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CIMPRESS plc Major Shareholding Notification 2011

Sep 2, 2011

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Major Shareholding Notification

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)*

VISTAPRINT N.V.

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary Shares, €0.01 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

N93540 10 7

(CUSIP Number)

August 23, 2011

(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)

[ x ] 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 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).

CUSIP No. N93540 10 7

1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only) Thomas W. Smith
2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [x]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER 1,110,000
6 SHARED VOTING POWER 3,387,354
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,110,000
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,387,354
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,497,354
10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES Not Applicable
11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 11.2%
12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP No. N93540 10 7

1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only) Scott J. Vassalluzzo
2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP) (a) [ ] (b) [x]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER 0
6 SHARED VOTING POWER 3,274,904
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,344,904
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,344,904
10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES Not Applicable
11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 8.3%
12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP No. N93540 10 7

1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only) Steven M. Fischer
2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [x]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION United States
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER 0
6 SHARED VOTING POWER 3,186,810
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 3,186,810
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,186,810
10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES Not Applicable
11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 7.9%
12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IN
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CUSIP No. N93540 10 7

1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (entities only) Prescott Associates L.P.
2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ] (b) [x]
3 SEC USE ONLY
4 CITIZEN OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION New York Limited Partnership
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH SOLE VOTING POWER 0
6 SHARED VOTING POWER 2,410,595
7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER 0
8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 2,410,595
9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 2,410,595
10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES Not Applicable
11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 6.0%
12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN
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ITEM 1. (a)

Vistaprint N.V.

(b) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:

Hudsonweg 8

5928 LW Venlo

The Netherlands

ITEM 2. (a)

This Statement is being filed jointly by: (i) Thomas W. Smith, Scott J. Vassalluzzo, and Steven M. Fischer, each of whom is a private investment manager; and (ii) Prescott Associates L.P. (“ Prescott Associates ”), a New York limited partnership for which Messrs. Smith, Vassalluzzo and Fischer are general partners (the persons and entity in (i) and (ii) are referred to collectively herein as the “ Reporting Persons ”). The filing of this Statement shall not be deemed to be an admission that the Reporting Persons comprise a “group” within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Reporting Persons each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares reported in this Statement in excess of those shares as to which they have or share voting or investment authority.

(b) Address of Principal Business Office:

The following is the address of the principal business office of each of the Reporting Persons:

323 Railroad Avenue

Greenwich, CT 06830

(c) Citizenship:

Each of Thomas W. Smith, Scott J. Vassalluzzo and Steven M. Fischer is a United States citizen. Prescott Associates is a New York limited partnership.

(d) Title of Class of Securities:

Ordinary Shares, €0.01 par value

(e) CUSIP Number:

N93450 10 7

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ITEM 3. If this Statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:

Not applicable.

If this Statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check this box [x]

ITEM 4. Ownership

(a) Thomas W. Smith – 4,497,354 shares; Scott J. Vassalluzzo – 3,344,904 shares; Steven M. Fischer – 3,186,810 shares; Prescott Associates – 2,410,595 shares.

(b) Thomas W. Smith – 11.2%; Scott J. Vassalluzzo – 8.3%; Steven M. Fischer – 7.9%; Prescott Associates – 6.0%.

(c) Mr. Smith has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of and to dispose or to direct the disposition of 1,110,000 shares. Messrs. Vassalluzzo and Fischer each have the sole power to vote or to direct the vote of and to dispose or to direct the disposition of no shares. Messrs. Smith and Fischer have the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of and to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,387,354 and 3,186,901 shares, respectively. Mr. Vassalluzzo has the shared power to vote or to direct the vote of 3,274,904 shares and the shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 3,344,904 shares. Prescott Associates has the shared power to vote or to direct the vote and to dispose or to direct the disposition of 2,410,595 shares. Voting and investment authority over managed accounts established for the benefit of certain family members and friends of Messrs. Smith and Vassalluzzo is subject to each beneficiary’s right, if so provided, to terminate or otherwise direct the disposition of the managed account.

ITEM 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person

Messrs. Smith, Vassalluzzo and Fischer in the aggregate beneficially own 3,467,354 shares in their capacities as investment managers for certain managed accounts. The managed accounts have the right to receive dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, the managed accounts’ shares. Voting and investment authority over managed accounts established for the benefit of certain family members and friends of Messrs. Smith and Vassalluzzo is subject to each beneficiary’s right, if so provided, to terminate or otherwise direct the disposition of the managed account.

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.

ITEM 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. Certification

By signing below, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held 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.

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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.

Date: September 2, 2011

/s/ Thomas W. Smith
Thomas W. Smith
/s/ Scott J. Vassalluzzo
Scott J. Vassalluzzo
/s/ Steven M. Fischer
Steven M. Fischer
PRESCOTT ASSOCIATES L.P.
/s/ Thomas W. Smith
By: Thomas W. Smith
Its: General Partner
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JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

The undersigned agree that the foregoing Statement on Schedule 13G, dated September 2, 2011, is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k).

Dated: September 2, 2011

/s/ Thomas W. Smith
Thomas W. Smith
/s/ Scott J. Vassalluzzo
Scott J. Vassalluzzo
/s/ Steven M. Fischer
Steven M. Fischer
PRESCOTT ASSOCIATES L.P.
/s/ Thomas W. Smith
By: Thomas W. Smith
Its: General Partner
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