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): September 19, 2006
iStar Financial Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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95-6881527 |
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1114 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor |
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New York, New York |
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10036 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 930-9400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On September 19, 2006, iStar Financial Inc. issued a press release announcing an offer to exchange iStar 5.95% Senior Notes due 2013 for iStar 8.75% Senior Notes due 2008 (“2008 notes”) and consent solicitations for certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the 2008 notes. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by iStar Financial Inc. on September 19, 2006.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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iSTAR FINANCIAL INC. |
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Date: September 19, 2006 |
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/s/ Jay Sugarman |
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Jay Sugarman |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: September 19, 2006 |
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/s/ Catherine D. Rice |
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Catherine D. Rice |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued by iStar Financial Inc. on September 19, 2006.
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