SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 22)*
ISCO International, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.001
(Title of Class of Securities)
46426P103
(CUSIP Number)
Stephen M. Schultz, Esq.
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.,
551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176
Tel: (212) 986-6000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
August 2, 2005
(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(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.
*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 ("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).
1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott Associates, L.P.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
15,357,168
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
0
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
15,357,168
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
15,357,168
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.4%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott International, L.P.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands, British West Indies
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
19,904,159
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
19,904,159
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
19,904,159
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
10.9%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
PN
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Elliott International Capital Advisors, Inc.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
3. SEC USE ONLY
4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS
REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]
6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON WITH
7. SOLE VOTING POWER
0
8. SHARED VOTING POWER
19,904,159
9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
19,904,159
11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
19,904,159
12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
10.9%
14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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This statement is filed with respect to the shares of common stock, $.001
par value (the "Common Stock") of ISCO International, Inc. (the "Issuer")
beneficially owned by Elliott Associates, L.P. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries
(collectively, "Elliott"), Elliott International, L.P. ("Elliott International")
and Elliott International Capital Advisors, Inc. ("EICA")(collectively, the
"Reporting Persons") as of August 9, 2005 and amends and supplements the
Schedule 13D dated April 7, 1999, as previously amended (the "Schedule 13D").
Except as set forth herein, the Schedule 13D, as previously amended, is
unmodified.
ITEM 2. Identity and Background.
(a)-(c) This statement is being filed by Elliott Associates, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively,
"Elliott"), Elliott International, L.P., a Cayman Islands limited partnership
("Elliott International"), and Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc., a
Delaware corporation ("EICA" and collectively with Elliott and Elliott
International, the "Reporting Persons"). Paul E. Singer ("Singer"), Elliott
Capital Advisors, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Capital Advisors"),
which is controlled by Singer, and Elliott Special GP, LLC ("Special GP"), are
the general partners of Elliott. Hambledon, Inc., a Cayman Islands corporation
("Hambledon"), which is also controlled by Singer, is the sole general partner
of Elliott International. EICA is the investment manager for Elliott
International. EICA expressly disclaims equitable ownership of and pecuniary
interest in any shares of Common Stock.
ELLIOTT
The business address of Elliott is 712 Fifth Avenue, 36th Floor, New York,
New York 10019.
The principal business of Elliott is to purchase, sell, trade and invest in
securities.
SINGER
Singer's business address is 712 Fifth Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, New
York 10019.
Singer's principal business is to serve as a general partner of Elliott and
Capital Advisors, as the president of EICA, and as a managing member of Special
GP.
CAPITAL ADVISORS
The business address of Capital Advisors is 712 Fifth Avenue, 36th Floor,
New York, New York 10019.
The principal business of Capital Advisors is the furnishing of investment
advisory services. Capital Advisors also serves as a managing member of Special
GP.
The names, business addresses, and present principal occupation or
employment of the general partners of Capital Advisors are as follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Paul E. Singer 712 Fifth Avenue General partner of Elliott
36th Floor and Capital Advisors;
New York, New York 10019 President of EICA; and a
managing member of Special
GP
Braxton Associates, Inc. 712 Fifth Avenue The principal business of
36th Floor Braxton Associates, Inc.
New York, New York 10019 is serving as general
partner of Capital
Advisors
Elliott Asset Management LLC 712 Fifth Avenue General Partner of Capital
36th Floor Advisors
New York, New York 10019
The name, business address, and present principal occupation or employment
of the sole director and executive officer of Braxton Associates, Inc. are as
follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Paul E. Singer 712 Fifth Avenue General partner of Elliott
36th Floor and Capital Advisors and
New York, New York 10019 President of EICA
ELLIOTT SPECIAL GP, LLC
The business address of Special GP is 712 Fifth Avenue, 36th Floor, New
York, New York 10019.
The principal business of Special GP is serving as a general partner of
Elliott.
The names, business address, and present principal occupation or employment
of the managing members of Special GP are as follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Paul E. Singer 712 Fifth Avenue General partner of Elliott
36th Floor and Capital Advisors;
New York, New York 10019 President of EICA; and a
managing member of Special
GP
Braxton Associates, Inc. 712 Fifth Avenue The principal business of
36th Floor Braxton Associates, Inc.
New York, New York 10019 is serving as general
partner of Capital
Advisors
Elliott Asset Management LLC 712 Fifth Avenue General Partner of Capital
36th Floor Advisors
New York, New York 10019
ELLIOTT INTERNATIONAL
The business address of Elliott International is c/o c/o Bank of Bermuda
(Cayman) Limited, Strathvale House, North Church Street, George Town, Grand
Cayman, Cayman Islands, B.W.I.
The principal business of Elliott International is to purchase, sell, trade
and invest in securities.
The name, business address, and present principal occupation or employment
of the general partner of Elliott International is as follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Hambledon, Inc. c/o Midland Bank Trust General partner of Elliott
Corporation (Cayman) Limited International
P.O. Box 1109
Mary Street
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
HAMBLEDON
The name, business address, and present principal occupation or employment
of the sole director and executive officer of Hambledon are as follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Paul E. Singer 712 Fifth Avenue General partner of Elliott
36th Floor and Capital Advisors;
New York, New York 10019 President of EICA; and a
managing member of Special
GP
EICA
The business address of EICA is 712 Fifth Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, New
York 10019.
