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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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. 9)(1)
Tri-Continental Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
895436103
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(CUSIP Number)
STEVEN WOLOSKY, ESQ.
OLSHAN GRUNDMAN FROME ROSENZWEIG & WOLOSKY LLP
Park Avenue Tower
65 East 55th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 451-2300
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
November 12, 2007
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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 that 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)
(Page 1 of 18 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. 895436103 13D Page 2 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WESTERN INVESTMENT LLC
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 5,252,515
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,252,515
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
5,252,515
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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)
5.1%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 3 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
ARTHUR D. LIPSON
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO, PF
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 5,253,416
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
5,253,416
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
5,253,416
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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)
5.1%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 4 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WESTERN INVESTMENT HEDGED PARTNERS L.P.
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 2,372,715
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,372,715
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
2,372,715
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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)
2.3%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 5 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WESTERN INVESTMENT ACTIVISM PARTNERS LLC
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 2,235,800
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
2,235,800
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
2,235,800
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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)
2.2%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 6 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
WESTERN INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS LLC
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 644,000
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
644,000
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
644,000
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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)
LESS THAN 1%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 7 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
BENCHMARK PLUS INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.L.C.
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 1,810,050
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,810,050
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
1,810,050
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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)
1.8%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 8 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
BENCHMARK PLUS PARTNERS, L.L.C.
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 1,525,175
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,525,175
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
1,525,175
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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)
1.5%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 9 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
BENCHMARK PLUS MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 3,335,225
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,335,225
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
3,335,225
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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)
3.3%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
OO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 10 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
SCOTT FRANZBLAU
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 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
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 3,335,225
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
-----------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,335,225
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
3,335,225
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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)
3.3%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 11 of 18 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
ROBERT FERGUSON
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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 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OO
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 2(d) OR 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 3,335,225
OWNED BY -----------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH - 0 -
-----------------------------------------------------------------
9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,335,225
-----------------------------------------------------------------
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
- 0 -
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
3,335,225
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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)
3.3%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 12 of 18 Pages
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The following constitutes Amendment No. 9 ("Amendment No. 9") to the
Schedule 13D filed by the undersigned. This Amendment No. 9 amends the
Schedule 13D as specifically set forth.
Item 3. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
Item 3 is hereby amended and restated as follows:
The aggregate purchase price of the 5,252,515 shares of common
stock, $.50 par value per share (the "Common Stock") beneficially owned by WILLC
is approximately $106,720,958, including brokerage commissions. The shares of
Common Stock beneficially owned by WILLC were acquired with the working capital
of each of WIHP, WIAP and WIIP. The aggregate purchase price of the 901 shares
of Common Stock owned directly by Mr. Lipson is approximately $18,785, including
brokerage commissions. The shares of Common Stock owned directly by Mr. Lipson
were acquired with personal funds. The aggregate purchase price of the 3,335,225
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by BPM is approximately $60,782,340,
including brokerage commissions. The shares of Common Stock beneficially owned
by BPM were acquired with the working capital of BPIP and the working capital of
BPP.
Item 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Item 5 is hereby amended and restated as follows:
(a) The aggregate percentage of shares of Common Stock reported
owned by each person named herein is based upon 102,443,745 shares of Common
Stock outstanding as of June 30, 2007, as reported in the Issuer's Certified
Shareholder Report on Form N-CSRS filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 5, 2007.
As of the close of business on November 13, 2007, WIHP, WIAP and
WIIP, beneficially owned 2,372,715, 2,235,800 and 644,000 shares of Common
Stock, respectively, constituting approximately 2.3%, 2.2% and 0.6%
respectively, of the shares of Common Stock outstanding. WILLC beneficially
owned 5,252,515 shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the
shares of Common Stock outstanding. Mr. Lipson beneficially owned 5,253,416
shares of Common Stock, constituting approximately 5.1% of the shares of Common
Stock outstanding.
As the general partner or managing member, as the case may be, of
WIHP, WIAP and WIIP, WILLC may be deemed to beneficially own the 5,252,515
shares of Common Stock owned in the aggregate by WIHP, WIAP and WIIP. As the
managing member of WILLC, Mr. Lipson may be deemed to beneficially own the
5,252,515 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by WILLC, in addition to the
901 shares of Common Stock owned directly by Mr. Lipson.
As of the close of business on November 13, 2007, BPIP and BPP
beneficially owned 1,810,050 and 1,525,175 shares of Common Stock, respectively,
constituting 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively, of the shares of Common Stock
outstanding. As the managing member of BPIP and BPP, BPM may be deemed to
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 13 of 18 Pages
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beneficially own the 3,335,225 shares of Common Stock owned in the aggregate by
BPIP and BPP, constituting approximately 3.3% of the shares of Common Stock
outstanding. As managing members of BPM, Messrs. Franzblau and Ferguson may be
deemed to beneficially own the 3,335,225 shares of Common Stock beneficially
owned by BPM, constituting approximately 3.3% of the shares of Common Stock
outstanding.
Each of WILLC, Mr. Lipson, WIHP, WIAP and WIIP disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the other
Reporting Persons.
Each of BPIP, BPP, BPM, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Franzblau disclaims
beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the
other Reporting Persons.
(b) Each of WILLC and Mr. Lipson is deemed to have sole voting and
dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock reported as beneficially owned
by WIHP, WIAP and WIIP by virtue of their respective positions as described in
paragraph (a).
Each of BPM, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Franzblau is deemed to have sole
voting and dispositive power over the shares of Common Stock reported as
beneficially owned by BPIP and BPP by virtue of their respective positions as
described in paragraph (a).
