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): April 18, 2005
CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland |
| 1-12630 |
| 36-3910279 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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1808 Swift Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 18, 2005, CenterPoint Properties Trust issued a press release relating to the basis of Paul Ahern’s administrative leave, which was reported on a Form 8-K filed on Friday, April 15. The press release states that Mr. Ahern’s leave is solely related to Mr. Ahern, is unrelated to the operations of the business and does not affect the reporting of CenterPoint’s financial results. The press release is attached hereto and filed herewith.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The list of exhibits in the Exhibit Index to this report is incorporated herein by reference.
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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.
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Dated: April 18, 2005 | By: | s/ Paul S. Fisher |
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| Paul S. Fisher |
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| President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
| Press release of the Company dated April 18, 2005. |
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