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) October 21, 2015
Stewardship Financial Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
New Jersey | 1-33377 | 22-3351447 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
630 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ | 07432 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (201) 444-7100
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On October 21, 2015, Stewardship Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing a $0.02 per share cash dividend to common stockholders of record on November 2, 2015, payable November 16, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01. |
Exhibit No. | Description | ||
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated October 21, 2015 |
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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.
Date: October 22, 2015 | Stewardship Financial Corporation |
/s/ Claire M. Chadwick | |
Claire M. Chadwick | |
Senior Vice President and | |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Contact: | Mary Beth Steiginga | |
630 Godwin Avenue | ||
Midland Park, NJ 07432 | ||
201-444-7100 |
PRESS RELEASE
STEWARDSHIP FINANCIAL CORPORATION
DECLARES CASH DIVIDEND
Midland Park, NJ – October 21, 2015 – The Board of Directors of Stewardship Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SSFN), parent company of Atlantic Stewardship Bank, has declared a $0.02 per share cash dividend. Common stockholders of record as of November 2, 2015 will be paid the dividend on November 16, 2015.
In announcing the dividend, Chairman Richard Culp stated, “We are pleased to continue to show our commitment to our shareholders by recognizing them with this dividend. This dividend represents the seventy second consecutive quarterly dividend since the Corporation began paying quarterly dividends in 1998.”
Paul Van Ostenbridge, President and Chief Executive Officer continued, “The Board of Directors recognizes our obligation to maintain a strong capital position while remaining committed to providing value to our shareholders and giving back to the community through the bank’s unique tithing mission.”
Stewardship Financial Corporation’s subsidiary, Atlantic Stewardship Bank (ASB) is proudly celebrating 30 years of serving the greater New Jersey market. Atlantic Stewardship Bank has 12 banking locations in NJ, including; Midland Park, Montville, North Haledon, Pequannock, Ridgewood, Waldwick, Westwood, Wyckoff, two offices in Hawthorne and two offices in Wayne. ASB is known for tithing 10% of its pre-tax profits to Christian and local charities. To date, ASB’s total tithing donations total $8.2 million. ASB invites you to visit their website at www.asbnow.com for additional information and to learn more.
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