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): May 13, 2013
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)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 13, 2013, Astoria Financial Corporation issued a press release stating that, on May 22, 2013, it is scheduled to participate in the Barclays Capital Americas Select Franchise Conference, which will be simultaneously webcast and available on Astoria Financial Corporation’s website, www.astoriafederal.com.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
The following Exhibit is filed as part of this report:
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated May 13, 2013.
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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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ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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By: /s/ Peter J. Cunningham . Peter J. Cunningham First Vice President and Director of Investor Relations | |
Dated: May 13, 2013
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| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated May 13, 2013. |
Astoria Financial Corporation To Present At Barclays Capital Americas Select Franchise Conference
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF) ("Astoria"), announced that it will be participating in the Barclays Capital Americas Select Franchise Conference in London, England on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Astoria's President and Chief Executive Officer, Monte N. Redman, will be presenting at the conference at 4:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (9:45 a.m. British Summer Time).
A simultaneous webcast of Mr. Redman's presentation, including any follow-up questions and answers, will be available and archived on the Company's website, www.astoriafederal.com, through Friday, May 31, 2013.
Astoria Financial Corporation, with assets of $16.2 billion, is the holding company for Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association. Established in 1888, Astoria Federal, with deposits in New York totaling $10.4 billion, is the largest thrift depository in New York and embraces its philosophy of "Putting people first" by providing the customers and local communities it serves with quality financial products and services through 85 convenient banking office locations and multiple delivery channels, including its enhanced website, www.astoriafederal.com. Astoria Federal commands the fourth largest deposit market share in the attractive Long Island market, which includes Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties with a population exceeding that of 38 individual states. Astoria Federal originates residential mortgage loans through its banking and loan production offices in New York, a broker network in four states, primarily along the East Coast, and through correspondent relationships covering nine states and the District of Columbia. Astoria Federal also originates multi-family and commercial real estate loans, primarily on rent controlled and rent stabilized apartment buildings, located in New York City and the metropolitan area.
CONTACT: Peter J. Cunningham, First Vice President, Investor Relations, 516-327-7877, ir@astoriafederal.com