UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 24, 2007
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-27428 | 22-3412577 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
975 HOOPER AVENUE, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(732)240-4500
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02 |
RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On April 24, 2007, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the Company) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. For more information, reference is made to the Companys press release dated April 24, 2007, a copy of which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.
ITEM 8.01 |
OTHER EVENTS |
On April 24, 2007, the Company announced that the Companys Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Companys outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be in the amount of $0.20 per share and will be payable on May 11, 2007 to the stockholders of record at the close of business on April 27, 2007. For more information, reference is made to the Companys press release dated April 24, 2007, a copy of which is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished herewith.
ITEM 9.01 |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(a) | Not applicable. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
(c) | Not applicable. |
(d) | The following exhibits are filed herewith: |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated April 24, 2007 |
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.
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. |
/S/ Michael Fitzpatrick |
Michael Fitzpatrick |
Executive Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: April 25, 2007