SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20552 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 October 3, 2003 -------------------------------------------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) ASB HOLDING COMPANY -------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) United States 0-31789 56-2317250 - ------------------------------- ------------ ---------------- (State or other jurisdiction (File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 365 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 - ------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (974) 748-3600 ----------------- Not Applicable -------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) ASB Holding Company INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT Item 5. Other Events ------------ Reference is made to the press release dated October 3, 2003, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by this reference. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits ------------------------ (c) Exhibits. 99 Press Release dated October 3, 2003. 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. ASB HOLDING COMPANY Date: October 3, 2003 By: /s/Joseph Kliminski ----------------------------------------- Joseph Kliminski President and Chief Executive Officer