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 11,
2009
GLG Partners, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-33217
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20-5009693 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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399 Park Avenue, 38th Floor
New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (212) 224-7200
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 11, 2009, GLG Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it
intended, subject to market and other conditions, to offer US$180 million aggregate principal
amount of convertible subordinated notes due 2014, a portion of which may be denominated in Euros,
in private placements. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to
Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in offshore transactions pursuant to
Regulation S under the Securities Act and to certain accredited investors in transactions exempt
from registration under the Securities Act.
A copy of the Company’s press release dated May 11, 2009 is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.
The securities offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
or applicable state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the
United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities
Act and applicable state securities laws.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release of the Company dated May 11, 2009. |
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