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): March 16, 2015
INVESTORS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-36441 | | 46-4702118 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer |
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| 101 JFK Parkway, Short Hills, New Jersey | | 07078 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 924-5100
Not Applicable
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(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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| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On March 16, 2015, the Company announced that it has received approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to commence a 5% buyback program prior to the one-year anniversary of the completion of its second step conversion. Accordingly, the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 17.9 million shares.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| (a) | Not Applicable. |
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| (b) | Not Applicable. |
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| (c) | Not Applicable |
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| (d) | Exhibits. |
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| | Exhibit No. | Description |
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| | 99.1 | Press release dated March 16, 2015, by Investors Bancorp, Inc., announcing Share Repurchase Program for 5% of Its Outstanding Shares |
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.
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| | INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. |
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| DATE: March 18, 2015 | By: | /s/ Sean Burke |
| | | Sean Burke |
| | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press release dated March 16, 2015 by Investors Bancorp, Inc., announcing Share Repurchase Program for 5% of Its Outstanding Shares. |
