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) October 8, 1998 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: 973-890-1234 ------------ 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 October 8, 1998 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 Announcing Evaluation of Strategic Alternatives dated October 8, 1998 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: October 8, 1998 By: /s/Anthony G. Gallo ----------------------- Anthony G. Gallo Vice President and Chief Financial Officer