zk1210844.htm
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 (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2012 (January 1, 2012)
Ampal-American Israel Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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0-538
(Commission File Number)
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13-0435685
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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555 Madison Avenue
New York, NY, USA
(Address of principal executive offices)
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10022
(Zip Code)
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(866) 447-8636
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 1, 2012, Ampal-American Israel Corporation (the “Company”) held a meeting of holders of the Company’s debentures traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (the “Meeting”). In addition, on January 1, 2012, the Company made available on its website (www.ampal.com) the presentation in Hebrew presented by the Company at the Meeting. A translation to English of the full text of the Presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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99.1
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Translation to English of the Hebrew Presentation of Ampal-American Israel Corporation to Debentures’ Holders, dated January 1, 2012.
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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.
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AMPAL-AMERICAN ISRAEL CORPORATION
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Date: January 3, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Yoram Firon |
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Name: Yoram Firon |
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Title: Vice President - Investments and
Corporate Affairs and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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Translation to English of the Hebrew Presentation of Ampal-American Israel Corporation to Debentures’ Holders, dated January 1, 2012.
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