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):
May 22, 2003
SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-16581 23-2453088
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of) File Number) Ident. No.)
incorporation
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(215) 557-4630
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
99.1 Press Release, dated May 22, 2003, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
(the "Company")
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 22, 2003, the Company issued a press release discussing a potential stock
repurchase program and earnings guidance. The press release, attached as Exhibit
99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being furnished pursuant to
Item 9.
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.
SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
Dated: May 22, 2003 /s/ James D. Hogan
James D. Hogan
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 22, 2003, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.