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 31, 2001 NEUBERGER BERMAN INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15361 DELAWARE 06-1523639 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 605 Third Avenue New York, NY 10158 (Address of principal executive offices) (212) 476-9000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 31, 2001, Neuberger Berman Inc. (the "Corporation") announced the appointment of Nathan Gantcher as the fourth outside member to its board of directors. This appointment increases the size of the board to 12 members. A copy of the press release issued by the Corporation is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits The Exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index of this Form 8-K are filed herewith. 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 thereunto duly authorized. Neuberger Berman Inc. (Registrant) Date: February 2, 2001 By: /s/ Kevin Handwerker --------------------------- Kevin Handwerker SVP, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release issued by the Corporation on January 31, 2001, with respect to the appointment of a new member of the Board of Directors.