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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(RULE 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b)(c), AND (d) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(b)
(AMENDMENT NO. 3)*
Home Products International, Inc.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
437305105
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(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2003
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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)
[X] Rule 13d-1(c)
[_] 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).
POTENTIAL PERSONS WHO ARE TO RESPOND TO THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED
IN THIS FORM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND UNLESS THE FORM DISPLAYS A CURRENTLY
VALID OMB CONTROL NUMBER.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
J.P. Morgan Partners (SBIC), LLC (formerly known as Chase Venture
Capital Associates, LLC)
13-337-6808
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
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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 1,274,472
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Number of Shares 6. Shared Voting Power
Beneficially Owned ---------------------------------------------------------
by Each Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power 1,274,472
Person With: ---------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1,274,472
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions)
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 16.2%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
PRELIMINARY NOTE: The information contained in this Schedule 13G has been
amended to reflect a decrease in the number of shares owned by the Reporting
Person as well as a change in the controlling persons of the Reporting Person.
ITEM 1.
(A) NAME OF ISSUER:
Home Products International, Inc.
(B) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
4501 West 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
ITEM 2.
(A) NAME OF PERSON FILING:
J.P. Morgan Partners (SBIC), LLC
Supplemental information relating to the ownership and control of
the person filing this statement is included in Exhibit 2(a)
attached hereto.
(B) ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
(C) CITIZENSHIP:
Delaware
(D) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES (OF ISSUER):
Common Stock
(E) CUSIP NUMBER:
437305105
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO SS.SS. 240. 13d-1(b) OR 240.
13d-2(b) OR (d), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
(A) AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED:
1,274,472
(B) PERCENT OF CLASS:
16.2% (as of December 31, 2003)
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
(C) NUMBER OF SHARES AS TO WHICH SUCH PERSON HAS:
(i) 1,274,472
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) 1,274,472
(iv) Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for
the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the
issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection
with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
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.
Date: February 11, 2004
J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS (SBIC), LLC
By: /s/ Jeffrey C. Walker
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Name: Jeffrey C. Walker
Title: President
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
EXHIBIT 2(A)
This statement is being filed by J.P. Morgan Partners (SBIC), LLC
(formerly known as Chase Venture Capital Associates, LLC), a Delaware limited
liability company (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP (SBIC)"), whose principal
business office is located at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
10020. JPMP (SBIC) is engaged in the venture capital and leveraged buyout
business. Set forth in Schedule A hereto and incorporated herein by reference
are the names, business address and employments of each executive officer and
director of JPMP (SBIC).
JPMP (SBIC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Partners
(BHCA), L.P. (formerly known as Chase Equity Associates, L.P.), a Delaware
limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP (BHCA)"), whose principal
business office is located at the same address as JPMP (SBIC). JPMP (BHCA) is
also engaged in the venture capital and leveraged buyout business. The general
partner of JPMP (BHCA) is JPMP Master Fund Manager, L.P. (formerly known as
Chase Capital Partners, a New York general partnership), a Delaware limited
partnership (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP Master Fund"), whose principal
business office is located at the same address as JPMP (SBIC), and is also
directly or indirectly (through affiliates) engaged in the venture capital and
leveraged buyout business. The general partner of JPMP Master Fund is JPMP
Capital Corp. (formerly known as Chase Capital Corporation), a New York
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JPMP Capital Corp."), whose principal
business office is located at the same address as JPMP (SBIC), and is also
engaged in the venture capital and leveraged buyout business. Set forth in
Schedule B hereto and incorporated herein by reference are the names, business
addresses, principal occupations and employments of each executive officer and
director of JPMP Capital Corp.
