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): January 28, 2009
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-11967 | 11-3170868 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (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)
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ITEMS 1, 3 THROUGH 7 NOT APPLICABLE.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 28, 2009, Astoria Financial Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release which, among other things, highlights the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.
Item 8.01. Other Events
Astoria further announced in its press release dated January 28, 2009 that the Board of Directors, at their January 28, 2009 meeting, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share. The cash dividend is payable on March 2, 2009 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.
The Company further announced in its press release that the Board of Directors established May 20, 2009 as the date for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with a voting record date of March 23, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.
Additionally, the Company announced that Astoria Financial Corporation has elected not to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (“CPP”) after fully evaluating the related costs and benefits, as well as the potential impact on the long-term value of its shares. The Company disclosed on December 8, 2008 that it had received preliminary approval to issue up to $375 million of preferred stock and related warrants to the U.S. Treasury under the CPP. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated January 28, 2009. |
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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: January 28, 2009
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| EXHIBIT INDEX | |
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated January 28, 2009. |
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