UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE l3D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DELCATH SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
24661P104
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(CUSIP Number)
with a copy to:
Mr. Robert Ladd Robert G. Minion, Esq.
Laddcap Value Advisors LLC Lowenstein Sandler PC
650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 65 Livingston Avenue
New York, New York 10019 Roseland, New Jersey 07068
(212) 259-2070 (973) 597-2424
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
October 7, 2005
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule l3G to report
the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Sections 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-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 Section 240.13d-7 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).
Cusip No. 24661P104
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1) Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons
(entities only):
Robert Ladd
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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) Source of Funds (See Instructions): WC
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5) Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items
2(d) or 2(e): Not Applicable
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6) Citizenship or Place of Organization: United States
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Number of 7) Sole Voting Power: 843,240*
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Shares Beneficially 8) Shared Voting Power: 0*
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Owned by
Each Reporting 9) Sole Dispositive Power: 843,240*
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Person With 10) Shared Dispositive Power: 0*
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11) Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person: 843,240*
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12) Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions): Not Applicable
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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 (See Instructions): IN
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* Laddcap Value Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Laddcap"), is the
holder of 843,240 shares of the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the
"Shares"), of Delcath Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").
Robert Ladd possesses sole power to vote and direct the disposition of all
securities of the Company held by Laddcap. Thus, as of October 7, 2005, for the
purposes of Reg. Section 240.13d-3, Mr. Ladd is deemed to beneficially own
843,240 Shares, or 5.1% of the Shares deemed issued and outstanding as of that
date.
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
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The class of equity securities to which this Schedule 13D relates is
the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Shares"), of Delcath Systems,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"). The principal executive offices of
the Company are located at 1100 Summer Street, 3rd Floor, Stamford, CT 06905.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
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The person filing this statement is Robert Ladd, whose business
address is 650 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, New York, New York 10019. Mr. Ladd
serves as the managing member of Laddcap Value Advisors LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, which is the general partner of Laddcap Value Partners LP, a
Delaware limited partnership ("Laddcap"). Laddcap is engaged in the investment
in personal property of all kinds, including but not limited to capital stock,
depository receipts, investment companies, mutual funds, subscriptions,
warrants, bonds, notes, debentures, options and other securities of whatever
kind and nature.
Mr. Ladd has never been convicted in any criminal proceeding
(excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors), nor has he been a party
to any civil proceeding commenced before a judicial or administrative body of
competent jurisdiction as a result of which he was or is now 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. Mr. Ladd is a citizen of the United
States.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
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All of the funds used in making the purchases of the Shares described
in Item 5 of this Schedule 13D came from the working capital of Laddcap.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
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Laddcap acquired and continues to hold the Shares reported in this
Schedule 13D for investment purposes. Mr. Ladd intends to evaluate the
performance of the Shares as an investment of Laddcap in the ordinary course of
business. Laddcap pursues an investment objective that seeks capital
appreciation. In pursuing this investment objective, Mr. Ladd analyzes the
operations, capital structure and markets of companies in which Laddcap invests,
including the Company, on a continuous basis through analysis of documentation
and discussions with knowledgeable industry and market observers and with
representatives of such companies.
Mr. Ladd intends to continuously assess the Company's business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects, general economic
conditions, the securities markets in general and those for the Shares in
particular, other developments and other investment opportunities. Depending on
such assessments, Laddcap may, among other things, (i) acquire additional
securities of the Company, or dispose of the Shares it currently holds, (ii)
communicate with other shareholders of the Company or persons who may desire to
become shareholders of the Company regarding the replacement of the Company's
existing executive officers and/or existing members of the board of directors of
the Company, and/or other matters regarding the management and operation of the
Company, (iii) seek the removal of one or more members of the Company's board of
directors and/or executive officers, (iv) solicit proxies, to be used at either
the Company's regular annual meeting of shareholders, or at a special meeting of
shareholders, for the purposes described in clauses (ii) and/or (iii) above or
for the election of one or more nominees of Laddcap and/or such other
shareholders (which may include one or more designees of Laddcap) to the board
of directors of the Company, (v) seek to cause the Company to merge with or
into, consolidate with, transfer all or substantially all of its assets to, or
otherwise engage in any business combination with, one or more other parties,
and/or (vi) take such other actions as Laddcap may determine. Such actions will
depend upon a variety of factors, including, without limitation, current and
anticipated future trading prices for the Shares, the financial condition,
results of operations and prospects of the Company, alternative investment
opportunities, general economic, financial market and industry conditions and
other factors that Mr. Ladd may deem material to his investment decision.
Mr. Ladd, on behalf of Laddcap, intends to continue his active
discussions with the Company's management with respect to (i) actions which
might be taken by the management of the Company to maximize shareholder value of
the Company and (ii) improving the Company's investor relations. On October 14,
2005, Robert Ladd sent a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company, and each of the members of the board of directors of the Company,
outlining Mr. Ladd's suggestions for steps management of the Company may take to
maximize shareholder value of the Company and improve the Company's investor
relations.
Except as set forth above, Mr. Ladd has no present plans or proposals
which relate to or would result in any of the transactions required to be
described in Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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Based upon information set forth in the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005, there were 16,573,965
Shares issued and outstanding as of August 8, 2005. As of October 7, 2005,
Laddcap is the holder of 843,240 Shares. Robert Ladd possesses sole power to
vote and direct the disposition of all securities of the Company held by
Laddcap. Thus, as of October 7, 2005, for the purposes of Reg. Section
240.13d-3, Mr. Ladd is deemed to beneficially own 843,240 Shares, or 5.1% of the
Shares deemed issued and outstanding as of that date.
The following table details the transactions during the sixty days on
or prior to October 7, 2005 in Shares, or securities convertible into,
exercisable for or exchangeable for Shares, by Mr. Ladd or any other person or
entity controlled by him or any person or entity for which he possesses voting
or investment control over the securities thereof (each of which were effected
in an ordinary brokerage transaction):
(Purchases)
Date Quantity Price
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August 10, 2005 18,100 2.9937
August 11, 2005 6,625 2.9813
August 12, 2005 40,502 3.0077
August 15, 2005 21,100 3.0319
August 16, 2005 10,000 3.017
August 18, 2005 6,000 2.9733
August 22, 2005 19,353 2.8603
August 25, 2005 5,408 2.9028
October 7, 2005 14,640 2.848
(Sales)
NONE
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect
to Securities of the Issuer.
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None.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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None.
Signature
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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.
October 17, 2005
/s/ Robert Ladd
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Robert Ladd, in his capacity as the
managing member of Laddcap Value
Advisors LLC, the general partner of
Laddcap Value Partners LP
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute
Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).