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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): April 14, 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 jurisdiction Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or Number Identification No.)
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)
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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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Not applicable.
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 Company news release dated April 14, 2003.
Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
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Not applicable.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On April 14, 2003, the Company issued a press release
reporting that, subject to official validation by the
tabulation agent, it has received the requisite consent of the
holders of its Bifurcated Option Note Unit Securities
(BONUSES(sm) Units) to an amendment that will enable the Units
to be treated as Tier 1 capital by the Federal Reserve. The
Company has extended the previously reported consent
solicitation until 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on Tuesday,
April 15, 2003, to allow the tabulation agent to finalize the
validation process. A copy of the press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in
response to this Item 9.
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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.
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SIGNATURE
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.
April 14, 2003 NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
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Date /s/ Anthony E. Burke
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Anthony E. Burke
Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Company Press Release Dated April 14, 2003