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 17, 1997
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COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-23126
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RELIANCE BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-3187176
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (IRS Employer or
organization) Identification No.)
585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530
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(Address of principal executive officer) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 222-9300
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Items 1 through 4, 6, 8.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events
On October 17, 1997, Reliance Bancorp, Inc. announced the successful
completion of the acquisition of Continental Bank. In accordance with the terms
of the merger agreement, Reliance will issue 1.10 shares of its common stock for
each outstanding common share of Continental. The total transaction value is
estimated to be $24.0 million.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued on October 17, 1997, Reliance
Bancorp, Inc. completes the acquisition of Continental Bank.
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.
By: /s/ Raymond A. Nielsen
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Raymond A. Nielsen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: October 17, 1997