-----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, OOcwAgJOCJkAIASHnfURFVHnEyeN9cXaCU+DXzEan4qkxR33scSgjgHxoLR6PADc yxyKeQ016pesMhGCdNY3fg== 0001144204-08-068605.txt : 20081210 0001144204-08-068605.hdr.sgml : 20081210 20081210125036 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-08-068605 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20081208 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20081210 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081210 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000910322 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 113170868 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0319 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11967 FILM NUMBER: 081240402 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA CITY: LAKE SUCCESS STATE: NY ZIP: 11042-1085 BUSINESS PHONE: 5163273000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA CITY: LAKE SUCCESS STATE: NY ZIP: 11042-1085 8-K 1 v134503_8k.htm
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): December 8, 2008
 
 
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware
001-11967
11-3170868
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

ONE ASTORIA FEDERAL PLAZA, LAKE SUCCESS, NEW YORK 11042-1085
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 327-3000
 
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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
 
 
Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
On December 8, 2008, Astoria Financial Corporation (“Astoria”), the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Astoria Federal”), received preliminary approval from the U.S. Treasury for the sale of $375 million in preferred stock and related warrants to the U.S. Treasury under the Capital Purchase Program (the “CPP”) of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Final approval is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement with the U.S. Treasury. Although Astoria does not believe that participation is necessary for Astoria Federal to maintain its well-capitalized status, it will continue to evaluate the costs and benefits of the CPP and its potential long-term value for shareholders before deciding whether or not to participate. As of September 30, 2008, Astoria Federal’s capital ratios were in excess of regulatory requirements with core, tangible and risk-based capital ratios of 6.16%, 6.16% and 11.43%, respectively.

 
 
 

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.
 
 
ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     
     
 
By:
/s/ Peter J. Cunningham ..
   
Peter J. Cunningham
First Vice President and
Director of Investor Relations

Dated: December 10, 2008

 
 
 
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