SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 27,
1996
Saratoga Bancorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
2-77519-LA 94-2817587
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
12000 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
(Address of principal executive office and ZIP code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 973-1111
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Exhibit at Page 4
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Item 5. Other Events
On September 26, 1996, the Board of Directors of Saratoga
Bancorp declared a ten cent ($0.10) cash dividend on the
outstanding shares of Common Stock of Saratoga Bancorp, to be
payable on November 6, 1996 to shareholders of record at the close
of business on October 23, 1996.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
(21) Press Release issued on 9/27/96 describing cash
dividend.
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SIGNATURES
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, thereunto duly authorized.
SARATOGA BANCORP
(Registrant)
By: ____________________________
Richard L. Mount
President
(Principal Executive
Officer)
Date: October 2, 1996
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