Investor Paul Bilzerian disclosed heholds a 7.2 pct stake in Pay 'N Pak Stores Inc common stock and
is considering seeking control of the retail building material
firm.
    Bilzerian said he and a Tampa, Fla., investment firm he
controls called Bicoastal Financial Corp "may acquire additional
shares, or they may seek to acquire one or more positions on
(Pay 'N Pak's) Board of directors or to acquire a controlling
interest in the (company's) shares, by tender offer or
otherwise." The statement was made in a filing with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
    Bilzerian said his course of action would depend on the
company's prospects, market conditions and other factors.
    Bilzerian said he and Bicoastal made net purchases of
515,600 shares on the New York Stock Exchange Jan 26-March 25.
    His 7.2 pct stake makes up a total of 722,000 shares.
 Reuter
