UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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. 18)
HARBINGER GROUP INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK (PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE)
(Title of Class of Securities)
41146A106
(CUSIP Number)
PHILIP FALCONE
450 PARK AVENUE, 30TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
(212) 339-5888
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of
Person Authorized to Receive Notices
and Communications)
September 27, 2013
(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 o
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 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 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 PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Cayman Islands
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
60,968,036
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
60,968,036
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
60,968,036
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
42.8% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 3 of 16
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1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners LLC
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) o
(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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x |
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
60,968,036
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
60,968,036
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
60,968,036
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
42.8% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 4 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P.
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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x |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
11,878,103
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
11,878,103
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11,878,103
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.3% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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Page 5 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations GP, LLC
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(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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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
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
11,878,103
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
11,878,103
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
11,878,103
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
8.3% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 6 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Global Opportunities Breakaway Ltd.
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
OO
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5
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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
Cayman Islands
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
7,613,851
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
7,613,851
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7,613,851
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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Page 7 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners II LP
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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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
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
7,613,851
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
7,613,851
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7,613,851
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
PN
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 8 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Capital Partners II GP LLC
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) o
(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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x |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
7,613,851
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
7,613,851
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7,613,851
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.3% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 9 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Harbinger Holdings, LLC
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) o
(b) x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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x |
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
72,846,139
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
72,846,139
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
72,846,139
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
51.2% (*)
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
CO
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Page 10 of 16
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Philip Falcone
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP
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(a) o
(b) x
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS
AF
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5
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CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) or 2(e)
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States of America
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
80,459,990
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
80,459,990
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11
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
80,459,990
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12
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CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
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o |
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
56.5% (*)
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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(*) See Item 5 for discussion of calculation of percentage ownership.
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CUSIP No. 41146A106
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
This Amendment No. 18 to Schedule 13D (“Amendment No. 18”) is being filed by the undersigned to amend the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Persons on June 19, 2009, as amended by Amendment No. 1, filed on July 13, 2009, Amendment No. 2, filed on November 4, 2009, Amendment No. 3, filed on August 17, 2010, Amendment No. 4, filed on September 15, 2010, Amendment No. 5, filed on January 12, 2011, Amendment No. 6, filed on March 10, 2011, Amendment No. 7, filed on May 16, 2011, Amendment No. 8, filed on May 23, 2011, Amendment No. 9, filed on February 1, 2012, Amendment No. 10, filed on March 14, 2012, Amendment No. 11, filed on June 18, 2012, Amendment No. 12, filed on December 14, 2013, Amendment No. 13 filed on December 19, 2012, Amendment No. 14 filed on January 16, 2013, Amendment No. 15 filed on June 3, 2013, Amendment No. 16 filed on August 14, 2013, and Amendment No. 17 filed on September 20, 2013 (as amended, the “Schedule 13D”), with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), of Harbinger Group Inc. (the “Issuer”), whose principal executive offices are located at 450 Park Avenue, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
No material change.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Item 3 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended by adding the following as the last paragraph thereof:
“As of the date hereof the Master Fund may be deemed to beneficially own 60,968,036 Shares.
As of the date hereof Harbinger LLC may be deemed to beneficially own 60,968,036 Shares.
As of the date hereof the Special Fund may be deemed to beneficially own 11,878,103 Shares.
As of the date hereof HCPSS may be deemed to beneficially own 11,878,103 Shares.
As of the date hereof the Breakaway Fund may be deemed to beneficially own 7,613,851 Shares.
As of the date hereof HCP II may be deemed to beneficially own 7,613,851 Shares.
As of the date hereof HCP II GP may be deemed to beneficially own 7,613,851 Shares.
As of the date hereof Harbinger Holdings may be deemed to beneficially own 72,846,139 Shares.
As of the date hereof Philip Falcone may be deemed to beneficially own 80,459,990 Shares.”
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Item 4 is amended by adding the following as the last paragraph thereof:
“On September 27, 2013, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated September 21, 2013, by and among Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd., Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. and Global Opportunities Breakaway Ltd. (collectively, the “Sellers”) and Leucadia National Corporation (the “Purchaser”), the Sellers sold to the Purchaser 18,600,000 Shares at a price of $8.50 (before deducting commission) in a private placement. In addition, on such date, the Sellers also sold an aggregate of 5,100,000 Shares at a price of $8.50 (before deducting commission) to other third parties (together with the Purchaser, the “Purchasers”) in other private placements. In connection with the sales, the Purchasers agreed to certain limitations on the resale of the Issuer’s securities, and the resales of the purchased Shares are expected to be registered on a resale registration statement.”
