U.S. 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
March 22, 2005
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Date of Report
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-63951 52-2102424
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employee
incorporation or organization) File No.) I.D. Number)
747 Third Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10017
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(Address of principal executive offices (Zip Code)
(800) 214-1047
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Items to be Included in this Report
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Ameritrans Capital Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release to
the news media announcing, the Company's declaration of
a dividend for its preferred stock
for the third quarter of 2005.
The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the
liabilities of that section and is not deemed
incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Press release, dated March 22, 2005.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly authorized and caused the undersigned to sign this
Report on the Registrant's behalf.
AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ GARY C. GRANOFF
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Name: Gary C. Granoff
Title: President,
Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: March 22, 2005
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 22, 2005