SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 21, 2010
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BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-23695 | 04-3402944 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
160 Washington Street, Brookline, Massachusetts | 02447-0469 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(617) 730-3500 | ||
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Declaration of Dividend
On April 21, 2010, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. announced its earnings for the 2010 first quarter and approval by its Board of Directors of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share payable May 17, 2010 to stockholders of record on April 30, 2010. See Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto for the press release issued April 21, 2010 relating to these matters.
Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On April 21, 2010, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. At the Annual Meeting, shareholders considered the election of directors and the ratification of independent registered public accountants. A breakdown of the votes cast is set forth below.
1. | The election of directors | For | Withheld | Broker non-votes | ||
| David C. Chapin | 39,803,808 | 6,216,078 | 6,439,826 | |||
| John A. Hackett, Sr. | 40,474,731 | 5,545,154 | 6,439,827 | |||
| John L. Hall II | 43,658,011 | 2,361,874 | 6,439,827 | |||
| Rosamond B. Vaule | 39,796,719 | 6,223,167 | 6,439,826 |
2. | The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2010. | |||
For | Against | Abstain | Broker non-votes | |
51,383,587 | 880,550 | 80,009 | 115,626 | |
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
See Exhibit 99.2 attached hereto for the slides presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. which occurred on April 21, 2010.
SIGNATURE
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.
BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC. | ||||
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| Date: | April 21, 2010 | By: | /s/ Paul R. Bechet | |
Paul R. Bechet | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. dated April 21, 2010. | |
99.2 | Slides presented at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. on April 21, 2010. |