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2019-12-16
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 16, 2019
INVESTORS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 001-36441 | | 46-4702118 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer |
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101 JFK Parkway, | Short Hills, | New Jersey | | 07078 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 924-5100
Not Applicable
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(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:
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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-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common | | ISBC | | The NASDAQ Stock Market |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.12b-2). |
Emerging growth company | ☐ |
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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. ☐ |
On December 16, 2019, Investors Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company ”) and Gold Coast Bancorp, Inc. (“Gold Coast Bancorp”) disseminated a joint press release announcing that the shareholders of Gold Coast Bancorp have approved the merger of Gold Coast Bancorp with and into the Company. The closing of the merger remains subject to a number of conditions as set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 24, 2019 between the Company and Gold Coast Bancorp.
A copy of the joint press release issued by the Company and Gold Coast Bancorp regarding Gold Coast Bancorp shareholder approval is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in this Item 8.01.
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Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) | Exhibits. |
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.
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| INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. |
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DATE: December 16, 2019 | By: | /s/ Brian Doran |
| | Brian Doran |
| | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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