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) February 1, 1999
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Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-4372 34-0863886
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1100 Terminal Tower, 50 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 216-621-6060
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
This Form 8-K is being filed to submit a press release, dated February 1, 1999,
announcing the appointment of Louis Stokes to the Company's Board of Directors.
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.
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date February 3, 1999 By /s/ Thomas G. Smith
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Thomas G. Smith, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit to Form 8-K
THE COMPANY ON THE WEB
Thomas G. Smith www.fceinc.com
www.fceinc.com
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas T. Kmiecik
Assistant Treasurer
216-621-6060
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES
LOUIS STOKES APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1999 - Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE-FCEA and
NYSE-FCEB) today announced that at a special meeting of its Board of Directors
held on January 28, 1999, Forest City Enterprises named Louis Stokes as a
Director.
"Louis Stokes is one of the truly great champions of urban America and we are
very fortunate to have him as part of our Forest City team," said Charles A.
Ratner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forest City Enterprises.
"Congressman Stokes has proven over his entire career, including more than 30
years in the U.S. Congress, that he has an intimate understanding of the issues
of urban development. He is committed to improving the quality of life for all
citizens, especially those who live in our cities. Our company is committed to
the same agenda and we look forward to working with Congressman Stokes."
Louis Stokes responded to the recent appointment as Director by stating, "I am
honored to join the Forest City Enterprises team. Their commitment to
revitalization of urban communities, including job creation and community
involvement is consistent with my congressional career. I'm excited about the
opportunity to continue being involved with America's cities through this
outstanding organization."
Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a $3 billion NYSE-listed real estate company
headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio principally engaged in the ownership,
development, acquisition and management of commercial and residential real
estate throughout the United States. The company's 191 retail, residential,
office and hotel properties are operated by regional offices in New York, Los
Angeles, Boston, Tucson, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.
