SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D*
GSI GROUP INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
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(Title of Class of Securities))
36229U102
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(CUSIP Number)
Noah Greenhill, Esq.
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC
9 West 57th Street, 27th Floor
New York, New York 10019
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(Name, address and telephone number of person
authorized to receive notices and communications)
June 22, 2009
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(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 [ ].
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.
(Continued on following pages)
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(*)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 purposes 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).
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Highbridge Capital Management, 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) SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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(5) CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ]
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(6) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF (7) SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
SHARES ----------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (8) SHARED VOTING POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
OWNED BY ----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH (9) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
REPORTING ----------------------------------------------------------------
PERSON WITH (10) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(11) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(12) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(13) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED
BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.8% (See Item 4)
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(14) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Highbridge International 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) SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC
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(5) CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ]
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(6) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands, British West Indies
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NUMBER OF (7) SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (8) SHARED VOTING POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
OWNED BY --------------------------------------------------------------
EACH (9) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
REPORTING --------------------------------------------------------------
PERSON WITH (10) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(11) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(12) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(13) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED
BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.8% (See Item 4)
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(14) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
OO
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(1) NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
Glenn Dubin
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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) SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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(5) CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) [ ]
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(6) CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
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NUMBER OF (7) SOLE VOTING POWER
-0-
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY (8) SHARED VOTING POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
OWNED BY --------------------------------------------------------------
EACH (9) SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
REPORTING --------------------------------------------------------------
PERSON WITH (10) SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(11) AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED
BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock
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(12) CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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(13) PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED
BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.8% (See Item 4)
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(14) TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This statement on Schedule 13D (this "Statement") relates to the 1,325,136
shares (the "Common Shares") of common stock, no par value (the "Common Stock),
of GSI Group Inc., a company continued and existing under the laws of the
Province of New Brunswick, Canada (the "Company") held by Highbridge
International LLC. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 125
Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This Statement is filed by:
(i) Highbridge Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, which is the trading manager of Highbridge International LLC;
(ii) Highbridge International LLC, a Cayman Islands limited
liability company, with respect to the shares of Common Stock directly and
beneficially owned by it; and
(iii) Glenn Dubin, who serves as the CEO of Highbridge Capital
Management LLC.
The foregoing persons are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as the
"Reporting Persons." Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than
the Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to
the appropriate party.
(b) The address of the principal business and principal office of
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC is 9 West 57th Street, 27th Floor, New York,
NY 10019. The address of the principal business and principal office of Glenn
Dubin is c/o Highbridge Capital Management, LLC is 9 West 57th Street, 27th
Floor, New York, NY 10019. The address of the principal business and principal
office of Highbridge International LLC is The Cayman Corporate Center, 4th
Floor, 27 Hospital Road, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies.
(c) The principal business of each of the Reporting Persons is the
management of investment funds and activities related thereto.
(d) None of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) None of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been a
party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, was, or is subject to, a
judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting
or mandating activities subject to, Federal or State securities laws or finding
any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) Highbridge Capital Management, LLC is a Delaware limited liability
company. Highbridge International LLC is a Cayman Islands limited liability
company. Glenn Dubin is a citizen of the United States.
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Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds and Other Consideration.
The shares of Common Stock reported herein were acquired through a cashless
exercise of the Warrants (as defined in Item 4 below). The Warrants were issued
to Highbridge International LLC in connection with its purchase of the Owned
Notes (as defined in Item 4 below). The Owned Notes and Warrants were acquired
with working capital at an aggregate cost (including commissions, if any) of
approximately $47,500,000.
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
Each of the Reporting Persons acquired beneficial ownership of the shares
of Common Stock to which this Statement relates for investment purposes in the
ordinary course of business pursuant to the investment strategies of Highbridge
International LLC.
