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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) |
November 21, 2008 |
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) |
United States |
0-52000 |
51-0533946 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2300 Route 33, Robbinsville, New Jersey |
08691 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
(609) 223-8300 |
Not Applicable |
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): |
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On November 21, 2008, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that it had completed its previously-announced stock repurchase program. A total of 419,786 shares (representing approximately 5% of its outstanding shares exclusive of shares held by Roma Financial Corp. MHC, the Registrant’s mutual holding company) were repurchased under the program announced on July 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d) Exhibits: |
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99 |
Press Release, dated November 21, 2008 |
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.
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ROMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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November 24, 2008 |
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/s/ Sharon L. Lamont |
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Sharon L. Lamont |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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