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 27, 2004
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BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-23695 04-3402944
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S) Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
160 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02447-0469
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(617) 730-3500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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(17 CFR 230.425)
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(17 CFR240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4c under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 27, 2004, the Registrant will make a slide presentation at a
financial institutions' investors conference in New York, New York sponsored by
Ryan Beck & Co. The presentation includes a discussion of the Company's expected
sources of earnings growth. The presentation, including a question and answer
period, can be listened to by calling 800-441-0022. The presentation is
scheduled to be made from 1:35 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Slide presentation to be made at investor
conference on October 27, 2004.
SIGNATURE
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, hereunto duly authorized.
BROOKLINE BANCORP, INC.
Date: October 27, 2004 By: /s/ Paul R. Bechet
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Paul R. Bechet
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and
Chief Financial Officer