UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(RULE 13d - 102)
Information to be included in statements filed pursuant
to Rules 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and amendments thereto filed
pursuant to 13d-2(b)
(AMENDMENT NO. 1)*
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.003
(Title of Class of Securities)
16411R208
(CUSIP Number)
December 31, 2006
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule
pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
o Rule 13d-1(b)
x Rule 13d-1(c)
o Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons 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).
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Luxor Capital Partners, LP
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
197,459
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
197,459
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
197,459
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
0.4%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
PN
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
LCG Select, LLC
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
63,161
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
63,161
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
63,161
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
0.1%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
OO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd.
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Cayman Islands
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
247,882
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
247,882
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
247,882
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
0.5%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
CO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
LCG Select Offshore, Ltd.
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Cayman Islands
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
312,505
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
312,505
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
312,505
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
0.6%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
CO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
1. |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Luxor Capital Group, LP
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
862,977
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
862,977
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
862,977
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
1.6%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
PN
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
1. |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Luxor Management, LLC
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
862,977
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
862,977
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
862,977
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
1.6%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
OO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
1. |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
LCG Holdings, LLC
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
Delaware
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
260,620
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
260,620
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
260,620
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
0.5%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
OO
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
1. |
NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS |
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Christian Leone
2. |
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* |
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(a) |
x |
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(b) |
o |
3. |
SEC USE ONLY |
4. |
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION |
United States
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
5. |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
0
6. |
SHARED VOTING POWER |
862,977
7. |
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
0
8. |
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
862,977
9. |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON |
862,977
10. |
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
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EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* |
o |
11. |
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11) |
1.6%
12. |
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* |
IN, HC
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
This statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-2(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the shares of common stock (the "Common Stock") of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the Issuer) beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons identified below as of December 31, 2006, and amends and supplements the Schedule 13G originally filed on May 25, 2006 (collectively, the "Schedule 13G"). Except as set forth herein, the Schedule 13G is unmodified.
The names of the persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G are (collectively, the Reporting Persons):
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Luxor Capital Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the Onshore Fund). |
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LCG Select, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the Select Onshore Fund). |
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Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd., a Cayman Island exempted company (the Offshore Fund). |
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LCG Select Offshore, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the Select Offshore Fund). |
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Luxor Capital Group, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (Luxor Capital Group). |
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Luxor Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Luxor Management). |
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LCG Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (LCG Holdings). |
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Christian Leone, a United States citizen (Mr. Leone). |
ITEM 4. |
OWNERSHIP. |
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1.
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(a) |
Amount beneficially owned: |
(i) The Onshore Fund owns convertible bonds issued by the Issuer (the Convertible Bonds) which are convertible into 197,459 shares of Common Stock.
(ii) The Select Onshore Fund owns 63,161 shares of Common Stock consisting of: (a) 56,922 shares of Common Stock, and (b) Convertible Bonds which are convertible into 6,239 shares of Common Stock.
(iii) The Offshore Fund owns Convertible Bonds which are convertible into 247,882 shares of Common Stock.
(iv) The Select Offshore Fund beneficially owns 312,505 shares of Common Stock consisting of: (a) 288,423 shares of Common Stock, and (b) Convertible Bonds which are convertible into 24,082 shares of Common Stock.
(v) Luxor Capital Group, as the investment manager of the Onshore Fund, the Select Onshore Fund, the Offshore Fund and the Select Offshore Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the 821,008 shares of Common Stock held by them, and an additional 41,969 shares of Common Stock held in accounts that it separately manages (such 41,969 shares of Common Stock consisting of 17,294 shares of Common Stock and Convertible Bonds convertible into 24,675 shares of Common Stock).
(vi) Luxor Management and Mr. Leone may each be deemed to be the beneficial owners of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Luxor Capital Group.
(vii) LCG Holdings may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock held by the Onshore Fund and Select Onshore Fund.
(viii) Mr. Leone may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by LCG Holdings.
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Collectively, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 862,977 shares of Common Stock. |
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(b) |
Percent of Class: |
(i) The Onshore Funds beneficial ownership of 197,459 shares of Common Stock represents 0.4% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock based on the 55,143,564 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2006 as described in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with respect to the quarterly period ending September 30, 2006.
