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 5, 2005 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) American Bancorp of New Jersey, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) New Jersey 0-51500 55-0897507 - ---------------------------- ---------- ------------- (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: (973) 748-3600 -------------- Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last Report) AMERICAN BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 8.01 Other Events ------------ On October 5, 2005, the Registrant completed its sale of common stock in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion of American Savings, MHC. Reference is made to the Press Release dated October 5, 2005, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by this reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits --------------------------------- Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 99 Press Release dated October 5, 2005 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. AMERICAN BANCORP OF NEW JERSEY, INC. Date: October 5, 2005 By: /s/Eric B. Heyer ------------------------------------ Eric B. Heyer Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer