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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 14, 1998
1ST BERGEN BANCORP
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW JERSEY 0-27686 22-3409845
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
250 VALLEY BOULEVARD, WOOD-RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07075
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 939-3400
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ITEM 5. OTHER
The Registrant signed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by
and among Kearny Federal Savings Bank ("Kearny"), Registrant, and Registrant's
wholly-owned subsidiary, South Bergen Savings Bank on October 14, 1998. A copy
of such Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.1. A copy of the agreement
relating to the granting of an option on the securities of Registrant in favor
of Kearny is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.2. The Registrant issued a joint press
release with Kearny on October 15, 1998, announcing the signing of the
Agreement. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement is subject
to several conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and
approvals by the shareholders of Registrant.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated October 14, 1998,
by and among Kearny Federal Savings Bank, 1st Bergen Bancorp,
and South Bergen Savings Bank.
2.2 Stock Option Agreement dated October 14, 1998.
99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 1st
Bergen Bancorp has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
1ST BERGEN BANCORP
(Registrant)
Dated: October 19, 1998 By: /s/ Albert E. Gossweiler
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Albert E. Gossweiler
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated October 14, 1998,
by and among Kearny Federal Savings Bank, 1st Bergen Bancorp,
and South Bergen Savings Bank.
2.2 Stock Option Agreement dated October 14, 1998.
99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 1998.
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