OPX 8k 5-17-2006 Investor Presentation

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 17, 2006
 
Opteum Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland
001-32171
72-1571637
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (772) 231-1400

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On May 17, 2006, Opteum Inc. (the “Company”) made available to investors a presentation. A copy of this information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company believes that certain statements in the information attached may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

This information furnished under this “Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure,” including the exhibit related hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any disclosure document of the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such document.

ITEM 9.01.
EXHIBITS

(c)
Exhibit

The following exhibit is filed pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K:

99.1 - Investor Presentation of Opteum Inc.




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: May 17, 2006
OPTEUM INC.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey J. Zimmer
  
   
Jeffrey J. Zimmer
   
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
  
 
 
 
99.1
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Investor Presentation of Opteum Inc.