-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MydgSv3X4iFCdBQHs5+HNoc2mIjvKabwgZWaY3/7msgxNa+kmAkHQQtUveaSBZhk R+aL0EgOah58J/nKMeodoA== 0000908662-06-000012.txt : 20060112 0000908662-06-000012.hdr.sgml : 20060112 20060112162904 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000908662-06-000012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060112 ITEM INFORMATION: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060112 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MICROFINANCIAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000827230 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTION [6159] IRS NUMBER: 042962824 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14771 FILM NUMBER: 06527388 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10 M COMMERCE WAY CITY: WOBURN STATE: MA ZIP: 01801 BUSINESS PHONE: 7819944800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10 M COMMERCE WAY CITY: WOBURN STATE: MA ZIP: 01801 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BOYLE LEASING TECHNOLOGIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980605 8-K 1 form_8k.htm FORM 8-K

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): January 12, 2006

 

MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MASSACHUSETTS

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

 

 

 

1-14771

 

04-2962824

 

(Commission file number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

 

 

10-M Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 781-994-4800

 

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2):

 

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 


 

 

Item 3.01.

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

 

On January 12, 2006, MicroFinancial Incorporated (the “Registrant”) determined, pursuant to authority granted to it by its Board of Directors, to cause the Registrant to take definitive action to transfer the listing of the Registrant’s common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to the American Stock Exchange, effective January 17, 2006. The Registrant will continue to trade under the symbol “MFI”.

 

A copy of the Registrant’s press release announcing the transfer, dated January 12, 2006, is attached to this report as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

 

Exhibit

Exhibit Title

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99

Press Release dated January 12, 2006

 

 


 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James R. Jackson, Jr.

 

 

James R. Jackson, Jr.

 

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Dated: January 12, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 EX-99 2 exh_99.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED 1-12-2006

Exhibit 99

 

 

For Release January 12, 2006

Contact:

4:01 PM

Richard F. Latour

 

President and CEO

 

Tel: 781-994-4800

 

MICROFINANCIAL INCORPORATED TO TRANSFER TO AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE

 

 

Woburn, MA – January 12, 2006 -- MicroFinancial Incorporated (NYSE-MFI) a financial intermediary specializing in vendor based leasing and finance programs for transactions in the $500 to $15,000 range, today announced that the Company will transfer its common stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), effective the beginning of trading on Tuesday, January 17th. The Company will continue to trade under the symbol, “MFI”.

 

About The Company

MicroFinancial Inc. (NYSE: MFI), headquartered in Woburn, MA, is a financial intermediary specializing in leasing and financing for products in the $500 to $15,000 range. The Company has been in operation since 1986.

 

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "views,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect the management's view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure that it will be able to anticipate or respond timely to changes which could adversely affect its operating results in one or more fiscal quarters. Results of operations in any past period should not be considered indicative of results to be expected in future periods. Fluctuations in operating results may result in fluctuations in the price of the Company's common stock. Statements relating to past dividend payments or the Company's current dividend policy should not be construed as a guarantee that any future dividends will be paid. For a more complete description of the prominent risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company's business, see the risk factors described in documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

 

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