UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



                                  SCHEDULE 13G
                                (AMENDMENT NO. 1)

                    UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                          AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
                          -----------------------------
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                                  ------------
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                  G0692 U 10 9
                                  ------------
                                 (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)

              [ ] Rule 13d-1(c)

              [X] 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).




SEC 1745 (6-00)





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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 2 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Cayman Islands
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       11,545,291

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       11,545,291

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             11,545,291


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             7.5%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             OO

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       2

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 3 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Cayman Islands
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       11,545,291

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       11,545,291

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             11,545,291


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             7.5%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             PN

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       3

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 4 OF 23
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     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P.
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Cayman Islands
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       8,923,805

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       8,923,805

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             8,923,805


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             5.8%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             PN

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       4

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 5 OF 23
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     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P.
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Cayman Islands
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       2,315,368

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       2,315,368

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             2,315,368


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             1.5%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             PN

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       5

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 6 OF 23
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     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P.
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Cayman Islands
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       122,966

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       122,966

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             122,966


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             Less than 1.0%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             PN

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       6

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 7 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Putnam Investments, LLC
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Delaware
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       183,152

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       183,152

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             183,152


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             Less than 1.0%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             OO

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       7

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 8 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Delaware
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       183,152

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       183,152

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             183,152


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             Less than 1.0%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             OO

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       8

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 9 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Delaware
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       59,928

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       59,928

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             59,928


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             Less than 1.0%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             OO

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                       9

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     CUSIP NO. G0692 U 10 9                                      13G                                            PAGE 10 OF 23
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       1     NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
             S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON

             Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       2     CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
                                                                                
                                                                                 (a) [ ]
                                                                                 (b) [X]

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       3     SEC USE ONLY



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       4     CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION

             Delaware
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  5    SOLE VOTING POWER

             NUMBER OF                 -0-
              SHARES
           BENEFICIALLY
             OWNED BY
               EACH
             REPORTING
              PERSON
               WITH
                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  6    SHARED VOTING POWER

                                       53,508

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  7    SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       -0-

                                ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  8    SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER

                                       53,508

     -------------------------- ------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       9     AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

             53,508


     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       10    CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*



     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       11    PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9

             Less than 1.0%
     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       12    TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*

             OO

     ------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!



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ITEM 1 (A). NAME OF ISSUER:

            Axis Capital Holdings Limited

ITEM 1 (B). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:

            106 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton, Pembroke HM08, Bermuda

ITEM 2 (A). NAME OF PERSON FILING:

            Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC
            THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P.
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P.
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P.
            Putnam Investments, LLC
            Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC
            Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC
            Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC

ITEM 2 (B). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:

            c/o Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
            100 Federal Street, 35th Floor
            Boston, MA 02110

ITEM 2 (C). CITIZENSHIP:

            Thomas H. Lee Advisors (Alternative) V Limited, LDC - Cayman Islands
            THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Parallel Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
            Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P. - Cayman Islands
            Putnam Investments, LLC - Delaware
            Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC - Delaware
            Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC - Delaware
            Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company II LLC - Delaware

ITEM 2 (D). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:

            Common Stock, $0.0125 par value per share

ITEM 2 (E). CUSIP NUMBER:

            G0692 U 10 9


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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 -

          (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) [ ]   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).

ITEM 4.        OWNERSHIP

         (a) Amount Beneficially Owned:

         Putnam Investments Employees' Securities Company I LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Putnam I") is the record holder of 59,928 shares of
the identified class of securities, Putnam Investments Employees' Securities
Company II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Putnam II") is the record
holder of 53,508 shares of the identified class of securities.

         As the managing member of each of Putnam I and Putnam II, and the
record holder of 69,716 shares of the identified class of securities, Putnam
Investments Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Holdings" and
together with Putnam I and Putnam II, the "Putnam Entities") may be deemed to be
the beneficial owner of 183,152 shares of the identified securities.

         As the managing member of Holdings, Putnam Investments, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Putnam") may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of
183,152 shares of the identified securities. Holdings and Putnam disclaim
beneficial ownership of such securities, except to the extent of their
individual pecuniary interest therein.

         Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted
limited partnership ("Alternative Fund") is the record holder of 8,923,805
shares of the identified class of securities, Thomas H. Lee (Alternative)
Parallel Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership ("Parallel
Fund") is the record holder of 2,315,368 shares of the identified class of
securities and Thomas H. Lee (Alternative) Cayman Fund V, L.P., a Cayman Islands
exempted limited partnership ("Cayman Fund" and together with Alternative Fund
and Parallel Fund, the "Funds") is the record holder of 122,966 shares of the
identified class of securities.


