SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
MAY 15, 2003
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 1-9516 13-3398766
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(State of Organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
100 SOUTH BEDFORD ROAD
MT. KISCO, NY 10549
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(Address of Registrant's Principal Executive Office (Zip Code)
(914) 242-7700
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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)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 15, 2003, the Registrant announced its 2003 first quarter
financial results. Reference is made to the press release, dated May 15,
2003, annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.3 for information regarding the
announcement.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Description of Document
Exhibit No.
99.3 - Press Release, dated May 15, 2003
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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.
AMERICAN REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, L.P.
(Registrant)
By: American Property Investors, Inc.
General Partner
By: /s/ John P. Saldarelli
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John P. Saldarelli
Date: May 16, 2003 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.3 Press Release dated May 15, 2003 3
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