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
January 28, 2003
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(Date of earliest event reported)
Abington Bancorp, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts 0-16018 04-3334127
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
97 Libbey Parkway, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02189
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(781) 682-6400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 28, 2003, Abington Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a
press release which announced stock purchase plans for the Abington
Savings Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the Abington Savings
Charitable Foundation. A copy of the press release is attached to this
report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
A press release making this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 28, 2003.
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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.
ABINGTON BANCORP, INC.
Date: January 28, 2003 By: /s/ ROBERT M. LALLO
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Name: Robert M. Lallo
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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