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
April 22, 2014
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.) |
500 Hills Drive, Suite 300
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-1538
(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 simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On April 22, 2014, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for its first quarter of 2014, which ended March 31, 2014. 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 2.02, 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. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. | Title |
|
99.1 |
Press Release dated April 22, 2014. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| PEAPACK-GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION | |
| Dated: April 22, 2014 | By: /s/ Jeffrey J. Carfora |
| Jeffrey J. Carfora | |
| Senior Executive Vice President and Chief | |
| Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Title |
|
99.1 |
Press Release dated April 22, 2014. |