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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 20, 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
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the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEMS 1, 3 THROUGH 7 NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On January 20, 2005, Astoria Financial Corporation ("Astoria") issued a
press release which, among other things, highlights the Company's financial
results for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the
press release is included herewith as an exhibit to this report.
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
Astoria further announced in its press release dated January 20, 2005 that
the Board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share,
representing a 20% increase. The Board of Directors further declared a
three-for-two stock split in the form of a 50% stock dividend. The cash dividend
will be paid on the total number of shares held before the stock split. The new
shares will be distributed and the cash dividend is payable on March 1, 2005 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on February 15, 2005.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated January 20, 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 20, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated January 20, 2005.
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