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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 4, 2011
BROOKLYN FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Federal
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000-51208
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20-2659598
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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81 Court Street Brooklyn, NY
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11201
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 855-8500
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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 4.01
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Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
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(b) On February 4, 2011, Brooklyn Federal Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) engaged Crowe Horwath LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Company has not consulted with Crowe Horwath LLP on any matter during the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and any subsequent interim period prior to engaging Crowe Horwath LLP.
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 7, 2011, following notification by the Office of Thrift Supervision of its non-objection to the engagement, the Company engaged Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. as its financial advisor to assist the Company in evaluating strategic alternatives.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. None
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.
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BROOKLYN FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.
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DATE: February 9, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Richard A. Kielty
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Richard A. Kielty
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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