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): September 30, 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 THROUGH 7 NOT APPLICABLE.
| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On September 30, 2009, Astoria Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release stating that, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at approximately 5:00 p.m. (ET), the Corporation is expected to release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, and will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report: | |
| Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 30, 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: September 30, 2009
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| EXHIBIT INDEX | |
Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated September 30, 2009. |
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