UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 12, 2010
Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 333-63951 | 52-2102424 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organiztion) | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employee |
747 Third Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10017 |
(Address of principal executive offices (Zip Code) |
(212) 355-2449
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 12, 2010, the Board of Directors of Ameritrans Capital Corporation (the “Company”) approved a repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) for its 9 3/8% Cumulative Participating Redeemable Preferred Stock. On May 17, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing the Repurchase Program, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press Release, dated May 17, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly authorized and caused the undersigned to sign this Report on the Registrant’s behalf.
AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Michael Feinsod
Name: Michael Feinsod
Title: Chief Executive Officer and President
Dated: May 17, 2010
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press Release, dated May 17, 2010 |