On July 9, 2008, the Company, GSI Group Corporation (the "Subsidiary"),
Highbridge International LLC and certain other parties thereto (together, the
"Lenders") entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Securities
Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which Highbridge International LLC purchased
(i) 11% Senior Notes (the "Notes") of the Subsidiary in the principal amount of
$47,500,000 (the "Owned Notes") and (ii) Warrants to Purchase Common Stock,
initially exercisable for up to 1,330,570 shares of Common Stock (the
"Warrants") pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, dated August 20, 2008, by and
among the Company and the Lenders (the "Warrant Agreement"). The Notes were
issued pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of August 20, 2008 (the
"Indenture"), between the Subsidiary, the Company and Eagle Acquisition
Corporation, as guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.,
as trustee (in such capacity, the "Trustee").
The Company and the Lenders entered into a Registration Rights Agreement
concurrently with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Securities
Purchase Agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement"), pursuant to which the
Company agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to the shares
of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder, and applicable state securities laws.
The Warrants were automatically exercised on a cashless basis into
1,325,136 shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agreement
at the time the registration statement filed by the Company pursuant to the
Registration Rights Agreement was declared effective by the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
The Securities Purchase Agreement, the Registration Right Agreement, the
Indenture and the Warrant, copies of which are referenced, respectively, as
Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4 hereto (which incorporates by reference Exhibit 10.1 of
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on July 11, 2008, and
Exhibits 10.3, 10.1 and 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the
Company on August 21, 2008) are each incorporated herein by reference.
Pursuant to Section 6.01(4) of the Indenture, on December 4, 2008,
Highbridge International LLC delivered a notice of default to the Subsidiary
(the "Default Notice"), which set forth a default of the Subsidiary that
occurred pursuant to Section 4.02(a) of the Indenture, due to the Company's
failure to (i) timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended September 26, 2008 (the "September 2008 10-Q") with the SEC within
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the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and regulations, (ii) furnish a
copy of the same to the Trustee for delivery to the Holders (as defined in the
Indenture) of the Notes and (iii) post the same on the Company's website or
otherwise make the same available to the prospective purchasers of the Notes.
The Company has not filed the September 2008 10-Q to date. Subject to the
Forbearance Agreement described below, as of February 2, 2009 (the date 60 days
after the delivery of the Default Notice to the Subsidiary), holders of 25% of
the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding have had the right to
accelerate the indebtedness outstanding under the Indenture.
On February 6, 2009, the Subsidiary and Highbridge International LLC
entered into a Forbearance Agreement pursuant to which, among other things,
Highbridge International LLC agreed to forebear from taking any action or
exercising any remedies under the Indenture related to the Event of Default (the
"Forbearance Agreement"). The Forbearance Agreement terminated on February 27,
2009.
The Subsidiary and Highbridge International LLC have come to preliminary,
non-binding terms to be used to restructure the debt outstanding under the
Indenture (the "Restructuring"). The proposed terms of the Restructuring were
determined as of June 22, 2009 to include the reduction of the amount of debt
outstanding under the Indenture to $95,000,000, the granting of a first priority
lien with respect to the remaining debt outstanding under the Indenture, the
issuance to the holders of Notes (collectively, the "Noteholders") of a
substantial equity interest in the Company in exchange for the reduction in debt
(which interest, in the aggregate, would represent up to 80% of the Company's
equity on a pro forma basis) the transition to a board of directors that would
be reflective of such equity ownership, the deletion of certain restrictive
covenants in the Indenture and the implementation of a new management stock and
option incentive plan. The complete preliminary terms of the Restructuring are
set forth in a non-binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet"), a copy of which is
referenced as Exhibit 5 hereto (which incorporates by reference Exhibit 99.1 of
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 30, 2009) which is
incorporated herein by reference.
Upon information and belief, certain of the other Noteholders have agreed
with the Subsidiary to the proposed terms of the Restructuring set forth in the
Term Sheet.
The Reporting Persons, through Highbridge International LLC, may act in
concert with the other Noteholders solely in their capacity as creditors of the
Company in connection with the Restructuring. By virtue of such actions, the
Noteholders may be deemed to form a group within the meaning of Rule 13d-5 of
the Act, however the Reporting Persons expressly disaffirm the existence of a
group with regard to the Common Stock. The Reporting Persons do not have any
plans or proposals to exercise any remedy available to the Reporting Persons by
virtue of the Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership of equity securities of
the Company.
