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): September 14, 2007
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HERZFELD CARIBBEAN BASIN FUND, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter
Maryland 811-06445 65-0396889
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 161465, Miami, FL 33116
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code, 305-271-1900
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01
On September 14, 2007, the Company announced the terms and dates related to its
non-transferable rights offering. A copy of the press release issued by the
Company dated September 14, 2007 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 14, 2007 announcing terms and
dates related to the planned non-transferable rights
offering.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HERZFELD CARIBBEAN BASIN FUND, INC.
Date: September 17, 2007 /s/ Cecilia L. Gondor
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Cecilia L. Gondor
Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 14, 2007 announcing terms
and dates related to the planned non-transferable rights
offering.