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. )*
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $.003
(Title of Class of Securities)
16411R208
(CUSIP Number)
May 15, 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:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[x] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
*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).
(Continued on the Following Pages)
1. 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*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
902,077
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
902,077
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
902,077
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
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)
LCG Select, LLC
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
148,810
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
148,810
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
148,810
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0.3%
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)
Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
1,189,872
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,189,872
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
1,189,872
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
2.2%
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)
LCG Select Offshore, Ltd.
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
1,040,887
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,040,887
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
1,040,887
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
1.9%
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*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
3,614,190
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,614,190
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
3,614,190
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6.5%
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*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
3,614,190
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,614,190
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
3,614,190
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6.5%
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)
LCG Holdings, LLC
2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
1,050,887
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,050,887
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
1,050,887
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
1.9%
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*
(a)[x]
(b)[ ]
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
3,614,190
7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
3,614,190
9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
3,614,190
10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ]
11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6.5%
12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN, HC
*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER:
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the "Issuer")
ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
717 Texas Avenue, Suite 3100
Houston, Texas 77002
ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
The names of the persons filing this statement on Schedule 13G are:
- Luxor Capital Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Onshore
Fund").
- LCG Select, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Select
Onshore Fund").
- Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company
(the "Offshore Fund").
- LCG Select Offshore, Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the "Select
Offshore Fund").
- Luxor Capital Group, LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Luxor Capital
Group").
- Luxor Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Luxor
Management").
- LCG Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("LCG Holdings").
- Christian Leone, a United States Citizen ("Mr. Leone").
Luxor Capital Group is the investment manager of the Onshore Fund, the Select
Onshore Fund, the Offshore Fund and the Select Offshore Fund, and is also the
manager of other separate accounts. Luxor Management is the general partner of
Luxor Capital Group. Mr. Leone is the managing member of Luxor Management. LCG
Holdings is the general partner of the Onshore Fund and the managing member of
the Select Onshore Fund. Mr. Leone is the managing member of LCG Holdings.
Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management and Mr. Leone may each be deemed to have
voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by
the Onshore Fund, the Select Onshore Fund, the Offshore Fund and the Select
Offshore Fund. LCG Holdings and Mr. Leone may be deemed to have voting and
dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Onshore
Fund and the Select Onshore Fund.
ITEM 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
The business address of each of the Onshore Fund, the Select Onshore Fund,
Luxor Capital Group, Luxor Management, LCG Holdings and Mr. Leone is 767 Fifth
Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10153.
The business address of each of the Offshore Fund and Select Offshore Fund
is c/o M&C Corporate Services Limited, P.O. Box 309 GT, Ugland House, South
Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
ITEM 2(c). CITIZENSHIP:
Mr. Leone is a citizen of the United States.
Each of the Select Onshore Fund, Luxor Management and LCG Holdings is a
limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Each of the Onshore Fund and Luxor Capital Group is a limited partnership
formed under the laws of the State of Delaware.
Each of the Offshore Fund and Select Offshore Fund is a company formed
under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, $.003 par value per share (the "Common Stock")
ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER:
16411R208
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(b),
OR 13d-2(b) OR (c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
(a) [ ] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Exchange Act.
(b) [ ] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Exchange Act.
(c) [ ] Insurance company defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Exchange Act.
(d) [ ] Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment
Company Act.
(e) [ ] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E).
(f) [ ] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F).
(g) [ ] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule
13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G).
(h) [ ] A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Act.
(i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment
company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act;
(j) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box [x]
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.
(a) Amount beneficially owned:
(i) The Onshore Fund beneficially owns 902,077 shares of Common Stock
consisting of: (A) 656,623 shares of Common Stock, and (B) convertible
bonds issued by the Issuer (the "Convertible Bonds") which are
convertible into 245,454 shares of Common Stock.
(ii) The Select Onshore Fund beneficially owns 148,810 shares of
Common Stock consisting of: (a) 142,571 shares of Common Stock, and
(b) Convertible Bonds which are convertible into 6,239 shares of
Common Stock.