Neither WILLC, Mr. Lipson, WIHP, WIAP nor WIIP has voting or
dispositive control over the shares of Common Stock held by the other Reporting
Persons. Neither BPIP, BPP, BPM, Mr. Franzblau, nor Mr. Ferguson has voting or
dispositive control over the shares of Common Stock held by the other Reporting
Persons.
(c) Schedule A annexed hereto lists all transactions in the shares
of Common Stock by the Reporting Persons during the past 60 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, the shares of Common Stock.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6. CONTRACTS, ARRANGEMENTS, UNDERSTANDINGS OR RELATIONSHIPS WITH
RESPECT TO SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER.
Item 6 is hereby amended to add the following:
As of the date hereof, each of WIHP, WIAP and WIIP is a party to
certain equity swap arrangements (the "Swap Arrangements") with a financial
institution (the "Bank") as the counterparty. Pursuant to these Swap
Arrangements, each of WIHP, WIAP and WIIP is obligated to pay to the Bank the
equity notional amount on a total of 450,000, 450,000 and 100,000 shares of
Common Stock, respectively, subject to the Swap Arrangements (the "Reference
Shares") as of the beginning of the valuation period (which resets monthly),
plus interest. At the termination of the Swap Arrangements, the Bank is
obligated to pay to each of WIHP, WIAP and WIIP the market value of their
respective interest in the Reference Shares as of the end of the valuation
period. Any dividends received by the Bank on the Reference Shares during the
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 14 of 18 Pages
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term of the Swap Arrangements will be paid to WIHP, WIAP and WIIP. All balances
will be cash settled and there will be no transfer to WIHP, WIAP or WIIP of
voting or dispositive power over the Reference Shares. The Swap Arrangements
expire on May 5, 2008. The Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of
the Reference Shares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
The Reference Shares are not included as part of the totals, with respect to the
Common Stock, disclosed herein by the Reporting Persons.
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 15 of 18 Pages
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SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of his knowledge and
belief, each of the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: November 14, 2007 WESTERN INVESTMENT LLC
By: /s/ Arthur D. Lipson
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Name: Arthur D. Lipson
Title: Managing Member
WESTERN INVESTMENT HEDGED PARTNERS L.P.
By: Western Investment LLC,
Its General Partner
By: /s/ Arthur D. Lipson
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Name: Arthur D. Lipson
Title: Managing Member
WESTERN INVESTMENT ACTIVISM PARTNERS LLC
By: Western Investment LLC,
Its Managing Member
By: /s/ Arthur D. Lipson
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Name: Arthur D. Lipson
Title: Managing Member
WESTERN INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS LLC
By: Western Investment LLC,
Its Managing Member
By: /s/ Arthur D. Lipson
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Name: Arthur D. Lipson
Title: Managing Member
/s/ Arthur D. Lipson
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ARTHUR D. LIPSON
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 16 of 18 Pages
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BENCHMARK PLUS INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: Benchmark Plus Management, L.L.C.,
Its Managing Member
By: /s/ Scott Franzblau
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Name: Scott Franzblau
Title: Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert Ferguson
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Name: Robert Ferguson
Title: Managing Member
BENCHMARK PLUS PARTNERS, L.L.C.
By: Benchmark Plus Management, L.L.C.,
Its Managing Member
By: /s/ Scott Franzblau
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Name: Scott Franzblau
Title: Managing Member
By: /s/ Robert Ferguson
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Name: Robert Ferguson
Title: Managing Member
BENCHMARK PLUS MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
By: /s/ Robert Ferguson
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Name: Robert Ferguson
Title: Managing Member
By: /s/ Scott Franzblau
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Name: Scott Franzblau
Title: Managing Member
/s/ Scott Franzblau
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SCOTT FRANZBLAU
/s/ Robert Ferguson
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ROBERT FERGUSON
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CUSIP No. 895436103 13D Page 17 of 18 Pages
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SCHEDULE A
TRANSACTIONS IN THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK DURING THE PAST 60 DAYS
Shares of Common Stock Price Per Date of
Purchased /(Sold) Share($) Purchase/Sale
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WESTERN INVESTMENT ACTIVISM PARTNERS LLC
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(9,500) 24.4589 10/03/07
(8,000) 24.6082 10/11/07
(12,300) 24.6561 10/15/07
(6,800) 24.5780 10/16/07
(19,400) 24.5247 10/17/07
(10,700) 24.6384 10/18/07
(25,000) 24.3651 10/19/07
(1,200) 23.9271 10/22/07
(2,900) 23.8462 10/24/07
(6,600) 24.1082 11/01/07
(100,000) 23.7000 11/05/07
(1,600) 23.8009 11/06/07
(8,400) 23.5498 11/07/07
(100,000) 23.3300 11/07/07
(21,400) 23.0566 11/08/07
(5,700) 22.7269 11/09/07
(250,000) 22.2000 11/12/07
WESTERN INVESTMENT HEDGED PARTNERS L.P.
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(9,500) 24.4579 10/03/07
(200) 24.7071 10/09/07
(7,900) 24.6082 10/11/07
(12,300) 24.6561 10/15/07
(6,800) 24.5780 10/16/07
(19,500) 24.5247 10/17/07
(10,700) 24.6384 10/18/07
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(25,000) 24.3651 10/19/07
(1,200) 23.9271 10/22/07
(2,900) 23.8462 10/24/07
(300) 23.9404 10/25/07
(6,700) 24.1082 11/01/07
(100,000) 23.9700 11/01/07
(100,000) 23.9100 11/02/07
(8,400) 23.5498 11/07/07
(21,400) 23.0566 11/08/07
(5,700) 22.7269 11/09/07
(250,000) 22.5800 11/13/07
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BENCHMARK INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.L.C.
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BENCHMARK PLUS MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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SCOTT FRANZBLAU
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ROBERT FERGUSON
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