8-K 1 b400252_8k.txt CURRENT REPORT SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): August 10, 2004 Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-19065 52-1532952 ------------------------------- ---------------------- ------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file (IRS Employer of incorporation) number) Identification Number) 17801 Georgia Avenue, Olney, Maryland 20832 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 774-6400 -------------- Item 5. Other Events --------------------- Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. -------------------------------- On August 10, 2004, Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. ----------------------------------------- (a) Exhibit 99 - News Release dated August 10, 2004. 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. SANDY SPRING BANCORP, INC. By: Hunter R. Hollar ---------------------------- Hunter R. Hollar President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: August 10, 2004