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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
January 16, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-29288 06-0868496
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10020
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (212)218-7910
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
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Griffin Land & Nurseries, Inc. ("Griffin") today announced that Griffin and the
other principal shareholders of Centaur Communications, Ltd. ("Centaur") have
executed a heads of agreement providing for the sale of all of the outstanding
equity interests in Centaur. Griffin's January 16, 2004 Press Release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 5.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1: Griffin's January 16, 2004 Press Release (attached hereto).
SIGNATURE
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.
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
/s/ Anthony J. Galici
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Anthony J. Galici
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
Dated: January 16, 2004
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