SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (RULE 13D-102) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULES 13D-1(B), (C), AND (D) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-2(B) (AMENDMENT NO. ___________)* THE NEWKIRK MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (NAME OF ISSUER) UNITS OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES) NOT APPLICABLE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CUSIP NUMBER) JUNE 30, 2003 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [ ] Rule 13d-1(b) [ ] Rule 13d-1(c) [X] Rule 13d-1(d) *The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).- --------------------------------- --------------------------------- CUSIP NO. N/A 13G PAGE 2 OF 14 PAGES - --------------------------------- --------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Vornado Realty Trust - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) [X] (b) [_] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Maryland - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF -------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6 SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY 1,639,818 OWNED BY EACH -------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 -------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,639,818 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,639,818* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 25.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Includes 217,418 Units of Limited Partnership Interest ("Units") underlying an option to sell 217,418 Units to Newkirk NL Holdings LLC and Newkirk RE Holdings LLC. Does not include 3,641,691 Units held by various entities listed in Exhibit 99.2 that are not a part of the reporting persons filing this Schedule 13G that may be deemed to constitute a group with the reporting persons and with respect to which beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed.
- --------------------------------- --------------------------------- CUSIP NO. N/A 13G PAGE 3 OF 14 PAGES - --------------------------------- --------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Vornado Realty L.P. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) [X] (b) [_] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF -------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6 SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY 1,639,818 OWNED BY EACH -------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 -------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 1,639,818 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,639,818* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 25.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) PN - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Includes 217,418 Units underlying an option to sell 217,418 Units to Newkirk NL Holdings LLC and Newkirk RE Holdings LLC. Does not include 3,641,691 Units held by various entities listed in Exhibit 99.2 that are not a part of the reporting persons filing this Schedule 13G that may be deemed to constitute a group with the reporting persons and with respect to which beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed.
- --------------------------------- --------------------------------- CUSIP NO. N/A 13G PAGE 4 OF 14 PAGES - --------------------------------- --------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) Vornado Newkirk L.L.C. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) [X] (b) [_] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF -------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6 SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY 277,599 OWNED BY EACH -------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 -------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 277,59 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 277,599* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Does not include 3,641,691 Units held by various entities listed in Exhibit 99.2 that are not a part of the reporting persons filing this Schedule 13G that may be deemed to constitute a group with the reporting persons and with respect to which beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed.
- --------------------------------- --------------------------------- CUSIP NO. N/A 13G PAGE 5 OF 14 PAGES - --------------------------------- --------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY) VNK Corp. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) (a) [X] (b) [_] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 SEC USE ONLY - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 SOLE VOTING POWER 0 NUMBER OF -------------------------------------------------------- SHARES 6 SHARED VOTING POWER BENEFICIALLY 48,169 OWNED BY EACH -------------------------------------------------------- REPORTING 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER PERSON WITH: 0 -------------------------------------------------------- 8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 48,169 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 48,169* - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) [X] - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 0.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) OO - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Does not include 3,641,691 Units held by various entities listed in Exhibit 99.2 that are not a part of the reporting persons filing this Schedule 13G that may be deemed to constitute a group with the reporting persons and with respect to which beneficial ownership is expressly disclaimed.
CUSIP No. N/A 13G Page 6 of 14 Pages ITEM 1(A). NAME OF ISSUER: The Newkirk Master Limited Partnership ITEM 1(B). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 7 Bulfinch Place, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02114 ITEM 2(A). NAME OF PERSON FILING: Vornado Realty Trust Vornado Realty L.P. Vornado Newkirk L.L.C. VNK Corp. ITEM 2(B). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE: Vornado Realty Trust - 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Vornado Realty L.P. - 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Vornado Newkirk L.L.C. - 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 VNK Corp. - 888 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 ITEM 2(C). CITIZENSHIP: Vornado Realty Trust - Maryland Vornado Realty L.P. - Delaware Vornado Newlkirk L.L.C. - Delaware VNK Corp. - Delaware ITEM 2(D). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES: Units of Limited Partnership Interest ITEM 2(E). CUSIP NUMBER: Not applicable ITEM 3. IF THIS STATEMENT IS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13D-1(B), 13D-2(B) OR (C), CHECK WHETHER THE PERSON FILING IS A: -6-
CUSIP No. N/A 13G Page 7 of 14 Pages (a) [_] Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act. (b) [_] Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act. (c) [_] Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act. (d) [_] Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (e) [_] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E). (f) [_] An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F). (g) [_] A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). (h) [_] A savings association as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. (i) [_] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (j) [_] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP. Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item I. (a) Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s). (b) Percent of class: See the response(s) to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s). (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: -7-
CUSIP No. N/A 13G Page 8 of 14 Pages (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s). (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s). (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s). (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s). ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS. Not applicable. ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON. Not applicable. ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY OR CONTROL PERSON. Not applicable. ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. See Exhibit 99.2. ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP. Not applicable. -8-
CUSIP No. N/A 13G Page 9 of 14 Pages ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION. Not applicable. -9-
Page 10 of 14 Pages SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. VORNADO REALTY TRUST By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer VORNADO REALTY L.P. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer VORNADO NEWKIRK L.L.C. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer VNK CORP. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration Date: February 13, 2004
Page 11 of 14 Pages INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement, dated February 13, 2004, between Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Realty L.P., Vornado Newkirk L.L.C. and VNK Corp. 99.2 Item 8 Information
Page 12 of 14 Pag EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Units of Limited Partnership of The Newkirk Master Limited Partnership and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto. In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement on Schedule 13G. Date: February 13, 2004 VORNADO REALTY TRUST By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer VORNADO REALTY L.P. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer VORNADO NEWKIRK L.L.C. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Chief Financial OfficerPage 13 of 14 Pages VNK CORP. By: /s/ Joseph Macnow ---------------------------------- Name: Joseph Macnow Title: Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration
Page 14 of 14 Pages EXHIBIT (99.2) IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Realty L.P., Vornado Newkirk L.L.C. and VNK Corp., each of which is filing this Schedule 13G, may be deemed to constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the other entities listed below. The following is a listing of these entities along with their respective beneficial ownership amounts: Name Sole Voting Shared Voting Aggregate and Dispositive and Dispositive Amount Power Power Beneficially Owned - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newkirk NL Holdings LLC 830,390 217,418 1,047,808 Newkirk RE Holdings LLC 143,387 2,451,762 2,595,149 Newkirk Tender Holdings LLC 2,209,065 0 2,209,065 Marbax Venture LLC 25,279 0 25,279 AP-WIN Associates L.L.C 133,400 0 133,400 AP4-WEM WIN Tender LLC 59,433 0 59,433 AP3-WEM WIN Tender LLC 23,319 0 23,319 WEM-Brynmawr Associates LLC 0 3,425,539 3,425,539 Michael L. Ashner 0 3,641,691 3,641,691 Apollo Real Estate Investment Fund III, 0 3,641,691 3,641,691 L.P. Apollo Real Estate Advisors III, L.P. 0 3,641,691 3,641,691 Apollo Real Estate Management Fund III, 0 3,641,691 3,641,691 L.P. Newkirk RE Associates LLC 0 25,279 25,279 NK-CR Holdings LLC 0 25,279 25,279 Newkirk Stock LLC 0 25,279 25,279 WEM Fund 1998 Limited Partnership 0 133,400 133,400 WEM-WIN Tender Associates, LLC 0 82,752 82,752 Vornado Realty Trust 0 1,639,818 1,639,818 Vornado Realty L.P. 0 1,639,818 1,639,818 Vornado Newkirk L.L.C 0 277,599 277,599 VNK Corp. 0 48,169 48,169