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) September 10, 1997 LAKEVIEW FINANCIAL CORP. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) New Jersey 0-25106 22-334052 - ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------- (State or other jurisdiction (SEC File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 1117 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07503 - -------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 201-890-1234 ------------ 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 September 10, 1997 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 Concerning Merger Agreement dated September 10, - ---------- 1997. 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. LAKEVIEW FINANCIAL CORP. Date: September 10, 1997 By: /s/Kevin J. Coogan ---------------------- Kevin J. Coogan President and Chief Executive Officer