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 25, 2007
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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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) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000 |
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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 25, 2007, Astoria Financial Corporation (“Astoria”) issued a press release which, among other things, highlights the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is included herewith as an exhibit to this report.
Item 8.01 Other Events
Astoria further announced in its press release dated January 25, 2007 that the Board of Directors, at their January 24, 2007 meeting, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, representing a 8% increase. The cash dividend is payable on March 1, 2007 to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2007.
The Company further announced in its press release that the Board of Directors established May 16, 2007 as the date for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with a voting record date of March 26, 2007.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 25, 2007.
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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 |
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| By: | /s/ Peter J. Cunningham |
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| | Peter J. Cunningham |
| | First Vice President and |
| | Director of Investor Relations |
Dated: January 25, 2007
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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99.1 | | Press release dated January 25, 2007. |
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