8-K 1 0001.txt CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K 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): December 20, 2000 Greater Bay Bancorp (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 77-0387041 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. employer incorporation or organization) identification number) Commission file number: 0-25034 2860 West Bayshore Road Palo Alto, California 94303 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 813-8200 Item 5. Other Events. On December 20, 2000, Greater Bay Bancorp (the "Registrant") issued a press release announcing the declaration of its fourth quarter dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibits -------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2000 re fourth quarter dividend 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Greater Bay Bancorp (Registrant) Dated: December 21, 2000 By: /s/ Linda M. Iannone -------------------- Linda M. Iannone Senior Vice President and General Counsel 3 Exhibit Index ------------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2000 re fourth quarter dividend 4