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): March 26, 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 March 26, 2001, Neuberger Berman Inc. (the "Corporation"), announced that it completed the asset acquisition of Fasciano Company, Inc., the investment advisor to Chicago-based Fasciano Fund, Inc., a small capitalization blend mutual fund. The Fasciano Fund, which was launched by Michael Fasciano in 1987, had approximately $186 million in assets as of the closing. 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 99.1 Press release dated March 26, 2001. 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: April 5, 2001 By: /s/ Kevin Handwerker ----------------------------------------- Kevin Handwerker Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release issued by the Corporation on March 26, 2001, with respect to asset acquisition of Fasciano Company, Inc.