The principal business of EICA is to act as investment manager for Elliott
International.
The name, business address, and present principal occupation or employment
of the sole director and executive officer of EICA is as follows:
NAME ADDRESS OCCUPATION
Paul E. Singer 712 Fifth Avenue General partner of Elliott
36th Floor and Capital Advisors;
New York, New York 10019 President of EICA; and a
managing member of Special
GP
(d) and (e) During the last five years, none of the persons or entities
listed above or, to the knowledge of such persons or entities, has been (i)
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors); or (ii) 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) Mr. Singer is a citizen of the United States of America.
ITEM 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
The source and amount of funds used by Elliott in making its purchases of
the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it are set forth below:
SOURCE OF FUNDS AMOUNT OF FUNDS
Working Capital $4,667,796
The source and amount of funds used by Elliott International in making its
purchases of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it are set forth
below:
SOURCE OF FUNDS AMOUNT OF FUNDS
Working Capital $7,515,272
ITEM 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Each of Elliott and Elliott International acquired the Common Stock
beneficially owned by it in the ordinary course of its trade or business of
purchasing, selling, trading and investing in securities. EICA has acted as
investment manager with respect to Elliott International's acquisition of
beneficial ownership of Common Stock.
Depending upon market conditions and other factors that it may deem
material, each of Elliott and Elliott International may purchase additional
shares of Common Stock or related securities or may dispose of all or a portion
of the Common Stock or related securities that it now beneficially owns or may
hereafter acquire.
On July 25, 2005, Elliott and Elliott International entered into a
Securities Purchase Agreement ("Securities Purchase Agreement") with the Issuer
and other parties identified therein, pursuant to which Elliott and Elliott
International respectively agreed to purchase 500,000 and 9,500,000 shares of
Common Stock of the Issuer at a purchase price of $0.22 per share. The above
purchases closed on August 2, 2005.
On July 25, 2005, Manchester Securities Corp. ("Manchester"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Elliott, entered into an Amendment to and Waiver
Under Loan Documents with the Issuer and other parties identified therein,
pursuant to which Manchester and other lenders agreed to extend the maturity
date of certain Notes currently outstanding from April 1, 2006 to August 1,
2007. Manchester and the other lenders also agreed to waive the Issuer's
obligation under a certain loan agreement to use the proceeds from the sale of
the shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement to
prepay the Notes.
The above agreements and their related documents are more fully described
in the Issuer's 8-Ks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July
26, 2005 and August 3, 2005, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Except as set forth herein and as previously disclosed on the Schedule 13D,
none of Elliott, Elliott International or EICA has any plans or proposals which
relate to or would result in any of the actions set forth in subparagraphs (a)
through (j) of Item 4.
ITEM 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) Elliott beneficially owns an aggregate of 15,357,168 shares of Common
Stock, constituting 8.4% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Together, Elliott International and EICA beneficially own an aggregate of
19,904,159 shares of Common Stock, constituting 10.9% of all of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock.
Elliott, Elliott International and EICA's aggregate beneficial ownership of
Common Stock equals 35,261,327 shares, comprising 19.3% of all of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(b) Elliott has the power to vote or direct the vote of, and to dispose or
direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it.
Elliott International has the shared power with EICA to vote or direct the
vote of, and to dispose or direct the disposition of, the shares of Common Stock
owned by Elliott International. Information regarding each of Elliott
International and EICA is set forth in Item 2 of this Schedule 13D and is
expressly incorporated herein by reference herein.
(c) The following transaction was effected by Elliott during the past sixty
(60) days:
Approx. Price per
Amount of Shs. Share (excl. of
Date Security Bought (Sold) commissions)
8/2/05 Common 500,000 $0.22
The following transaction was effected by Elliott International during the
past sixty (60) days:
Approx. Price per
Amount of Shs. Share (excl. of
Date Security Bought (Sold) commissions)
8/2/05 Common 9,500,000 $0.22
All of the above transactions were effected through a privately negotiated
transaction with the Issuer (see Item 4 above).
No other transactions with respect to the Common Stock that are required to
be reported and have not been previously reported on Schedule 13D were effected
by any of the Reporting Persons during the past sixty (60) days.
(d) No person other than Elliott has the right to receive or the power to
direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Elliott.
No person other than Elliott International and EICA has the right to
receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds
from the sale of, the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Elliott
International and EICA.
(e) Not applicable.
ITEM 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect
to Securities of the Issuer.
Except as otherwise described in this Schedule 13D, there are no contracts,
arrangement, understandings or relationships with respect to securities of the
Issuer.
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the
undersigned each certifies that the information with respect to it set forth in
this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: August 10, 2005
ELLIOTT ASSOCIATES, L.P.
By: Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P., as General Partner
By: Braxton Associates, Inc., as General Partner
By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg
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Elliot Greenberg
Vice President
ELLIOTT INTERNATIONAL, L.P.
By: Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc.,
as Attorney-in-Fact
By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg
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Elliot Greenberg
Vice President
ELLIOTT INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.
By: /s/ Elliot Greenberg
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Elliot Greenberg
Vice President