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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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May 24, 2013
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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United States
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0-52000
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51-0533946
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, New Jersey
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08691
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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: (609) 223-8300
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Roma Financial Corporation (the “Registrant”), the holding company for Roma Bank, announced today that it has been a victim of a check kiting scheme by one of its commercial deposit and loan customers. The Registrant estimates that its after-tax loss related to this check kiting scheme will be approximately $1.1 million ($.04 per basic and diluted share) which it will recognize during the second quarter of 2013. Roma Bank is aggressively pursuing collection of the loss from the customer and with the appropriate authorities; however, the timing and potential results of these efforts are uncertain.
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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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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Date: May 24, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Sharon L. Lamont
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Sharon L. Lamont
Chief Financial Officer
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