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): July 11, 2008
NEW HAMPSHIRE THRIFT BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 0-17859 | | 02-0430695 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 9 Main Street, P.O. Box 9, Newport, New Hampshire | | 03773 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603) 863-0886
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On July 11, 2008, New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its earnings for the second quarter of the 2008 fiscal year. A copy of the press release dated July 11, 2008, describing the second quarter earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| (d) | The following exhibit is furnished with this Report: |
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press release issued by the Company on July 11, 2008. |
SIGNATURES
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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. |
Dated: July 16, 2008 | | NEW HAMPSHIRE THRIFT BANCSHARES, INC. |
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| | By: | | /s/ Stephen R. Theroux |
| | Name: | | Stephen R. Theroux |
| | Title: | | President and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release issued by the Company on July 11, 2008. |
