities pro rata with the Funds, THL Advisors
(Alternative) V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership
("Advisors") may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,545,291 shares of
the identified securities.
As the sole general partner of Advisors, Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC, a Cayman Islands limited duration company ("LDC")
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,545,291 shares of the identified
securities. Advisors and LDC disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities,
except to the extent of their individual pecuniary interest therein.
The Issuer's Bye-Laws provide for an adjustment of voting power such
that the voting power of all shares be adjusted to the extent necessary such
that no Reporting Person's controlled shares constitute nine and one-half
percent (9.5%) or more of the voting power of all shares of the Issuer.
(b) Percent of Class: See Item 11 of each cover page.
(c) Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 5 of each
cover page
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 6 of
each cover page
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See
Item 7 of each cover page
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See
Item 8 of each cover page
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of
the date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the
beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of
securities, check the following [ ].
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER
PERSON
See Item 4(a) above.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH
ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING
COMPANY
- Not Applicable -
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ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Not Applicable. The reporting persons expressly disclaim
membership in a "group" as used in Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
- Not Applicable -
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION
Not Applicable. This statement on Schedule 13G is not filed
pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or Rule 13d-1(c).
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005. THOMAS H. LEE ADVISORS
(ALTERNATIVE) V LIMITED, LDC
By: /s/ Thomas H. Lee
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Name: Thomas H. Lee
Title: Member
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005. THL ADVISORS (ALTERNATIVE) V, L.P.
By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Thomas H. Lee
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Name: Thomas H. Lee
Title: Member
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE) FUND V, L.P.,
By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Thomas H. Lee
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Name: Thomas H. Lee
Title: Member
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE)PARALLEL FUND V, L.P.,
By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Thomas H. Lee
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Name: Thomas H. Lee
Title: Member
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE) CAYMAN
FUND V, L.P.,
By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Thomas H. Lee
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Name: Thomas H. Lee
Title: Member
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC
By: /s/ Robert Burns
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Name: Robert Burns
Title: Vice President
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
PUTNAM INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLC
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert Burns
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Name: Robert Burns
Title: Vice President
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
SECURITIES COMPANY I LLC,
By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert Burns
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Name: Robert Burns
Title: Vice President
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
22
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.
Dated: February 10, 2005.
PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
SECURITIES COMPANY II LLC,
By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
its Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert Burns
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Name: Robert Burns
Title: Vice President
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.
ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)
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