UNITED STATES 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 12, 2005 (May 12, 2005) --------------------------- NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 001-32330 11-3707493 - --------------- ----------- ------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 527 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor, New York 10022 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (212) 319-8801 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. Current Report on Form 8-K Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition On May 12, 2005, NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (the "Company") reported its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number -------------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 12, 2005. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 12, 2005 NORTHSTAR REALTY FINANCE CORP. By: /s/ Mark E. Chertok --------------------------- Name: Mark E. Chertok Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number -------------- 99.1 Press Release, dated May 12, 2005.