anthracite_8k.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)
       June 12, 2009 (June 9, 2009)


Anthracite Capital, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland
001-13937
13-3978906
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


40 East 52nd Street, New York, New York
  
10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
       (212) 810-3333

N/A
(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.

(b)    On June 9, 2009, Deborah Lucas tendered her resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Anthracite Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) effective October 8, 2009.  In her resignation letter, Ms. Lucas stated that she is resigning from the Board in order to be able to accept a new position with the Congressional Budget Office.  Ms. Lucas’ resignation did not result from a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.



 
 
 

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.

 
ANTHRACITE CAPITAL, INC.
     
     
 
By:
/s/ James J. Lillis
   
Name:
James J. Lillis
   
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
     
 
Dated:
June 12, 2009