                                       12

         As the sole general partner of each of the Funds and pursuant to the
terms of the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Alternative
Fund, which requires the Putnam Entities to dispose of their shares of the
identified class of securities pro rata with the Funds, THL Advisors
(Alternative) V, L.P., a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership
("Advisors") may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,545,291 shares of
the identified securities.

         As the sole general partner of Advisors, Thomas H. Lee Advisors
(Alternative) V Limited, LDC, a Cayman Islands limited duration company ("LDC")
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 11,545,291 shares of the identified
securities. Advisors and LDC disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities,
except to the extent of their individual pecuniary interest therein.

         The Issuer's Bye-Laws provide for an adjustment of voting power such
that the voting power of all shares be adjusted to the extent necessary such
that no Reporting Person's controlled shares constitute nine and one-half
percent (9.5%) or more of the voting power of all shares of the Issuer.

         (b) Percent of Class: See Item 11 of each cover page.

         (c) Number of Shares as to which Such Person has:

               (i)  Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 5 of each
                    cover page

               (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See Item 6 of
                    each cover page

               (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See
                    Item 7 of each cover page

               (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See
                    Item 8 of each cover page

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

                  See Item 4(a) above.

ITEM 7.           IDENTIFICATION  AND  CLASSIFICATION  OF THE  SUBSIDIARY  WHICH
                  ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING 
                  COMPANY

                  - Not Applicable -



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ITEM 8.           IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP

                  Not Applicable. The reporting persons expressly disclaim 
                  membership in a "group" as used in Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).

ITEM 9.           NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP

                  - Not Applicable -

ITEM 10.          CERTIFICATION

                  Not Applicable. This statement on Schedule 13G is not filed 
                  pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or Rule 13d-1(c).








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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.                     THOMAS H. LEE ADVISORS
                                               (ALTERNATIVE) V LIMITED, LDC


                                               By:  /s/ Thomas H. Lee           
                                                  ------------------------------
                                                   Name:  Thomas H. Lee
                                                   Title: Member




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.                   THL ADVISORS (ALTERNATIVE) V, L.P.

                                             By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
                                                 (Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
                                                 its General Partner


                                             By:  /s/ Thomas H. Lee             
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Name:  Thomas H. Lee
                                                 Title: Member




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                     THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE) FUND V, L.P.,
                                     

                                     By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
                                         its General Partner

                                     By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
                                         (Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
                                         its General Partner


                                     By:  /s/ Thomas H. Lee                     
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                         Name:  Thomas H. Lee
                                         Title: Member




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                              THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE)PARALLEL FUND V, L.P.,
                              

                              By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
                                  its General Partner

                              By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
                                  (Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
                                  its General Partner


                              By:   /s/ Thomas H. Lee                           
                                  ----------------------------------------------
                                  Name:   Thomas H. Lee
                                  Title:  Member




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                        THOMAS H. LEE (ALTERNATIVE) CAYMAN
                                        FUND V, L.P.,

                                        By: THL Advisors (Alternative) V, L.P.,
                                            its General Partner

                                        By: Thomas H. Lee Advisors
                                            (Alternative) V Limited, LDC,
                                            its General Partner


                                        By:  /s/ Thomas H. Lee                  
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name:   Thomas H. Lee
                                            Title:  Member
 



The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                               PUTNAM INVESTMENTS, LLC


                                               By:  /s/ Robert Burns            
                                                   -----------------------------
                                                   Name:   Robert Burns
                                                   Title:  Vice President




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                           PUTNAM INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, LLC

                                           By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
                                               its Managing Member


                                           By:  /s/ Robert Burns                
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:  Robert Burns
                                               Title: Vice President




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                        PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
                                        SECURITIES COMPANY I LLC,

                                        By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
                                            its Managing Member

                                        By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
                                            its Managing Member


                                        By:  /s/ Robert Burns                   
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name:  Robert Burns
                                            Title: Vice President




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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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.

Dated:  February 10, 2005.
                                        PUTNAM INVESTMENTS EMPLOYEES'
                                        SECURITIES COMPANY II LLC,

                                        By: Putnam Investment Holdings, LLC,
                                            its Managing Member

                                        By: Putnam Investments, LLC,
                                            its Managing Member


                                        By:  /s/ Robert Burns                   
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name:  Robert Burns
                                            Title: Vice President




The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the
statement is filed or his authorized representative. If the statement is signed
on behalf of a person by his authorized representative other than an executive
officer or general partner of the filing person, evidence of the
representative's authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with
the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose
which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.
The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or
printed beneath his signature.

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See ss.240.13d-7(b) for other
parties for whom copies are to be sent.

     ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE
FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001)



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