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): November 12, 2002 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) 2625 Butterfield Road, Suite 101 N Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630)218-7250 This document consists of 3 pages. Exhibit index is located on page 2. - 1 - ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION On November 12, 2002, the Trust issued a Press Release a copy of which is attached hereto as exhibit (99.26) and is 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 (99.26) Press Release dated November 12, 2002 - 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: November 13, 2002 BANYAN STRATEGIC REALTY TRUST (Registrant) By: /S/ JOEL L. TEGLIA ------------------------- Joel L. Teglia Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Accounting Officer - 3 -