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) | | December 13, 2002 (December 12, 2002) |
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Alliance Bancorp of New England, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | | 001-13405 | | 06-1495617 |
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| (State of Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File | | IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No. |
| 348 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT | | | | 06066 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | | | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | (860) 875-2500 | |
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| Not Applicable |
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| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
| (a) | | Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired |
| | | Not applicable |
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| (b) | | Pro Forma Financial Information |
| | | Not applicable |
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| (c) | | Exhibits |
| | | (99)(i) Exhibit to Item 9, press release dated December 12, 2002. |
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 12, 2002, Alliance Bancorp of New England, Inc., announced that it has engaged the investment banking firm of Friedman Billings Ramsey to assist in enhancing shareholder value. The information provided in this Item 9 and Exhibit 99(i) should not be deemed filed with the Commission but furnished to satisfy requirements of Regulation FD.
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 hereto duly authorized.
| | | ALLIANCE BANCORP OF |
| | | NEW ENGLAND, INC. |
| | | Registrant |
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| Date: December 13, 2002 | | By: /s/ David H. Gonci |
| | | David H. Gonci |
| | | Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer |
