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UNITED STATES
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
April 18, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-16581 23-2453088
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Ident. No.)
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(215) 557-4630
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
N/A
(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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-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-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On April 18, 2006, Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release discussing the Company's first quarter results. The press release,
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is being
furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release, dated April 18, 2006, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
Dated: April 18, 2006 By: /s/ Stacey V. Weikel
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Stacey V. Weikel
Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release, dated April 18, 2006, of Sovereign Bancorp, Inc.
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