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 June 30, 1998 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 June 30, 1998, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 announcing retirement of its President and Chief Executive Officer. 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: June 30, 1998 By: --------------------------- --------------------------------- Lauren T. Barnett Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Exhibit Number Description - ------- --------------------------------------------------- 99 Press release dated June 30, 1998 announcing retirement of its President and Chief Executive Officer.