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) March 18, 1998 COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-23126 RELIANCE BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 11-3187176 -------- ---------- (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (IRS Employer or organization) Identification No.) 585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 (Address of principal executive officer) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 222-9300 -------------- Item 5. Other Events On March 18, 1998, the Company announced a regular cash dividend of $0.18 per common share for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, an increase of $0.02 or 12.5% from the second quarter of fiscal year 1998. The dividend will be payable on April 17, 1998 to stockholders of record on April 3, 1998. Item 7 (c). Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release announcing declaration of cash dividend dated March 18, 1998. 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 ---------------------- Raymond A. Nielsen President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: March 24, 1998