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
September 26, 2006
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
New Jersey
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-16197 22-3537895
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
158 Route 206, Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey 07934
(Address of principal executive offices)
(908) 234-0700 (Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 26, 2006, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (the
"Corporation") issued a press release reporting a balance sheet restructuring
initiative. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on
Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The information disclosed under this Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be
considered "furnished" but not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Title
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99.1 Press Release dated September 26, 2006.
The press release disclosed in this Item 9.01 as Exhibit 99.1 shall be
considered "furnished" but not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
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.
PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Dated: September 27, 2006 By: /s/ Arthur F. Birmingham
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Arthur F. Birmingham
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Title
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99.1 Press Release dated September 26, 2006.