SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 18, 2003
LaBRANCHE & CO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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13-4064735 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) |
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One Exchange Plaza, New York, New York, |
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10006 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 425-1144
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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Financial Statements of Business Acquired. |
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None. |
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None. |
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press Release issued by LaBranche & Co Inc. dated July 18, 2003. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure (Information Furnished in this Item 9 is Furnished under Item 12, “Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition”).
On July 18, 2003, LaBranche & Co Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2003 and announcing the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of $0.08 per share. The information set forth in the press release issued by LaBranche & Co Inc., attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by reference. This information is being furnished under Item 12, “Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.”
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the information in this report 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 filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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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Date: July 18, 2003 |
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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 July 18, 2003. |
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