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) June 26, 2001
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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 Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
245 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10167
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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)
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) Exhibit:
(99) Press Release, dated June 26, 2001.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
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Filed herewith is a copy of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (the "Company")
Press Release, dated June 26, 2001, announcing that James E. Cayne, has been
named to the additional post of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Cayne
who has been President since 1985 and Chief Executive Officer since 1993,
succeeds Alan C. Greenberg who has chosen to step down as Chairman of the Board
of Directors but will remain with the Company in his capacity as Chairman of the
Company's Executive Committee. The Company is also announcing that Alan D.
Schwartz and Warren J. Spector have both been named President and Co-Chief
Operating Officer.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Marshall J Levinson
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Marshall J Levinson
Controller and Assistant Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: June 26, 2001
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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 June 26, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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