8-K 1 d8k.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): October 8, 2001 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 October 8, 2001, the Registrant issued a press release announcing the timing of its third quarter 2001 earnings release and conference call. The press release also reported the Registrant's expected earnings per share for the quarter. The subtitle and paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the press release, which appear as part of Exhibit 99.1, are filed and incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibits -------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2001 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure The title and paragraphs 2 and 3 of the press release appearing in Exhibit 99.1 are not filed but are furnished pursuant to Regulation FD. 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: October 8, 2001 By: /s/ Linda M. Iannone -------------------- Linda M. Iannone Senior Vice President and General Counsel 3 Exhibit Index ------------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 8, 2001 4