-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, NmEkuf/m+xgr3rAyIs5dMgYSXSQ+oRpD/wM2xSpHhlef7E0JMPQBFaow8T4y7C8J 96wNbw8oW1Cdz9OtriihQQ== 0000909654-08-000004.txt : 20080102 0000909654-08-000004.hdr.sgml : 20080101 20080102165043 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000909654-08-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080102 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080102 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080102 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001108134 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS, NOT FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6036] IRS NUMBER: 043510455 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-51584 FILM NUMBER: 08502416 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 24 NORTH ST. CITY: PITTSFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01201 BUSINESS PHONE: 4134435601 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 24 NORTH ST CITY: PITTSFIELD STATE: MA ZIP: 01201 8-K 1 berkshire8kjan2-08.txt 1 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): January 2, 2008 BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC. ----------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-51584 04-3510455 -------- -------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 24 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 ------------------------------------------ ------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (413) 443-5601 -------------- 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: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 2 ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. ------------------------ On January 2, 2008, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the holding company for Berkshire Bank, announced it expected to issue its fourth quarter earnings release after the market closes on Thursday, January 24, 2008. The Company will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 25, 2008 to discuss the results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Instructions on how to access the call are contained in the press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. --------------------------------- (a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired: Not applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable (c) Shell Company Transactions: Not applicable (d) Exhibits Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 2, 2008 3 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 thereunto duly authorized. Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. Date: January 2, 2008 By:/s/ Kevin P. Riley ------------------------------------------- Kevin P. Riley Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer EX-99.1 2 berkshireexb99jan02-08.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC. LETTERHEAD] BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP TO ISSUE FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE ON JANUARY 24, 2008; CONFERENCE CALL SET FOR JANUARY 25, 2008 AT 10:00 A.M. (ET) PITTSFIELD, MA, January 2, 2008 - Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) will issue its earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, 2007 after the market closes on Thursday, January 24, 2008. Berkshire will conduct a conference call at 10:00 A.M. eastern time on Friday, January 25, 2008. President and Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Daly and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin P. Riley will discuss highlights of the Company's fourth quarter financial and year-end results, along with guidance about expected financial results. Information about the conference call follows: Dial-in: 1-800-860-2442 Replay Dial-in: 1-877-344-7529 Replay Passcode: 414744 Replay Dates: January 25, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. (noon ET) through February 02, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. (ET) Webcast replay: www.berkshirebank.com --------------------- All interested parties are welcome to access the conference call and are requested to call in a few minutes prior to 10:00 A.M. (ET) to register for the event. After the presentation by Messrs. Daly and Riley there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Live access to the call on a listen only basis will also be available on the Internet at the Company's website at www.berkshirebank.com by clicking on the Investor Relations link and then - --------------------- selecting the Webcast link on the Corporate Profile page. A replay of the call will also be available at the website for an extended period of time. Berkshire Hills Bancorp is the holding company for Berkshire Bank - AMERICA'S MOST EXCITING BANKSM. Established in 1846, Berkshire Bank is one of Massachusetts' oldest and largest independent banks and the largest banking institution based in Western Massachusetts. The Bank is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with branches serving communities throughout Western Massachusetts, Northeastern New York and Southern Vermont. The Bank is transitioning into a regional bank, delivering exceptional customer service and a broad array of competitively priced deposit, loan, insurance, wealth management and trust services and investment products. For more information on Berkshire Hills Bancorp or Berkshire Bank, visit www.berkshirebank.com or call 800-773-5601. ### CONTACT: DAVID H. GONCI, CORPORATE FINANCE OFFICER 413-281-1973 DGONCI@BERKSHIREBANK.COM -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----