UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
June 9, 2003
814-00201
(Commission File Number)
MEVC DRAPER FISHER JURVETSON FUND I, INC.
(THE "FUND")
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE, 943346760
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
3000 SAND HILL ROAD
BUILDING 1, SUITE 155
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
(Address of registrant's principal executive office)
650-926-7000
(Registrant's telephone number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE.
The Fund issued the following press release today:
CONTACT
Paul Caminiti/Kim Levy/Keil Decker
Citigate Sard Verbinnen
(212) 687-8080
MVC OUTLINES LONG-TERM PLAN FOR FUND
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MENLO PARK, California, June 9, 2003 -- MVC Capital (NYSE: MVC) today
announced its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the implementation of
a new long-term strategy for the Fund, subject to shareholder approval. Under
the plan, the Fund would be managed as a more traditional, mezzanine and buyout
focused Business Development Company with an increased dividend yield.
Additionally, the Fund would conduct a tender offer for 25% of MVC's outstanding
shares at a price of 95% of the Fund's Net Asset Value. As part of the plan, the
Board is proposing the appointment of Michael Tokarz, a private merchant banker
and a former General Partner of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., as the Chairman
of the Board of Directors and Portfolio Manager of the Fund.
While a shareholder vote is not required under MVC's by-laws to approve
this plan, the Board and Mr. Tokarz believe that it is important for
shareholders to vote affirmatively on the plan because it involves a substantial
change in strategy for the Fund. The vote requires affirmation of the new plan
by a majority of those shares voted in order to pass. Abstentions will not be
counted. The Board intends to hold a shareholder meeting by August 29, 2003.
If the plan is approved, the Board will conduct a tender offer as soon as
practicable following the vote. Mr. Tokarz has stipulated that if the plan is
approved, his only compensation would be a performance fee based on the capital
gains of successful future investments. This arrangement would remain in place
until the expense ratio for the Fund is brought below 2%. In addition, the
Fund's Board of Directors voted today to reduce its board fees by half for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
If the proposal is not approved, the Board will reconsider its options for
returning value to shareholders, including a sale of the Fund or a managed
liquidation of the portfolio and a distribution of the proceeds.
Mr. Tokarz is a well-respected investment professional with over 30 years
of investment experience and a strong track record of success through a variety
of economic cycles and capital market conditions. Prior to founding the Tokarz
Group, a private merchant bank, Mr. Tokarz was a General Partner with Kohlberg
Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), one of the world's most prestigious and experienced
private equity firms. During his 17-year tenure at KKR, he worked on numerous
innovative transactions.
MVC intends to file a proxy statement, which will include additional
details regarding the Board's proposal, in July.
MVC Capital is a Business Development Company traded on the New York Stock
Exchange. For additional information about MVC, please contact Kim Levy or Keil
Decker at 212-687-8080.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MEVC DRAPER FISHER JURVETSON FUND I, INC.
BY: /S/ ROBERT S. EVERETT
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ROBERT S. EVERETT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dated: June 9, 2003