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
AUGUST 19, 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 August 19, 2003, the Registrant announced Executive
Changes. Reference is made to the press release, dated August
19, 2003, annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.5 for information
regarding the announcement.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Description of Document
Exhibit No.
99.5 - Press Release, dated August 19, 2003 - American Real Estate
Partners, L.P. Announces Executive Changes
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: August 19, 2003 Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page No.
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99.5 Press Release dated August 19, 2003 3
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