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): July 18, 2000 AMBANC HOLDING CO., INC. ----------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-27036 14-1783770 ---------- --------- ----------- (State or other jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer Identification of incorporation) Number) 11 Division Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010-4303 - --------------------------------------- ------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (518) 842-7200 -------------- Not Applicable ----------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 5. Other Events - --------------------- A copy of a press release issued July 18, 2000 by the Registrant is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibit 99 -- Press Release issued July 18, 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, hereunto duly authorized. AMBANC HOLDING CO., INC. Date: July 18, 2000 By: /s/ John M. Lisicki ------------------------------------- John M. Lisicki President and Chief Executive Officer