UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2004
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
| Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 0-22228 (Commission File Number) | 11-3170868 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(516) 327-3000
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
| Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition | ||||||||
| Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||||||
| SIGNATURE | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||||||
| EX-99.1 SLIDE PRESENTATION | ||||||||
ITEMS 1, 3 THROUGH 8 NOT APPLICABLE.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Astoria Financial Corporation has updated its written investor slide presentation material which is included herein in Exhibit 99.1. This material is expected to be provided to investors participating in the financial institutions investor conference sponsored by Ryan, Beck & Co. on October 27, 2004 in New York City. This information includes, among other things, a review of financial results and trends through the period ended September 30, 2004, and is intended to be made available to analysts and investors, including investor groups participating in forums such as sponsored investor conferences and road shows, during the quarter ending December 31, 2004. The conference presentation, along with any follow-up questions and answers, will be webcast simultaneously and will be available on the company’s website, www.astoriafederal.com, through November 5, 2004.
The presentation material provides certain information which may be considered non-GAAP financial information. These items may include tangible stockholders’ equity, book value and tangible book value and related calculations.
The information provided pursuant hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Form 8-K into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under such Acts.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibits. | |||
| Exhibit 99.1 Slide presentation that Astoria Financial Corporation will deliver to investors at the Ryan, Beck & Co. 2004 Financial Institutions Investor Conference on October 27, 2004 in New York City. | ||||
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SIGNATURE
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.
| ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||
| By: | /s/ Peter J. Cunningham | |||
| Peter J. Cunningham First Vice President and Director of Investor Relations | ||||
Dated: October 26, 2004
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