(ii) The Select Onshore Funds beneficial ownership of 63,161 shares of Common Stock represents 0.1% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(iii) The Offshore Funds beneficial ownership of 247,882 shares of Common Stock represents 0.5% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(iv) The Select Offshore Funds beneficial ownership of 312,505 shares of Common Stock represents 0.6% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(v) LCG Holdings beneficial ownership of the 260,620 shares of Common Stock represents 0.5% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(iv) Luxor Capital Groups, Luxor Managements and Mr. Leones beneficial ownership of 862,977 shares of Common Stock represents 1.6% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(v) Collectively, the Reporting Persons beneficial ownership of 862,977 shares of Common Stock represents 1.6% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
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(c) |
Number of shares as to which such person has: |
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(i) |
Sole power to vote or to direct the vote |
Not applicable.
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(ii) |
Shared power to vote or to direct the vote of shares of Common Stock: |
The Onshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, LCG Holdings, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to vote or direct the vote of the 197,459 shares of Common Stock held by the Onshore Fund.
The Select Onshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, LCG Holdings, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to vote or direct the vote of the 63,161 shares of Common Stock held by the Select Onshore Fund.
The Offshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to vote or direct the vote of the 247,882 shares of Common Stock held by the Offshore Fund.
The Select Offshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to vote or direct the vote of the 312,505 shares of Common Stock held by the Select Offshore Fund.
Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to vote or direct the vote of the 41,969 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Luxor Capital Group through the separate accounts it manages.
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Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of shares of Common Stock: |
Not applicable.
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(iv) |
Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of shares of Common Stock: |
The Onshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, LCG Holdings, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 197,459 shares of Common Stock beneficially held by the Onshore Fund.
The Select Onshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, LCG Holdings, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 63,161 shares of Common Stock beneficially held by the Select Onshore Fund.
The Offshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 247,882 shares of Common Stock held by the Offshore Fund.
The Select Offshore Fund, Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 312,505 shares of Common Stock held by the Select Offshore Fund.
Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone have shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the 41,969 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Luxor Capital Group through the separate accounts it manages.
ITEM 5. |
OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS. |
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the date hereof the Reporting Persons have ceased to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the following x.
ITEM 10. |
CERTIFICATION. |
By signing below the undersigned certifies that, to the best of its or his 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.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the undersigned certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete, and correct.
Dated: |
February 14, 2007 |
LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP | ||||
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as General Partner | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | |||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LCG SELECT, LLC | ||||
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as General Partner | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | |||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS OFFSHORE, LTD. | ||||
By: LCG Capital Group, LP, as investment manager | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | |||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LUXOR SELECT OFFSHORE, LTD. | ||||
By: LCG Capital Group, LP, as investment manager | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | |||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP LP | ||||
By: Luxor Management, LLC, as General Partner | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | |||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LCG HOLDINGS, LLC | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | ||||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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LUXOR MANAGEMENT, LLC | ||||
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By: /s/ Norris Nissim | ||||
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Norris Nissim, General Counsel | |||
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/s/ Adam Miller | ||||
Adam Miller, as Attorney-in-Fact | ||||
for Christian Leone | ||||
EXHIBIT C
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby makes, constitutes and appoints each of Adam Miller and Elena Cimador as the undersigneds true and lawful authorized representative, attorney-in-fact and agent, each with the power individually to execute for and on behalf of the undersigned and to file with and deliver to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any other authority or party required or entitled to receive the same: (a) any Forms 3, 4 and 5, and any amendments thereto, in accordance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 1934 Act), and the rules promulgated thereunder; and (b) any Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G, and any amendments thereto, on behalf of the undersigned in accordance with Section 13 of the 1934 Act and the rules promulgated thereunder.
The undersigned also hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact the full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary and proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The undersigned acknowledges that each of the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, is not assuming any of the undersigneds responsibilities to comply with Section 16 or Section 13 or any other provision of the 1934 Act or the rules promulgated thereunder.
This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of January 20, 2006.
/s/ Christian Leone
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Christian Leone |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IN NEW YORK STATE
STATE OF NEW YORK |
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COUNTY OF NEW YORK )
On January 20, 2006, before me, the undersigned personally appeared, Christian Leone, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
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/s/ Michael J. Sadler |
Michael J. Sadler |
Notary Public |
[Notary Stamp and Seal]