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 3, 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 June 23 1997, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 announcing its intentions to commence a stock repurchase program. 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: July 3, 1997 By: /S/ Robert J. Brittain --------------------------- --------------------------------- Robert J. Brittain President & Chief Executive Officer Exhibit Number Description - ------- --------------------------------------------------- 99 Press release dated June 23, 1997