UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): February 16, 2007
UNITED DOMINION REALTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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1-10524
(Commission File Number)
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54-0857512
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 283-6120
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 16, 2007, United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission a Prospectus Supplement dated February 16, 2007, to its
Prospectus dated January 25, 2006, which was included in its Registration Statement on Form S-3
(Registration No. 333-131278). The Prospectus Supplement relates to the resale of up to 469,344
shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”) by the selling stockholder named in the
Prospectus Supplement. Morrison & Foerster LLP, as counsel to the Company, has issued its opinion
with respect to the legality of the Shares and to certain U.S. federal income tax matters. The
legality opinion is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 5.1. The
opinion relating to certain U.S. federal income tax matters is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference as Exhibit 8.1.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Description |
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5.1
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Legality Opinion of Morrison & Foerster LLP |
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8.1
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Tax Opinion of Morrison & Foerster LLP |
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23.1
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Consent of Morrison & Foerster LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1
and 8.1) |
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