8-K 1 np8k4407.txt NATIONAL PATENT FORM 8-K RE FIVE STAR PRODUCTS EARNINGS RELEASE 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 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 4, 2007 ------------- NATIONAL PATENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 333-118568 13-4005439 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification Number) 777 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, New York 10604 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 249-9700 Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02 Results of Operations of Financial Condition. On April 4, 2007, Five Star Products, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of National Patent Development Corporation, issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for its fourth quarter and 12 months ended December 31, 2006 and the approval on April 3, 2007 by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts of Five Star's acquisition of substantially all the assets of Right-Way Distributor Warehouse, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached and is being furnished as Exhibit 99. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. 99 Press Release of Five Star Products, Inc., dated April 4, 2007 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. NATIONAL PATENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Date: April 4, 2007 John Belknap Vice President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Title 99 Press Release of Five Star Products, Inc. dated April 4, 2007