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): January 7, 2005
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URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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STATE OF MARYLAND 1-12803 04-2458042
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
321 Railroad Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 863-8200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
On January 7, 2005, Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc. acquired The Dock, a 269,000
square foot shopping center located in Stratford, Connecticut (the "Property)
for $50.25 million in cash from an unaffiliated family which controlled the
property for several generations. The purchase was funded with available cash
and $17.5 million in borrowings on the Company's secured revolving credit
facility.
On January 10, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the
acquisition of the Property. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Pursuant to Items 9.01 (a)(1) and (a)(3) and the requirements of Regulation
S-X, the Company intends to file financial statements and pro forma financial
information for the Property.
(a) Financial Statements of Properties Acquired.
The required financial statements for the Property will be filed by
amendment hereto no later than 71 days after this current report is
required to be filed.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
The required pro forma financial information for the Property will be filed
by amendment hereto no later than 71 days after this current report is
required to be filed.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release dated January 10, 2005
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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.
Date: January 13, 2005 URSTADT BIDDLE PROPERTIES INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ James R. Moore
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Name: James R. Moore
Title: Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
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