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
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DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MAY 9, 2006
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 001-13779 13-3912578
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA 10020
NEW YORK, NY (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(212) 492-1100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On May 9, 2006, the registrant issued an earnings release announcing its
financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. A copy of the earnings
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Earnings release of the registrant for the quarter ended
March 31, 2006.
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.
W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC
Date: May 9, 2006 By: /s/ Mark J. DeCesaris
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Mark J. DeCesaris
Managing Director and acting Chief
Financial Officer