UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. 4)*
MOBILE MINI, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK, $.01 PAR VALUE
(Title of Class of Securities)
60740F105
(CUSIP Number)
DECEMBER 31, 2004
(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 the
disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in 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).
CUSIP No. 60740F105
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1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only)
THOMAS W. SMITH
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
UNITED STATES
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
100,000
NUMBER OF
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING 662,020
PERSON
WITH --------------------------------------------------------
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
115,000
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
662,020
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
777,020
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10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
NOT APPLICABLE
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
5.3%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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CUSIP No. 60740F105
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1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only)
SCOTT J. VASSALLUZZO
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
UNITED STATES
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER
0
NUMBER OF
SHARES --------------------------------------------------------
BENEFICIALLY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER
OWNED BY EACH
REPORTING 662,020
PERSON
WITH --------------------------------------------------------
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
662,020
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
662,020
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10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES
NOT APPLICABLE
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9
4.5%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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Explanatory Note: This Amendment No. 4 on Schedule 13G is being filed (i)
pursuant to Rule 13d-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
to reflect changes in the information reported in the previous filing, and (ii)
to reflect the removal of Thomas N. Tryforos as a joint filer based on the fact
that, as of December 31, 2004, Mr. Tryforos no longer beneficially owns more
than five percent of the issuer's common stock.
ITEM 1. (a) NAME OF ISSUER:
Mobile Mini, Inc.
(b) ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
7420 South Kyrene Road
Suite 101
Tempe, Arizona 85283
ITEM 2. (a) NAME OF PERSON FILING:
(i) Thomas W. Smith
(ii) Scott J. Vassalluzzo
The filing of this Statement shall not be deemed to be an
admission that the filing persons comprise a "group" within the
meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended. The Reporting Persons each disclaim beneficial
ownership of the shares reported in this Schedule 13G in excess
of those shares as to which they have or share voting or
investment authority.
(b) ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE:
The following is the address of the principal business office of
each of the filing persons:
323 Railroad Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(c) CITIZENSHIP:
Each of Messrs. Thomas W. Smith and Scott J. Vassalluzzo is a
United States citizen.
(d) TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share.
(e) CUSIP NUMBER:
60740F105
ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13d-1(b) OR 13d-2(b) OR
(c), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A:
Not applicable.
IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(c), CHECK THIS BOX [X]
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ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
(a) Thomas W. Smith - 777,020 shares; Scott J. Vassalluzzo -
662,020 shares
(b) Thomas W. Smith - 5.3%; Scott J. Vassalluzzo - 4.5%
(c) Mr. Thomas W. Smith has the sole power to vote or to direct the
vote of 100,000 shares and the sole power to dispose or to
direct the disposition of 115,000 shares. Mr. Scott J.
Vassalluzzo has the sole power to vote or dispose or to direct
the vote or the disposal of no shares. Messrs. Thomas W. Smith
and Scott J. Vassalluzzo have the shared power to vote or dispose
or to direct the vote or the disposal of 662,020 shares. Voting
and investment authority over investment accounts established for
the benefit of certain family members and friends of the
Reporting Persons is subject to each beneficiary's right to
terminate or otherwise direct the disposition of the investment
account.
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS
As of December 31, 2004, Thomas N. Tryforos ceased to beneficially own
more than five percent of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer.
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
Not applicable.
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ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP
Not applicable.
ITEM 10.CERTIFICATION
By signing below, I certify that, to the best of my 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.
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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.
Date: February 14, 2005
/s/ Thomas W. Smith
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Thomas W. Smith
/s/ Scott J. Vassalluzzo
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Scott J. Vassalluzzo
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JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned agree that the foregoing Statement on Schedule 13G, dated
February 14, 2005, is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)
Dated: February 14, 2005
/s/ Thomas W. Smith
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Thomas W. Smith
/s/ Scott J. Vassalluzzo
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Scott J. Vassalluzzo
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