SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE TO
TENDER OFFER STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 14(D)(1) OR 13(E)(1) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
National Property Investors 4
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Name of Subject Company (Issuer)
AIMCO Properties, L.P. -- Offeror
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Names of Filing Persons (Identifying Status as Offeror,
Issuer or Other Person))
Limited Partnership Units
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Title of Class Securities)
None
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(CUSIP Number of Class Securities)
Patrick J. Foye
Apartment Investment and Management Company
4582 Ulster Street Parkway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80237
(303) 757-8101
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Name, address, and telephone numbers of person authorized
to receive notices and communications on behalf of filing persons)
Copy to:
Joseph A. Coco
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Four Times Square
New York, New York 10036
(212) 735-3000
and
Jonathan L. Friedman
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
300 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90071
(213) 687-5000
Calculation of Filing Fee
<Table>
<Caption>
Transaction valuation* Amount of filing fee
- ---------------------- --------------------
$ 1,768,837.15 $ 143.10
</Table>
* For purposes of calculating the fee only. This amount assumes the
purchase of 14,695 units of limited partnership interest of the subject
partnership for $120.37 per unit. The amount of the filing fee,
calculated in accordance with Section 14(g)(1)(B)(3) and Rule 0-11(d)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, equals $80.90
per million of the aggregate amount of the cash offered by the bidder.
[X] Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was
previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement
number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
Amount Previously Paid: $143.10 Filing Party: AIMCO Properties, L.P.
Form or Registration No.: Schedule To Date Filed: November 12, 2003
[ ] Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary communications
made before the commencement of a tender offer.
Check the appropriate boxes below to designate any transactions to which the
statement relates:
[X] third-party tender offer subject to Rule 14d-1
[ ] issuer tender offer subject to Rule 13e-4
[X] going-private transaction subject to Rule 13e-3
[ ] amendment to Schedule 13D under Rule 13d-2
Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results
of the tender offer: [ ]
2
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO was previously filed on
November 12, 2003. It is now being refiled to reflect a combined Schedule TO and
Schedule 13E-3 under cover of Schedule TO. The previously filed Schedule TO did
not contain the appropriate EDGAR header tag to reflect the combined filing.
SCHEDULE TO
This Tender Offer Statement and Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on
Schedule TO relates to the offer by AIMCO Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership, to purchase units of limited partnership interest ("Units") of
National Property Investors 4, a California limited partnership (the
"Partnership"), at a price of $120.37 per unit in cash, subject to the
conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated November 12, 2003, and in
the related Letter of Transmittal (which, together with any supplements or
amendments, collectively constitute the "Offer"). Copies of the Offer to
Purchase and the Letter of Transmittal are filed with this Schedule TO as
Exhibits (a)(1) and (a)(2), respectively. The item numbers and responses thereto
below are in accordance with the requirements of Schedule TO.
ITEM 1. SUMMARY TERM SHEET.
The information set forth under "SUMMARY TERM SHEET" in the Offer to
Purchase is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 2. SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION.
(a) The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT OFFER --
Certain Information Concerning Your Partnership" in the Offer to Purchase
is incorporated herein by reference. The Partnership's principal executive
officers are located at 55 Beattie Place, P.O. Box 1089, Greenville, South
Carolina 29602, and its phone number is (864) 239-1000.
(b) This Schedule TO relates to the units of limited partnership
interest of National Property Investors 4, of which 60,005 units were issued and
outstanding as of September 30, 2003.
(c) Not applicable.
ITEM 3. IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSON.
(a)-(c) This Schedule TO is being filed by AIMCO Properties, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership ("AIMCO OP"). AIMCO-GP, Inc. a Delaware corporation
("AIMCO-GP"), is the general partner of AIMCO OP and a wholly owned subsidiary
of AIMCO. The managing general partner of the Partnerships is a wholly owned
subsidiary of AIMCO. The principal business of AIMCO, AIMCO-GP, and AIMCO OP is
the ownership, acquisition, development, expansion and management of
multi-family apartment properties. The business address of AIMCO OP is 4582
Ulster Street Parkway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80237, and their telephone
number is (303) 757-8101.
The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT OFFER -
Information Concerning Us and Certain of Our Affiliates" in the Offer to
Purchase, and in Annex I to the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by
reference.
