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): June 17, 2009
GREENHILL & CO., INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number 001-32147
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| Delaware
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51-0500737 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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300 Park Avenue, 23rd floor
New York, New York 10022
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10022 |
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(ZIP Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 389-1500
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))
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On June 17, 2009, Greenhill & Co., Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a new Office Lease (the
“Lease”) with 300 Park Avenue, Inc. (the “Landlord”) for its New York office, effective September
2010. The Lease covers approximately 105,000 square feet, has a 10 year term and provides the
Company with renewal rights through 2030, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions
specified in the Lease.
The Lease provides for approximate annual base rent of (i) $7.8 million in each of years one
through five and (ii) $8.4 million in each of years six through ten. In addition to the base rent,
the Company is responsible for its pro rata share of certain other customary costs and charges.
A copy of the Lease is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangement of a Registrant
The Company entered into the Lease with 300 Park Avenue, Inc. The information set forth above
under Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference herein.
Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this Report.
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10.1
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Lease between 300 Park Avenue, Inc. and Greenhill & Co., Inc. dated June 17, 2009. |
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