Except as set forth in this Item 4, none of the Reporting Persons have any
present plans or proposals that relate to or would result in any of the actions
specified in clauses (a) through (j) of the instructions to Item 4 of Schedule
13D. Depending on various factors, the Company's financial position and business
strategy, the price levels of the shares of Common Stock, conditions in the
securities markets and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting
Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in
the Company as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, voting their
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shares of Common Stock to support or oppose the acquisition of the Company,
tendering into an offer to purchase the Company's Common Stock, purchasing
additional shares of Common Stock or any of the Company's debt or equity
securities, selling or otherwise disposing of some or all of their shares of
Common Stock or any of the Company's debt or equity securities, short selling or
otherwise hedging some or all of their shares of Common Stock or any of the
Company's debt or equity securities, in each case, in the open market or in
privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, exercising their rights, if any,
as a holder of Notes in connection with a bankruptcy, restructuring or other
case or proceeding of the Issuer, or changing their intention with respect to
any and all matters referred to in this Item 4.
In addition, the Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the
Company on a continuing basis and may seek to influence or change the Company's
operations or business development plans, business strategy, management or
directors, competitive position, capital structure or capital management policy,
including, without limitation, through potential discussions with management,
directors, other shareholders and the other Noteholders, existing or potential
strategic partners or competitors of the Company, industry analysts, investment
and financing professionals and/or other third parties. Such matters and
discussions may materially affect, and result in, the Reporting Persons
modifying their investment in the Company, exchanging information with any of
such persons pursuant to appropriate confidentiality or similar agreements or
otherwise, working together with any of such persons pursuant to joint
agreements or otherwise, proposing changes in the Company's operations,
governance, capitalization or strategic plans, or in proposing or engaging in
one or more other actions set forth under subsections (a) through (j) of Item 4
of Schedule 13D. Factors that may influence the Reporting Persons' actions
include, but are not limited to, their view regarding the Company's operations,
business strategy, prospects, financial position and/or strategic direction, the
outcome of the discussions and actions referenced herein, price levels of the
Common Stock and other securities, availability of funds, subsequent
developments affecting the Company, other investment and business opportunities
available to the Reporting Persons, conditions in the securities and debt
market, general economic and industry conditions and other factors that the
Reporting Persons may deem relevant from time to time.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
A. Highbridge Capital Management, LLC
(a) As of the date hereof, Highbridge Capital Management, LLC
may be deemed the beneficial owner of 1,325,136 shares of
Common Stock.
Percentage: Approximately 2.8% as of the date hereof. The
percentages used herein and in the rest of Item 5 are
calculated based upon 47,591,899 shares, which reflects the
number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October
23, 2008, as reported in the Company's Rule 424(b)(3)
Prospectus filed on October 23, 2008.
(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: See item (a) above.
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition:
See item (a) above.
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(c) Highbridge Capital Management, LLC did not enter into any
transactions in the Common Stock within the last sixty days.
(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have
the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of
dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, such shares of
the Common Stock.
(e) Not applicable.
B. Highbridge International LLC
(a) As of the date hereof, Highbridge International LLC may be
deemed the beneficial owner of 1,325,136 shares of Common
Stock.
Percentage: Approximately 2.8% as of the date hereof.
(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: See item (a) above.
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition:
See item (a) above.
(c) Highbridge International LLC did not enter into any
transactions in the Common Stock within the last sixty days.
(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have
the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of
dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, such shares of
the Common Stock.
(e) Not applicable.
C. Glenn Dubin
(a) As of the date hereof, Glenn Dubin may be deemed the
beneficial owner of 1,325,136 shares of Common Stock.
Percentage: Approximately 2.8% as of the date hereof.
(b) 1. Sole power to vote or direct vote: 0
2. Shared power to vote or direct vote: See item (a) above.
3. Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition: 0
4. Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition:
See item (a) above.
(c) Glenn Dubin did not enter into any transactions in the
Common Stock within the last sixty days.
