UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): June 21, 2016 (June 15, 2016)
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-11713 | 22-3412577 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File No.) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
975 HOOPER AVENUE, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08753
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(732)240-4500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS |
On June 15, 2016, the Boards of Directors of OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”) and OceanFirst Bank (the “Bank”) approved the appointment of Steven J. Tsimbinos as Executive Vice President.
Mr. Tsimbinos, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will continue to be responsible for the legal matters and corporate transactions of the Company and the Bank, as well as certain administrative responsibilities relating to the audit and enterprise risk management functions of the Company and the Bank. Mr. Tsimbinos joined OceanFirst Bank in September 2010 as First Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
The Company announced the appointment of Mr. Tsimbinos in the Press Release dated June 21, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
(d) EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 21, 2016. | |
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.
| OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP. |
| /s/ Michael Fitzpatrick |
| Michael Fitzpatrick Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: June 21, 2016
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated June 21, 2016. | |