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): May 3, 2001
FBR ASSET INVESTMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 1-15049 54-1873198
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
Potomac Tower, 1001 Nineteenth Street North, Arlington, Virginia 22209
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 469-1000
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 3, 2001, pursuant to Rule 135 of the Securities Act of 1933, the Company
announced in a press release that it plans to file a registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission during the second quarter of 2001
relating to a proposed public offering of its common stock. The Company stated
in the press release that net proceeds from the offering will be used to fund
the Company's expanding mezzanine loan program and other investment activity, as
well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Company also
stated in the press release that it plans to enter into an arrangement with
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc., or one of its affiliates, to compensate
the Company for referrals of certain investment banking business to Friedman,
Billings, Ramsey & Co., Inc.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
99.01 Press Release dated May 3, 2001
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.
FBR ASSET INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Date: May 4, 2001 By: /s/ William Ginivan
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William Ginivan
General Counsel