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): March 28, 2001 BANYAN STRATEGIC REALTY TRUST ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 0-15465 36-3375345 (State of or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification incorporation) Number) 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312)553-9800 This document consists of 3 pages. Exhibit index is located on page 2. - 1 - ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION On March 29, 2001, the Trust issued a Press Release announcing that on March 28, 2001 it amended its purchase contract with Denholtz Management Corporation dated January 8, 2001. A copy of the first amendment dated March 28, 2001 is attached hereto as Exhibit (10.18) and a copy of press release is attached hereto as Exhibit (99.7) and they are incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial Statements. Not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION Exhibit (10.18) First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Agreement dated March 28, 2001. Exhibit (99.7) Press Release dated March 29, 2001 - 2 - 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: March 29, 2001 BANYAN STRATEGIC REALTY TRUST (Registrant) By: /s/ Joel L. Teglia --------------------- Joel L. Teglia Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer - 3 -