SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 13d-2(a)
(Amendment No. )
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
060077104
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(CUSIP Number)
Allen B. Holeman, Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
115 South Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981
(973) 793-2202
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
October 3, 2001
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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 that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing
this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 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 Rule 13d-7(b)
for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
(Continued on following pages)
(Page 1 of Pages)
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(1) 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 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).
(SC13D-07/98)
CUSIP No. 060077104 13D Page of Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.**
IRS # 13-3286161
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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*
WC, OO
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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
Delaware
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
0
SHARES _________________________________________________________________
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 375,801
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EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING 0
PERSON _________________________________________________________________
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
375,801
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
375,801
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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)
5.10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
HC
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.**
IRS # 13-3299429
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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*
WC, OO
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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
Delaware
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7 SOLE VOTING POWER
NUMBER OF
0
SHARES _________________________________________________________________
8 SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY 375,801
_________________________________________________________________
EACH 9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING 0
PERSON _________________________________________________________________
10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
WITH
375,801
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
375,801
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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)
5.10%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
BD
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
CUSIP No. 060077104 13D Page of Pages
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
Common Stock Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
33 State Street
Bangor, Me 04401
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Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a)Name: Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. ("Bear Stearns")
(b)Place of Organization: Delaware
(c)(i)Principal Business: Securities Broker/Dealer
(ii) Address: 245 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10167
(d)None
(e)Any such proceedings are reported and summarized in
Bear Stearn's Form BD filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which descriptions are hereby
incorporated by reference.
(f)See Appendix I
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Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Working Capital; The aggregate purchase price of the 375,801
shares of Common Stock was approximately $9,958,726.
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Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Bear Stearns has acquired the Common Stock of Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
in the ordinary course of its business as a broker/dealer in connection with its
trading and investment activities. Bear Stearns may acquire additional
securities of the Issuer or dispose of securities of the Issuer in connection
with such trading and investment activities. Although the foregoing represents
the range of activities presently contemplated by Bear Stearns with respect to
the Issuer, it should be noted that the possible activities of Bear Stearns are
subject to change at any time.
Except as set forth above, Bear Stearns has no present plans or intentions
which relate to or would result in any of the actions described in
subparagraph (a) through (j) of item 4 of Schedule 13D.
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer as of 10/03/2001.
(a)Number: 375,801
Percentage: 5.10%
(b)1.Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
2.Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 375,801
3.Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 0
4.Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 375,801
(c)Information concerning transactions in the common stock effected by
Bear Stearns is set forth on Appendix II hereto.
(d)Inapplicable.
(e)Inapplicable.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect
to Securities of the Issuer.
None
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Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
None
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**Bear Stearns & Co. is a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
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 12, 2001
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(Date)
/S/
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(Signature)
Barry J. Cohen/Senior Managing Director
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(Name/Title)
APPENDIX I
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC.
Name Principal Occupation or Employment
James E. Cayne Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer
Chairman of the Management and Compensation Committee
Alan D. Schwartz President and Co-Chief Operating Officer
Warren J. Spector President and Co-Chief Operating Officer
Alan C. Greenberg Chairman of the Executive Committee
Bruce E. Geismar Chief Operations Officer
Mark E. Lehman Executive Vice President/General Counsel
Chief Legal Officer
Michael Minikes Treasurer
Samuel L. Molinaro Jr. Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President-Finance
E. John Rosenwald Jr. Vice-Chairman of the Board
Michael L. Tarnopol Vice-Chairman of the Board
Kenneth L. Edlow Secretary
Denis A. Bovin Director
Peter D. Cherasia Director
Ralph R. Cioffi Director
Barry J. Cohen Director
Wendy L. de Monchaux Director
Daniel L. Keating Director
John L. Knight Director
David A. Liebowitz Director
Richard R. Lindsey Director
Bruce M. Lisman Director
Roland N. Livney Director
Jeffrey Mayer Director
Fares D. Noujaim Director
Craig M. Overlander Director
Stephen E. Raphael Director
Robert M. Steinberg Director
Donald W. Tang Director
Michael J. Urfirer Director
Eli Wachtel Director
Uzi Zucker Director
John L. Knight's business address is One Canada Square London E16 5AD
England. All other Directors and Executive Officers are citizens of the
United States and their business address is 245 Park Avenue, New York,
New York 10167. Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Bear Stearns Companies Inc. and of the persons named, all but
John L. Knight hold similar office in the parent company.
APPENDIX II
Bangor Hydro-Electric Co.
Trading from 08/17/2001 through 10/3/2001
(Various Firm's Accounts)
***** 10/03 *****
29,800 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6700 794,766.00
15,800 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6700 421,544.00
14,400 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6700 384,192.00
***** 09/26 *****
13,200 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 351,252.00
24,900 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 662,340.00
11,900 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 316,659.00
***** 09/25 *****
3,700 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 98,457.00
7,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 186,200.00
3,300 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 87,813.00
***** 09/24 *****
2,600 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 69,186.00
5,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 133,000.00
2,400 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 63,864.00
***** 09/21 *****
5,200 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5989 138,314.28
2,850 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5989 75,835.37
2,550 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5989 67,852.70
***** 09/20 *****
5,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 133,000.00
2,600 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 69,186.00
2,400 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 63,864.00
***** 09/19 *****
10,100 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5995 268,654.95
5,300 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5995 141,030.35
4,800 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5995 127,725.60
***** 09/18 *****
22,238 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 591,530.80
11,787 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 313,652.07
10,675 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.6000 284,061.75
***** 09/17 *****
17,500 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5500 464,625.00
9,200 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5500 244,260.00
8,300 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5500 220,365.00
***** 09/05 *****
14,700- BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5729 390,608.60-
7,800- BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5729 207,261.71-
5,500- BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.5729 146,091.07-
***** 08/27 *****
9,200 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4500 243,340.00
4,900 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4500 129,654.00
4,200 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4500 111,132.00
***** 08/24 *****
30,100 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4332 795,639.32
16,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4332 422,931.20
13,900 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.4332 367,560.48
***** 08/23 *****
2,578 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.3500 67,930.30
3,635 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.3500 95,818.60
3,787 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.3500 99,825.32
***** 08/17 *****
2,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.3500 52,700.00
3,000 BANGOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC CO 26.3500 79,080.00
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criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).