OPX 8k 8-8-2006


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 8, 2006
 
Opteum Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland
001-32171
72-1571637
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (772) 231-1400

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


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On August 8, 2006, Opteum Inc. (the “Company”) issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the Company’s earnings for the period ended June 30, 2006.

The information furnished under this “Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” including the exhibit related hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any disclosure document of the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such document.

ITEM 9.01.
EXHIBITS

(d)
Exhibits

99.1 - Press Release of Opteum Inc.

 
 

 



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.


Date: August 8, 2006
OPTEUM INC.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey J. Zimmer
 
   
Jeffrey J. Zimmer
   
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
 
 
 
 
99.1
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Press Release of Opteum Inc.