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) February 20, 2008
NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| North Carolina | | 000-11448 | | 56-1348147 |
| State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
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| 1501 Highwoods Boulevard, Suite 400, | | 27410 |
| Greensboro North Carolina | | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(336) 369-0900
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:
| | 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 February 21, 2008, NewBridge Bancorp issued a press release announcing the declaration by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock, payable on April 15, 2008, to shareholders of record on April 1, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached to this filing as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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| Item 9.01. | | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
This Exhibit is being provided solely for the purpose of providing disclosure pursuant to Item 8.01 – Other Events.
(99.1) Press release issued by NewBridge Bancorp on February 21, 2008.
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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| Dated: February 21, 2008 | NEWBRIDGE BANCORP
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| | By: | /s/ Robert F. Lowe | |
| | | Robert F. Lowe, | |
| | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of NewBridge Bancorp dated February 21, 2008. |
