1 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 17, 2002 OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-27428 22-3412577 -------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 975 HOOPER AVENUE, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754 ----------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (732)240-4500 ------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 ITEMS 1 THROUGH 4, 6, 8 AND 9. NOT APPLICABLE ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On April 17, 2002, the Board of Directors of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the "Company") declared a 50% stock dividend on its common stock having the effect of a three-for-two stock split. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 3, 2002 will receive one share of common stock for every two shares they own on that date. The new shares will be distributed on May 17, 2002. A copy of the news release announcing such action is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. The following Exhibits are furnished as part of this report: 99.1 Press release dated April 17, 2002. 2 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. /s/ John R. Garbarino ------------------------------------- John R. Garbarino Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Dated: April 17, 2002 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 17, 2002. 4