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 14, 1998 THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Pennsylvania 0-24353 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) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT ------------------------------------ Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and --------------------------------------------------------- Exhibits -------- Exhibit 99.1 -- Press release regarding completion of stock - ------------ offerings. 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. THISTLE GROUP HOLDINGS, CO. Date: July 14, 1998 By: /s/John F. McGill, Jr. ---------------------------------- John F. McGill, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer