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 5, 2006 RECKSON ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP. AND RECKSON OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) RECKSON ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP.- RECKSON ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP.- MARYLAND 11-3233650 RECKSON OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.- RECKSON OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.- DELAWARE 1-13762 11-3233647 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification Number) 625 RECKSON PLAZA UNIONDALE, NEW YORK 11556 (Address of principal executive offices) 516-506-6000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [x] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] 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 5, 2006, Reckson Associates Realty Corp. ("Reckson") issued a press release announcing that it had called a special meeting of shareholders to be held at 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York at 10:30 a.m. local time on November 22, 2006 at which Reckson will seek shareholder approval of the previously announced merger agreement pursuant to which the Company will be acquired by affiliates of SL Green Realty Corp. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 13, 2006 will be entitled to vote at the special meeting. Reference is hereby made to the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release, dated October 5, 2006 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized. RECKSON ASSOCIATES REALTY CORP. By: /s/ Michael Maturo -------------------------- Name: Michael Maturo Title: President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer RECKSON OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P. By: Reckson Associates Realty Corp., its General Partner By: /s/ Michael Maturo -------------------------- Name: Michael Maturo Title: President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Date: October 5, 2006 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION NUMBER 99.1 Press Release, dated October 5, 2006