UNITED STATES
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): February 13, 2008
GRAMERCY CAPITAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland | | 001-32248 | | 06-1722127 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File
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420 Lexington Avenue New York, New York | | | |
10170
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 297-1000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 13, 2008, Gramercy Capital Corp. (“Gramercy”) issued a press release announcing the approval by Gramercy stockholders of the issuance of Gramercy common stock in the previously announced merger of an indirect subsidiary of Gramercy with and into American Financial Realty Trust and the related merger of an indirect subsidiary of Gramercy with and into of First States Group, L.P., an indirect subsidiary of American Financial Realty Trust.
Reference is hereby made to the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Gramercy Capital Corp. dated February 13, 2008
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: February 13, 2008 | By: | /s/ Robert R. Foley |
| | | | Name: Robert R. Foley |
| | | | Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release issued by Gramercy Capital Corp. dated February 13, 2008 |
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