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) August 14, 2002
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THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
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Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
DELAWARE File No. 1-8989 13-3286161
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(State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification
Incorporation) Number)
383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 272-2000
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, is
furnished pursuant to Item 9 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the
liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Current
Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibits, shall not be deemed to be
incorporated by reference into the filings of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
(the "Company") under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements of business acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
(99) Press Release, dated August 14, 2002.
(99.1) Statement, dated August 13, 2002, of the principal
executive officer of the Company regarding facts and
circumstances relating to the Company's filings under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(99.2) Statement, dated August 13, 2002, of the principal
financial officer of the Company regarding facts and
circumstances relating to the Company's filings under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On August 14, 2002, the principal executive officer and principal financial
officer of the Company each submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission
a written statement regarding facts and circumstances relating to the Company's
filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 pursuant to Securities and
Exchange Commission Order No. 4-460. The Company is furnishing under Item 9 of
this Current Report on Form 8-K copies of such statements as Exhibits 99.1 and
99.2 hereto.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Mark E. Lehman
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Mark E. Lehman
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel
Dated: August 14, 2002
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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(99) Press Release, dated August 14, 2002
(99.1) Statement, dated August 13, 2002, of the principal executive
officer of the Company regarding facts and circumstances
relating to the Company's filings under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
(99.2) Statement, dated August 13, 2002, of the principal financial
officer of the Company regarding facts and circumstances
relating to the Company's filings under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.