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
October 2, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
| American Spectrum Realty, Inc. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Maryland | 001-16785 | 52-2258674 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 2401 Fountain View, Suite 750, Houston, Texas 77057 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
| (713) 706-6200 |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 2, 2012, Mr. John N. Galardi notified the Registrant of his intent to resign from service as a Director of the Registrant. Mr. Galardi’s resignation is effective October 2, 2012. Mr. Galardi is resigning for personal reasons. Mr. Galardi has served as a Director since 2003.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| AMERICAN SPECTRUM REALTY, INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ William J. Carden | |||
| Name: | William J. Carden | |||
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Title:
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Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: October 4, 2012