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): October 3, 2012
INVESTORS BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-51557 | 22-3493930 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer | ||
| Identification No.) |
| 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
(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:
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On October 3, 2012, Investors Bancorp, Inc. and Marathon Banking Corporation issued a joint press release announcing that they have received all necessary regulatory approvals to proceed with the acquisition of Marathon Banking Corporation by Investors Bancorp.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (a) | Not Applicable. |
| (b) | Not Applicable. |
| (c) | Not Applicable |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 3, 2012, by Investors Bancorp, Inc., announcing approvals to proceed with merger. |
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.
| INVESTORS BANCORP, INC. | ||
| DATE: October 3, 2012 | By: | /s/ Thomas F. Splaine, Jr. |
| Thomas F. Splaine, Jr. | ||
| Senior Vice President and | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 3, 2012, by Investors Bancorp, Inc., announcing approvals to proceed with merger. |