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 July 28, 1997 AMBANC HOLDING CO., INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-27036 14-1783770 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 11 Division Street, Amsterdam, New York 12010-4303 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (518) 842-7200 -------------------- N/A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events - -------------------- On July 22, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing its earnings for the Second quarter ended June 30, 1997. On July 25, 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 announcing the first regular quarterly cash dividend to be paid out. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ----------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits The Exhibits referred to in Item 5 of this Report and listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Report and are incorporated herein by reference. 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 thereunto duly authorized. AMBANC HOLDING CO., INC. Date: November 4, 1996 By: /s/Robert J. Brittain --------------------------- --------------------------------- Robert J. Brittain President & Chief Executive Officer Exhibit Number Description - ------- --------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press release dated July 22, 1997 99.2 Press release dated July 25, 1997