UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): September 20, 2004
GREENPOINT FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 001-14320 06-1379001
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation) Number)
90 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(212) 834-1000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5.04. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF TRADING UNDER REGISTRANT'S EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS PLANS.
On September 20, 2004, GreenPoint Financial Corp. ("GreenPoint")
gave notice to its executive officers and directors informing them that a
blackout period with respect to the GreenPoint Employee Stock Ownership Plan and
the GreenPoint 401(k) Savings Plan will be in effect beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time on September 28, 2004 and September 30, 2004, with both blackout
periods ending by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 7, 2004. A copy of the
notice, which includes the information specified in Rule 104(b) of Regulation
BTR, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The blackout periods are being implemented in connection with the completion of
the merger of GreenPoint and North Fork Bancorporation, Inc. and certain
administrative and other changes being effected with respect to the two plans as
a result of the merger.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
- Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information.
- Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Notice Pursuant to Regulation BTR, dated September 20, 2004
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunder duly authorized.
GREENPOINT FINANCIAL CORP.
By: /s/ Andy Occhino
Name: Andy Occhino
Title: Senior Vice President and
Assistant General Counsel
Date: September 20, 2004
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99.1 Notice Pursuant to Regulation BTR, dated September 20, 2004