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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 2 )*
PEAK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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(Name of Issuer)
COMMON SHARES
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(Title of Class of Securities)
G69586108
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(CUSIP Number)
RICHARD BARONE
C/O ANCORA CAPITAL INC
ONE CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS
2000 AUBURN DRIVE, SUITE 300
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44122
(216) 825-4000
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notice and Communications)
April 2, 2008
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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 which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box |__|.
Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement |___|.
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. G69586108
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1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
ANCORA CAPITAL, INC.
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2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_|
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3
SEC USE ONLY
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4
SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Ohio, U.S.A.
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7
SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
0
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
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OWNED BY
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
0
REPORTING
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PERSON
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
0
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10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0
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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)
0
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14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
HC
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. G69586108
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1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
ANCORA SECURITIES, INC.
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2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_|
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3
SEC USE ONLY
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4
SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nevada, U.S.A.
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7
SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
144,467
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
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OWNED BY
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
0
REPORTING
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PERSON
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
144,467
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10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
19,250
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11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
163,717
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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)
1.32%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
BD
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. G69586108
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1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
ANCORA ADVISORS, LLC
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2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_|
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3
SEC USE ONLY
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4
SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Nevada, U.S.A.
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7
SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
SHARES
400,159
BENEFICIALLY
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OWNED BY
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
0
REPORTING
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PERSON
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
400,159
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10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
400,159
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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)
3.22%
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14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IA
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SCHEDULE 13D
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CUSIP NO. G69586108
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1
NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITIES ONLY)
Richard A. Barone
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2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) |_| (b) |_|
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3
SEC USE ONLY
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4
SOURCE OF FUNDS*
00
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5
CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO
ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e) |_|
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6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
State of Ohio, U.S.A.
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7
SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
0
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
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OWNED BY
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
EACH
0
REPORTING
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PERSON
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
0
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10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0
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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)
0%
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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Item 1.
Security and Issuer
This Statement relates to the shares of Common Stock (the "Shares") of PEAK International Limited. The address of Issuer’s executive principal offices is Flat E & F, 19/F., CDW Building, 388 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
Item 2.
Identity and Background
This statement is filed on behalf of all persons and entities (the Reporting Persons), herein referred to as “Ancora” or “Ancora Group”. Participants in the Ancora Group include Ancora Capital, an entity incorporated under the laws of the state of Ohio; Ancora Securities Inc, the main subsidiary of Ancora Capital incorporated in the state of Nevada; Ancora Advisors LLC, a Nevada limited liability company; Ancora Trust, the master trust for the Ancora Mutual Funds; Ancora Foundation, a private foundation incorporated in the state of Ohio; Merlin Partners, an investment limited partnership registered in Delaware; various owners and employees of the aforementioned entities. The Ancora Group is located at One Chagrin Highlands, 2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, Ohio 44122.
Ancora Securities Inc is registered as a broker/dealer with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) formerly known as the NASD. Ancora Advisors LLC is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC under the Investment Advisors Act, as amended. The Ancora Trust, which includes Ancora Income Fund, Ancora Equity Fund, Ancora Special Opportunity Fund, Ancora Homeland Security Fund and Ancora Bancshares, are registered with the SEC as investment companies under the Investment Company Act, as amended. Mr. Richard Barone is the controlling shareholder of Ancora Capital, controls 31% of Ancora Advisors, owns approximately 15% of Merlin Partners, and is Chairman of and has an ownership interest in the various Ancora Funds.
Ancora Advisors LLC has the power to dispose of the shares owned by the investment clients for which it acts as advisor, including Merlin Partners, for which it is also the General Partner, and the Ancora Mutual Funds. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Ancora Securities Inc acts as the agent for its various clients and has neither the power to vote nor the power to dispose of the shares. Ancora Securities disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.
All entities named herein (Ancora Group) each disclaim membership in a Group as such term is defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder.
During the last five years none of the Reporting Persons have been convicted in a criminal proceeding, nor been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, as a result of which he 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.
Mr. Barone is a U.S. citizen and maintains the right to claim dual citizenship with the Republic of Italy. Mr. Barone serves on the Board of Directors in various capacities for the both public and private corporations and foundations.
As described in the letter to the board of directors of PEAK filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A as soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 on March 10, 2008, the Ancora Group has agreed to act together with SKIRITAI Capital LLC (“SKIRITAI”), Chadwick Capital Management LLC (“CCM”) and Monarch Activist Partners LP (“Monarch”) to call a special meeting of the shareholders of PEAK to remove the existing board of directors, except for Russell Silvestri, and replace them with the group’s nominees. CCM, SKIRITAI and the Ancora Group have an arrangement to share the costs of calling the special meeting and soliciting proxies in connection with the special meeting.
On March 27th, 2008, PEAK announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be merged into a subsidiary of S&G Company, Ltd. In light of this agreement, CCM, Monarch, SKIRITAI and the Ancora Group have decided to suspend the call for a special meeting of shareholders subject to the merger being completed. As a result of the suspension, the Ancora Group is no longer acting as a group with SKIRITAI, CCM or Monarch.
