Insider filing report for Changes in Beneficial Ownership
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
268603107
(CUSIP Number)
March 28, 2023
(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)
☒ Rule 13d-1(c)
☐ Rule 13d-1(d)
* | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons 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).
CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
BTO TCP L.P. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
BTO Holdings Manager NQ L.L.C. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates NQ L.L.C. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒< /p>
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
BTOA NQ L.L.C. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Blackstone Holdings II L.P. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
PN |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Blackstone Inc. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
CO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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CUSIP No. 268603107
1 |
NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
Stephen A. Schwarzman | |||||
2 | CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) ☐ (b) ☒
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3 | SEC USE ONLY
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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
0* | |||||
7 | SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* | |||||
8 | SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0* |
9 |
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
0* | |||||
10 | CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
☐ | |||||
11 | PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
0% | |||||
12 | TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IN |
* | Reflects ownership as of the date hereof. |
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Item 1(a). | Name of Issuer |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (the Issuer)
Item 1(b). | Address of Issuers Principal Executive Office |
3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626
Item 2(a). | Name of Person Filing |
Item 2(b). | Address of Principal Business Office |
Item 2(c). | Citizenship |
Each of the following is hereinafter individually referred to as a Reporting Person and collectively as the Reporting Persons. This statement is filed on behalf of:
(i) | BTO TCP L.P. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(ii) | BTO Holdings Manager NQ L.L.C. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(iii) | Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates NQ L.L.C. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(iv) | BTOA NQ L.L.C. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(v) | Blackstone Holdings II L.P. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(vi) | Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
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(vii) | Blackstone Inc. |
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(viii) | Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: State of Delaware
(ix) | Stephen A. Schwarzman |
c/o Blackstone Inc.
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
Citizenship: United States
BTO Holdings Manager NQ L.L.C. is the general partner of BTO TCP L.P. Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates NQ L.L.C. is the managing member of BTO Holdings Manager NQ L.L.C. The sole member of Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates NQ L.L.C. is BTOA NQ L.L.C. The managing member of BTOA NQ L.L.C. is Blackstone Holdings II L.P.
The general partner of Blackstone Holdings II L.P. is Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. The sole member of Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. is Blackstone Inc. The sole holder of the Series II preferred stock of Blackstone Inc. is Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. is wholly-owned by Blackstones senior managing directors and controlled by its founder, Stephen A. Schwarzman.
Each such Reporting Person may have been deemed to beneficially own the Common Stock beneficially owned by BTO TCP L.P., but neither the filing of this Schedule 13G nor any of its contents shall be deemed to constitute an admission that any Reporting Person (other than BTO TCP L.P.) is the beneficial owner of the Common Stock referred to herein for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), or for any other purpose and each of the Reporting Persons expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares. The filing of this statement should not be construed to be an admission that any member of the Reporting Persons are members of a group for the purposes of Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Act.
Item 2(d). | Title of Class of Securities |
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the Common Stock)
Item 2(e). | CUSIP Number |
268603107
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: |
Not applicable.
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Item 4. | Ownership |
(a) | Amount beneficially owned: |
As of March 28, 2023, BTO TCP L.P. received an in kind distribution of Common Stock representing more than 5% of the Common Stock outstanding. As of the date hereof, BTO TCP L.P. no longer owns any shares of Common Stock. As such, as of the date hereof, the Reporting Persons are no longer beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Common Stock of the Issuer. This filing represents an exit filing for the Reporting Persons.
(b) | Percent of class: |
As of the date hereof, each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the percentage of Common Stock listed on such Reporting Persons cover page.
(c) | Number of Shares as to which the Reporting Person has: |
(i) | Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: |
Reporting Persons no longer beneficially own any Common Stock.
(ii) | Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: |
Reporting Persons no longer beneficially own any Common Stock.
(iii) | Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: |
Reporting Persons no longer beneficially own any Common Stock.
(iv) | Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: |
Reporting Persons no longer beneficially own any Common Stock.
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 person has 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 |
Not applicable.
Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group |
Not applicable.
Item 10. | Certification |
Each of the Reporting Persons hereby makes the following certification:
By signing below each of the undersigned certifies that, to the best of its 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 d: April 7, 2023
BTO TCP L.P. | ||
By: BTO Holdings Manager - NQ L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates - NQ L.L.C., its managing member | ||
By: BTOA- NQ L.L.C., its sole member | ||
By: | /s/ Christopher J. James | |
Name: Christopher J. James | ||
Title: Chief Operating Officer | ||
BTO HOLDINGS MANAGER - NQ L.L.C. | ||
By: Blackstone Tactical Opportunities Associates - NQ L.L.C., its managing member | ||
By: BTOA- NQ L.L.C., its sole member | ||
By: | /s/ Christopher J. James | |
Name: Christopher J. James | ||
Title: Chief Operating Officer | ||
BLACKSTONE TACTICAL OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATES - NQ L.L.C. | ||
By: BTOA- NQ L.L.C., its sole member | ||
By: | /s/ Christopher J. James | |
Name: Christopher J. James | ||
Title: Chief Operating Officer | ||
BTOA- NQ L.L.C. | ||
By: Blackstone Holdings II L.P., its managing member | ||
By Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: | /s/ Christopher J. James | |
Name: Christopher J. James | ||
Title: Chief Operating Officer | ||
BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS II L.P. | ||
By Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., its general partner | ||
By: | /s/ Tabea Hsi | |
Name: Tabea Hsi | ||
Title: Senior Managing Director |
BLACKSTONE HOLDINGS I/II GP L.L.C. | ||
By: | /s/ Tabea Hsi | |
Name: Tabea Hsi | ||
Title: Senior Managing Director | ||
BLACKSTONE INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Tabea Hsi | |
Name: Tabea Hsi | ||
Title: Senior Managing Director | ||
BLACKSTONE GROUP MANAGEMENT L.L.C. | ||
By: | /s/ Tabea Hsi | |
Name: Tabea Hsi | ||
Title: Senior Managing Director | ||
/s/ Stephen A. Schwarzman | ||
Stephen A. Schwarzman |
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit 1 | Joint Filing Agreement, dated April 7, 2023 among the Reporting Persons (filed herewith). |