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):
May 5, 2004
SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)| | | | | |
| Pennsylvania | | 1-16581 | | 23-2453088 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of)
incorporation | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Ident. No.) |
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| 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | 19102 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(215) 557-4630
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| | (a) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (b) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (c) | | Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
99.1 Analyst & Investor Meeting Presentation, dated May 5, 2004, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”)
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 5, 2004, Jay S. Sidhu, Chairman, President and CEO, and other officers of the Company held an Analyst & Investor Meeting at the New York Stock Exchange. The Company’s presentation, attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished pursuant to Item 9, and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for any purpose.
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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| | SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC. |
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| Dated: May 5, 2004 | | /s/ James D. Hogan
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| | James D. Hogan |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit
Number
99.1 Analyst & Investor Meeting Presentation, dated May 5, 2004, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
