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 2, 2003
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NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-31565 06-1377322
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(State or other Commission File Number (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
615 Merrick Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 683-4100
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Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
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Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
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Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership
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Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
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Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events
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On October 2, 2003, New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the
"Company") announced that its merger with Roslyn Bancorp,
Inc. had been approved by the New York State
Banking Department, thus concluding the regulatory approval
process for the merger. Subject to the receipt of
shareholder approval on October 29, 2003, on which date the
companies will each hold a Special Meeting of Shareholders,
the merger is expected to take place at the close of
business on October 31, 2003.
Item 6. Resignations of Registrant's Directors
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Not applicable.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired are
required: None
(b) Pro forma financial information: None
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 2, 2003
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
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Not applicable.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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Not applicable.
Item 10. Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a
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Provision of the Code of Ethics.
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Not applicable.
Item 11. Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee
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Benefit Plans.
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Not applicable.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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Not applicable.
SIGNATURE
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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.
NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
Date: October 2, 2003 /s/ Joseph R. Ficalora
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Joseph R. Ficalora
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 2, 2003