SCHEDULE 13D
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1 )*
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Neogen Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
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(Title of Class of Securities)
640491-10-6
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(CUSIP Number)
James L. Herbert, c/o Neogen Corporation, 620 Lesher Place, Lansing MI 48912
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
December 31, 2002
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(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. [_]
Note. Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and
five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rules 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 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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CUSIP No. 640491-10-6 13D Page 2 of 4 Pages
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1 Names of Reporting Persons/I.R.S. Identification Nos. of Above Persons
(Entities Only)
James L. Herbert
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2 Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a)
(b)
N/A
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3 SEC Use Only
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4 Source of Funds (See Instructions)
PF
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5 Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings is Required Pursuant to Item 2(d)
or 2(e)
N/A
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6 Citizenship or Place of Organization
USA
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Number of 7 Sole Voting Power (1)
Shares 402,482
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Beneficially 8 Shared Voting Power
0
Owned by -----------------------------------------------------
Each 9 Sole Dispositive Power (1)
402,482
Reporting -----------------------------------------------------
Person With 10 Shared Dispositive Power
0
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11 Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
(1)
402,482
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12 Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares
(See Instructions)
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13 Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
6.6%
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14 Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
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(1) Includes 117,098 Options Eligible for Exercise
13D Page 3 of 4 Pages
Item 1. Security and Issuer.
Neogen Corporation Common Stock
Neogen Corporation
620 Lesher Place
Lansing, MI 48912
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) James L. Herbert
(b) Neogen Corporation
620 Lesher Place
Lansing, MI 48912
(c) President and CEO
Neogen Corporation
620 Lesher Place
Lansing, MI 48912
(d) No
(e) No
(f) USA
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
Securities were purchased with $38,350 of personal funds. None of the
purchase price was borrowed.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
The acquisition of the securities was made for investment purposes in the normal
course of business. The acquisition of these securities was from the exercise of
stock options. Mr. Herbert expects to continue to exercise stock options as they
become available.
13D Page 4 of 4 Pages
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a) 402,482 shares, representing 6.6% of class.
(b) Mr. Herbert has sole power to vote and to dispose of the securities.
(c) Transactions in the class of securities reported on that were effected
during the past 60 days are as follows: None
(d) Not Applicable
(e) Not Applicable
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to
Securities of the Issuer.
Not Applicable
Item 7. Material to be filed as Exhibits.
Not Applicable
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.
1/7/03
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(Date)
S/James L. Herbert
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(Signature)
James L. Herbert
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Attention: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact
constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001)