UNITED
STATES 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
December
11, 2011
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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American Spectrum Realty, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Maryland |
001-16785 |
52-2258674 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2401 Fountain View, Suite 510, Houston, Texas 77057 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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(713) 706-6200 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On December 11, 2011, American Spectrum Realty, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 11, 2011 |
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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AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC. |
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By: |
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/s/ William J. Carden |
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William J. Carden |
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Chairman of the Board, President |
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and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: December 11, 2011 |
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Exhibit 99.1
American Spectrum Realty Announces Stock Purchase by Board Member
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 12, 2011--American Spectrum Realty, Inc. (AMEX: AQQ) (“the Company”), a real estate investment, management and leasing company headquartered in Houston, Texas, announced today that John N. Galardi purchased 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in an open market transaction. Mr. Galardi is a director and principal stockholder in the Company. Mr. Galardi anticipates purchasing additional shares in future open market transactions.
About American Spectrum Realty, Inc.
American Spectrum Realty, Inc. is a real estate investment company that owns, through its operating partnership, interest in office, industrial, self storage, retail properties, and apartments throughout the United States. The company has been publicly traded since 2001. American Spectrum Realty Management, LLC (“ASRM”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s operating partnership that manages and leases all properties owned by American Spectrum Realty, Inc. as well as third-party clients.
ASRM provides first-class management and leasing services for over 115 office, industrial, retail, self-storage, and multi-family properties, totaling over 15 million square feet in 18 states. For more information, visit www.americanspectrum.com or call 888-315-ASRM.
Certain matters discussed in this release are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including the risks and uncertainties of acquiring, owning, operating and disposing of real estate. Such risks and uncertainties are disclosed in the Company’s past and current filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT:
American Spectrum Realty, Inc.
William J.
Carden, 713-706-6200
Chairman, President and CEO