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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 1, 2001
iSTAR FINANCIAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Declaration of Trust)
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Maryland 1-10150 95-6881527
(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
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1114 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor
New York, New York 10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(212) 930-9400
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ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 iStar Financial $200,000,000 Senior Notes due 2008
Investor Presentation dated August 2001.
ITEM 9.
In connection with a proposed public offering of its debt securities,
iStar Financial Inc. will conduct a road show presentation with potential
investors, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
iSTAR FINANCIAL INC.
Date: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Jay Sugarman
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Jay Sugarman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 1, 2001 By: /s/ Spencer B. Haber
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Spencer B. Haber
President and Chief Financial Officer
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