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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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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
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
975 HOOPER AVENUE, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(732)240-4500
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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.
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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
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John R. Garbarino
Chairman of the Board,
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
Dated: April 17, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 17, 2002.
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