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 19, 2011
FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-23975 | | 42-1556195 |
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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726 Exchange Street, Suite 618, Buffalo, NY
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(716) 819-5500
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Not Applicable
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| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01Other Events
On April 19, 2011, First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (“First Niagara”) issued a press release announcing the merger consideration to be paid to former stockholders of NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. (“NewAlliance”) as a result of the merger of NewAlliance with and into First Niagara effective April 15, 2011. The allocation of the merger consideration reflects the final results of elections submitted by NewAlliance stockholders and the application of the adjustment, election and allocation procedures described in the merger agreement.
A copy of the press release announcing the final results of the election process is being filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated April 19, 2011 |
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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.
FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
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| DATE: April 19, 2011 | By: | /s/ Gregory W. Norwood |
| | | Gregory W. Norwood
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly authorized representative) |
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Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated April 19, 2011 |
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