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 17, 2003
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 (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification
Incorporation) Number)
383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179
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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
(a) Financial Statements of business acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibit:
(99) Press Release, dated December 17, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On December 17, 2003, The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. issued a press release
announcing financial results for its quarter ended November 30, 2003. A copy of
the press release is filed as Exhibit 99 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.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
By: /s/ Marshall J Levinson
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Marshall J Levinson
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: December 17, 2003
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THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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(99) Press Release, dated December 17, 2003
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