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): FEBRUARY 4, 1997 Commission File Number 1-8383 MISSION WEST PROPERTIES Incorporated in California IRS Employer Identification Number: 95-2635431 Principal Executive Offices: Telephone: (619) 450-3135 6815 Flanders Drive, Suite 250 San Diego, California 92121-3914 Item 5: OTHER EVENTS On February 4, 1997, Mission West Properties announced that a special dividend of $9.00 per share would be paid on February 27, 1997 to shareholders of record on February 19, 1997. Item 7: EXHIBITS (99) Additional Exhibits: February 4, 1997 News Release announcing declaration of special dividend. SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. MISSION WEST PROPERTIES Registrant By: /s/ Katrina L. Thompson -------------------------------------------- Katrina L. Thompson Chief Financial Officer & Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) February 18, 1997 -2-