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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 13, 1997
ALEX. BROWN INCORPORATED
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-14199 52-1434118
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(State of other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
Incorporation) Number)
One South Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 727-1700
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Item 5. Other Events
On August 13, 1997, the stockholders of the common stock of Alex. Brown
Incorporated approved the merger with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Bankers Trust New York Corporation. The merger is expected to close on
September 1, 1997.
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.
ALEX. BROWN INCORPORATED
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Date: August 20, 1997 By: S/ ROBERT F. PRICE
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Robert F. Price
Secretary and General Counsel
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