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) February 9, 2000 THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO. ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Pennsylvania 000-24353 23-2960768 - ------------------------------ ----------------------- -------------- (State or other jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 6060 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 - ----------------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 483-2800 -------------- Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 5. Other Events ------------ On February 8, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that it had organized a broker-dealer to conduct business as TGH Securities. The transaction is further described in a press release, dated February 8, 2000, which is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits: 99 Press Release dated February 8, 2000 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, thereunto duly authorized. THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO. Date: February 9, 2000 By: /s/John F. McGill, Jr. -------------------------------- John F. McGill, Jr. Chief Executive Officer