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) October 9, 1998 SUSSEX BANCORP - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 0-29030 22-3475473 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 399 Route 23, Franklin, New Jersey 07416 ----------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 827-2914 Item 5. Other Events The Registrant issued a press release announcing third quarter earnings. The details announced in the press release are incorporated by reference as if set forth at length herein. Item 7. Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99 Press Release announcing third quarter earnings. Page 2 of 5 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sussex Bancorp has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SUSSEX BANCORP -------------- (Registrant) Dated: October 9, 1998 By: /s/ CANDACE A. LEATHAM ---------------------- CANDACE A. LEATHAM Chief Financial Officer Page 3 of 5 EXHIBIT INDEX CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K Exhibit No. Description Page No. ----------- ----------- -------- 99 Press Release announcing third quarter earnings 5 Page 4 of 5