Item 3.
Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
Ancora Securities owns no Shares directly but Ancora Securities may be deemed to own (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) shares purchased for or transferred to the accounts of investment clients. Ancora Securities disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares and any shares beneficially owned by Ancora Advisors or other Ancora entities.
Ancora Advisors owns no Shares directly but Ancora Advisors may be deemed to own (within the meaning of Rule 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) Shares purchased for or transferred to the accounts of investment management clients. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares and any shares beneficially owned by Ancora Securities other Ancora entities.
Merlin Partners, Ancora Funds, Employees of Ancora and Owners of Ancora, including Mr. Barone, have used available and uncommitted cash to purchase shares of the Issuer.
Item 4.
Purpose of Transaction
Mr. Barone and the other entities named herein acquired Shares to establish investment positions in the Issuer. Subject to market and business conditions and other factors, Mr. Barone and other entities named herein may purchase additional Shares, maintain their present ownership of Shares or sell some or all of the Shares.
As described in the letter to the board of directors of PEAK filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A as soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 on March 10, 2008, the Ancora Group has agreed to act together with SKIRITAI Capital LLC (“SKIRITAI”), Chadwick Capital Management LLC (“CCM”) and Monarch Activist Partners LP (“Monarch”) to call a special meeting of the shareholders of PEAK to remove the existing board of directors, except for Russell Silvestri, and replace them with the group’s nominees. CCM, SKIRITAI and the Ancora Group have an arrangement to share the costs of calling the special meeting and soliciting proxies in connection with the special meeting.
On March 27th, 2008, PEAK announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be merged into a subsidiary of S&G Company, Ltd. In light of this agreement, CCM, Monarch, SKIRITAI and the Ancora Group have decided to suspend the call for a special meeting of shareholders subject to the merger being completed. As a result of the suspension, the Ancora Group is no longer acting as a group with SKIRITAI, CCM or Monarch.
Item 5.
Interest in Securities of the Issuer
Set forth below Mr. Barone and the other entities named herein, in the aggregate, is the number of Shares which may be deemed to be beneficially owned as of April 2, 2008, and the percentage of the Shares outstanding represented by such ownership (based on 12,423,306 shares outstanding as of February 6, 2008):
Name:
No. of Shares
Percent of Class
Ancora Advisors(1)
400,159
3.22
Ancora Securities(2)
19,250
0.15 %
Ancora Owners/Employees(3)
144,467
1.16 %
Total
563,876
4.54 %
(1) These Shares are owned by investment clients of Ancora Advisors. Ancora Advisors does not own these shares directly but, by virtue of Ancora Advisors Investment Management Agreement with the investment clients of Ancora Advisors, each may be deemed to beneficially own 400,159 Shares by reason of their power to dispose of such Shares. Ancora Advisors disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares.
(2) These Shares are owned by investment clients of Ancora Securities who may be deemed to beneficially own these Shares by reason of their power to dispose of such Shares. Ancora Securities disclaims beneficial ownership of all such Shares.
(3) These shares are owned by the owners and employees of Ancora.
Item 6.
Contracts, Arrangements, Understanding or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
Other than as described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.
Item 7.
Material to be Filed as Exhibits
Exhibit A: “Relevant Transactions in Shares” in the past 60 days.
Exhibit B: Joint Filing Agreement by and among Ancora Capital, Inc., Ancora Securities, Inc., Ancora Advisors, LLC, and Richard Barone, dated April 2, 2008.
Signatures
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.
Dated:
April 2, 2008
ANCORA CAPITAL, INC.
By:
/s/ Christopher Barone
Christopher Barone
President
ANCORA SECURITIES, INC.
By:
/s/ Christopher Barone
Christopher Barone
President
ANCORA ADVISORS, LLC
By:
/s/ Richard A. Barone
Richard A. Barone
Chairman and Portfolio Manager
/s/ Richard A. Barone
RICHARD A. BARONE
EXHIBIT A
PEAK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (PEAK)
SECURITY CROSS REFERENCE
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Sales
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3/27/08
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Sell
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-5,000
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1.910
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3/27/08
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Sell
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-50,000
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1.915
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3/28/08
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Sell
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-30,000
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1.915
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-85,000
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EXHIBIT B
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D dated April 2, 2008 (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of PEAK International Limited. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
Dated:
April 2, 2008
ANCORA CAPITAL, INC.
By:
/s/ Christopher Barone
Christopher Barone
President
ANCORA SECURITIES, INC.
By:
/s/ Christopher Barone
Christopher Barone
President
ANCORA ADVISORS, LLC
By:
/s/ Richard A. Barone
Richard A. Barone
Chairman and Portfolio Manager
/s/ Richard A. Barone
RICHARD A. BARONE
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