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): July 17, 1997 ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-22228 11-3170868 (State or other Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 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 NONE (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4, 6, 8 & 9. NOT APPLICABLE ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 17, 1997, Astoria Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing results of operations for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1997. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report: EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued July 17, 1997 1 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 hereunto duly authorized. ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ George L. Engelke, Jr. ------------------------------------------ George L. Engelke, Jr. Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: July 17, 1997 2 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release issued July 17, 1997 3