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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 14, 2005
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-22228 11-3170868
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
[ ] 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-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEMS 1, 3 THROUGH 8 NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On January 14, 2005, Astoria Financial Corporation ("Astoria") issued a
press release concerning the recording of a charge in the quarter ending
December 31, 2004. Astoria further indicated that it expects to report its 2004
fourth quarter and full year results on January 20, 2005. Absent the 2004 fourth
quarter charge, earnings and diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a
range between $0.83 - $0.85. Including this charge, under generally accepted
accounting principles, fourth quarter diluted earnings per share are expected to
be within a range of between $0.69 - $0.71. A copy of the press release is
included herewith as an exhibit to this report.
The information provided pursuant hereto shall not be deemed incorporated
by reference by any general statement incorporating by reference this Form 8-K
into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not otherwise be deemed filed under
such Acts.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 14, 2005.
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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.
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Peter J. Cunningham
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Peter J. Cunningham
First Vice President and
Director of Investor Relations
Dated: January 14, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated January 14, 2005.
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