SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 RULE 13d-2(b)
(Amendment No. 4 )*
Gerber Scientific Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
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(Title of Class of Securities)
373730100
(CUSIP Number)
April 1, 2004
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the Rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
[X] 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 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 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.)
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Bank of America Corporation 56-0906609 |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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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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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
1,588,125 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
1,663,549 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,663,549 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 7.5% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): NB Holdings Corporation |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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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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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
140,280 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
141,060 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 141,060 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.6% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Bank of America, NA |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States |
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
6,750 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
131,430 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
25,350 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
113,610 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 138,960 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.6% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* BK |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): BACAP Distributors, LLC. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION North Carolina |
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
45,000 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
45,000 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 45,000 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.2% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IA |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Banc of America Capital Management, LLC. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION North Carolina |
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
112,830 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
112,830 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 112,830 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.5% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* IA |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): NationsBanc Montgomery Holdings Corporation |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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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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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
2,100 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
2,100 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,100 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.0% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* HC |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Banc of America Securities LLC |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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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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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
2,100 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
2,100 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,100 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.0% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* BD |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Fleet National Bank 04-2472499 |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States |
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
914,045 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
533,800 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
180,226 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
1,342,263 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,522,489 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 6.9% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* BK |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Columbia Management Group, Inc. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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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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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
533,800 |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
533,800 |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 533,800 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 2.4% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* CO |
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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY): Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. |
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [ ] (b) [ ] |
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SEC USE ONLY |
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Oregon |
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NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
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5 6
7 8 |
SOLE VOTING POWER |
533,800 |
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SHARED VOTING POWER |
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER |
533,800 |
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER |
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AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 533,800 |
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [ ] |
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 2.4% |
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON* CO |
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Explanatory Note:
This amended Schedule 13G is being filed voluntarily to report a change in ownership of the Reporting Persons following the merger of FleetBoston Financial Corporation with and into Bank of America Corporation on April 1, 2003. Ownership information reported herein is as of April 30, 2004.
Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:
Gerber Scientific Inc.
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
1400 Marsh Landing Parkway
Suite 112
Jacksonville, FL 32250
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
Bank of America Corporation
NB Holdings Corporation
Bank of America N.A.
BACAP Distributors, LLC
Banc of Amercia Capital Management, LLC
NationsBanc Montgomery Holdings Corporation
Banc of America Securities LLC
NMS Services Inc.
NMS Services (Cayman) Inc.
Fleet National Bank
Columbia Management Group, Inc.
Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
Each Reporting Person has its or his principal business office at 100 North Tryon Street, Floor 25, Bank of America Corporate Center, Charlotte, NC 28255.
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
Bank of America Corporation Delaware
NB Holdings Corporation Delaware
Bank of America N.A. Delaware
BACAP Distributors, LLC North Carolina
Banc of Amercia Capital Management, LLC United States
NationsBanc Montgomery Holdings Corporation Delaware
Banc of America Securities LLC Delaware
Fleet National Bank United States
Columbia Management Group, Inc. Delaware
Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. Oregon
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:
373730100
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 as 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) [X] 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. [ ]
Item 4. Ownership:
With respect to the beneficial ownership of the reporting person, see Items 5 through 11 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13G, which are incorporated herein by reference.
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:
With respect to Subsidiary Identification and Classification, see Items 5 through 11 of the cover pages to this Schedule 13G, which are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:
Not applicable.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group:
Not applicable.
Item 10. Certification:
By signing below each of the undersigned certifies that, to the best of such undersigned's knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not 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 my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: June 4, 2004
Bank of America Corporation
NB Holdings Corporation
Bank of America NA
Fleet National Bank
By: /s/ Charles F Bowman
Charles F Bowman
Senior Vice President
BACAP Distributors, LLC
Banc of America Capital Management, LLC
By: /s/ Michael Bernadino
Michael Bernadino as attorney-in-fact pursuant to the powers of attorney dated February 14, 2002 attached hereto as exhibits 99.2 & 99.3
NationsBanc Montgomery Holdings Corporation
By: /s/ Robert Qutub
Robert Qutub
President
Banc of America Securities LLC
By: /s/ Wendy Goetz
Wendy Goetz
Managing Director
Columbia Management Group, Inc.
Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.
By: /s/ Keith Banks
Keith Banks
President
Index Exhibit
SCHEDULE 13G
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1 - JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that they are filing this statement jointly pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1). Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each other on behalf of each of them of to such a statement on Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of Gerber Scientific Inc. beneficially owned by each of them. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be included as an exhibit to such Schedule 13G.
Dated: June 4, 2004
Bank of America Corporation
NB Holdings Corporation
Bank of America NA
Fleet National Bank
By: /s/ Charles F Bowman
Charles F Bowman
Senior Vice President
BACAP Distributors, LLC
Banc of America Capital Management, LLC
By: /s/ Michael Bernadino
Michael Bernadino as attorney-in-fact pursuant to the powers of attorney dated February 14, 2002 attached hereto as exhibits 99.2 & 99.3
NationsBanc Montgomery Holdings Corporation
By: /s/ Robert Qutub
Robert Qutub
President
Banc of America Securities LLC
By: /s/ Wendy Goetz
Wendy Goetz
Managing Director
Columbia Management Group, Inc.
Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.
By: /s/ Keith Banks
Keith Banks
President
Exhibit 99.2
EXHIBIT 99.2 - POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that BACAP Distributors (formerly Banc of America Advisors, LLC) hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Michael Bernadino and Vince Faughnan, and each of them acting individually, its true and lawful attorney with power to act without any other and with full power of substitution, to prepare, execute, deliver and file in its name and on its behalf, all filings required under Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and all exhibits thereto and all documents in support thereof or supplemental thereto, and any and all amendments or supplements to the foregoing, hereby ratifying and confirming all acts and things which said attorneys or attorney might do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Banc of America Advisors, LLC has caused this power of attorney to be signed on its behalf as of the date indicated below.
BANC OF AMERICA ADVISORS, LLC
By: /s/ Edward D. Bedard
Edward D. Bedard
Managing Director
February 14, 2002
Exhibit 99.3
EXHIBIT 99.3 - POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that Banc of America Capital Management, LLC hereby makes, constitutes and appoints Michael Bernadino and Vince Faughnan, and each of them acting individually, its true and lawful attorney with power to act without any other and with full power of substitution, to prepare, execute, deliver and file in its name and on its behalf, all filings required under Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and all exhibits thereto and all documents in support thereof or supplemental thereto, and any and all amendments or supplements to the foregoing, hereby ratifying and confirming all acts and things which said attorneys or attorney might do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC has caused this power of attorney to be signed on its behalf as of the date indicated below.
BANC OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
By: /s/ Edward D. Bedard
Edward D. Bedard
Managing Director
February 14, 2002