UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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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)
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September 14, 2011
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AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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814-00193
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52-2102424
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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50 Jericho Quadrangle
Jericho, New York
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11753
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 355-2449
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 14, 2011, Ameritrans Capital Corporation (“Ameritrans”) received gross proceeds of approximately $410,000 from a life insurance policy included in Ameritrans’ life settlement portfolio following the death of the insured individual. Pursuant to an agreement between Ameritrans and the receiver who had previously administered the life settlement portfolio, Ameritrans paid approximately $82,000 (representing 20%) of the gross proceeds to the receiver.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION | |||
Date: September 19, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Michael Feinsod | |
Name: Michael Feinsod | |||
Title: Chief Executive Officer and President | |||
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