UNITED STATES
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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 22, 2007
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware |
File No. 1-8989 File Number) |
13-3286161 (IRS Employer |
383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 272-2000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 22, 2007, The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. and CITIC Securities Co., Limited jointly announced an agreement in principle to establish a comprehensive strategic alliance. A copy of the press release containing this announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) |
Exhibits: |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated October 22, 2007. |
SIGNATURE
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.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey M. Farber
Jeffrey M. Farber
Senior Vice President – Finance, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Dated: |
October 22, 2007 |