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 (earliest event reported): April 8, 2004 TAUBMAN CENTERS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) MICHIGAN 1-11530 38-2033632 (State of Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 200 EAST LONG LAKE ROAD, SUITE 300, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN 48303-0200 (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (248) 258-6800 NONE (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. The following information is filed pursuant to Item 5. On April 8, 2004, Taubman Centers, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding the General Motors Pension Trusts regional mall portfolio managed by the Company. A copy of the Company's press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99(a). ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS 99(a) Press Release of Taubman Centers, Inc. dated April 8, 2004. 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. Date: April 8, 2004 TAUBMAN CENTERS, INC. /s/ Lisa A. Payne ------------------ Lisa A. Payne Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99(a) Press Release of Taubman Centers, Inc. dated April 8, 2004.