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): July 17, 1997
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Dime Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-13094 11-3197414
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
589 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 326-6170
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last Report)
Item 5. Other Events.
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On July 17, 1997, Dime Bancorp, Inc. (the "Registrant"), issued a press
release announcing its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of
1997. The press release has been filed as an exhibit to this Current Report and
is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma
Financial Information and Exhibits.
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The following exhibit is attached to this Current Report.
99 - Press Release, dated July 17, 1997, issued by the Registrant.
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SIGNATURES
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
DIME BANCORP, INC.
By: /s/ Gene C. Brooks
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Gene C. Brooks
Executive Vice President
and General Counsel
Date: July 25, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Item Page
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99 Press Release, dated July 17, 1997, 5
issued by Dime Bancorp, Inc.
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