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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): May 6, 1999
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES REIT
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Texas 1-9016 75-6335572
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.)
6210 North Beltline Road, Suite 170, Irving, Texas 75063-2656
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972)756-6000
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 6, 1999, American Industrial Properties REIT (the "Trust") was notified
by William H. Bricker that Mr. Bricker does not intend to retire from the Board
of Trust Managers. The Trust had previously confirmed to Developers Diversified
Realty Corporation under the Share Purchase Agreement dated July 31, 1998 that
Mr. Bricker had agreed to retire from the Board of Trust Managers.
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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.
AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES REIT
By: /s/ Marc A. Simpson
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Marc A. Simpson
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: June 4, 1999