(iii) The Offshore Fund beneficially owns 1,189,872 shares of Common
Stock consisting of: (a) 877,055 shares of Common Stock, and (b)
Convertible Bonds which are convertible into 312,817 shares of Common
Stock.
(iv) The Select Offshore Fund beneficially owns 1,040,887 shares of
Common Stock consisting of: (a) 1,016,805 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 3,281,646 shares
of Common Stock held by them, and an additional 332,544 shares of
Common Stock held in accounts that it separately manages (such 332,544
shares of Common Stock consisting of 285,904 shares of Common Stock
and Convertible Bonds convertible into 46,640 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.
(ix) Collectively, the Reporting Persons beneficially own 3,614,190
shares of Common Stock.
(b) Percent of Class:
(i) The Onshore Fund's beneficial ownership of 902,077 shares of
Common Stock represents 1.6% of all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock.
(ii) The Select Onshore Fund's beneficial ownership of 148,810 shares
of Common Stock represents 0.3% of all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock.
(iii) The Offshore Fund's beneficial ownership of 1,189,872 shares of
Common Stock represents 2.2% of all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock.
(iv) The Select Offshore Fund's beneficial ownership of 1,040,887
shares of Common Stock represents 1.9% of all of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock.
(v) LCG Holdings' beneficial ownership of the 1,050,887 shares of
Common Stock represents 1.9% of all of the outstanding shares of
Common Stock.
(iv) Luxor Capital Group's, Luxor Management's and Mr. Leone's
beneficial ownership of 3,614,190 shares of Common Stock represents
6.5% of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(v) Collectively, the Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership of
3,614,190 shares of Common Stock represents 6.5% of all of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock.
(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote
Not applicable.
(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 902,077 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 148,810 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 1,189,872 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 1,040,887 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 332,544
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Luxor Capital
Group through the separate accounts it manages.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of shares of
Common Stock:
Not applicable.
(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 902,077 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 148,810 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 1,189,872 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 1,040,887 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
332,544 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 [ ].
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF
ANOTHER PERSON.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH
ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING
COMPANY.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
See Exhibit B.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
Not applicable.
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: May 25, 2006
LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as General Partner
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LCG SELECT, LLC
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as Managing Member
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS OFFSHORE, LTD.
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR SELECT OFFSHORE, LTD.
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP, LP
By: Luxor Management, LLC, as General Partner
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LCG HOLDINGS, LLC
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ Adam Miller
---------------
Adam Miller,
COO
/s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller, as Attorney-in-Fact
For Christian Leone
EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13G with
respect to the Common Stock of Cheniere Energy, Inc. dated as of May 25, 2006,
as amended, and any further amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned
shall be, filed on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to and in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
Dated: May 25, 2006
LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as General Partner
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LCG SELECT, LLC
By: LCG Holdings, LLC, as Managing Member
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR CAPITAL PARTNERS OFFSHORE, LTD.
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR SELECT OFFSHORE, LTD.
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR CAPITAL GROUP, LP
By: Luxor Management, LLC, as General Partner
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LCG HOLDINGS, LLC
By: /s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller,
COO
LUXOR MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ Adam Miller
---------------
Adam Miller,
COO
/s/ Adam Miller
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Adam Miller, as Attorney-in-Fact
For Christian Leone
EXHIBIT B
Luxor Capital Partners, LP
LCG Select, LLC
Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd.
LCG Select Offshore, Ltd.
Luxor Capital Group, LP
LCG Holdings, LLC
Luxor Management, LLC
Christian Leone
EXHIBIT C
POWER OF ATTORNEY
The undersigned hereby makes, constitutes and appoints each of Adam Miller
and Elena Cimador as the undersigned's 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
undersigned's 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 )
: ss.:
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.
/s/ Michael J. Sadler
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Michael J. Sadler,
Notary Public
[Notary Stamp and Seal]