UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): January 24, 2008
SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 000-19065 | 52-1532952 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
17801 Georgia Avenue, Olney, Maryland 20832
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (301) 774-6400
Not Applicable
(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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Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 24, 2008, officers of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) held a conference call to discuss the Company’s results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. During the call, management provided additional detail regarding the Company’s strategic business improvement program, titled LIFT (Looking Inward for Tomorrow). A transcript of the conference call is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| Number | Description |
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| 99.1 | Transcript for Earnings Conference Call on January 24, 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.
| | SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC. |
| | (Registrant) |
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| Date: January 28, 2008 | By: /s/ Hunter R. Hollar |
| | Hunter R. Hollar |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
