SEC FORM 4 SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
 
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SAC CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)
P.O. BOX 58, VICTORIA HOUSE, THE VALLEY

(Street)
ANGUILLA, BRITISH WEST INDIES

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
USA TECHNOLOGIES INC [ USAT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director X 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) X Other (specify below)
See Footnote (1)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/16/2007
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 12/17/2008 X/K(8) 6,900 D $6.3561 1,943,526 D(1)
Common Stock 12/17/2008 J/K(8) 6,900 A $1.3934 1,950,426 D(1)
Common Stock 12/18/2008 X/K(9) 1,300 D $6.3561 1,949,126 D(1)
Common Stock 12/18/2008 J/K(9) 1,300 A $1.633 1,950,426 D(1)
Common Stock 12/18/2008 X/K(10) 7,100 D $6.3606 1,943,326 D(1)
Common Stock 12/18/2008 J/K(10) 7,100 A $1.633 1,950,426 D(1)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $6.3561 11/16/2007 J/K(2) 8,200 11/16/2007 (2) Common Stock 8,200 (2) 8,200 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $6.3606 11/19/2007 J/K(3) 7,700 11/19/2007 (3) Common Stock 7,700 (3) 7,700 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $5.9672 11/20/2007 J/K(4) 8,100 11/20/2007 (4) Common Stock 8,100 (4) 8,100 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $5.8476 11/21/2007 J/K(5) 8,300 11/21/2007 (5) Common Stock 8,300 (5) 8,300 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $5.766 11/23/2007 J/K(6) 8,600 11/23/2007 (6) Common Stock 8,600 (6) 8,600 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $5.6145 11/27/2007 J/K(7) 7,800 11/27/2007 (7) Common Stock 7,800 (7) 7,800 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $6.3561 12/17/2008 X/K(8) 6,900 11/16/2007 (2) Common Stock 6,900 (8) 1,300 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $6.3561 12/18/2008 X/K(9) 1,300 11/16/2007 (2) Common Stock 1,300 (9) 0 D(1)
Equity Swap (obligation to sell) $6.3606 12/18/2008 X/K(10) 7,100 11/19/2007 (3) Common Stock 7,100 (10) 600 D(1)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SAC CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)
P.O. BOX 58, VICTORIA HOUSE, THE VALLEY

(Street)
ANGUILLA, BRITISH WEST INDIES

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
SAC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)
72 CUMMINGS POINT ROAD

(Street)
STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
S A C CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L C

(Last) (First) (Middle)
540 MADISON AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
COHEN STEVEN A/SAC CAPITAL MGMT LP

(Last) (First) (Middle)
72 CUMMINGS POINT ROAD

(Street)
STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Please see note 1 on Exhibit 99.1
2. Please see note 2 on Exhibit 99.1
3. Please see note 3 on Exhibit 99.1
4. Please see note 4 on Exhibit 99.1
5. Please see note 5 on Exhibit 99.1
6. Please see note 6 on Exhibit 99.1
7. Please see note 7 on Exhibit 99.1
8. Please see note 8 on Exhibit 99.1
9. Please see note 9 on Exhibit 99.1
10. Please see note 10 on Exhibit 99.1
Remarks:
Exhibit List Exhibit 99.1 - Explanation of Responses Exhibit 99.2 - Joint Filer Information
/s/ Peter Nussbaum, as Authorized Person on behalf of the following: S.A.C. CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, S.A.C. CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC, S.A.C. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, STEVEN A. COHEN 12/19/2008
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                     Exhibit 99.1 - Explanation of Responses

(1)  The securities to which this report relates are held for the benefit of
     S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC, an Anguillan limited liability company
     ("SAC Associates"), in an account managed by a third-party investment
     manager which effected the transactions reported herein. S.A.C. Capital
     Advisors, LLC, ("SAC Advisors") and S.A.C. Capital Management, LLC ("SAC
     Management") are investment managers to SAC Associates, but do not maintain
     investment discretion over the securities to which this report relates.
     Steven A. Cohen controls each of SAC Advisors and SAC Management. Each of
     SAC Advisors, SAC Management and Steven A. Cohen disclaim any beneficial
     ownership of any of the Issuer's securities to which this report relates
     for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
     amended, except to the extent of its indirect pecuniary interest therein,
     and this report shall not be deemed an admission that SAC Advisors, SAC
     Management or Steven A. Cohen is the beneficial owner of such securities
     for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes.

