UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 21, 2005
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 or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 242-7700
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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CFR 230.425)
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SECTION 8 - OTHER EVENTS
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On January 21, 2005, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is
filed as Exhibit 99.1.
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated January 21, 2005
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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
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
Date: January 21, 2005
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