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): May 21, 2004 Getty Realty Corp. ------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Maryland 001-13777 11-3412575 -------- --------- ---------- (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Organization) File Number) Identification No.) 125 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 103 Jericho, New York 11753 ------------------------------------------ ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (516) 478-5400 -------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable Item 5. Other Events On May 21, 2004, Getty Realty Corp. announced the declaration of a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.425 per share payable July 8, 2004 to holders of record on June 24, 2004. Getty Realty also announced the results of voting at its annual stockholders meeting, including the election of Directors, approval of the Company's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan and ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as its auditors for the year ending December 31, 2004. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held immediately following the stockholders' meeting, the Board elected Leo Liebowitz as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew M. Smith as President and Secretary, Kevin C. Shea as Executive Vice President and Thomas J. Stirnweis as Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release announcing these events is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release, dated May 21, 2004, issued by Getty Realty Corp. 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 thereunto duly authorized. Getty Realty Corp. (Registrant) Date: May 21, 2004 By: /s/Thomas J. Stirnweis ------------------------ Thomas J. Stirnweis Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated May 21, 2004, issued by Getty Realty Corp.