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) January 23, 2004
LaBRANCHE & CO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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One Exchange Plaza, New York, New York, 10006 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 425-1144 |
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Item 5. Other Events
On January 23, 2004 LaBranche & Co Inc. announced that it received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the press release issued by the company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued by LaBranche & Co Inc. dated January 23, 2004.
All other Items of this report are inapplicable.
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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.
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LaBranche & Co Inc. |
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Date: January 23, 2004 |
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/s/ Harvey S. Traison |
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Name: Harvey S. Traison |
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Title: Senior Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by LaBranche & Co Inc. dated January 23, 2004. |
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