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): April 9, 2010
PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 000-23601
| Federal | 16-1540137 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
214 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(315) 343-0057
(Issuer's Telephone Number including area code)
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:
| | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| X | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| | 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-4c under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c)) |
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 9, 2010, Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. sent the attached additional solicitation material to all shareholders of record who have not yet voted.
April 9, 2010
Dear Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. Shareholder:
We recently mailed you proxy material in connection with our upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 28, 2010. According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy.
It is very important that your shares be voted, regardless of the number of shares you own.
Please take a moment to VOTE your shares by returning your proxy in the envelope provided. If your shares are held with a broker or bank, you can also vote by telephone or the internet by following the enclosed instructions.
Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a “FOR” vote on all proposals.
Please disregard this letter if you already voted your shares. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Thomas W. Schneider
Thomas W. Schneider
Thomas W. Schneider
President and Chief Executive Officer
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.
PATHFINDER BANCORP, INC.
| Date: April 9, 2010 | By: /s/ Thomas W. Schneider |
| Thomas W. Schneider | |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |