<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921895-23-001292.txt : 20230519
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-23-001292
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230517
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230519
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230519

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001694297
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-10436
		FILM NUMBER:		23940863

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-437-9174

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001640809
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-10436
		FILM NUMBER:		23940862

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW GP, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001783663

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-10436
		FILM NUMBER:		23940860

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			English Aron R.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770436

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-10436
		FILM NUMBER:		23940864

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund GP, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770575

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-10436
		FILM NUMBER:		23940861

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FOSTER L B CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000352825
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-METALS SERVICE CENTERS & OFFICES [5051]
		IRS NUMBER:				251324733
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		415 HOLIDAY DR
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15220
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4129283431

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		415 HOLIDAY DR
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15220
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000352825</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>FOSTER L B CO</issuerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
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            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98107</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <otherText></otherText>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001770575</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW Fund GP, LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98107</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
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            <otherText></otherText>
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            <rptOwnerName>22NW GP, Inc.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98107</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText></otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
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                    <value>905</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
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                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By: 22NW Fund, LP</value>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 3 is filed jointly by 22NW Fund, LP (&quot;22NW Fund&quot;), 22NW, LP (&quot;22NW&quot;), 22NW Fund GP, LLC (&quot;22NW GP&quot;), 22NW GP, Inc. (&quot;22NW Inc.&quot;) and Aron R. English (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the investment manager to 22NW Fund, 22NW may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW Fund, 22NW GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW, 22NW Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. Mr. English, as the Portfolio Manager of 22NW, Manager of 22NW GP and President and sole shareholder of 22NW Inc., may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Aron R. English</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-05-19</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund, LP; By: 22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-05-19</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW, LP; By: 22NW GP, Inc.; By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-05-19</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-05-19</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW GP, Inc., By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2023-05-19</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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