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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): October 21, 1997
CITYSCAPE FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-27314 11-2994671
State or Other Jurisdiction Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation File Number Identification No.)
565 Taxter Road, Elmsford, New York 10523-5200
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 592-6677
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Former name or former address,
if changed since last report
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 21, 1997, Cityscape Financial Corp. issued a press release
announcing its retention of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. as financial advisor to
explore strategic alternatives for the Company. A copy of this press release,
dated October 21, 1997, has been filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and
is hereby incorporated by reference.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated October 21, 1997
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CITYSCAPE FINANCIAL CORP.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Robert C. Patent
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Name: Robert C. Patent
Title: Executive Vice President
Dated: October 22, 1997
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibits Description Page
99.1 Press Release, dated October 21, 1997