(2)  On November 16, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 16 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $52,120.02,
     representing $6.3561 per share with respect to each of the 8,200 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 8,200 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 16 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 8,200 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $52,120.02. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(3)  On November 19, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 19 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $48,974.31,
     representing $6.3603 per share with respect to each of the 7,700 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 7,700 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 19 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 7,700 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $48,974.31. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(4)  On November 20, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 20 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $48,334.32,
     representing $5.9672 per share with respect to each of the 8,100 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 8,100 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 20 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 8,100 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $48,334.32. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(5)  On November 21, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 21 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $48,535.08,
     representing $5.8476 per share with respect to each of the 8,300 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 8,300 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 21 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 8,300 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $48,535.08. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(6)  On November 23, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 23 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $49,587.60,
     representing $5.766 per share with respect to each of the 8,600 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 8,600 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 23 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 8,600 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $49,587.60. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(7)  On November 27, 2007, an equity swap transaction was entered into for the
     benefit of SAC Associates (the "November 27 Swap") with a securities broker
     pursuant to which, upon expiration or earlier settlement of the
     transaction, (i) the broker would pay to SAC Associates $43,793.10,
     representing $5.6145 per share with respect to each of the 7,800 shares of
     Issuer common stock referenced in the transaction, and (ii) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker the market value of 7,800 shares of Issuer common
     stock as of the expiration or earlier settlement of the transaction. The
     November 27 Swap further provided that, during its term, (i) SAC Associates
     would pay to the broker an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Issuer
     on 7,800 shares of common stock, and (ii) the broker would pay to SAC
     Associates interest on $43,793.10. SAC Associates' account would also be
     charged a transaction fee by the broker.

(8)  On December 17, 2008, the November 16 Swap was partially settled. The
     broker paid SAC Associates $43,857.09, representing $6.3561 per share with
     respect to 6,900 shares of Issuer common stock, which amount was offset by
     $9,614.46 owed by SAC Associates to the broker, representing $1.3934 per
     share (the market price of Issuer common stock as of the settlement date)
     with respect to 6,900 shares of Issuer common stock. The settlement of the
     equity swap and the reported sale of common stock in connection therewith
     are deemed exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
     pursuant to Rule 16b-6(b) thereunder.

(9)  On December 18, 2008, the remainder of the November 16 Swap was settled.
     The broker paid SAC Associates $8,262.93, representing $6.3561 per share
     with respect to 1,300 shares of Issuer common stock, which amount was
     offset by $2,122.90 owed by SAC Associates to the broker, representing
     $1.633 per share (the market price of Issuer common stock as of the
     settlement date) with respect to 1,300 shares of Issuer common stock. The
     settlement of the equity swap and the reported sale of common stock in
     connection therewith are deemed exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to Rule 16b-6(b) thereunder.

(10) On December 18, 2008, the November 19 Swap was partially settled. The
     broker paid SAC Associates $45,160.26, representing $6.3603 per share with
     respect to 7,100 shares of Issuer common stock, which amount was offset by
     $11,594.30 owed by SAC Associates to the broker, representing $1.633 per
     share (the market price of Issuer common stock as of the settlement date)
     with respect to 7,100 shares of Issuer common stock. The settlement of the
     equity swap and the reported sale of common stock in connection therewith
     are deemed exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
     pursuant to Rule 16b-6(b) thereunder.

                  Exhibit 99.2 - Form 4 Joint Filer Information
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         Name:  S.A.C. Capital Advisors, LLC

         Address:  72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford CT 06902

         Designated Filer:  S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC

         Issuer & Ticker Symbol:  USA Technologies, Inc.  ("USAT")

         Date of Event Requiring Statement:  November 16, 2007



         Name:  S.A.C. Capital Management, LLC

         Address:  540 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022

         Designated Filer:  S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC

         Issuer & Ticker Symbol:  USA Technologies, Inc.  ("USAT")

         Date of Event Requiring Statement:  November 16, 2007



         Name:  Steven A. Cohen

         Address:  72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford CT 06902

         Designated Filer:  S.A.C. Capital Associates, LLC

         Issuer & Ticker Symbol:  USA Technologies, Inc.  ("USAT")

         Date of Event Requiring Statement:  November 16, 2007