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) December 14, 2006

 

THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York       10179

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:          (212) 272-2000

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On December 14, 2006, The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2006.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

The Board of Directors of the Registrant declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 32 cents per share on the outstanding shares of common stock payable January 26, 2007 to stockholders of record on January 16, 2007. Also, the Board of Directors of the Registrant declared regular quarterly dividends on the outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, Series E, F & G all payable January 15, 2007 to stockholders of record on December 29, 2006.

 

The Board of Directors of the Registrant approved an amendment to its share repurchase program to allow the company to purchase up to $2.0 billion in aggregate cost of common stock. The amendment supersedes the previous $1.5 billion authorization.

 

A copy of these press releases are filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 8-K and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

 

This information shall be considered “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

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