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
January 18, 2007
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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 (SEC Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) 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
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Not Applicable
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(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:
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act
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Exchange Act
KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On January 18, 2007, the Company announced the completion of a 5% stock
repurchase plan and the Board of Directors' approval of a new 5% repurchase
plan.
A copy of the press release announcing the repurchase plan is furnished
with this Form 8-K as an exhibit.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits:
99 Press Release dated January 18, 2007
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.
KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP.
Date: January 18, 2007 By: /s/ Craig Montanaro
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Craig Montanaro
Senior Vice President