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): August 30, 2004
CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | | 1-12630 | | 36-3910279 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1808 Swift Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 586-8000 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 30, 2004, CenterPoint issued a press release announcing the closing of a portion of a previously reported industrial property portfolio sale to a private investor. The closed transaction encompasses 10 buildings totaling 2.9 million square feet, including one building owned by CenterPoint Venture LLC, the joint venture between CenterPoint and CalEast, a partnership between the California Public Employees Retirement System and Jones Lang LaSalle. The buildings are located in various submarkets throughout the greater Chicago region.
The press release is attached hereto and filed herewith.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release of the Company dated August 30, 2004. |
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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.
| CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES TRUST |
| a Maryland business trust |
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Dated: September 3, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Paul S. Fisher |
| | Paul S. Fisher |
| | Executive Vice President and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press release of the Company dated August 30, 2004. |
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