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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):
JULY 1, 2002
LIBERTE INVESTORS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 1-6802 75-1328153
(State of incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
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200 CRESCENT COURT, SUITE 1365
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 871-5935
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Enclosed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Registrant's press
release dated July 9, 2002, announcing that the Board of Directors of the
Registrant has approved the election of Donald J. Edwards as President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Registrant effective as of July 1, 2002. The press
release contained in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of
the employment agreement between the Registrant and Donald J. Edwards and
certain other related agreements also approved by the Board of Directors of the
Registrant are attached hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
4.1 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and
between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and between
Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.2 Liberte Investors Inc. 2002 Long Term Incentive Plan.
10.3 Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002,
by and between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.4 Indemnification Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and
between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
99.1 Press Release dated July 9, 2002.
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.
LIBERTE INVESTORS INC.
Date: July 11, 2002 By: /s/ ELLEN V. BILLINGS
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Name: Ellen V. Billings
Title: Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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4.1 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and
between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and between
Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.2 Liberte Investors Inc. 2002 Long Term Incentive Plan.
10.3 Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement dated as of July 9, 2002,
by and between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
10.4 Indemnification Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002, by and
between Liberte Investors Inc. and Donald J. Edwards.
99.1 Press Release dated July 9, 2002.
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