-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, H4GN0nM0KY7TASDBWK6xAFbuuZRmw56IeWNit2R+eiI6uK9Pm9IstMFSl2gFYsvc EISf6fhdOChRboJ5/qMnuw== /in/edgar/work/20000616/0001038222-00-000009/0001038222-00-000009.txt : 20000919 0001038222-00-000009.hdr.sgml : 20000919 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001038222-00-000009 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000616 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000616 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WELLSFORD REAL PROPERTIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001038222 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6798 ] IRS NUMBER: 133926898 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12917 FILM NUMBER: 656153 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 535 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 2128383400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 535 MADISON AVENUE STREET 2: 26TH FLOOR CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10022 8-K 1 0001.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORM 8-K - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 16, 2000 (June 9, 2000) -------------------------------- Commission file number 1-12917 ---------------------------------------------------------- WELLSFORD REAL PROPERTIES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 13-3926898 - --------------------------------- -------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer Identification No.) of incorporation or organization) 535 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (212) 838-3400 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) 1 3 ITEMS 1. - 4. NOT APPLICABLE. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On June 9, 2000, the shareholders of Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. approved a reverse stock split whereby every two outstanding shares of common stock and class A-1 common stock were converted into one share of outstanding common stock or class A-1 common stock. The par value of both classes of stock increased from $.01 per share to $.02 per share and the number of authorized shares was halved from 197,650,000 to 98,825,000 for common shares and from 350,000 to 175,000 for class A-1 common shares. The reverse split was effective for trading beginning Monday, June 12, 2000. Resulting fractional shares will be redeemed for cash. The shareholders also approved the election of three nominated directors for terms of three years: Richard S. Frary, Martin Bernstein, and Meyer "Sandy" Frucher. Mr. Frary has been a director of WRP since 1998. Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Frucher are new members of the board. In addition, the Company announced that Rodney F. Du Bois is relinquishing his operating responsibilities, including Chief Financial Officer. He will continue as Vice-Chairman, concentrating primarily on strategic issues and initiatives. Jeffrey H. Lynford, the Chairman of WRP, will assume the additional duties of Chief Financial Officer. ITEM 6. NOT APPLICABLE. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements. None. (b) Pro forma Financial Information. None. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this Form 8-K: EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT ----------- ------- 99.1 Press release dated June 9, 2000, of Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. ITEMS 8 - 9. NOT APPLICABLE. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. WELLSFORD REAL PROPERTIES, INC. By: /s/ James J. Burns ------------------------------------ James J. Burns Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer Dated: June 16, 2000 3 EX-99.1 2 0002.txt PRESS RELEASE DATED JUNE 9, 2000 [LETTERHEAD] EXHIBIT 99.1 ------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WELLSFORD REAL PROPERTIES APPROVES REVERSE STOCK SPLIT ---------------------------- NEW YORK, June 9, 2000--Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. (AMEX: WRP) today announced that the Company's shareholders have approved a reverse stock split whereby every two outstanding shares of common stock and class A-1 common stock will be converted into one share of outstanding common stock or class A-1 common stock. The par value of both classes of stock will increase from $.01 per share to $.02 per share and the number of authorized shares will be halved from 197,650,000 to 98,825,000 for common shares and from 350,000 to 175,000 for class A-1 common shares. The reverse split will be effective for trading beginning Monday, June 12, 2000. Resulting fractional shares will be redeemed in cash. The shareholders also approved the election of three nominated directors for terms of three years: Richard S. Frary, Martin Bernstein, and Meyer "Sandy" Frucher. Mr. Frary has been a director of WRP since 1998. Mr. Bernstein and Mr. Frucher are new members of the board. In addition, the Company announced that Rodney F. Du Bois will relinquish his operating responsibilities, including Chief Financial Officer. He will continue as Vice-Chairman, concentrating primarily on strategic issues and initiatives. Jeffrey H. Lynford, the Chairman of WRP, will assume the additional duties of Chief Financial Officer. Wellsford Real Properties is a real estate merchant banking firm headquartered in New York City, which acquires, develops, finances and operates real properties and organizes and invests in private and public real estate companies. Press Contact: Mark P. Cantaluppi Vice President-Corporate Controller & Director of Investor Relations Wellsford Real Properties, Inc. 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