8-K 1 a37152.txt POLARIS AIRCRAFT INCOME FUND III 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) February 15, 2004 Polaris Aircraft Income Fund III, A California Limited Partnership (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) California 33-10122 94-3023671 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 201 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06927 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (203) 357-3776 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 15, 2004, the General Partner of Polaris Aircraft Income Fund III, a California Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), on behalf of the Partnership, announced its intent to sell the Partnership's remaining assets and thereafter dissolve, wind up and terminate the Partnership. The General Partner also announced a distribution of $1.00 per unit. A letter announcing the foregoing was sent to unit holders on February 15, 2004, a copy of which is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number -------------- 99.1 Letter to unit holders dated February 15, 2004 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: February 15, 2004 POLARIS AIRCRAFT INCOME FUND III, A California Limited Partnership By: Polaris Investment Management Corporation, as General Partner By: /S/Stephen E. Yost ----------------------- Name: Stephen E. Yost Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number -------------- 99.1 Letter to unit holders dated February 15, 2004