During the last five years, none of AIMCO, AIMCO-GP or AIMCO OP nor, to
the best of their knowledge, any of the persons listed in Annex I to the Offer
to Purchase (i) has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations or similar misdemeanors) or (ii) was a party to a civil proceeding of
a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of
such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining
further violations of or prohibiting activities subject to federal or state
securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
3
ITEM 4. TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION.
(a) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase and in the
related Letter of Transmittal is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5. PAST CONTACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS.
(a) and (b) The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
OFFER -- Valuation of Units -- Prior Tender Offers," "-- The Lawsuit and the
Settlement," "-- Background and Reasons for the Offer" and "-- Conflicts of
Interest and Transactions with Affiliates" in the Offer to Purchase is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 6. PURPOSES OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS.
(a), (c)(1)-(7) The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION
SETTLEMENT OFFER -- Effects of the Offer," "-- The Lawsuit and the Settlement,"
"-- Background and Reasons for the Offer" and "-- Future Plans of the Purchaser"
in the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
(a), (b) and (d) The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION
SETTLEMENT OFFER -- The Lawsuit and the Settlement -- The Settlement of the
Nuanes and Heller Complaints," "-- Source of Funds" and "--Fees and Expenses" in
the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE SUBJECT COMPANY.
The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT OFFER --
Certain Information Concerning Your Partnership -- Beneficial Ownership of
Interests in Your Partnership" in the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 9. PERSONS/ASSETS, RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
(a) The information set forth under "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT OFFER --
Certain Legal Matters" in the Offer to Purchase is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) The information set forth in the Offer to Purchase and in the
related Letter of Transmittal is incorporated herein by reference.
4
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Offer to Purchase dated November 12, 2003.
(a)(2) Letter of Transmittal and related Instructions.
(a)(3) Letter from AIMCO OP to the Limited Partners of National
Property Investors 4.
(a)(4) Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14d-9, filed
by National Property Investors 4 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on November 12, 2003 (incorporated herein
by reference).
(b) Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among AIMCO,
AIMCO OP, AIMCO/Bethesda Holdings, Inc., and NHP Management
Company, Bank of America, N.A., Fleet National Bank, First
Union National Bank, and the other financial institutions
party thereto, dated as of March 11, 2002 (Exhibit 10.29 to
AIMCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference).
(d) Not applicable.
(g) None.
(h) None.
ITEM 13. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SCHEDULE 13E-3.
The information set forth in the "THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
OFFER--Effects of the Offer," "--Information Concerning Us and Certain of Our
Affiliates," "--Background and Reasons for the Offer," "--Position of the
General Partner of Your Partnership With Respect to the Offer," "--Conflicts of
Interest and Transactions with Affiliates," "--Future Plans of the Purchaser,"
"--Dissenters' Rights," "--Fees and Expenses" and Annex I to the Offer to
Purchase is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, Item 7 of Part II of
the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2002 and Item 1 of Part I of the Partnership's Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-QSB for the quarters ended March 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003 are
incorporated herein by reference.
5
SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of its knowledge and belief,
the undersigned hereby certify that the information set forth in this statement
is true, complete and correct.
Date: December 5, 2003
AIMCO PROPERTIES, L.P.
By: AIMCO-GP, INC.
Its General Partner
By: /s/ Patrick J. Foye
--------------------------
Patrick J. Foye
Executive Vice President
6
EXHIBIT INDEX
<Table>
<Caption>
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
- ----------- -----------
(a)(1) Offer to Purchase dated November 12, 2003.
(a)(2) Letter of Transmittal and related Instructions.
(a)(3) Letter from AIMCO OP to the Limited Partners of National
Property Investors 4.
(a)(4) Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14d-9, filed
by National Property Investors 4 with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on November 12, 2003 (incorporated herein
by reference).
(b) Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among AIMCO,
AIMCO OP, AIMCO/Bethesda Holdings, Inc., and NHP Management
Company, Bank of America, N.A., Fleet National Bank, First
Union National Bank, and the other financial institutions
party thereto, dated as of March 11, 2002 (Exhibit 10.29 to
AIMCO's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2001, is incorporated herein by reference).
</Table>
7