UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, DC 20549 |
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FORM 8-K |
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CURRENT REPORT |
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of |
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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September 29, 2009 |
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
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GTJ REIT, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) |
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Maryland | | 0001368757 | | 20-5188065 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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444 Merrick Road |
Lynbrook, NY 11563 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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(516) 881-3535 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 29, 2009, a decision in the appraisal proceeding involving certain former shareholders ("Respondents") of Green Bus Lines, Inc., Triboro Coach Corporation and Jamaica Central Railways, Inc. (collectively, the “Bus Companies”) was issued by the New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County. In the decision, the Court determined that the equivalent of the fair value of the Respondents shares in the Bus Companies immediately prior to the consummation of the reorganization was equal to $11.69 per share of GTJ REIT common stock. This decision will result in additional payments to the Respondents in the aggregate amount of approximately $1.5 million.
In addition, the Court awarded Respondents 50% of their reasonable professional fees and costs, which amount will be determined by a court-appointed attorney/referee. Respondents were also awarded interest with respect to the unpaid amount due for the fair value of their shares in the Bus Companies from the valuation date to the payment date. The Company cannot determine its total liability for these amounts until a judgment is awarded by the Court.
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.
Date: October 28, 2009 | GTJ REIT, INC. |
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| By: /s/ David J. Oplanich |
| David J. Oplanich |
| Chief Financial Officer |
