SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 13, 2000
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
DELAWARE File No. 1-8989 13-3286161
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
245 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10167
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 272-2000
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Not Applicable
(former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
Filed herewith is a copy of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (the "Company")
Press Release, dated December 13, 2000, announcing its regular quarterly cash
dividends on its outstanding shares of Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred
Stock, 6.15% Cumulative Preferred Stock, 5.72% Cumulative Preferred Stock, and
5.49% Cumulative Preferred Stock.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of business acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibit:
(99) Press Release, dated December 13, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Marshall J Levinson
Marshall J Levinson
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: December 13, 2000
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THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
(99) Press Release, dated December 13, 2000
