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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) July 29, 2002
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12305 04-3331237
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE FIRSTFED PARK, Swansea, Massachusetts 02777
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(508) 679-8181
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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, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 AND 9. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On July 29, 2002, FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC. (the "Company") issued a
press release announcing the consummation of a private placement of 202,430
shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01. The press release
announcing the private placement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Company Press Release, dated July 29, 2002.
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Company Press Release, dated July 29, 2002
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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.
FIRSTFED AMERICA BANCORP, INC.
Dated: July 29, 2002 By: /s/ Edward A. Hjerpe, III
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Edward A. Hjerpe, III
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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