JPMP Capital Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan
Chase & Co. (formerly known as The Chase Manhattan Corporation), a Delaware
corporation (hereinafter referred to as "JP Morgan Chase") which is engaged
(primarily through subsidiaries) in the commercial banking business with its
principal office located at 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017. Set forth
in Schedule C hereto and incorporated herein by reference are the names,
business addresses, principal occupations and employments of each executive
officer and director of JP Morgan Chase.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
SCHEDULE A
J.P. MORGAN PARTNERS (SBIC), LLC
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS(1)
President Jeffrey C. Walker*
Chief Investment Officer Arnold L. Chavkin*
Managing Director Dr. Dana Beth Ardi*
Managing Director Christopher C. Behrens*
Managing Director Julie Casella-Esposito*
Managing Director Rodney A. Ferguson*
Managing Director Cornell P. French*
Managing Director Michael R. Hannon*
Managing Director Alfredo Irigoin*
Managing Director Andrew Kahn*
Managing Director Jonathan R. Lynch*
Managing Director Stephen P. Murray*
Managing Director Timothy Purcell*
Managing Director Faith Rosenfeld*
Managing Director Shahan D. Soghikian*
Managing Director Timothy J. Walsh*
Managing Director Richard D. Waters, Jr.*
Managing Director Damion E. Wicker, M.D.*
DIRECTORS(1)
Jeffrey C. Walker*
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(1) Each of whom is a United States citizen except for Mr. Irigoin.
* Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners,
LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, New York 10020.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
SCHEDULE B
JPMP CAPITAL CORP.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS(1)
President Jeffrey C. Walker*
Chief Investment Officer Arnold L. Chavkin*
Managing Director Dr. Dana Beth Ardi*
Managing Director Christopher C. Behrens*
Managing Director Julie Casella-Esposito*
Managing Director Rodney A. Ferguson*
Managing Director Cornell P. French*
Managing Director Michael R. Hannon*
Managing Director Alfredo Irigoin*
Managing Director Andrew Kahn*
Managing Director Jonathan R. Lynch*
Managing Director Stephen P. Murray*
Managing Director Timothy Purcell*
Managing Director Faith Rosenfeld*
Managing Director Shahan D. Soghikian*
Managing Director Timothy J. Walsh*
Managing Director Richard D. Waters, Jr.*
Managing Director Damion E. Wicker, M.D.*
DIRECTORS(1)
William B. Harrison**
Jeffrey C. Walker*
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(1) Each of whom is a United States citizen except for Mr. Irigoin.
* Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners,
LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, New York 10020.
** Principal occupation is employee or officer of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York,
New York 10017.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
SCHEDULE C
J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS(1)
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer William B. Harrison Jr.*
Vice Chairman David A. Coulter*
Vice Chairman Thomas B. Ketchum*
Vice Chairman Donald H. Layton*
Vice Chairman Jeffrey C. Walker**
Vice Chairman; Head of Finance, Risk Management
and Administration Marc J. Shapiro*
Executive Officer Donald H. McCree III*
Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer Dina Dublon*
Executive Vice President; Head of Market
Risk Management Lesley Daniels Webster*
General Counsel William H. McDavid*
Director of Human Resources John J. Farrell*
Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications Frederick W. Hill*
Controller Joseph L. Scalfani*
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(1) Each of whom is a United States citizen.
* Principal occupation is employee or officer of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., 270 Park Avenue, New York,
New York 10017.
** Principal occupation is employee and/or officer of J.P. Morgan Partners,
LLC. Business address is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 1221 Avenue of the
Americas, New York New York 10020.
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SCHEDULE 13G
ISSUER: Home Products International, Inc. CUSIP NO.: 437305105
DIRECTORS(1)
PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OR EMPLOYMENT;
NAME BUSINESS OR RESIDENCE ADDRESS
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Hans W. Becherer Retired Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Deere & Company
One John Deere Place
Moline, IL 61265
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Riley P. Bechtel Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bechtel Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 193965
San Francisco, CA 94119-3965
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Frank A. Bennack, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer
The Hearst Corporation
959 Eighth Avenue
New York, New York 10019
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John H. Biggs Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
TIAA-CREF
730 Third Avenue
25th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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Lawrence A. Bossidy Chairman of the Board
Honeywell International
P.O. Box 3000
Morristown, NJ 07962-2245
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M. Anthony Burns Chairman of the Board
Ryder System, Inc.
3600 N.W. 82nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33166
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Ellen V. Futter President and Trustee
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
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William H. Gray, III President and Chief Executive Officer
The College Fund/UNCF
9860 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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William B. Harrison, Jr. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
270 Park Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10017-2070
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Helene L. Kaplan Of Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, New York 10036
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Lee R. Raymond Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Exxon Mobil Corporation
5959 Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, TX 75039-2298
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John R. Stafford Chairman of the Board
American Home Products Corporation
5 Giralda Farms
Madison, New Jersey 07940
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(1) Each of whom is a United States citizen.
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