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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Filed pursuant to Section 12, 13, or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2001
Commission file number 333-52599
The Holt Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 23-2932358
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification
No.)
101 South King Street, Gloucester City New Jersey 08030
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(856) 742-3000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On January 16, 2001, The Holt Group, Inc. announced that it has commenced debt
restructuring discussions with its Senior Unsecured Bondholders and that it has
elected to defer the January 15, 2001 interest payment due on its $140 million
9.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2006. Please refer to press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated January 16, 2001
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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.
DATE: January 16, 2001 BY: /s/ Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
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Thomas J. Holt, Sr.
Chief Executive Officer)
DATE: January 16, 2001 BY: /s/ William J. Streich
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William J. Streich
Chief Financial Officer
