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): May 1, 2002 NEUBERGER BERMAN INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-15361 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 May 1, 2002, Neuberger Berman Inc. (the "Corporation"), announced that effective as of May 2, 2002, it will amend the terms of its Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes due 2021. 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 Exhibit No. Document (99) Additional Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by the Corporation on May 1, 2002, with respect to the amendment of certain terms of its Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes due 2021 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: May 2, 2002 By: /s/ Matthew S. Stadler ------------------- Matthew S. Stadler Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX 99.1 Press release issued by Neuberger Berman Inc. on May 1, 2002, with respect to the amendment of certain terms of its Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Notes due 2021.