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): February 24, 2015
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 BANK 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 February 24, 2015, Astoria Financial Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release stating that it will participate in investor conferences on March 10, 2015 and March 12, 2015, sponsored by RBC Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank, respectively. The RBC conference will be simultaneously webcast and available on Astoria Financial Corporation’s website, www.astoriabank.com. The investor slide presentations will also be available on the Company’s website.
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 February 24, 2015.
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/ Theodore S. Ayvas | ||
Theodore S. Ayvas | |||
Vice President and | |||
Director of Investor Relations | |||
Dated: February 24, 2015 |
EXHIBIT INDEX | |
Exhibit Number |
Description |
99.1 | Press release dated February 24, 2015. |
Astoria Financial Corporation To Participate In RBC And Deutsche Bank Investor Conferences
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF), announced that it will participate in investor conferences on March 10, 2015 and March 12, 2015 sponsored by RBC Capital Markets and Deutsche Bank, respectively. The details are indicated below.
RBC Capital Markets 2015 Financial Institutions Conference | ||
Date: | Tuesday, March 10, 2015 | Formal Presentation Time: 9:00 a.m. (ET) |
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A simultaneous webcast of management's formal presentation at the RBC Conference, as well as any follow-up questions and answers, will be available on the Company's website, www.astoriabank.com. A replay will be available through Friday, March 20, 2015. The investor slide presentation will also be available on the Company's website. |
Deutsche Bank 2015 Mid-Cap Banks Summit | ||
Date: | Thursday, March 12, 2015 | One-on-one meetings only – no formal presentation |
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Management will participate in one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day at the Deutsche Bank Conference. As there will be no formal presentation, there will be no webcast available. The investor slide presentation used at the meetings will be available on the Company's website. |
About Astoria Financial Corporation
Astoria Financial Corporation, with assets of $15.6 billion, is the holding company for Astoria Bank. Established in 1888, Astoria Bank, with deposits in New York totaling $9.5 billion, is the second largest thrift depository in New York and provides the customers and local communities it serves with quality financial products and services through 87 convenient banking branch locations, one business banking office, and multiple delivery channels, including its enhanced website, www.astoriabank.com. Astoria Bank commands a significant 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 Bank originates multi-family and commercial real estate loans, primarily on rent controlled and rent stabilized apartment buildings, located in New York
City and the surrounding metropolitan area and 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 correspondent relationships covering 13 states and the District of Columbia.
Forward Looking Statements
The webcast and slide presentation referenced in this news release may contain a number of forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements may be identified by the use of such words as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions.
Forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond our control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following: the timing and occurrence or non-occurrence of events may be subject to circumstances beyond our control; there may be increases in competitive pressure among financial institutions or from non-financial institutions; changes in the interest rate environment may reduce interest margins or affect the value of our investments; changes in deposit flows, loan demand or real estate values may adversely affect our business; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines may cause our financial condition to be perceived differently; general economic conditions, either nationally or locally in some or all areas in which we do business, or conditions in the real estate or securities markets or the banking industry may be less favorable than we currently anticipate; legislative or regulatory changes, including the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, and any actions regarding foreclosures, may adversely affect our business; enhanced supervision and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; effects of changes in existing U.S. government or government-sponsored mortgage programs; technological changes may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; success or consummation of new business initiatives may be more difficult or expensive than we anticipate; or litigation or other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future, may be determined adverse to us or may delay the occurrence or non-occurrence of events longer than we anticipate. We have no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.
CONTACT: Theodore S. Ayvas, Vice President, Investor Relations, 516-327-7877, ir@astoriabank.com