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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): April 18, 2007
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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 001-11967 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
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
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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 April 19, 2007, Astoria Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a
press release which, among other things, highlights the Company's financial
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. A copy of the press release
is furnished herewith as an exhibit to this report.
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On April 18, 2007, the Board of Directors of Astoria Financial Corporation
authorized the Company's twelfth stock repurchase program which authorizes the
repurchase of ten million shares, or approximately 10% of its outstanding common
stock. The new plan will commence upon completion of the current repurchase
program. The Company announced this event in its April 19, 2007 press release,
which is included herein as an exhibit to this report.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated April 19, 2007.
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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: April 19, 2007
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release dated April 19, 2007.
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