Attached files
| file | filename |
|---|---|
| EX-99.1 - ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP | v223484_ex99-1.htm |
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): May 19, 2011
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
|
Delaware
|
001-11967
|
11-3170868
|
|
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
|
(Commission File Number)
|
(IRS Employer 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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01.Other Events.
On May 19, 2011, Astoria Financial Corporation issued a press release stating that it has cancelled its participation in an investor conference in London, England on May 23, 2011, sponsored by Barclays Capital.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
|
(d)
|
Exhibits.
|
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report:
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 19, 2011.
-2-
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
Peter J. Cunningham
First Vice President and
Director of Investor Relations
|
|
Dated: May 19, 2011
-3-
|
EXHIBIT INDEX
|
|
|
Exhibit
Number
|
Description
|
|
99.1
|
Press release dated May 19, 2011.
|
-4-