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) May 22, 2001
LABRANCHE & CO INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-15251 13-4064735
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Exchange Plaza, New York, New York, 10006 10006
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 425-1144
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 22, 2001, LaBranche & Co Inc. ("LaBranche") issued a press release,
filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, relating to the execution of a letter of intent
to acquire Bocklet & Co., LLC.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
99.1 Press release, dated May 22, 2001.
All other Items of this report are inapplicable.
SIGNATURES
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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.
LABRANCHE & CO INC.
Date: May 31, 2001 By: /S/ GEORGE M.L. LABRANCHE, IV
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Name: George M.L. LaBranche, IV
Title: Chairman, Executive
Officer and President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press release, dated May 22, 2001.