SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Earliest Event Reported: December 18, 2003
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-8303 51-0261339
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
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3710 Rawlins, Suite 1500
Dallas, Texas 75219
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (214) 528-5588
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On December 18, 2003, the Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Delaware
Court of Chancery's July 8, 2003 decision in the litigation captioned Gotham
Partners, L.P. v. Hallwood Realty Partners, L.P., et al., which was previously
reported on Hallwood Realty Partners' Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 14, 2003. In its order, the Delaware
Supreme Court stated that the plaintiff's contentions raised on appeal were not
supported and that the Delaware Court of Chancery had properly applied Delaware
law. Hallwood Realty, LLC, the general partner of Hallwood Realty Partners,
L.P., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hallwood Group Incorporated.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 18, 2003
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED
By: /s/ Melvin J. Melle
Name: Melvin J. Melle
Title: Vice President