UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant To Section 13 Or 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934 Date Of Report: September 29, 2000 (Date Of Earliest Event Reported) MONTEREY BAY BANCORP, INC. (Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter) DELAWARE 77-0381362 (State Or Other Jurisdiction Of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Incorporation Or Organization) Number) Commission File Number: 0-24802 567 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, California 95076 (Address Of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code) (831) 768 - 4800 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) WWW.MONTEREYBAYBANK.COM (Registrant's Internet Site) INFO@MONTEREYBAYBANK.COM (Registrant's Electronic Mail Address) 1 Item 5. Other Events On September 29, 2000, Monterey Bay Bancorp, Inc. ("Registrant") announced the resignation of Marshall G. Delk. This resignation is effective immediately. Mr. Delk held the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer at both Monterey Bay Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Monterey Bay Bank. A separation package is currently being negotiated. The Company anticipates recording a charge against third quarter operations in conjunction with the separation package. Item 7. Financial Statements And Exhibits (c) Exhibits The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Report: 99.1 Press Release dated September 29, 2000. 2 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. Monterey Bay Bancorp, Inc. (Registrant) Date: September 29, 2000 By: /s/ C. Edward Holden -------------------- C. Edward Holden Chief Executive Officer Date: September 29, 2000 By: /s/ Mark R. Andino ------------------ Mark R. Andino Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit - -------------- ------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Dated September 29, 2000 4