8-K 1 a36025.txt AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AUGUST 19, 2003 ------------------------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. ---------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 1-9516 13-3398766 ---------------- -------- --------------- (State of Organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
100 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD MT. KISCO, NY 10549 --------------------------------------- (Address of Registrant's Principal Executive Office (Zip Code) (914) 242-7700 ------------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ------------------ (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On August 19, 2003, the Registrant announced Executive Changes. Reference is made to the press release, dated August 19, 2003, annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.5 for information regarding the announcement. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS Description of Document Exhibit No. 99.5 - Press Release, dated August 19, 2003 - American Real Estate Partners, L.P. Announces Executive Changes 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 hereunto duly authorized. AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P. (Registrant) By: American Property Investors, Inc. General Partner By: /s/ John P. Saldarelli ----------------------------------- John P. Saldarelli Date: August 19, 2003 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer EXHIBIT INDEX
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