(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have
the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of
dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, such shares of
the Common Stock.
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(e) Not applicable.
The foregoing should not be construed in and of itself as an admission by any
Reporting Person as to beneficial ownership of Common Shares owned by another
Reporting Person. In addition, each of Highbridge Capital Management, LLC and
Glenn Dubin disclaims beneficial ownership of Common Shares owned by Highbridge
International LLC.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or
Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
As described in Item 4 above, in connection with the issuance of the Owned
Notes and the Warrants, on July 9, 2008, the Company, the Subsidiary and the
Lenders entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement and upon the consummation
of the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement, on August
20, 2009, the Company and the Lenders entered into the Registration Right
Agreement, copies of which are referenced as Exhibits 1 and 2 hereto,
respectively (which incorporates by reference Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report
on Form 8-K filed by the Company on July 11, 2008 and Exhibit 10.3 of the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on August 21, 2008) and the
Subsidiary issued to Highbridge International LLC the Owned Notes pursuant to
the Indenture and the Company issued to Highbridge International LLC the
Warrants pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, copies of which are referenced as
Exhibits 3 and 4 hereto, respectively (which incorporates by reference Exhibits
10.1 and 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on August
21, 2008).
As described in Item 4 above, on December 4, 2008, Highbridge International
LLC delivered the Default Notice to the Company.
As described in Item 4 above, on February 6, 2009, Highbridge International
LLC entered into a Forbearance Agreement with the Subsidiary.
As described in Item 4 above, the Subsidiary and Highbridge International
LLC have come to preliminary, non-binding terms to effect the Restructuring,
which, on June 22, 2009, were determined to include the terms set forth in the
Term Sheet, a copy of which is referenced as Exhibit 5 hereto (which
incorporates by reference Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed
by the Company on June 30, 2009.
Other than as set forth above and the Joint Acquisition Statement attached
as Exhibit 6 hereto, as of the date hereof, there are no contracts,
arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) among the
persons named in Item 2 hereof and between such persons and any person (other
than the Company) with respect to any securities of the Company.
Item 7. Materials to be Filed as Exhibits.
1. Securities Purchase Agreement, dated July 8, 2009, by and among the Issuer,
the Subsidiary, Highrbidge International LLC and certain other parties thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K
filed by GSI Group Inc. on July 11, 2008).
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2. Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 20, 2008, by and among GSI Group
Inc. and the Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current
Report on Form 8-K filed by GSI Group Inc. on August 21, 2008).
3. Indenture (including the Forms of Notes), dated August 20, 2008, by and among
GSI Group Corporation, as Issuer, GSI Group Inc., as a Guarantor, Eagle
Acquisition Corporation, as a Guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust
Company, N.A., as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Current Report on Form 8-K filed by GSI Group Inc. on August 21, 2008).
4. Warrant Agreement, dated August 20, 2008, by and among GSI Group Inc. and the
Lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form
8-K filed by GSI Group Inc. on August 21, 2008).
5. Term Sheet(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on
Form 8-K filed by the Issuer on June 30, 2009).
6. Joint Filing Agreement relating to the filing of joint acquisition statements
as required by Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of our knowledge and belief, the
undersigned certify that the information set forth in this statement is true,
complete and correct.
DATED: July 2, 2009
HIGHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LLC HIGHBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: Highbridge Capital Management, LLC
its Trading Manager By: /s/ John Oliva
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Name: John Oliva
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ John Oliva
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Name: John Oliva
Title: Managing Director
/s/ Glenn Dubin
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GLENN DUBIN
EXHIBIT 1
JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(k)1
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule
13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent
amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of
the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition
statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the
timely filing of such amendments and for the completeness and accuracy of the
information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible
for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the others,
except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such
information is inaccurate.
Dated: July 2, 2009
HIGHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LLC HIGHBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: Highbridge Capital Management, LLC By: /s/ John Oliva
its Trading Manager -------------------------------
Name: John Oliva
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ John Oliva
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Name: John Oliva
Title: Managing Director
/s/ Glenn Dubin
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GLENN DUBIN