form8k-100798_pgfc.htm
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

April 28, 2009
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-16197
22-3537895
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

158 Route 206, Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey 07934
(Address of principal executive offices)

(908) 234-0700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 2.02                         Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 28, 2009, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for its first quarter of 2009, which ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered “furnished” but not “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01                         Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits.

 
Exhibit No.
Title
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 28, 2009.

The press release disclosed in this Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99.1 shall be considered “furnished” but not “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
Dated: April 29, 2009
By: 
 /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora
 
Jeffrey J. Carfora
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   


EXHIBIT INDEX

 
Exhibit No.
Title
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated April 28, 2009.