SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20552
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 23, 2005
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Kearny Financial Corp.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
United States 0-51093 22-3803741
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(State or other jurisdiction (File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
120 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 244-4500
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last Report)
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KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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Item 8.01. Other Events
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The Registrant announced that it closed its minority stock offering at
the close of business on February 23, 2005. Shares of the Registrant are
expected to begin trading on February 24, 2005 on the Nasdaq National Market
under the symbol "KRNY."
Reference is made to the press release dated February 23, 2005, which
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press Release dated February 23, 2005
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.
KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
Date: February 23, 2005 By: /s/John N. Hopkins
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John N. Hopkins
President and Chief Executive Officer