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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):
October 27, 2005
Rand Capital Corporation
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 001-08205 16-0961359
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
2200 Rand Building
Buffalo, New York 14203
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 853-0802
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities
Act (17 CFR 230 .425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
In accordance with interim guidance of the Securities and
Exchange Commission, this disclosure pursuant to Item 2.02 of
Form 8-K is made under Item 7.01.
On October 27, 2005, Rand Capital Corporation issued a press
release announcing its net asset value for the quarter ended
September 30, 2005. The text of the press release is included
as an exhibit to this Form 8-K. Pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such
exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein is
deemed to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed.
Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 27, 2005
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 27, 2005 Rand Capital Corporation
By: /s/ Daniel P. Penberthy
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Daniel P. Penberthy
Executive Vice President/
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 27, 2005