a UNITED STATES
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
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2003
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-22228 11-3170868
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 AND 8. NOT APPLICABLE
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
The following Exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
99.1 Press release dated April 17, 2003 which, among other things,
highlights the Company's financial results for the quarter ended
March 31, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. (INCLUDING ITEM 12 DISCLOSURES)
This information, furnished under Item 9, "Regulation FD Disclosure", is
also intended to be furnished under Item 12, "Results of Operations and
Financial Condition", in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216.
On April 17, 2003, Astoria Financial Corporation issued a press release
reporting financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The full
text of the earnings release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1. The press
release provides certain information which may be considered non-GAAP financial
information. These items may include tangible stockholders' equity, book value
and tangible book value and related calculations.
The information provided pursuant hereto shall not be deemed incorporated
by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Form 8-K
into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under
such Acts.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
/s/ Peter J. Cunningham
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Peter J. Cunningham
First Vice President and
Director of Investor Relations
Dated: April 17, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated April 17, 2003, which, among other
things, highlights the Company's financial results for
the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
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