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Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Item 5 are amended and restated in their entirety with the following:
“References to the percentage ownership of Shares in this Schedule 13D is based on the 142,390,422 Shares believed to be outstanding by the Reporting Persons as of September 18, 2013, which amount does not give effect to the conversion of the Company’s outstanding shares of Series A Participating Preferred Stock (the “Series A Shares”) and Series A-2 Participating Preferred Stock (the “Series A-2 Shares,” and together with the Series A Shares, the “Preferred Stock”) or the limitation on voting by the Preferred Stockholders prior to receipt of certain regulatory approvals (the Preferred Stock may be voted only up to 9.9% of the Shares by any one holder). The Preferred Stock is entitled to vote with the Shares on an as-converted basis on all matters submitted to a vote of the Shares. Each share of Preferred Stock may be converted into Shares based on the applicable conversion price.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, the Master Fund may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 60,968,036 Shares, constituting 42.8% of the Shares.
The Master Fund has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 60,968,036 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 60,968,036 Shares.
The Master Fund specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, Harbinger LLC may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 60,968,036 Shares, constituting 42.8% of the Shares.
Harbinger LLC has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 60,968,036 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 60,968,036 Shares.
Harbinger LLC specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, the Special Fund may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,878,103 Shares, constituting 8.3% of the Shares.
The Special Fund has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 11,878,103 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 11,878,103 Shares.
The Special Fund specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, HCPSS may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,878,103 Shares, constituting 8.3% of the Shares.
HCPSS has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 11,878,103 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 11,878,103 Shares.
HCPSS specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
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(a, b) As of the date hereof, the Breakaway Fund may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,613,851 Shares, constituting 5.3% of the Shares.
The Breakaway Fund has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 7,613,851 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 7,613,851 Shares.
The Breakaway Fund specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, HCP II may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,613,851 Shares, constituting 5.3% of the Shares.
HCP II has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 7,613,851 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 7,613,851 Shares.
HCP II specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, HCP II GP may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 7,613,851 Shares, constituting 5.3% of the Shares.
HCP II GP has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 7,613,851 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 7,613,851 Shares.
HCP II GP specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, Harbinger Holdings may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 72,846,139 Shares, constituting 51.2% of the Shares.
Harbinger Holdings has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 72,846,139 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 72,846,139 Shares.
Harbinger Holdings specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent it actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(a, b) As of the date hereof, Philip Falcone may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 80,459,990 Shares, constituting 56.5% of the Shares.
Mr. Falcone has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 0 Shares; has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of 80,459,990 Shares; has sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 0 Shares; and has shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of 80,459,990 Shares.
Mr. Falcone specifically disclaims beneficial ownership in the Shares reported herein except to the extent he actually exercises voting or dispositive power with respect to such Shares.
(c) Since the filing of the last amendment to this Schedule 13D, the only transaction in the Shares by the Reporting Persons were the sales listed in Exhibit B, which are also described in Item 4 of this Schedule 13D.”
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
No material changes.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
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Exhibit A:
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Joint Filing Agreement
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Exhibit B:
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Transactions in the Shares
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SIGNATURE
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.
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS MASTER FUND I, LTD.
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Harbinger Capital Partners LLC
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Manager
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Manager
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Name: Philip Falcone
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND, L.P.
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations GP, LLC
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By:
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Managing Member
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS SPECIAL SITUATIONS GP, LLC
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Managing Member
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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES BREAKAWAY LTD.
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II LP
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II GP LLC, General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS II LP
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II GP LLC, General Partner
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS II GP LLC
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER HOLDINGS, LLC
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Philip Falcone
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September 27, 2013
Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).
Exhibit A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that this statement on Schedule 13D with respect to the Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share of Harbinger Group Inc., is, and any amendments thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of each of us pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS MASTER FUND I, LTD.
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners LLC
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By:
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Manager
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
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By:
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Manager
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND, L.P.
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations GP, LLC
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By:
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Managing Member
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS SPECIAL SITUATIONS GP, LLC
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By:
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Harbinger Holdings, LLC, Managing Member
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES BREAKAWAY LTD.
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II LP
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II GP LLC, General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS II LP
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By:
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Harbinger Capital Partners II GP LLC, General Partner
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS II GP LLC
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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HARBINGER HOLDINGS, LLC
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By:
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Name: Philip Falcone
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Title: Managing Member
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/s/ Philip Falcone
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Philip Falcone
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September 27, 2013
A-2
Exhibit B
TRANSACTIONS IN THE SHARES
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Date of Transaction
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Price per Share*
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Number of Shares Sold
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| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 18,600,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 1,500,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 1,000,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 750,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 350,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 350,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 500,000 | |||
| September 27, 2013 | $8.50 | 650,000 | |||
* Gross amount (before deducting commission).
B-1