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) January 4, 2001
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 January 4, 2001, announcing earnings for the Company for
the fiscal year ended November 30, 2000 and three- months ended November 30,
2000, which includes the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income of the
Company for the twelve and three-months ended November 30, 2000 and November 26,
1999, and the three-months ended August 25, 2000. All normal recurring
adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented have been
included. The nature of the Company's business is such that the results for any
interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.
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 January 4, 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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Marshall J Levinson
Marshall J Levinson
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: January 8, 2001
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THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
(99) Press Release, dated January 4, 2001
