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): April 5, 2019
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
New York |
001-34096 |
11-2934195 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2200 Montauk Highway |
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Bridgehampton, New York |
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11932 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(631) 537-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number)
N/A
(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 (See General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4c) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 5, 2019, the Registrant announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on April 26, 2019 to shareholders of record as of April 19, 2019. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
99.1 |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Bridge Bancorp, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Kevin M. O’Connor |
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Kevin M. O’Connor |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: April 5, 2019
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact: John M. McCaffery |
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Executive Vice President |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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(631) 537-1000, ext. 7290 |
BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2019 DIVIDEND
(Bridgehampton, NY – April 5, 2019) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ®: BDGE), the holding company for BNB Bank (BNB), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 26, 2019 to shareholders of record as of April 19, 2019. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.
About Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, BNB Bank. Established in 1910, BNB, with assets of approximately $4.7 billion, operates 39 branch locations serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area. In addition, the Bank operates one loan production office in Manhattan. Through its branch network and its electronic delivery channels, BNB provides deposit and loan products and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities. Title insurance services are offered through BNB's wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract. Bridge Financial Services, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consultation. For more information visit www.bnbbank.com.
BNB has a rich tradition of involvement in the community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.
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